Dublin SFC: Crokes begin defence of title in win

Defending champions Kilmacud Crokes began their Dublin SFC campaign on a positive note when defeating Ballymun Kickhams by 2-13 to 0-14 at Parnell Park on Saturday night.

There were a number of intriguing subplots as Rory O’Carroll made his first championship start for Crokes since 2015 and he was handed the task of marking former Dublin team-mate Dean Rock