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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Con O'Callaghan wreaks havoc as Cuala start club title defence in style
Con O'Callaghan bounced back from the disappointment of Dublin's All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Tyrone by hitting 3-6 as Cuala made a winning start to their county title defence. O'Callaghan, who was appointed as the Dubs' captain at the start of the year by Dessie Farrell, endured an injury-disrupted summer. The star forward suffered a hamstring injury in the All-Ireland group series win over Galway and missed the loss to Armagh, but returned for the vital win in Derry to ensure the Blues' progression. READ MORE: Two Gaelic football playing brothers will embark on an epic run from Mayo to Dublin for a very special cause READ MORE: WATCH as red card howler has opposition fans labelling decision against brother of James McClean as 'shocking' He was not risked for the preliminary quarter-final defeat of Cork and only came on in the 49th minute for Brian O'Leary against Tyrone - it wasn't enough to inspire his team to victory as the Dubs bowed out at the last eight stage of the championship for the second summer on the spin. However the 29-year-old was bang in form on his return to the Dublin senior club championship on Saturday, with his 12-point haul helping reigning All-Ireland champions Cuala to a 4-16 to 0-14 victory over Raheny at Parnell Park. Newly-appointed Dublin boss Ger Brennan was at Parnell Park yesterday and will be encouraged that O'Callaghan and his brother Niall scored a first half goal apiece as Cuala raced into a commanding lead, before Con scored two late goals past former Mayo keeper Rob Hennelly to wrap up a 14-point win. Brennan, who was announced as Farrell's successor on Friday, will be pleased to see O'Callaghan firing as he begins the process of seeking new talent for the Dublin panel. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
Irish Independent
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘Success doesn't come by accident' – Spirit of '88 sees Dublin and All-Ireland champs Cuala nurture success
Cuala played in their first Dublin Senior Football Championship final in 1988. The year of Jackie's Army, and Joxer goes to Stuttgart.
BreakingNews.ie
20-07-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Dublin hurler Conor Burke hopes county can learn from this season
It may have ended in a heavy defeat to Cork in a semi-final, but Dublin hurler Conor Burke looks back on the season positively. At the beginning of the year, not many fans and pundits would have put Dublin in the final four come July, but a remarkable quarter-final win over Limerick shocked the country. Advertisement In a first semi-final since 2013, it wasn't to be for the boys in blue, as Cork were ruthless 7-26 to 2-21 winners in Croke Park. A big part of Dublin's progress, Burke says Dublin must build from this season into the future, and could look to Cork for inspiration. "For us, what I think is important is we are at those big stages more regularly and more consistently, that we are playing in the business end against the best teams and bringing a level of performance that gives us a chance of beating them. "Last year, we were in the Leinster final and we had another poor, poor showing. Cork have gone through a lot of heartbreak over the last couple of years, and they have regrouped and taken their learnings from those big days. Advertisement "For us, it is about putting ourselves in that position as often as we can and taking our learnings as they come." When it comes ot hurling, Dublin has had the attention taking away, with much of the spotlight on the footballers over the years. In a rare year when they have gone further than the football side, it shows the progress made in Dublin hurling. Combined with All-Ireland wins for Na Fianna and Cuala, Dublin have shown how hard work is paying off. Advertisement Having been written off ahead of their quarter-final against Limerick, Dublin produced arguably the performance of the season to defeat Limerick, who have won four of the last five All-Ireland's. A game that will likely never be forgotten, the Dublin midfielder said they approached it like any other game. "You are just focused on the task at hand, there is enough motivation for ourselves to get to the later stages and the reward was big enough. I don't think there was any additional motivation. "Limerick are a brilliant team and have had huge success over the last couple of years. "It is only when you are walking over getting pulled aside. You are so engrossed in the game trying to do your job. "Just trying to enjoy the moment as well, it brought a lof of joy and to my family and friends as well."
