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Dessie Farrell is hoping there are blue skies ahead for his new-look Dublin side

New-look Dublin primed to run the rules with Mayo

Dublin welcome Mayo to Croke Park for Saturday evening's Allianz Football League opener, and manager Dessie Farrell has been busy assembling a new squad.

Football • 22 Jan

James McCarthy is one of only three players to have won nine All-Ireland football titles

Dublin great McCarthy retires from inter-county game

Dublin great James McCarthy has retired from inter-county football.

Football • 04 Nov 24

(L to R): James McCarthy, Stephen Cluxton and Michael Fitzsimons

Cluxton, Fitzsimons & McCarthy in frame to face Meath

Dublin's trio of nine-time All-Ireland SFC winners Stephen Cluxton, Michael Fitzimons and James McCarthy have all been named in Dessie Farrell's squad for Sunday's Leinster SFC quarter-final clash with Meath at Croke Park.

Football • 12 Apr 24

James McCarthy may be back for another season with Dublin

McCarthy drops big hint on his Dublin future

James McCarthy has given the biggest indication yet that he is open to another season with the Dublin senior footballers.

Football • 20 Dec 23

James McCarthy and Stephen Cluxton won their ninth All-Ireland medals

McCarthy leads the way in Sunday Game Team of the Year

Dublin captain James McCarthy has been named The Sunday Game Footballer of the Year, with five of his All-Ireland-winning team-mates joining him in the Team of the Year.

Football • 30 Jul 23

James McCarthy walks down the tunnel after winning their ninth All-Ireland crown

McCarthy admits 2010s crop 'have decisions to make'

Newly minted nine-time All-Ireland James McCarthy admitted that plenty of players had decisions to make after the Dubs regained Sam after a three-year gap.

Football • 30 Jul 23

James McCarthy (L) and Jack McCaffrey celebrate at the final whistle

Greatest day leaves McCarthy on cloud nine

Dublin captain and talisman James McCarthy admitted victory over Kerry could be the best moment of an extraordinary career as he became an All-Ireland winner for a ninth time.

Football • 30 Jul 23

James McCarthy is targeting a ninth All-Ireland success on Sunday

McCarthy: No denying Dublin-Kerry rivalry is special

The latest chapter in Dublin and Kerry's storied rivalry will be written on Sunday and James McCarthy hopes he can continue his 100% record against the Kingdom in All-Ireland finals.

Football • 27 Jul 23

'I don't know how it happened under Mickey Harte's watch'

Louth's Leinster final tactics 'baffle' Ó Sé

Tomás Ó Sé says that Mickey Harte's tactical approach in Sunday's Leinster final defeat to Dublin baffled him.

Football • 15 May 23

Josip Juranovic's Croatia finished third at the World Cup

'Zero. Zip. Nada' - Postecoglou quashes Juranovic talk

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has stressed there have been no bids for any of his players amid heightened speculation about Josip Juranovic.

Soccer • 20 Dec 22

James McCarthy in Ballybough at the launch of AIG's new Injury Cash product

Farrell is best man to lead Dubs, bar none - McCarthy

Dublin captain James McCarthy has dismissed any lingering question marks over the tenure of manager Dessie Farrell and insists the Na Fianna man is the ideal candidate to lead the county back to the All-Ireland summit.

Football • 01 Sep 22

'I have been at the receiving end of his storming runs at club and inter-county level'

Evergreen James McCarthy primed to dispel age myths

James McCarthy can continue to have a central part to play in the Dublin team over the coming seasons, writes Jason Ryan.

Football • 16 Jul 22

Con O'Callaghan was not in the matchday panel for Dublin

Farrell: O'Callaghan & McCarthy in 'race against time'

Dessie Farrell admits Con O'Callaghan and James McCarthy face "a race against time" to overcome their respective injuries as Dublin turn their attentions towards the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals in two weeks' time.

Football • 25 Jun 22

The Ireland international finally got a chance to show his worth for the Bhoys

Celtic boss hails McCarthy's effort against Aberdeen

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou feels James McCarthy took a step forward in his Parkhead career after completing his first 90 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Aberdeen.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

The Australian has overseen a slow start to the campaign for Celtic

Postecoglou hits out at 'condescending' media questions

Ange Postecoglou believes some elements of the Scottish media have been "condescending" towards him since he became Celtic boss but insists he will not be thrown off course.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

James McCarthy slides in on Livingston's Jason Holt

Shinnie strike sees Celtic slip to defeat at Livingston

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy made his first start for Celtic at Livingston but it was a day to forget as Andrew Shinnie's first-half strike consigned the Hoops to a sixth defeat in seven away games under Ange Postecoglou.

Soccer • 19 Sep 21

James McCarthy made his Celtic debut against Hearts

McCarthy close to full fitness after Celtic cup cameo

James McCarthy believes he is not far off catching up with his fitness following his "dream" Celtic debut.

Soccer • 16 Aug 21

Kyogo Furuhashi was on target for the Hoops

McEneff scores but Celtic beat Hearts in League Cup

Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy made his Celtic debut as the Hoops beat Hearts 3-2 in the Premier Sports Cup.

Soccer • 15 Aug 21

McCarthy was at the Parkhead club for a brief spell as a youngster before he moved to Hamilton where he was only 15 when he made his first-team debut

Celtic move 'a long time coming' for McCarthy

James McCarthy spoke of his move to Celtic as a "long time coming" and he is ready to make his long-awaited debut against Dundee on Sunday.

Soccer • 06 Aug 21

James McCarthy has signed a four-year deal with Celtic

Celtic sign Ireland midfielder McCarthy and Hart

Celtic have signed Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy and former England goalkeeper Joe Hart.

Soccer • 03 Aug 21

Kenny: McCarthy has to 'weigh up' international demands

Stephen Kenny has said James McCarthy will have to "weigh up" the physical demands of playing club and international football as injuries continue to hamper the midfielder's Republic of Ireland career.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Con O'Callaghan lifts the Sam Maguire Cup

Man of the Match O'Callaghan revels in 'special' feat

Con O'Callaghan and James McCarthy react to Dublin's sixth All-Ireland SFC title in a row.

GAA • 19 Dec 20

James McCarthy trained with the Ireland squad on Wednesday

James McCarthy withdraws from Ireland squad

Stephen Kenny's plans for tonight's friendly against England have been further disrupted after midfielder James McCarthy withdrew from the squad due to family reasons.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20

James McCarthy will miss Wednesday's game against Finland

James McCarthy ruled out of Finland game

James McCarthy has been ruled out of Ireland's Nations League meeting with Finland in Helsinki.

Soccer • 13 Oct 20

Updated O'Shea, Maguire join Ireland squad, Parrott ruled out

Dara O'Shea and Sean Maguire have been added to the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Thursday's Nations League clash in Bulgaria while Troy Parrott has withdrawn due to injury.

Soccer • 30 Aug 20