Jim McGuinness: Dublin take extra pleasure as detailed plans come to fruition
It took a display of great intensity and big contributions from their all-time greats to nudge them over the line ahead of their great rivals
Jim McGuinness: Jack O’Connor knows Kerry need to be much more defensive to win this final
All-Ireland football final: Jack O’Connor speaks about playing open football but the reality is that they will need to be more conservative against Dublin
Jim McGuinness: Higher-risk approach helps get Dublin and Kerry over the line
Both teams decided to push up aggressively in the crucial final minutes to finally shake off dogged Ulster opponents
Jim McGuinness: Kerry could dominate for years
There is a sense that Dublin must win the All-Ireland this year to stem a green and gold wave
Jim McGuinness: Mayo are where Dublin were in 2014 and it’s time to face the hard facts
Mayo’s tactical approach has to change if they are to have any chance of All-Ireland glory
Jim McGuinness: Possession-based football, how did we get here?
So many teams have adopted this style because Dublin had so much success with it over the years
Jim McGuinness: In the blink of an eye, my dark horse Galway became a shade darker
Comer’s absence proved crucial but the unexpected defeat to Armagh has made the Tribesmen’s route to All-Ireland glory far more daunting
Jim McGuinness: The football championship should be a raw knockout competition, not this
The number of games in the Tailteann Cup aren’t needed in the Sam Maguire, a round of 16 would be better
Jim McGuinness: Generational athletes can turn games in an instant while handling extreme pressure
Basketball wunderkind Victor Wembanyama, soccer players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo or GAA stars like Kerry’s David Clifford are all touched by greatness or potential for such exceptionalism
Jim McGuinness: Savvy Roscommon expose Dublin’s tactical shortcomings
Rossie dominance in opening half down to build-up approach in the first and middle third of pitch
Jim McGuinness: Can Mayo finally find the consistency to go all the way?
McStay’s side showed in Kerry they possess a kicking game, a running game and a powerful physicality
Jim McGuinness: I was deeply saddened to read the social media post that shocked the country
Even though the Ulster final is over, a conversation that started in the middle of last week is clearly not
Jim McGuinness: Mickey Harte is the right man at the helm as Louth chase historic breakthrough
The Leinster final won’t faze serial winner Harte one bit but for Louth’s players the stakes are so high it’s the biggest game of their lives to date
Jim McGuinness: Derry emerging as strongest contenders for one of the most open All-Irelands in memory
Seven counties have serious chance of lifting Sam Maguire this year
Jim McGuinness: Galway showing a quiet resilience that wins big games and trophies
In a world of keep-ball, Damien Comer’s directness is a breath of fresh air