Our writers share their sporting highlights of the year
From Olympic medallists to heroics on the home front, and a poignant evening in Dalymount Park, it’s been another memorable year for Irish sport
Jack McCaffrey
Brian Fenton was the latest but he won’t be the last Dublin player to step away before 2025
Several other Dublin players could follow Fenton and James McCarthy out the dressingroom door
Why did it take a draw against Dublin for Mayo fans to regain their faith?
Kevin McStay’s side are probably not All-Ireland contenders, but been playing well enough to expect a better showing from supporters
Jack McCaffrey: ‘After my hamstring exploded for the 10th time, I was thinking ‘what am I doing’?’
After three seasons away, one of Dublin’s favourite sons, Jack McCaffrey, overcame his doubts and returned to help Dessie Farrell’s men reclaim a coveted All-Ireland title
Ciarán Kilkenny: A one-man rhythm section of Dublin’s success
He is the only Dublin player to win an All Star in both seasons of the Farrell reign
Take 5: The big questions answered ahead of the start of the football championship
Seán Moran, Jim McGuinness, Malachy Clerkin and Darragh Ó Sé look ahead
Monaghan make cockroaches look like wishy-washy dilettantes
Across eight-year run in Division One this will be fifth go at staying up on final day
Paddy Christie sees return of Mannion and McCaffrey to Dublin fold as a ‘priority’
Former full back believes Dessie Farrell’s side can’t afford not to have talented pair on board
Dias determined to help lead Kilmacud to more glory
Crokes stalwart missed out on the glory years with Dublin but focuses his efforts instead on his club ambitions
Michael Darragh Macauley – blue blood Dub, footballing virtuoso
Keith Duggan: TG4’s Laochra Gael reveals another side to one of the most memorable
Seán Moran: Little unfinished business left to inspire Dublin stalwarts
It’s no surprise Cluxton, McCaffrey and Mannion won’t be involved with Dubs in 2022
Stephen Cluxton’s future in doubt as Farrell confirms absence for 2022
Dubs boss confirms that neither Jack McCaffrey nor Paul Mannion will be returning
Paul Mannion happy to keep on clubbing as Kilmacud Crokes target Leinster title
Six-time All-Ireland winner not planning on a Dublin return this year
Seán Moran: Land the biggest issue for Dublin as playing population rises
Senior men’s side could do with top trackers as they go hunting to reclaim Sam Maguire
Darragh Ó Sé: Dublin’s inability to close out win against Mayo was shocking to see
Dublin were dying for the line to come and save them as Mayo hounded them down
Seán Moran: Ailing Dublin showed a complete evaporation of resolve after half-time
No team will have to bounce back after such a fall from grace as Dublin who soared so high
What now for Dublin as their dominance comes to an end?
Mick Fitzsimons and Philly McMahon are the only members of the Dublin panel over 31
A drama in 10 acts: Remembering Dublin and Mayo’s greatest battle
The 2017 All-Ireland final had it all and, ultimately, ended in the same result
Kevin McStay: The gap has narrowed but Dublin still deserve the nod
Mayo cannot afford a repeat of the dismal second quarter against Galway
Jim McGuinness: Mayo must believe that they are the county that can bring down an empire
Magnitude of what may be about to unfold only adds to the intrigue
Ciarán Murphy: Why so few club players go to intercounty matches
Chaotic schedule means little overlap between supporters in stands and local GAA stalwarts
Malachy Clerkin: Dublin won’t win the All-Ireland this year
We can admire Dublin and still want to puke at how straightforward they have made it
Jim McGuinness: Lack of clarity keeps Stephen Cluxton in opposition heads
Pioneer goalkeeper has been a huge part of Dublin’s ‘invincible’ tag
Dublin’s ‘tight’ win over Wexford highlights team’s injuries and retirements
Farrell’s first task in the post-match media conference was to handle questions about absent keeper Cluxton
Ciarán Murphy: Uncertainty around Stephen Cluxton in line with a man we never really knew
We should be thankful for such a man – one who still wants to keep a few secrets
All-Ireland SFC: Our writers and pundits answer the big championship questions
Dublin try and claim a seventh successive title - but is there a surprise in store?
Niall Scully: ‘I have no intentions of walking away anytime soon’
Dublin star on how he grabbed an opportunity when it presented itself back in 2017
‘You have to get up that morning and lace those shoes – words don’t teach, life experience does’
Irish Olympian Catherina McKiernan explains how anyone can become a runner
Paul Mannion steps back from Dublin panel for 2021 intercounty season
Six-time All-Ireland winner was not a first choice during 2020 championship campaign
Seán Moran: Defiant and unyielding Dublin provide some normality
No shocks in this All-Ireland season as Dublin’s main challengers slip up
Robbie McDaid riding high after biding his time before Dublin breakthrough
Cian O’Sullivan praises the Ballyboden player’s patience while awaiting his opportunity
Robbie McDaid announces himself as the next Dublin man to come around
Ballyboden St Enda’s player caps fine showing with late goal against Cavan
Dublin pick Cavan off with precision and turn it into a procession by the end
Brian Fenton, Ciarán Kilkenny and Con O’Callaghan run the show at Croke Park
Fate and faith still conspiring in the fortunes of Tipperary football
Veteran Brian Fox is fully focused on Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo
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