Dublin GAA Discussion Thread: Mod Note - No 'Dublin Dominance' chat allowed!

I don’t know what they are. But I seem to remember there were a number of rumours about Dessie Farrell’s private life a few years ago. Which were wholly untrue.

The fact that any allegations against Gavin come out now, leads me to theories on the motivations, or origins.

But I suppose it will be interesting to see if Gavin gets much vote simply because of his GAA profile. Personally, I don’t like the idea of the “celebrity candidate”.

Although it does amuse me that theoretically Ger Brennan could ring the Áras for any tactical football advice if he wanted to!

I think the more important thing would be to change the name of O'Connell Street to "Kevin Heffernan" Street or something like that. Because back when I was in school my Kerry English teacher used to get great joy saying to a classroom full of Dubs "And yer main street is named after a Kerryman". 🤐

I suppose a statue of Gavin instead of O'Connell wouldn't be a bad idea either!

Met Jim Gavin at the ploughing today... very nice man... gave my 2 kids plenty of time ofctime and attention.. he was with micheal Martin... they had some serious security around with them must have been 10/12 guys with them.. hard to believe Jim was so successful as a manager... now maybe he does have a ruthless streak... but to me he doesn't appear to be as stubborn as say Brian Cody or Jack o connor who have a fine stubborn/ruthless streak in them...

Grand day in Parnell Park, 2nd game was fantastic as mentioned above. 1st game was a poor quality, defensive affair. I was very surprised at Boden but they can only play what's in front of them and it was obvious CK had come to try and just defend. So even as a neutral I'm glad that "style" of football didn't win. No excuse for it really with the new rules.

2nd game was brilliant entertainment. A real physical battle where the ref just let everything go but somehow didn't lose control of it. I think Ballymun got away with a square ball for their goal but haven't seen a video of it yet to see how close it was. They'll also be kicking themselves for not scoring 1 of 2 glorious chances with time up and also for letting an 11 point lead slip in 20mins.

Great days entertainment for a tenner. Sure where would ya get it.

They beat Ballymun. I wasn't at the game myself but I heard it was the best match of the weekend. I'd fancy Cuala to win it outright.

The Boden v Castlenock match was an odd one. Castleknock not scoring for the first 10 minutes in the first half. That Castleknock goal then came out of nowhere Followed by a quick point. Which meant that Castleknock were ahead for much of the game. But I always got the feeling that Boden would pull ahead more attacking options than Castleknock.

It did occur to me that if Kilkenny played for Na Fianna they would be lethal altogether, with all that pace around him. Castleknock are a very static team with not much pace in the side, good at defending though.

Just the 2 All Star nominations, lowest in 20 years apparently. Frankly I'm surprised there was any. Obviously, nether of them will get them but good boost for Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, Kilkenny had a decent season. Funny Donegal got more nominations than Kerry, they won't be happy!!

Do you mean the Kerry team or the Kerry people won't be happy. Either way, I can assure you they don't give a shíte.

Meaningless is what they are. There's only 1 prize that matters in football

I disagree that they are meaningless. Mattie Forde was never going to win an All Ireland with Wexford. But I'm sure he is mighty proud of the All Star he received, and the player of the year award.

The winner of the All-Ireland is still limited to 5 or 6 teams. For a player, from one of the counties that have no chance of winning it out, to receive an All-Star is a big thing for them.

I completely agree re Murphy I just didn't get the hype all year.

Ah there's a multitude of interviews, podcasts, articles that will enlighten you on Spillane, surprised you've missed them all.

I take you at your word there's no annoyance on your behalf....

Id say semi final would be ok for tickets.

Does it have to be a Dublin game or any inter county?

If it has to be a Dublin game, I'd do the QF just in case!!

Maybe try a hurling game too.

Good point Semi Finals mid July. If Mayo/Dublin not in SF tickets could be handy enough 60k at Tyrone v Kerry last year.

It doesn’t have to be a Dublin game, just in Dublin would do. I did think Leinster Hurling Final Croke Park. But I remembered atmosphere in that was flat last year.

Initially thought Leinster football championship. But remembered they are moved to provincial grounds until final now, given how successful last year was.

Parnell Park hurling group games in championship. I considered too. But you have to be quick for those given ground size.

It was actually a much harder question to answer than I thought it would be!

Well final four in the big ball

I checked the weather 20% chance of rain. That is how much of a fair weather fan I am becoming….

Not sure if the matches will be close. My head immediately said Cuala v Na Fianna final.

Also the Mobhi road gang are going to be the most “battle hardened” of the four great test the last day.

Maybe they think it will attract the younger crowd? Not sure on that logic. Because I was only thinking today at how mixed in ages people were at the matches of the SF.

Wouldn’t see that in other sports. Families, diehard female supporters of different ages. Auld fellas and auld ones. Young fellas. And young kids. Nice vibe at club games.

From the chat I heard the expectation was that the final would be on the bank holiday. Which made sense to me.

Edit- The more obvious reason must be tv scheduling- live on tv ?