Kettle says others can learn from Dublin’s rise to stardom

Dublin chairman Andy Kettle believes other counties could learn from the capital’s successful transition from hurling pauper to provincial royalty.

Prior to Sunday, the capital had secured four of the previous eight Leinster MHC titles and three of the last six at U21 grade, but the senior success by Anthony Daly’s side ranks as the biggest breakthrough yet.

The county’s burgeoning roll of honour, which also includes the 2011 Division One title, has been drafted in no small part on the back of millions of euro invested in the game by the GAA and Leinster Council.