DUBLIN’S JAMES MCCARTHY says he’s “delighted to join such company” after winning his eighth Celtic Cross following another All-Ireland triumph. Dessie Farrell’s side created more history this evening as they completed the six-in-a-row after holding off their old rivals Mayo at a crowdless Croke Park. It brings Dublin’s total tally of Sam Maguire victories to … Continue reading "‘Delighted to join such company’ – Dublin’s McCarthy rejoices with 8th All-Ireland title"

1. Impact of Dublin’s bench IN THE 50TH minutes, Mayo had hauled themselves back to level terms after a Cillian O’Connor free. Shortly after, Dessie Farrell sprang Paul Mannion off the bench, joining fellow substitute Brian Howard on the field and the pair of former All-Stars played a decisive role in Dublin’s dominant final quarter. … Continue reading "Impact of Farrell’s bench, more heartbreak for Mayo and when will this Dublin run end?"

SENIOR GLORY ARRIVED for Dessie Farrell nine years after minor misery on his first All-Ireland final day as a manager. Dessie Farrell lifts Sam Maguire after Dublin’s victory. Source: INPHO Farrell got his hands on the Sam Maguire tonight in Croke Park, a quarter of a century after he achieved that as a player, and … Continue reading "Dessie Farrell joins special group of All-Ireland winning bosses after landing senior prize"

IT’S A MISERABLE December night and training is edging closer and closer. The rain is lashing down outside, but nothing could dampen Ciara O’Sullivan’s spirits. Not even the fact that she knows this is going to be a tough session, a little over a week out from Cork’s return to the All-Ireland final as they … Continue reading "‘This year, more so than any, it’s more about family than yourself’"

CHAMPIONS DUBLIN HAVE secured nine places on the 2020 Sunday Game Football Team of the Year. Con O’Callaghan and Oisin Mullin in action during Dubiln’s meeting with Mayo. Source: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Dessie Farrell’s side had nine players in the frame with three Mayo footballers selected last night along with Cavan’s Ray and Thomas Galligan, and … Continue reading "Dublin lead the way with 9 players in Sunday Game Football Team of the Year"

STILL SEARCHING FOR the perfect gift for the sports fanatic in your life?  Look no further. In recent weeks, we’ve been asked by lots of you about how you can give a membership to The42 to someone who’d enjoy it during what will be a sports-packed 2021. We’re delighted to now reveal our gifting scheme. The membership … Continue reading "The perfect almost-last-minute gift for The42 reader"

THIS TIME there was no wild outbreaks of joy, a communal celebration in front of a packed Hill 16, like they did back in 2011 when this run of domination began or in 2019 when they achieved the immortal feat of five-in-a-row. Post match in Croke Park was a private affair for the Dublin footballers … Continue reading "Ruthless Dublin always find a way to win and end any dreams of a 2020 sporting breakthrough"

Dublin 1-10 Cork 1-5 TRAILING BY THREE at half-time, Dublin turned on the style in the second-half to seal their fourth All-Ireland TG4 ladies senior football title in succession with a deserved five-point win over Cork. Dublin’s attack looked laboured in the first-half and they left a handful of goal chances behind them, with their … Continue reading "Dublin produce stunning second-half to see off Cork and collect fourth successive All-Ireland crown"

IN THE DYING minutes of today’s All-Ireland ladies football final, Mick Bohan turned to the stand and let a booming roar up towards Sinead Aherne to join him on the sideline.  Dublin’s skipper had been withdrawn at half-time but she was reintroduced in the 59th minute to ensure she was on the field of play … Continue reading "Aherne makes history by becoming first captain to lift four successive All-Irelands"

1. Dublin reign supreme once more  More Dublin delight the weekend before Christmas as Mick Bohan’s side made it four-in-a-row in Croke Park. Dublin celebrate with the Brendan Martin Cup. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO These two great teams have dominated the ladies football landscape over the past decade and-a-half. The Brendan Martin Cup has wintered in … Continue reading "Dublin reign supreme, rivalry renewed in a game of two halves, and where do we go from here?"