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Deep pools and established game plans needed for league
Updated / Saturday, 15 May 2021
07:55 As was the case in 2020, if Dublin are exactly where they were last year in terms of performance standards when the key games come around in 2021, then they will likely win the All-Ireland title again
Former Armagh footballer, All Star and 2002 All-Ireland winner and current GAA Performance Manager with Queen s University
The return of Gaelic games at the top level over the last two weekends has been a welcome reinforcement for the many people who are invested in the sports at all levels.
While the bizarrely delayed resumption of club activity finally lifted our collective mood, the county game offers another dimension of debate, emotion and aspiration – even if it is only on TV for now.
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Trips away, loyalty and setbacks: An inside look at the careers of 6 retiring Mayo greats
The recent spate of retirements in Mayo has an end of an era feel to it. By Kevin O Brien Thursday 4 Feb 2021, 8:00 PM Feb 4th 2021, 8:00 PM 27,364 Views 12 Comments
LIKE THE REST of us, inter-county players are creatures of habit.
Often times a new member of a squad will arrive into the dressing room for the first time, plonk himself down in a seat and remain in that spot for the remainder of his days on the panel.
The same applies on the team bus.
Everyone approaches game day differently. Some players tend to have a chat or a laugh on the bus journey to keep their minds relaxed. Others prefer to get pumped up by listening to music or sit silently with their own thoughts.
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5 talking points as Mayo and Dublin clash for the All-Ireland football title. By Kevin O Brien Saturday 19 Dec 2020, 9:00 AM Dec 19th 2020, 9:00 AM 15,491 Views 19 Comments
Con O Callaghan on the way to scoring his second goal against Mayo in 2019.
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
1. The case for Mayo
AS MUCH AS Dublin have made light work of their run to the All-Ireland final in recent seasons, the showpiece games tend to be close affairs. Mayo have the athletes to live with Dublin and their full-court press will offer something entirely different to what Dessie Farrell’s side have experienced so far.
Kids love him, and the adults love him, because he can tog out and he’ll embarrass our adult footballers with the way he can kick a ball.
“He would kick a 45/50-yard pass with his famous one, outside of the left (foot), and he would put it on a five pence. And he would always carry a bit of style, says Michael Hegarty of Crossmolina GAA who grew up and played with McDonald. Even at this stage, and he’s retired, kids want to be like him. He stands out in a crowd and the kids are like, ‘Who’s that guy? Who’s that kicking the ball like that?’