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Dublin lost five of their seven league outings

McConville: Relegated Dubs can still land All-Ireland

The chasing pack in football have caught up with Dublin, but Oisín McConville says despite relegation to Division 2, Dessie Farrell's side could still go on to win the All-Ireland this year.

Football • 28 Mar 22

Niamh Collins (R) chases Meath's Vikki Wall in last year's All-Ireland final

No trend to Dublin defeats, says captain Niamh Collins

Dublin captain Niamh Collins doesn't feel that the side has lost its ruthless touch after suffering another hefty blow in last Saturday's National League semi-final against Donegal.

GAA • 25 Mar 22

Whelan: Lahiff now more comfortable in his environment

Ciarán Whelan is seeing a much more confident Tom Lahiff in the Dublin jersey during the Allianz League, and ponders whether he could be a regular partner for Brian Fenton in the Dublin engine room.

GAA • 24 Mar 22

Katy Herron of Donegal in action against Nicole Owens of Dublin

Late, late double sees Donegal book unlikely final slot

Late goals from Emma McCrory and Yvonne Bonner booked Donegal their place in a first Lidl National Football League Division 1 final since 2017 after victory over Dublin.

GAA • 19 Mar 22

McMahon getting to grips with Mayo's Darren Coen during last year's All-Ireland semi-final

'They have a nice balance' - McMahon talks up Mayo

Former Dublin star Philly McMahon believes Mayo will be strong contenders for All-Ireland glory this summer.

GAA • 10 Mar 22

McMahon wants more players to step up and inspire the next generation of Dublin county players

McMahon: Emergence of new leaders key for Dublin reboot

Former Dublin star Philly McMahon is keen for more leaders to step up in Dessie Farrell's squad, so as to help kickstart a revival of the Dubs' fortunes.

GAA • 09 Mar 22

Caoimhe O'Connor of Dublin in action against Megan Thynne of Meath

Bohan praises Dublin's character in win over Meath

Dublin manager Mick Bohan spoke of his pride for his players as they toppled last year's TG4 All-Ireland Senior champions at Páirc Tailteann in Navan.

GAA • 07 Mar 22

Kildare manager Glenn Ryan (L) and selector Dermot Earley celebrate after beating Dublin

Cahill: Beating Dubs can lift Kildare to another level

Barry Cahill believes that Kildare's first league or championship win over Dublin since 2000 can be a watershed moment for the Lilywhites.

GAA • 01 Mar 22

It's no points from four games for Farrell

Farrell frustrated by poor execution as Dubs lose again

A failure to convert goal chances is a worrying trend for Dublin, according to manager Dessie Farrell as he watched his side slip to a fourth consecutive defeat in Division 1 of the Allianz Football League.

GAA • 27 Feb 22

Kildare's Jimmy Hyland is tackled by Seán McMahon of Dublin

Pointless Dubs fear the drop after famous Kildare win

Jimmy Hyland did the damage again for Kildare who scored a landmark 1-12 to 0-12 Allianz Football League Division 1 win over Dublin in Newbridge, easing their relegation fears and consigning the Sky Blues to a relegation battle in the process.

GAA • 27 Feb 22

Rob Hennelly was in inspired form against Dublin

Hennelly pleased with Mayo's incremental improvement

Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly has said that Saturday night's impressive Division 1 win over Dublin was another example of their incremental improvement since the start of the Allianz Football League.

GAA • 19 Feb 22

Recap: Dublin 0-12 Mayo 2-11

Dublin lose third third league game of the season as Mayo leave Croke Park with a five-point win.

GAA • 19 Feb 22

Aidan O'Shea blasts through Dublin's Mick Fitzsimons late in the game

Mayo add to Dublin woes with Croke Park victory

These must be sweet days for Mayo supporters, lording it over Dublin at Croke Park again and consigning the struggling Sky Blues to an Allianz League relegation battle.

GAA • 19 Feb 22

Limerick's David Reidy gets away from Galway's Padraic Mannion in last year's league clash

Allianz Hurling League Round 2: All you need to know

The second round of the Allianz Hurling League takes place this weekend, with Limerick looking for a response against Galway while Dublin attempt to navigate the Corrigan Park challenge

GAA • 11 Feb 22

Dessie Farrell: 'It's definitely a period of transition for this team'

Whelan: Culture change may be biggest Dublin challenge

After years of decorated success, dealing with a period of change could be the biggest challenge facing Dublin's cohort of experienced players, according to former player Ciarán Whelan.

Football • 06 Feb 22

David Clifford tussles on the ground with John Small, left, and David Byrne

Dublin boss reflects on 'tough' night in Tralee

On an occasion when they required all the experience they could call on, Dublin manager Dessie Farrell admitted it was a tough night at the office for his callow side in Tralee.

GAA • 05 Feb 22

Kerry's Tom O'Sullivan palms against the post

Allianz Football League results and reports

Results and reports from a wet and windy Saturday in the Allianz Football Leagues.

GAA • 05 Feb 22

David Clifford celebrates after scoring a first-half point for Kerry

Dublin questions continue as Kerry ease to victory

A second Dublin wash-out in a week leaves more questions than answers for Dessie Farrell after Kerry blew the visitors away in atrocious conditions in Tralee to get their first win of the Allianz League in fairly emphatic fashion.

GAA • 05 Feb 22

Dublin's Dean Rock and Ciarán Kilkenny after the loss to Armagh

No alarm bells but tricky timescale for Dublin - Cahill

Former Dublin All-Ireland winner Barry Cahill believes Dessie Farrell's side are facing into a "tricky" few weeks after starting off their Allianz Football League campaign with a defeat to Armagh.

GAA • 01 Feb 22

John Small and his Dublin team-mates leave the pitch following the defeat to Armagh

'That Jim Gavin aura is gone' - Kevin McStay on Dublin

Kevin McStay assesses Dublin's downturn in the wake of their Allianz Football League defeat to Armagh on Monday's RTÉ GAA Podcast.

GAA • 31 Jan 22

"We were missing a lot of bodies. We're trying to introduce some new blood into the system as well"

Farrell: There is significant transition going on

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell said there was a "significant amount of transition" occurring within the squad following his side's five-point loss in the Allianz League opener against Armagh on Saturday evening.

GAA • 30 Jan 22

Dan Morrissey of Limerick is tackled by Cathal Malone of Clare

Limerick success continues with Munster Cup title

Limerick issued an early statement of intent after easing up to the Munster Hurling Cup silverware over hosts Clare in front of an extended 8,000 attendance in Cusack Park on Sunday afternoon.

GAA • 23 Jan 22

Dessie Farrell: "There's a proper test of character when you go a man down."

Farrell warns Dubs to prepare for 'a different realm'

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell warned his side will move into "a different realm" when they square up to Armagh for their Allianz Football League Division 1 opener on Saturday night.

GAA • 23 Jan 22

Seán O'Flynn is closed down by Cormac Costello, John Small, and Brian Fenton

14-man Dublin beat Laois to lift O'Byrne Cup

Dublin lifted the O'Byrne Cup for the tenth time after a 1-13 to 0-11 final victory over Laois at Netwatch Cullen Park.

GAA • 22 Jan 22

'It was a very difficult day for us as a management team, and for the players as well'

Shefflin on Dublin hammering: 'We will not panic'

Galway manager Henry Shefflin admitted he was disappointed with the nature of Sunday's 19-point defeat to Dublin, but he pointed out that there would be no panic in his management team just yet.

GAA • 17 Jan 22