Subscriber

Éamonn Fitzmaurice: I bet this medal means more than the others for Dublin's historic trio

I remarked that they played like they had no medals against Mayo. After the full time whistle on Sunday, they celebrated like it was their first one.
Éamonn Fitzmaurice: I bet this medal means more than the others for Dublin's historic trio

CLOUD NINE: Dublin nine time All Ireland medal winners from left, James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and Michael Fitzsimons celebrate after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Dublin and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

So this remarkable group just keep on making history. They have now got three of their great men to nine All Irelands. Incredibly, they have never lost a final.

After their second half performance against Mayo in the All Ireland quarter-final, I remarked that they played like they had no medals. Yesterday, on the full time whistle, they celebrated like it was their first one.

This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited