Brogan hopes Dub hangovers are history

THEY may not have learned much about themselves from their defeat of Laois on Sunday but Dublin were at least afforded the opportunity to banish a couple of painful memories at Croke Park on Sunday.

A year ago, they opened their provincial campaign with a cataclysmic first 40 minutes against Wexford at HQ before clearing their heads and a seven-point deficit to win by four after extra-time while their last visit was that league final collapse to Cork.

Alan Brogan mentioned both games afterwards but insisted Laois’ challenge had been sufficient to sharpen their swords ahead of what should be a first-class encounter with Kildare in the provincial semi-final later this month.