Person: Johnny McCaffrey

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John Kiely named Munster manager of the year

John Kiely, for the leading role he played in delivering Limerick a first All-Ireland hurling title in 45 years, is the 2018 Munster GAA Manager of the Year.

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Davy demands more as Wexford oust 14-man Dublin

Wexford 1-20

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Walsh Cup wrap: Mixed weekend for Pat Gilroy’s new-look Dublin

Pat Gilroy’s new-look Dublin ended a mixed weekend on a high note with a big win over Antrim to move confidently through to the last four of the Bord na Mona Walsh Cup.

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Con O’Callaghan could feature for Dublin hurlers for ‘part of a season’

Why did Cunningham take a wrecking ball to the Dubs?

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What happened to Dublin's Leinster champions of 2013?

Eoghan O'Donnell and Oisin Gough with Barry Nash 2/4/2016

Eoghan O’Donnell: Dublin young guns ready to take step up

Eoghan O’Donnell insists the mood in the Dublin hurling camp is buoyant as they prepare to open their Allianz League Division One campaign against All-Ireland champions Tipperary this weekend on the back of a turbulent winter.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Dublin footballer Con O’Callaghan a scoring sensation for Cuala hurlers

Imagine for a moment what it feels like to be the Dublin hurling manager watching Cormac Costello sitting on the footballers’ bench. The sight of Ciarán Kilkenny ripping it up on a more regular basis can’t be much more palatable.

Sun, 04 Dec, 2016

Thundering 14-minute spell in second half gives Cats 12-point win over Dubs

A thundering start to the second half in O’Moore Park sent Kilkenny on their way to a third straight Leinster final.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2016

Dublin deepen Cork hurling crisis

Dublin 4-21 Cork 2-17: Don’t be fooled by Seamus Harnedy’s two injury-time goals. This was dreadful from Cork. Dire, really.

Mon, 07 Mar, 2016

Dublin v Antrim - Bord na Mona Walsh Cup Group 2

Early Paul Ryan goal puts Dublin on right track

Dublin 3-25 Antrim 1-17: Dublin completed their second victory in three days when accounting for a disappointing Antrim side by 14 points in their Bord na Móna Walsh Cup encounter at DCU yesterday.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

Paddy Andrews ‘fed up’ with club downtime

Paddy Andrews says everyone is “fed up” with the GAA calendar having reckoned he has only played four or five times for his club this year.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Dublin still have lots more in the tank, insists Johnny McCaffrey

Waterford, as Johnny McCaffrey said yesterday, have been a breath of fresh air this year.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015

Mr Mo Mentum on Dublin’s side as Limerick show lack of composure

Jeff Reinebold features as an analyst on Sky’s NFL coverage. He is fond of a fickle character who inevitably helps the winning team from a vital juncture in the game. He calls him Mr Mo Mentum.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2015

Ger Cunningham hails Darragh O’Connell impact

Dublin manager Ger Cunningham has confirmed that former Kerry star Darragh O’Connell is in contention for a Leinster SHC debut against Galway on Sunday week, May 31.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

Dublin class of 2015 stronger than Daly crop, says Johnny McCaffrey

Dublin hurler Johnny McCaffrey believes this summer’s Leinster championship is the most open in recent history and insists the current squad assembled under Ger Cunningham is stronger than Anthony Daly’s 2013 provincial-winning side.

Fri, 08 May, 2015

Dublin can rise to the occasion against Cork

After Dublin’s quarter-final win against Limerick, I laughed to myself when I saw some of the lazy journalism splurged across many of the papers.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2015

Experience will swing it for ‘no-nonsense Cats’

Players from two of the three teams both Kilkenny and Tipperary have beaten this summer expect the Cats to edge Sunday’s All-Ireland final.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2014

O’Grady back to lead Limerick, Dubs make two changes for Monaghan clash

Limerick hurling captain Donal O’Grady returns at centre-forward for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final meeting with Kilkenny.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2014

Easy win for Tipperary over Dublin

Tipperary 2-23 Dublin 0-16, Semple Stadium

Sun, 27 Jul, 2014

Tipp in Thurles holds no fear for McCaffrey

Dublin captain Johnny McCaffrey said his team are relishing the prospect of going to Thurles to face Tipperary for an All-Ireland semi-final berth on Sunday week.

Tue, 15 Jul, 2014

Strong finish from Kilkenny helps dispatch Dubs

Kilkenny 0-24 Dublin 1-9

Sun, 06 Jul, 2014

Fanning fits in well with Dubs

LEINSTER MHC FINAL:

Sat, 05 Jul, 2014

Dublin have improved, but Galway games will stand to Kilkenny

I’m going to start today with the Leinster final, though it’s not the most important game of the weekend.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2014

Classy Dublin see off Wexford

Wexford 1-14 Dublin 0-22

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

Resurgent Wexford look for revenge by toppling champions Dublin

This weekend offers Wexford a chance to stake a claim at the top table of hurling with a win over reigning Leinster champions Dublin after years in the wilderness.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2014

McCaffrey says long lay-off won’t hinder Dublin hopes against Wexford

Dublin hurling captain Johnny McCaffrey is confident the reigning Leinster champions will not be hindered by an 11-week lay-off ahead of their provincial opener against Wexford on Saturday night.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2014

Banner side has familiar look for clash with Cats

Clare have named 12 of their All-Ireland winning team for tomorrow’s Division 1A league opener against Kilkenny in Ennis.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

Daly: ‘You have to find your own style’

ALLIANZ HL DIVISION 1A:

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

Cork and Tipperary name teams for league clashes

Cork and Tipperary have named their teams ahead of Saturday's Allianz National League openers.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2014

Division 1A preview

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Tue, 11 Feb, 2014

Fact or myth? Cork always deliver in Croke Park

I’m slightly annoyed with all this talk of a handy All-Ireland there now to be won — absolutely ridiculous.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

McCaffrey confident as Dublin learn to lose the fear factor

‘Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it’, said the great 18th century Irish philosopher, Edmond Burke. His words have obviously been taken to heart by another Dubliner, hurler Johnny McCaffrey.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2013

Redemption for Dublin’s revered saviour Dalo

At 8:38 yesterday morning, the phone chimed in receipt of a text from an eloquent press colleague of Dublin persuasion.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2013

Daly happy to stick with team that beat Cats

Dublin manager Anthony Daly has unsurprisingly named an unchanged team for Sunday's Leinster SHC final against defending champions Galway at Croke Park (throw-in 4pm).

Fri, 05 Jul, 2013

Cats escape Dublin’s grasp

Dublin 0-17 Kilkenny 1-14

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Cody grateful to get second chance after being ‘out-hurled’

Brian Cody admitted Dublin outplayed his Kilkenny side in the second half of yesterday’s Leinster semi-final.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Dubs unchanged for Cats clash

Dublin manager Anthony Daly has resisted the temptation to tinker with his team for Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Kilkenny at O'Moore Park (throw-in 3.50pm).

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013

Daly’s Dubs ‘mad for road’, but Allen rues profligacy

Exuberant is a fair reflection of how Dublin manager Anthony Daly was feeling after their one-point win over Limerick on Saturday evening.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

Dubs earn crack at Tipp after thrilling Division 1B final

Dublin 1-16 Limerick 1-15

Sat, 06 Apr, 2013

Daly feeling good as Dubs stand up to be counted

Dublin 1-20 Offaly 2-16

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

Hurling success for Dublin and Kildare

Dublin and Kildare took Bord na Móna Walsh and Kehoe Cup hurling honours respectively this afternoon.

Sun, 10 Feb, 2013

Daly satisfied as Dublin finish with flourish

Dublin 2-19 Galway 1-21

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Let’s follow hurling’s lead, says Brennan

Ger Brennan says the GAA should be looking to apply the type of officiating that exists in hurling to Gaelic football and do away with the black card proposal.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

McCaffrey to continue as Dublin hurling captain

Johnny McCaffrey is set to continue as the captain of the Dublin senior hurling team for 2013.

Mon, 21 Jan, 2013

McCaffrey: We’re not far off

Johnny McCaffrey likes his anonymity.

Sat, 23 Jun, 2012

Dubs and Tribesmen must do it all again

Dublin 2-20 Galway 0-26 (after extra-time)

Sun, 15 Apr, 2012

Dublin and Galway teams named

Peter Kelly and Paul Ryan have returned from injury to take their places in the Dublin team to face Galway in Sunday's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A relegation play-off.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2012

Synthetic hurleys gaining ground

Twelve months on from revealing he used a synthetic hurley, Ryan O’Dwyer is still playing with the Cúl Tec product and swears by it.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2012

Plucky Rebels refuse to surrender

Cork left Croke Park with their second Allianz HL Division 1A victory yesterday, a win that looked unlikely in a game which Dublin dominated for long periods.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

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