“We’re expected to win the All-Ireland every year. If you’re not doing it, it’s a failure.”

So, what do the All Blacks who departed Auckland airport a few days ago for Rugby World Cup 2015 and the Kerry footballers who will set off for Dublin on Saturday for this year’s All Ireland Football Final have in common?

“We’re expected to win the All-Ireland every year. If you’re not doing it, it’s a failure.”
Mon, 14 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Edward Newman

Quite a lot really.

A rich heritage. Best in their respective sports. A winning mentality. Natural born footballers. Above all, a massive expectation to win from within the group and - outside it - among supporters.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Launch of the GAA National Demographics Report Jarlath Burns: 'We could see Ballygunner playing Ballygunner in the final. Is that what we want?'
GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Previews Home venues to make better occasions in football championship
Limerick v Clare - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 5 Limerick GAA's team spending rises to almost €2.2m for 2025 
CourtsGaaFootballGAA Championship 2015All-Ireland SFCDublinKerryFinal2015Place: Auckland AirportPlace: DublinPlace: New ZealandPerson: Steve HansenPerson: Éamonn FitzmauricePerson: KerryPerson: Diarmuid MurphyPerson: Daniel CarterPerson: Richie McCawPerson: Colm CooperPerson: David MoranPerson: Kieran DonaghyPerson: CluxtonPerson: Stephen CluxtonPerson: MurphyPerson: StephenEvent: Rugby World Cup 2015Event: All Ireland Football FinalEvent: World Cup FinalsEvent: All-IrelandEvent: All-Ireland finalOrganisation: All-IrelandOrganisation: All BlacksOrganisation: ArgentinaOrganisation: DublinOrganisation: KilkennyOrganisation: KerryOrganisation: All Ireland
<p>Conor Weir, Enda Stenson, Liam Lynch, GAA President Jarlath Burns, GAA National Demographics Committee Chairperson Benny Hurl, GAA Strategy, Insights and Innovaiton Manager Peter Horgan. Pic: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane</p>

11-a-side games among first steps to save rural GAA clubs

READ NOW

Latest

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up
Anthony Daly
Anthony Daly

At the heart of the GAA

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited