Dublin got their physicality and hurling to the pitch required to see off Galway last weekend, albeit in Parnell Park. Cork, however, did not throw down the gauntlet to Waterford, apart from the last 10 minutes.

Limerick remain top of the Division One Group One table with a comprehensive 12-point victory over Wexford in Bruff yesterday.

With Round One of the Allianz National Hurling Leagues taking place this weekend, Peter McNamara previews the three fixtures in Division 1A.

We look at three things that caught our eye in the second week of the National Football League.

Dublin 3-16 Kildare 1-12

Kilkenny are built on their defence

Dublin manager Anthony Daly felt his side simply just didn’t do enough, as they relinquished hold of the Leinster Senior Hurling title this afternoon, after Kilkenny claimed a 12-point win at Croke Park.

Kilkenny 0-24 Dublin 1-9

Dublin Senior Football manager Jim Gavin confessed that he wasn't surprised that Laois pushed them hard, despite the Metropolitans winning by an 11-point margin as they began their All-Ireland and Leinster title defence at Croke Park this afternoon.

Dublin came good when it mattered most as second half goals from Diarmuid Connolly and Michael Daragh Macauley paved the way for an 11-point win for the reigning All-Ireland and Leinster champions at Croke Park

Cork 1-9 Dublin 2-4

Dublin won a second All-Ireland U21 Football Championship title in three years with a devastating attacking performance at O’Connor Park in Tullamore.

Diarmuid Connolly laid on a majestic performance at Croke Park, hitting a 2-5 tally to guide St Vincent’s to glory in the All-Ireland Club football final.

Dublin 1-22 Kilkenny 3-13 Dublin picked up their second win of the National Hurling League Division 1A thanks to a storming first-half half display against Kilkenny.

Dublin, DCU, Kildare, Athlone IT, Wicklow, Meath, Laois and UCD claimed wins in the Bord na Móna O'Byrne Cup tonight.

Former Derry forward Joe Brolly has bemoaned the lack of quality football produced in yesterday's All-Ireland final between Dublin and Mayo.

The Brogan family are undoubtedly a football-mad household and Bernard junior, fresh from his two-goal tally in yesterday's All-Ireland final win, is already targeting a third Celtic Cross medal to match his dad's haul.

The Dublin County Board have tonight confirmed that Anthony Daly is staying on as manager of the Dublin senior hurlers for 2014.

Dublin 3-18 Kerry 3-11

Dublin GAA chairman Andy Kettle and team captain John McCaffrey have both stated their wishes for Anthony Daly to remain in charge of the Dublin senior hurlers for next season.

This game turned on a few events. Dublin centre forward Ryan O’Dwyer, who was having a big influence on the game at the time, picked up a second yellow card with 20 minutes left at a time when the Metropolitans were a point to the good. For the record, the first card was harsh. Anthony Nash sent the free over the bar to level proceedings.

The areas which will decide tomorrow’s All-Ireland semi-final

The Dubs rolled on and into the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals with a five points win which was not without its flaws.

Dublin 1-16 Kilkenny 0-16

Dublin GAA Chairman Andy Kettle has confirmed that approaches have been made to the Metropolitans to have the 'Opt for Life' charity logo on their jerseys during the Championships this summer.

Dublin 1-16 Limerick 1-15

Allianz Hurling League Div 1B: Dublin 1-20 Offaly 2-16

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

Stephen Cluxton has been appointed as the Dublin senior football captain for the 2013 season.

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

Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin has been hit with a double injury blow just two months after taking charge of the Metropolitans.

Tipperary 2-18 Dublin 1-11

Tipperary 2-13 Dublin 1-16

With 17 minutes remaining in yesterday's Leinster SFC final at Croke Park, defending champions Dublin looked firmly on target for another provincial title whilst holding a comfortable 10-point lead.

The most interesting game this weekend will be played in Cusack Park this evening between Clare and Dublin.

Dublin 2-12 Roscommon 0-11

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

Dublin 1-16 Louth 0-8

Mayo 0-20 Dublin 0-8

Dublin qualified for their third Leinster Under-21 final in four years with a comprehensive 13-point victory over Westmeath at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise last night.

Tipperary 3-9 Dublin 1-14, Croke Park

IN September 1955, the 19-year-old Mick O’Dwyer was a spectator in Croke Park when Kerry’s traditional football skills triumphed over the science and swagger of a much-hyped Dublin side.

Galway 3-14 Dublin 1-10

Dublin full forward Diarmuid Connolly is free to line out for the Metropolitans in their upcoming All-Ireland SFC final against Kerry, after the red card he received in Dublin's win over Donegal was quashed tonight.