County News

THIS sunday July 3rd Dublin minors take on Westmeath in the Leinster Minor Championship final at 3:15pm in Clane.Tarah O'Sullivan is the Dublin captain here is her profile -Tarah O’SullivanAge: 18Club: Foxrock CabinteelyPosition: DefenderHonours: Minor Leinster 2015, All Ireland U16 Runner Up 2014, Leinster U16 2014, Leinster U14 R/U 2012Hobbies: Football, basketball, listening to musicToughest opponent: Julia Buckley (Kilmacud Crokes / Dublin)High point of your football career to d..

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U16 Leinster FinalFT Dublin 1-15 Meath 2-07While the nation held it’s breath engrossed in the soccer drama unfolding yesterday in the Parc Olympique, Lyonnais. Dublin U16’s were caught up in a ding dong battle of their own with great rivals and old foes, Meath.Meath were certainly up for this encounter fully intent on capturing their Counties first Leinster U16 title since 2010. Dublin did extremley well to contain the continuous threat coming from the Meath attack, wit..

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TG4 Leinster Senior Championship Rd 3 FT Dublin 3-19 (28) Meath 2-04 (10)   Dublin arrived in Summerhill on Saturday afternoon safe in the knowledge that they had already reserved their place in the 2016 TG4 Leinster senior championship final having secured qualification with previous round robin victories over Laois and Westmeath.   Reigning provincial champions, Dublin as expected totally controlled the opening exchanges despite a hearty performance from the Royal County, the vis..

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Leinster U16 Final 2016 Sunday June 26th, 3.15pm Dublin v Meath Clane GAA club, Co Kildare   Having an 11 week gap in between competitive fixtures is hardly ideal preparation for any team trying to defend their provincial crown but this is the scenario facing the Dublin U16 team as they get ready for Sunday’s showdown with Meath.   Pat Kane’s side last played a competitive championship fixture on the 9th of April, on that date Dublin saw off the challeng..

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TG4 Leinster Senior Championship Rd 3 Saturday 25th June, 2pm Dublin v Meath Summerhill GAA club, Co Meath   Dub’s looking forward to a Royal battle -   Dublin have the luxury of going into Saturday’s final round robin game with Meath safe in the knowledge that they have already qualified for the 2016 Provincial Final.   Leinster Council had originally scheduled the meeting of Dublin and Meath for Sunday June 26th at 2pm however both Counties mutually ..

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Ciara Trant – Dublin goalkeeper   How did you come to play Gaelic Football? Joined the local club when I was six with my brothers and sisters.   Who influenced you the most during your intercounty career? Fintan O'Curry on the field and my Mam off the field. Both gave me the opportunities and encouragement to be my best.   What were the best and worst moments of your career so far? Best - putting on the Dublin jersey to play alongside the girls I idolised growing..

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TG4 Leinster Senior Championship Rd 2 FT Dublin 4-12 Westmeath 1-04   Reigning champions Dublin have secured their place in the 2016 TG4 Leinster Senior final following their 17 point victory over Westmeath today. With two wins from two games Dublin cannot be denied a place in the provincial decider. Next Saturday the Dubs travel to Meath for their final round robin fixture which is provisionally down for a 2pm throw in time in Summerhill (venue TBC).   Westmeath got off to a pro..

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TG4 Leinster Senior Football Championship Rd 2 Sunday June 19th, 2pm Dublin v Westmeath Cusack Park, Mullingar   As you were for the Dubs –   Dublin management have kept faith with the same starting 15 which began last Sunday’s opening Leinster senior championship tie versus Laois.   Lauren Magee remains at midfield after receiving a late call up for the Laois game replacing club mate Molly Lamb who was unable to field due to illness. Lamb is listed a..

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Leinster Senior Championship Rd 1 FT Dublin 3-15 Laois 0-04   Dublin got their 2016 championship campaign off to a good start with a notable 20 point win over a resilient Laois side.     Reigning Leinster champions Dublin were forced into a late change to their starting 15 with Lauren Magee coming into the side as a late replacement for club mate Molly Lamb who was unable to field owing to sickness.   However the late change did not falter the home side with Sinead Aherne slo..

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Dublin starting 15 announced ahead of Sunday’s Leinster Championship clash with Laois -   Dublin manager, Gregory McGonigle has announced his starting 15 for this Sunday’s eagerly awaited TG4 Leinster championship clash with Laois.   Dublin’s last championship game was of course the 2015 All Ireland final versus Cork. Nine players who started the final last September will return to championship action this Sunday for Dublin in the opening round..

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