Dublin set for Leinster semi outside Croker - if they get that far

Dessie Farrell's side will most likely hit the road again for a first semi-final fixture away from Croke Park since beating Louth in Navan 26 years ago.

18 July 2021; Brian Fenton of Dublin is tackled by Meath goalkeeper Harry Hogan during the Leinster GAA Senior Football Championship Semi-Final match between Dublin and Meath at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Leinster football title holders Dublin are likely to be sent on the road for a provincial semi-final for the first time since 1996, presuming they make it that far.

Provincial chairman Pat Teehan has confirmed it is their intention to stage both semi-finals outside of Croke Park this year.