Fenton in the big chair as Dubs enter the football fray Seven-time All-Ireland winning former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton and Westmeath legend Dessie Dolan join Cathal Mullaney on the football edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast to look back at the weekend's results in Gaelic football and cast an eye ahead to how the 2026 championship will play out. Football • 15 Apr
Fenton in the big chair as Dubs enter the football fray Seven-time All-Ireland winning former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton and Westmeath legend Dessie Dolan join Cathal Mullaney on the football edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast to look back at the weekend's results in Gaelic football and cast an eye ahead to how the 2026 championship will play out. Football • 15 Apr
Dolan: Armagh playing too safe in going with fisted score Armagh are creating enough chances in games but the option of going with the fisted point more often than not is playing it "very safe", says Dessie Dolan. Football • 12 Mar
Dolan: Armagh playing too safe in going with fisted score Armagh are creating enough chances in games but the option of going with the fisted point more often than not is playing it "very safe", says Dessie Dolan. Football • 12 Mar
Dolan: Kerry will 'sharpen the knife' against Dublin RTÉ GAA analyst Dessie Dolan believes Kerry manager Jack O'Connor will "sharpen the knife" as his side travels to Croke Park on Saturday evening to face Dublin. Football • 19 Feb
Dolan: Kerry will 'sharpen the knife' against Dublin RTÉ GAA analyst Dessie Dolan believes Kerry manager Jack O'Connor will "sharpen the knife" as his side travels to Croke Park on Saturday evening to face Dublin. Football • 19 Feb
Mayo's early-season energy not a surprise, says Dolan The mood music out of Mayo early on in Andy Moran's reign is creating a positive vibe for now, says former Westmeath player and manager Dessie Dolan. Football • 12 Feb
Mayo's early-season energy not a surprise, says Dolan The mood music out of Mayo early on in Andy Moran's reign is creating a positive vibe for now, says former Westmeath player and manager Dessie Dolan. Football • 12 Feb
Dolan: Dublin in decline but still amongst the best Dublin are good enough to avoid relegation from Division 1 of the Allianz Football League, but Dessie Dolan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that they're struggling to get back to the top of the game. Football • 29 Jan
Dolan: Dublin in decline but still amongst the best Dublin are good enough to avoid relegation from Division 1 of the Allianz Football League, but Dessie Dolan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that they're struggling to get back to the top of the game. Football • 29 Jan
Football final preview: Donegal's Clifford conundrum All-Ireland winning former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, ex-Donegal star Kevin Cassidy and (mostly) neutral Westmeath man Dessie Dolan join Jacqui Hurley on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to preview Sunday's senior football final between The Kingdom and the Tir Chonaill men. Football • 24 Jul 25
Football final preview: Donegal's Clifford conundrum All-Ireland winning former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, ex-Donegal star Kevin Cassidy and (mostly) neutral Westmeath man Dessie Dolan join Jacqui Hurley on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to preview Sunday's senior football final between The Kingdom and the Tir Chonaill men. Football • 24 Jul 25
Louth's day in sun, Clare's title defence in tatters Dessie Dolan and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on a bountiful provincial weekend for Donegal and Louth, while Clare's All-Ireland hurling defence is in tatters. Football • 12 May 25
Louth's day in sun, Clare's title defence in tatters Dessie Dolan and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on a bountiful provincial weekend for Donegal and Louth, while Clare's All-Ireland hurling defence is in tatters. Football • 12 May 25
Meath resuscitate Leinster, Waterford come to life Dessie Dolan and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on one of the shocks of the decade, as Meath downed the Dubs, while Waterford caused a surprise in the Munster Hurling Championship. Football • 28 Apr 25
Meath resuscitate Leinster, Waterford come to life Dessie Dolan and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on one of the shocks of the decade, as Meath downed the Dubs, while Waterford caused a surprise in the Munster Hurling Championship. Football • 28 Apr 25
Donegal looking sharp, Cork building momentum Ciarán Whelan, Dessie Dolan and Shane McGrath join Rory O'Neill to look back on the opening weekend of the 2025 provincial football championships, as well as the Allianz Hurling League final. Football • 07 Apr 25
Donegal looking sharp, Cork building momentum Ciarán Whelan, Dessie Dolan and Shane McGrath join Rory O'Neill to look back on the opening weekend of the 2025 provincial football championships, as well as the Allianz Hurling League final. Football • 07 Apr 25
Kerry lay down marker, Monaghan haven't gone away Dessie Dolan joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to reflect on finals weekend in the Allianz Football League. Football • 31 Mar 25
Kerry lay down marker, Monaghan haven't gone away Dessie Dolan joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to reflect on finals weekend in the Allianz Football League. Football • 31 Mar 25
Donnelly: Full-time managers could help players' load Fermanagh football boss Kieran Donnelly believes there is "merit" in the idea of having inter-county managers in full-time roles in order to help deal with the increasing load on players and set-ups. Football • 15 Oct 24
Donnelly: Full-time managers could help players' load Fermanagh football boss Kieran Donnelly believes there is "merit" in the idea of having inter-county managers in full-time roles in order to help deal with the increasing load on players and set-ups. Football • 15 Oct 24
Dolan brings time with Westmeath to an end Dessie Dolan has stepped down as Westmeath senior football boss. Football • 09 Aug 24
Dolan brings time with Westmeath to an end Dessie Dolan has stepped down as Westmeath senior football boss. Football • 09 Aug 24
