Organisation: Kilmacud

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Anthony Daly: Offaly were codding us, and themselves, as a culture of indifference set in

Last autumn, I got a call from someone on the committee established to find the next Offaly hurling manager. The guy I spoke to was full of ambition and intent. They were only in the early stages of the process but he wanted to know if I’d be interested in speaking to them. I politely declined.

The softly-spoken O’Brien laughs at the suggestion he stirred the Dublin beast 10 years ago. It’s not a victory he considers any more significant in the context of what was to follow.

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Did a defeat to Meath help shape Dublin dynasty?

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"Loughnane saying ‘don’t be afraid to look out. This is what your father and your grandfather told you about. This is the Munster Championship’."

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'We were perennial under-achievers but something special happened in 2014'

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Liam Sheedy and Sean Finn among the winners at Munster GAA awards

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Dublin SFC: Thomas Davis shock holders to set up final date with 'Boden

Dublin SFC: Jack McCaffrey sent off as Crokes march on

Holders Kilmacud Crokes kept alive their ambitions of back-to-back Dublin SFC titles when accounting for 14-man Clontarf by 0-16 to 0-8 in their quarter-final at Parnell Park yesterday.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2019

Dublin V Kerry: How they rated

Stephen Cluxton (Parnells): If this is his final bow, what better way to do it? Kerry didn’t make his life too difficult as he restarted but he was still varying his kick-outs well. His save from Stephen O’Brien was an easy one but he was so good with the high ball that came his way. 7

Sat, 14 Sep, 2019

McCarthy dismisses doubts over Dublin’s full-back line

James McCarthy has rejected the suggestion Dublin’s full-back line is a potential area of weakness as they set about their bid for history and the five-in-a-row.

Tue, 14 May, 2019

Boost for Dublin's footballers as Rory O'Carroll returns to panel from New Zealand

The Dublin Footballers have received a major boost as they prepare for their 'drive for five'.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

Dublin SFC: Crokes begin defence of title in win

Defending champions Kilmacud Crokes began their Dublin SFC campaign on a positive note when defeating Ballymun Kickhams by 2-13 to 0-14 at Parnell Park on Saturday night.

Sun, 14 Apr, 2019

'All the windows in the cars were rolled down to keep my eyes open'

Maurice O’Brien probably has a better perspective than most on Sunday's Allianz Hurling League semi-final between Limerick and Dublin in Nowlan Park.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2019

Kiely won’t be sorry to see hype downplayed

The Kilmacud Crokes-Craobh Chiaráin Dublin league game threw in yesterday morning at 10.30am.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2019

Corofin's Kieran Fitzgerald thriving in twilight of career

Closing in on 40 years of age, life is just beginning in a Corofin jersey for Kieran Fitzgerald.

Sat, 16 Feb, 2019

Mullinalaghta claim fairytale Leinster title by beating Kilmacud Crokes

It's the first time a Longford club has competed in and won the provincial title.

Sun, 09 Dec, 2018

Kieran Donnelly: Rory Beggan focused despite missing US trip

Such has been Rory Beggan’s total focus on Sunday’s Ulster club final, his club manager wasn’t even aware he was missing the All-Stars trip to Philadelphia this weekend.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

Kilmacud Crokes to face Mullinalaghta of Longford in Leinster football final

Having previously not conceded a goal in championship football since April, Kilmacud Crokes leaked three at Parnell Park and came mightily closed to being dumped out of the AIB Leinster club SFC.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2018

McCormack and Ryan bag the key scores as Ballyboden take Dublin senior hurling crown

Goals in either half from Conor McCormack and Paul Ryan proved pivotal as Ballyboden St Enda’s regained the Dublin senior hurling crown when narrowly overcoming Kilmacud Crokes in their final replay at Parnell Park yesterday afternoon.

Mon, 29 Oct, 2018

Ray Cosgrove: Kerry threaten Dubs’ four-in-a-row hopes

Former Dublin All-Star Ray Cosgrove has identified new-look Kerry as the greatest threat to his county’s bid for four All-Ireland titles in a row.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2018

Classy Cuala rejoice at three-in-a-row success

Cuala showed the hallmark of champions when doing just enough to edge near neighbours Kilmacud Crokes by three points in a disappointing Dublin SHC final at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

Pat Fox admits Tipperary are struggling for confidence

Pat Fox has confidence in Tipperary’s summer being rescued, even if the players, he maintains, aren’t hurling with any.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

An intriguing battle of opposites

It’s three years last month that Greg Kennedy was convinced by Mattie Kenny to join him on his ticket with Cuala as coach and selector.

