Christy O'Connor: Louth's gamble never going to pay off against Dubs

Plus Derry in control and Waterford's worrying record.

NUMBER ONE FANS: Louth supporters Thias Sharkey, 9, and Harry Sharkey, 6, from Ardee take a selfie with Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sun, 14 May, 2023 - 22:09

Christy O'Conner is a former top-level goalkeeper turned acclaimed hurling writer, with an intimate and unique understanding of gaelic games.

How brave is being brave against Dublin?

When Dublin obliterated Kildare early on in last year’s Leinster final, Kildare’s biggest enemy was space. Kildare didn’t shut it down and Dublin gorged and feasted in the open plains. Kildare believed that they could take Dublin on in an open contest but Dublin ruthlessly showed and proved that it was a futile exercise.