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Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry and Dublin are ready to write another championship classic

Éamonn Fitzmaurice examines the tactical battles, kickouts and defensive intensity that could define Sunday's heavyweight semi-final
MY NO 1: Kerry keeper Shane Murphy with his eight-month-old son Bowie after the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final, win over Tyrone at Croke Park. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

MY NO 1: Kerry keeper Shane Murphy with his eight-month-old son Bowie after the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final, win over Tyrone at Croke Park. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 - 03:02
Éamonn Fitzmaurice

“We had a good team on paper. Unfortunately, the game was played on grass.” 

- Brian Clough 

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