In his annual report for 2018, John Costello, chief executive officer of the Dublin GAA county board, laid out the problems with land that confront every sporting body in Dublin.

Dublin GAA chief executive John Costello admits he is as apprehensive as he is curious about football's new experimental rules, fearing they may only strengthen the hand of those who "worship at the altar" of the defensive and negative game.

Introducing a second referee for inter-county GAA is worthy of "serious consideration" at this stage, believes Dublin GAA secretary John Costello.

“It would appear Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge has taken up residence off Jones Road this festive season!”