The Irish Sun
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Disappointed' Des Cahill says Dublin ‘deserved much bigger support' after Cork fans turn Croke Park red for semi-final
DES CAHILL expressed his disappointment after Cork fans appeared to outnumber their Dublin counterparts at Croke Park in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final. Pat Ryan's side booked their place in the Liam MacCarthy Cup decider for the second year in a row with a Advertisement 3 Cork cruised to another All-Ireland hurling final with a 20-point drubbing of Dublin Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 3 Cork fans appeared to outnumber their Dublin counterparts Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 3 Des Cahill admitted to being disappointed by the turn out Croke Park was packed to the rafters for the mouth-watering battle, with Dublin fans galvanised by their However, supporters of the Rebels appeared to outnumber their rivals. This apparent uneven ratio irked Des Cahill, who said Niall O Ceallachain's men deserved better. The Cuala man said: " Fair play to the #Cork hurling fans-incredible support today. I've never seen anything like it! A great team to follow. Advertisement Read More on GAA " But I was disappointed for the #Dublin hurlers - they deserved much bigger support. " I also felt they battled to the end with great honesty and determination. " Going into Saturday, Dublin's route to the last four was aided by avoiding the concession of goals. However, they could not hold back the Rebels, as Alan Connolly netted a hat-trick alongside goals from Brian Hayes and Tim O'Mahony (two each). Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling It will further enhance Cork's status as favourites to go all the way, with one of And boss Ryan Palestine GAA players watch camogie match on laptop Ryan said: "We're targeting goals all the time and we're targeting fast starts all the time. That's the goal and that's the game. Our lads were really clinical today. "I thought we left an awful lot of scores behind us for points but that's me being a bit critical, maybe over-critical. They're some things we'll go after. Advertisement "But delighted with our fellas. For us to get back into a final shows the character and strength of commitment to the jersey that the lads have." The inside forward trio of Patrick Horgan, Alan Connolly, and Brian Hayes proved to be too much to handle. When "I'll tell you straight out that we intentionally didn't. Advertisement 'I've been proven wrong now so I can be fairly criticised, but the way we see it is there's just no point in going with a zonal back six against a team like "You won't concede seven goals so you won't see a scenario like that, but you will lose the game. 'Is it a risky set-up? It absolutely is. Should I be criticised? Absolutely. It didn't work. They were very sharp and they were excellent. "But what I would say is with the alternative, you won't lose by 20 points but you will lose the game.' Advertisement
Irish Examiner
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
The Dubs aiming to stun Cork in historic All-Ireland last-four showdown
The only one of the hurling's last four not to organise a pre-media event this week, some of the opportunity to promote Dublin's first All-Ireland SHC semi-final appearance in 12 years, only their second in 64 years, was lost. Not to fear, here's a potted profile of the side fresh from surprising Limerick that is expected to take the field against Cork on Saturday: Seán Brennan (30, Cuala) Brennan manned the goal-line for Cuala's 2017 and '18 All-Ireland successes and has started Dublin's last three SHC games, having been first choice in 2023 and '24. Also played in goals for his soccer club St Joseph's in Sallynoggin. John Bellew (29, Lucan Sarsfields) There had been some rumours Bellew might do some travelling this year but isn't he and Dublin happy he stuck around. A late developer as he only made his debut in 2022, the Lucan man has been a tidy addition to the Dublin full-back line ever since. Paddy Smyth (26, Clontarf) Widely considered as Dublin's most consistent defender, last year's captain Smyth has stepped up to anchoring the inside line since Eoghan O'Donnell's switch to the football squad. Has just missed out on making the All-Star nominees in recent years. Conor McHugh (31, Na Fianna. 2025 SHC score: 0-1) A four-time All-Ireland SFC winning football poacher turned hurling gamekeeper, McHugh accepted the invite from his club-mate Niall Ó Ceallacháin on the back of an excellent campaign with Na Fianna. A man-marking specialist. Ask Cian Lynch. Paddy Doyle (22, Naomh Barróg. 2025 SHC scores: 0-2) A pioneer for his club who wouldn't be noted for their hurling pedigree but are certainly gaining traction with Seán Gallagher and Joe Flanagan also making waves. He'd regard himself as a corner-back but has a penchant to go forward. Conor Donohoe (26, Erin's Isle. 2025 SHC scores: 0-9) The two-match suspension arising from the Galway game was a hefty one but Donohoe returns having had an otherwise impressive provincial run. Donohoe didn't play under-age for the county and traded carpentry for teaching to suit hurling. Andrew Dunphy (25, St Brigid's. 2025 SHC scores: 0-6) Dunphy captained the U20s to a 2020 Leinster title which took place in '21, the county's last at that level. Like Doyle, something of a converted half-back as he had excelled in the full-back in the under-age grades. Another powerful player. Conor Burke (26, St Vincent's. 2025 scores: 0-9) Burke had only shown patches of his effervescent self this year up to his man of the match display against Limerick. Captain Chris Crummey had 10 points to his name up to his red card. Burke's long-range shooting will never be more valuable. Brian Hayes (23, Kilmacud Crokes. 2025 scores: 0-12) Younger brother of Ronan, Hayes is lightning quick and has the engine and long-range shooting that could rival Darragh Fitzgibbon. It's difficult to believe that last year was his first senior season and that he didn't feature at minor or U20 level. Rian McBride (29, St Vincent's. 2025 SHC scores: 1-7) After some time away travelling in Australia, McBride returned home last September and was no sooner lining out for his club in a county semi-final where he caught the eye again. He has retained his place since the defeat to Galway. Fergal Whitely (27, Kilmacud Crokes. 2025 SHC scores: 2-4) This is Whitely's ninth senior season and he appears to have made the most of the gap between the disappointing end to the provincial campaign and All-Ireland series to earn a starting berth. An accomplished Uileann piper too. Cian O'Sullivan (27, St Brigid's. 2025 SHC scores: 3-17) His scoring exploits as displayed make him a genuine contender for an All Star – Dublin haven't won an individual accolade since 2013. O'Sullivan is the son of Garnish man Traolach, just one of a number of Cork associations with this Dublin group. Seán Currie (25, Na Fianna. 2025 SHC scores: 5-61, 1-40 frees, 1-0 pen, 0-5 65s) One of seven All-Ireland senior club winners in the match-day panel, Currie has like McHugh carried his impressive Na Fianna form into the inter-county scene. His older brother Colin, a club All Star winner is on the bench. Both also have cricket acumen. Ronan Hayes (27, Kilmacud Crokes. 2025 SHC scores: 3-6) An exciting forward who has more than his fair share of hamstring issues, Hayes is enjoying an extended run of outings. Has always had an eye for goal and has raised the most green flags from play along with Currie, O'Sullivan and John Hetherton. Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing (20, Commercials. 2025 SHC scores: 1-5) Grandson of beloved RTÉ broadcaster Donncha who passed away in 2021, this is another obvious Cork link. A gifted stickman, the young Rathcoole hurler attended Coláiste Eoin where many Cuala and Kilmacud Crokes's stars have studied.
