Hardline Dubs can triumph over hardnose Kerry

IN September 1955, the 19-year-old Mick O’Dwyer was a spectator in Croke Park when Kerry’s traditional football skills triumphed over the science and swagger of a much-hyped Dublin side.

In Dublin v Kerry, Tom Humphries captured the effect that the epic victory had on the teenaged Micko.

“Dublin versus Kerry. Town versus country. Science versus Catch and Kick. Glory to the green and gold. The wonder of Kerry football was restored to his heart that summer.”