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Andrews playing corner-back for Dublin on that fateful day in 2009

The tactical evolution driving Dublin forward

August 3, 2009 was the date the evolution of the Dublin team as we know it began.

Dublin's infrastructure should ensure they continue to dominate Gaelic football

Colm O'Rourke has a point - this Blue Wave won't break

After their semi-final destruction of Tyrone, Colm O'Rourke once more raised the possibility of splitting Dublin but many insist the three-in-a-row chasers are a once in a generation team. People who have worked as underage coaches in the county disagree.

Football • 16 Sep 17

POLL: Pick your Dublin and Mayo combined XV

Our interactive vote allows you to choose the strongest player in each position from the pick of the All-Ireland finalists' teams.

GAA • 21 Sep 17

Mayo fans will descend on Croke Park in their droves for another All-Ireland Final appearance

Updated Play it again Sam - Mayo's annual fever

Mayo is feverishly gearing up to another All-Ireland Final appearance and the rest of the country cannot help but go along for the ride.

GAA • 26 Sep 17

Mayo's epic journey back to the promised land

From the dark Spring days of a poor League campaign, to provincial heartache, qualifier duress and Croke Park replays. RTÉ Sport take an interactive look at Mayo's journey to Sunday's All-Ireland final has been long and winding.

GAA • 12 Sep 17

Mayo's epic 2017 journey back to the promised land

All-Ireland Football Final • 13 Sep 17

'Against the Dubs you have to be switched on from the first whistle to last and it's draining'

'If you allow Dublin cheap possession they'll kill you'

Tyrone's 2011 All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Dublin is burned into my memory - for me, defeats always were.

GAA • 12 Sep 17

Stephen Cluxton (r) has changed goalkeeping for David Clarke and everyone else

All-Ireland restarts - intercounty 'keepers' opinions

One of the many intriguing sub-plots to the All-Ireland final is the restart strategies employed by both sides. Declan Whooley spoke to five leading goalkeepers to uncover more.

GAA • 14 Sep 17

Dublin’s Paul Mannion celebrates with manager Jim Gavin

Mannion: Playing easier than standing on Hill

A little over 12 months ago Paul Mannion watched Dublin win the All-Ireland from Hill 16, writes Peter Sweeney.

GAA • 02 Oct 16

Dublin-Mayo saga set for more twists and turns

After a drawn game that mixed the surreal with the compelling, one wonders what lies in store as Dublin and Mayo square up again in the All-Ireland final.

GAA • 01 Oct 16

Dublin and Mayo played out the first All-Ireland football final draw since 2000

Recap: How the All-Ireland football final unfolded

Dublin and Mayo have drawn in the All-Ireland football final at Croke Park. Relive how it happened here.

GAA • 18 Sep 16

For the second time in four seasons, Dublin and Mayo collide on football's biggest day

Dublin and Mayo set for intriguing All-Ireland

We cast an eye over this afternoon's All-Ireland football final where Dublin are favoured by most to retain their title against a Mayo side not without hope of ending a 65-year wait for Championship glory.

GAA • 18 Sep 16

RTÉ will have All-Ireland final coverage on all platforms

How to watch the All-Ireland final worldwide

Wherever you are in the world, here's how you can follow this year’s All-Ireland football final with RTÉ Sport.

All-Ireland Football Final • 18 Sep 16

Dublin will be looking to continue their recent domination over Mayo

At a glance: All-Ireland football final weekend

We are down to the final two in this year's football championship, with Dublin bidding for back-to-back titles against Mayo in the senior decider.

GAA • 17 Sep 16

Who will be collecting the big prize on Sunday?

In numbers: Dublin v Kerry

We look at some interesting stats that underscore the Dublin-Kerry rivalry ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland football final.

GAA • 18 Sep 15

Kerry ran out deserving winners over their Ulster opponents in the decider

Analysis: Kerry's adaptability shines through

Kerry's ability to change their approach, yet keep things simple when it mattered most were crucial to them winning a 37th All-Ireland title, writes James McMahon.

Football • 22 Sep 14

Kieran Donaghy scored Kerry's second goal

As it Happened: Kerry win All-Ireland

Relive the action from the biggest day of the GAA's football calendar as Kerry and Donegal battled for Sam Maguire glory.

Football • 21 Sep 14

Stephen O'Brien starts at No 10 for Kerry on Sunday

Kerry make two changes for All-Ireland final

The Kerry team to play Donegal in the All-Ireland Football Championship final on Sunday shows two changes from the side that started the semi-final replay against Mayo.

Football • 19 Sep 14

Once before have Donegal and Kerry met in the championship and that was the 2012 All-Ireland quarter-final

Analysis: Donegal's system can edge Kingdom

Donegal's belief in the system and the greater experience they can call on from the bench can see them land a third All-Ireland football title, writes Martin Carney.