'Too busy' - Dolan dubious of Gaelic football calendar Westmeath manager Dessie Dolan questioned the GAA's fixtures scheduling after his side won the Allianz Football League Division 3 title, just eight days before they have to play a Leinster SFC quarter-final. Football • 31 Mar 24
'Too busy' - Dolan dubious of Gaelic football calendar Westmeath manager Dessie Dolan questioned the GAA's fixtures scheduling after his side won the Allianz Football League Division 3 title, just eight days before they have to play a Leinster SFC quarter-final. Football • 31 Mar 24
Westmeath achieve goal but Dolan wary of schedule The effects of the GAA calendar and a defeat to Sligo put a taint on Westmeath's promotion to Division 2 as an out of contention Yeats County took the positive of extra time to prepare for their provincial championship opener. Football • 25 Mar 24
Westmeath achieve goal but Dolan wary of schedule The effects of the GAA calendar and a defeat to Sligo put a taint on Westmeath's promotion to Division 2 as an out of contention Yeats County took the positive of extra time to prepare for their provincial championship opener. Football • 25 Mar 24
Dolan to stick with Westmeath for another season Westmeath have confirmed that Dessie Dolan will remain in charge of the county's senior football side after agreeing another term with the county board. Football • 19 Oct 23
Dolan to stick with Westmeath for another season Westmeath have confirmed that Dessie Dolan will remain in charge of the county's senior football side after agreeing another term with the county board. Football • 19 Oct 23
GAA Podcast: Davy Burke and Dessie Dolan have their say Davy Burke, Dessie Dolan and The Sunday Times' Michael Foley join Rory O'Neill to look at this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Football • 29 Jun 23
GAA Podcast: Davy Burke and Dessie Dolan have their say Davy Burke, Dessie Dolan and The Sunday Times' Michael Foley join Rory O'Neill to look at this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Football • 29 Jun 23
Dessie Dolan: 'It's too good an opportunity to pass' Dessie Dolan has admitted when Westmeath came calling, he simply couldn't turn it down as he prepares to take his first steps into inter-county football management. Football • 22 Sep 22
Dessie Dolan: 'It's too good an opportunity to pass' Dessie Dolan has admitted when Westmeath came calling, he simply couldn't turn it down as he prepares to take his first steps into inter-county football management. Football • 22 Sep 22
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dessie Dolan on managing Westmeath New Westmeath senior football manager Dessie Dolan joins Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Niall McCoy to talk about his first management gig (not involving a team in his school). Football • 22 Sep 22
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dessie Dolan on managing Westmeath New Westmeath senior football manager Dessie Dolan joins Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Niall McCoy to talk about his first management gig (not involving a team in his school). Football • 22 Sep 22
Dessie Dolan confirmed as new Westmeath football boss Westmeath football legend Dessie Dolan will take over his native county for the 2023 season. Football • 22 Sep 22
Dessie Dolan confirmed as new Westmeath football boss Westmeath football legend Dessie Dolan will take over his native county for the 2023 season. Football • 22 Sep 22
2022 runners and riders: The top four teams assessed With the curtain drawn on this year's All-Ireland SFC, Dessie Dolan and Ciarán Whelan assess the state of play in Dublin, Kerry, Mayo and Tyrone heading into 2022. GAA • 17 Sep 21
2022 runners and riders: The top four teams assessed With the curtain drawn on this year's All-Ireland SFC, Dessie Dolan and Ciarán Whelan assess the state of play in Dublin, Kerry, Mayo and Tyrone heading into 2022. GAA • 17 Sep 21
Dolan: Dublin to 'punish' Kildare in Leinster final Dessie Dolan believes Dublin will answer their critics with a "punishing" win over Kildare in Sunday's Leinster SFC final. GAA • 28 Jul 21
Dolan: Dublin to 'punish' Kildare in Leinster final Dessie Dolan believes Dublin will answer their critics with a "punishing" win over Kildare in Sunday's Leinster SFC final. GAA • 28 Jul 21
Dolan: 'Division 3 and 4 players not being well served' Dessie Dolan compares and contrasts the experience for a player in each of football's four divisions on the RTÉ GAA Podcast and discusses the fallout from Mayo's hammering of Leitrim. GAA • 14 Jul 21
Dolan: 'Division 3 and 4 players not being well served' Dessie Dolan compares and contrasts the experience for a player in each of football's four divisions on the RTÉ GAA Podcast and discusses the fallout from Mayo's hammering of Leitrim. GAA • 14 Jul 21
Dolan says GAA have let themselves down with breaches Dessie Dolan believes inter-county teams are training in contravention of Covid-19 restrictions as they fear falling behind and the GAA has a major problem with abiding by rules - from the top down. GAA • 10 Apr 21
Dolan says GAA have let themselves down with breaches Dessie Dolan believes inter-county teams are training in contravention of Covid-19 restrictions as they fear falling behind and the GAA has a major problem with abiding by rules - from the top down. GAA • 10 Apr 21
GAA 'missed a trick' by keeping provincial format Dessie Dolan and Kevin McStay believe there was a golden chance for the GAA to try something new this year rather than reverting to the old provincial knockout system for the All-Ireland Football Championship. GAA • 19 Jun 20
GAA 'missed a trick' by keeping provincial format Dessie Dolan and Kevin McStay believe there was a golden chance for the GAA to try something new this year rather than reverting to the old provincial knockout system for the All-Ireland Football Championship. GAA • 19 Jun 20
Leinster quest continues on joyous day for Dolan family For Garrycastle manager Gary Dolan and his brother and key forward Dessie, victory over Ratoath in the Leinster SFC club quarter-final was very much the secondary story for the family on Sunday. Football • 11 Nov 19
Leinster quest continues on joyous day for Dolan family For Garrycastle manager Gary Dolan and his brother and key forward Dessie, victory over Ratoath in the Leinster SFC club quarter-final was very much the secondary story for the family on Sunday. Football • 11 Nov 19
