Dublin’s class of 2014 – the greatest underage team of all time?

In the 60-year history of the U21/U20 competition, no winning team has spawned as many senior All-Ireland medals.
Dublin’s class of 2014 – the greatest underage team of all time?

Dublin players gather for a 'selfie' as they celebrate with the cup. Cadbury GAA Football All-Ireland U21 Championship Final, Dublin v Roscommon, O'Connor Park, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Ten years ago, Dessie Farrell led Dublin to their fourth-ever U21 All-Ireland football title.

In the 60-year history of the U21/U20 competition, no winning team has spawned as many senior All-Ireland medals (66). Kerry in 1976 are next with 53 that included three of their five 'great eights' in Páidí Ó Sé, Denis “Ogie” Moran and Pat Spillane.

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