Dublin’s defensive shield likely to shut out Mayo

NOW that Kerry have fulfilled their promise in getting back to the Bank of Ireland football championship final, it remains to be seen if Dublin can deliver on expectations and make it there for the first time in 11 years.

Undoubtedly, the pressure will be on Paul Caffrey’s team to deliver on their promise, but based on how they played in their last game against Westmeath, nobody will be ruling Mayo out of the equation.

Few counties have endured as many frustrating days in Croke Park in recent times as Mayo, whose last title success stretches back 55 years.