Dublin collect 7th consecutive Leinster football title with powerful display

Dublin 2-23, Kildare 1-17 ... Dublin collected a record seventh consecutive Leinster crown as starlet Con O’Callaghan and veteran Bernard Brogan helped themselves to a combined 11 points from play, reports John Fogarty.

Dublin 2-23, Kildare 1-17 ... Dublin collected a record seventh consecutive Leinster crown as starlet Con O’Callaghan and veteran Bernard Brogan helped themselves to a combined 11 points from play,  reports John Fogarty.

In his record-equalling 88th championship appearance, a Stephen Cluxton save from Daniel Flynn in the 42nd minute was also key to Dublin keeping Kildare at arm’s length. The All-Ireland champions were six points up at that stage but sent over the next three thanks to O’Callaghan and Brogan. After a Kevin Feely free, the pair were on the mark again as Dublin strolled to a handsome win in what was a worthwhile exercise.