Ó Ceallacháin:' We knew they wouldn’t fold, we knew we’d be in it'

“Very proud. It is a complicated game – but it was just character that won that game. So many things against us, absolutely written off by ye (the media) and everyone else."

STUNNING WIN: Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin knew his side wouldn't falter when captain Chris Crummey got sent off.  Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

A most remarkable afternoon at Croke Park. Outsiders, written-off, looked on as a run-out for Limerick – Dublin didn’t read the script.

Indeed, they failed to revert into their shell when captain Chris Crummey was dismissed after just fifteen minutes. Their two more recent quarter-finals were forgettable afternoons. Thumped by Clare in 2023, their radar was one of their main issues when they succumbed to Cork 12 months ago – but they have a new man in charge.