Sun, 28 May, 2017

Dublin v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1 Round 2

Late Dublin surge denies Tyrone historic win

Five late, unanswered points salvaged an unlikely draw for Dublin at HQ against Tyrone this evening and extended to 31 the number of games the reigning league and All-Ireland champions have gone unbeaten.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2017

Andy McEntee aiming to add steel to Meath

Dublin has been a home away from home for Andy McEntee these last 27 years. That’s the length of time he’s been working with Davy Stockbrokers where he is now director of money broking. Former Meath captain Anthony Moyles is a work colleague but then Dublin’s Paddy Andrews is too.

Sun, 01 Jan, 2017

Gary Sice gives Stephen Rochford warning

If Stephen Rochford’s second season with Corofin is anything to go by, Mayo could be in for a treat next year.

Wed, 23 Nov, 2016

Paul Mannion: ‘I came in and got sick in the sinks at Croke Park’

Last January’s Allianz National Football League encounter between Dublin and Kerry provided a gutcheck in more ways than one for Paul Mannion.

Tue, 18 Oct, 2016

Andy McEntee fears gap between club and county widening

New Meath senior football manager Andy McEntee has slammed the proposed introduction of a round-robin series at the quarter-final stage of the All-Ireland SFC, labelling the plans a “money racket.”

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Johnny Magee advises Mayo to delve into the black arts

Former Dublin defender Johnny Magee reckons it could be time for Mayo to engage in black arts again.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016

Dublin will build on Leinster semi-final win, says Cian O’Sullivan

They’ve been accused of “fluting around” and waiting for the business end of the Championship to arrive but Cian O’Sullivan insists that’s far from Dublin’s approach.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Ray Cosgrove unhappy to play waiting game between matches

Ray Cosgrove is a busy man, though not as busy as he should be.

Sat, 14 May, 2016

Ger Cunningham: Recovering Ryan O’Dwyer in flying form for Dublin

Ryan O’Dwyer has returned to Dublin training for the first time since the brain injury he sustained in a vicious assault in Birmingham last October.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Dublin in a league of their own, says Ballyboden boss Andy McEntee

Ballyboden St Enda’s manager Andy McEntee has more pressing matters on his mind this week but admits he finds it difficult to see other football counties catching up on Dublin.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

Robbie Kelleher: ‘If I was a club player now, I think I’d go off and play rugby’

Robbie Kelleher brings a double perspective to bear on Dublin and the GAA.

Sat, 25 Apr, 2015

Reid again ignites Ballyhale

Another week, another huge haul from TJ Reid and, predictably, another big victory for star-studded Ballyhale Shamrocks.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Goals from Shefflin and Reid help secure Ballyhale victory

Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-15 Kilmacud Crokes 0-12

Sun, 23 Nov, 2014

Marksman McGrath fires Crokes

Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) 0-23 Rathdowney-Errill (Laois) 0-22 (AET)

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Underdogs happy to move forward with ‘Donegal-esque’ approach

It was only earlier this month that Bernard Brogan was providing Jim McGuinness with a most back-handed sort of compliment on his departure as Donegal manager.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Unrated Rangers unite and conquer

You have to reach back almost 40 years for Shannon Rangers football fairytales. The division — so far into north Kerry that Clare is closer than Tralee and Limerick is as close as Listowel — have more stories about carping than cups.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Jude’s and Ballyboden advance

St Jude’s and Ballyboden St Enda’s progressed to the Dublin SHC semi-finals after overcoming Faughs and Cuala, respectively, at O’Toole Park yesterday.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2014

McHugh: I agonised over call to walk away

Mark McHugh has revealed how he agonised over his decision to quit Donegal and weighed up the prospect of walking away from an All-Ireland medal.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Crokes claim first Sevens title

Kilmacud Crokes claimed the One Direct All-Ireland Senior Sevens Hurling title for the first time at Glenalbyn this evening.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

Ryan brace powers Déise

All-Ireland MHC: Waterford 2-18 Dublin 0-19

Mon, 28 Jul, 2014

Kildare save best for big day

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Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

McGrath plots downfall of old college DCU

Dublin IT 0-11 DCU 0-7

Wed, 12 Feb, 2014

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Sat, 19 Oct, 2013

Ryan’s 2-6 haul downs Crokes

Paul Ryan struck 2-6 as Ballyboden St Enda’s overcame county champions Kilmacud Crokes by 3-14 to 2-13 in their Dublin SHC quarter-final at O’Toole Park yesterday afternoon.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Ballyboden make most of Crokes’ misfortune

Ballyboden St Enda’s advanced to the to the Dublin SFC quarter-finals following a controversial win over Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday.

Mon, 07 Oct, 2013

Cosgrove keeping Mannion grounded

He’s known around Kilmacud and Stillorgan as a young man that has a humility to complement his dazzling skill but his own club men still like to keep Paul Mannion grounded.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2013

Dublin advance as defences take day off

Dublin 2-16 Mayo 0-16

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Good and bad injury news for Dubs

Key defender Rory O'Carroll will miss Dublin's upcoming Allianz Football League clashes with Down and Donegal after undergoing ankle surgery.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2013