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The Irish Sun
an hour ago
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- The Irish Sun
Dessie Farrell will be thrilled with how Dublin beat Cork – but will need Con O'Callaghan to mount All-Ireland challenge
THERE were pros and cons for Dublin as they outlasted Cork last night at Croke Park. But the Con they will need in order to mount an All-Ireland title challenge was sitting in the stand. 2 Con O'Callaghan of Dublin reacts during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship preliminary quarter-final against Cork Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile 2 Graham Geraghty believes Dublin will need Con O'Callaghan to win the All-Ireland Credit: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Dubs boss However, the uncertainty surrounding Con O'Callaghan's availability for next weekend's quarter-final is a huge concern. Having missed the defeat to Armagh, normal service seemed to resume for the His shock absence gave Read More on GAA And just like the Dublin hurlers did in the curtain raiser, John Cleary's men very nearly pulled off the upset. Cork are a team I have seen plenty of this year. They are capable of blowing hot and cold. But you have to hand it to them for the way they took the game to Dublin. Farrell's team were under massive pressure and Brian Howard's goal was a big turning point because the Dubs had played second fiddle to Cork for long periods . Dublin are not the force they once were — that much is clear. With O'Callaghan in the team, they remain contenders nonetheless. Most read in GAA Football Without him, their attacking threat is diminished significantly. Regardless of who they are paired with in the last eight, Dublin's chances of advancing will lessen considerably if the three-time All-Star is not fit to play a part. 'Just in time for Father's Day' - Dublin GAA legends welcome the birth of precious baby daughter In Killarney, fire as The problem for Kerry as their attention turns to Seán O'Shea's return was a boost. Jack O'Connor will also be delighted that Paudie Clifford was fit enough for a cameo off the bench. But his younger brother will need more help from his supporting cast if Kerry are to keep Sam Maguire in their sights. A relatively comprehensive win for the Kingdom was the result we all expected. Their start was impressive and the writing seemed to be on the wall for Cavan when the four-point deficit they faced early on was compounded by the black-carding of Niall Carolan. To the Breffni's credit, they made a game of it in the second half after Kerry looked set to pull away. But Raymond Galligan's team were also too reliant on Paddy Lynch, who was their only starting forward to score. This was a game in which Kerry were on a hiding to nothing, so they will be pleased to have it out of the way. Next weekend is when we will find out what they are truly made of.
Irish Independent
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘He should be good for the next day' – Dessie Farrell eases Dublin's Con O'Callaghan fears after victory over Cork
Dessie Farrell is satisfied that Con O'Callaghan will be available for next weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final, explaining that he could have been sprung from the Dublin bench in tonight's three-point win over Cork in Croke Park if required.
RTÉ News
13-06-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Team News: Con O'Callaghan in Dublin panel for crucial Derry clash
Dublin have named Con O'Callaghan in their matchday panel to face Derry on Saturday, with the forward potentially in line to make a return to action in the crucial All-Ireland SFC group clash in Newry. O'Callaghan missed the Dubs' defeat to Armagh last time out at Croke Park on 1 June after being forced off with injury in their round-robin opener against Galway the previous week. If O'Callaghan is ultimately able to feature at Páirc Esler (6.30pm throw-in), it would be a significant boost for Dessie Farrell's side as they seek to secure progression to the All-Ireland knockout stages. Dublin are second in Group 4 behind Armagh, having collected two points for their win over Galway. But they would exit the championship if they were to lose to Derry, coupled with a Galway victory over Armagh. Aside from O'Callaghan and Eoin Murchan's returns to the matchday panel, Farrell has also named John Small to start in place of Colm Basquel, who was forced off against Armagh. Dublin: Stephen Cluxton; Seán McMahon, Theo Clancy, David Byrne; Brian Howard, John Small, Alex Gavin; Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, Killian McGinnis; Ciarán Kilkenny, Seán Bugler, Niall Scully; Paddy Small, Lorcan O'Dell, Cormac Costello. Subs: Evan Comerford, L Breathnach, N Doran, L Gannon, Tom Lahiff, Greg McEneaney, Ross McGarry, Eoin Murchan, Cian Murphy, Con O'Callaghan, Eoghan O'Donnell. Derry: Odhran Lynch; Diarmuid Baker, Eoin McEvoy, Patrick McGurk; Conor Doherty, Brendan Rogers, Padraig McGrogan; Conor Glass, Dan Higgins; Ethan Doherty, Paul Cassidy, Ciaran McFaul; Shane McGuigan, Niall Loughlin, Niall Toner. Subs: Ben McKinless, Conor McCluskey, Ryan Mulholland, Danny McDermott, Tommy Rogers, Anton Tohill, Ruairi Forbes, Lachlan Murray, Cahir McMonagle, Caolan Devlin, Ben McCarron. Damien Comer is on the Galway bench, with Seán Fitzgerald and Céin D'Arcy named to start by Pádraic Joyce for their clash against Armagh at Kingspan Breffni Park. Although Armagh have already secured passage to the latter reaches, Kieran McGeeney has still named a strong panel for the game in Cavanm with the sole exception of Rory Grugan, who is not included in the matchday squad. Armagh: Ethan Rafferty; Paddy Burns, Barry McCambridge, Peter McGrane; Ross McQuillan, Tiernan Kelly, Jarly Óg Burns; Jason Duffy, Niall Grimley; Darragh McMullan, Rian O'Neill, Oisín Conaty; Stefan Campbell, Andrew Murnin, Conor Turbitt. Subs: Blaine Hughes, Tomás McCormack, Greg McCabe, Connaire Mackin, Aaron McKay, Joe McElroy, Cian McConville, Callum O'Neill, Aidan Forker, Shane McPartlan, Jemar Hall. Galway: Connor Gleeson; Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald, Jack Glynn; Dylan McHugh, Seán Kelly, Liam Silke; Paul Conroy, John Maher; Cillian McDaid, Robert Finnerty, Céin D'Arcy; Matthew Tierney, Shane Walsh, Matthew Thompson. Subs: Conor Flaherty, Daniel O'Flaherty, Cathal Sweeney, Kieran Molloy, Seán Mulkerrin, Peter Cooke, John Daly, Cian Hernon, Johnny Heaney, Tomo Culhane, Damien Comer. Watch an All-Ireland Football Championship double-header, Monaghan v Down and Donegal v Mayo, on Sunday from 1.30pm. Follow a live blog on and the RTÉ News app. Listen to updates on Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1. Watch highlights on The Sunday Game at 9.30pm.
Irish Independent
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
GAA team news: O'Callaghan named on Dublin bench as McCluskey returns to Derry squad while Armagh name strong team for Galway
Con O'Callaghan has been named in the Dublin squad for Saturday's crucial All-Ireland qualifier against Derry in Naas.
Irish Independent
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
GAA Weekend Preview as round robin series goes down to the wire
With Dublin, Donegal and Mayo among the big guns all in danger of an early All-Ireland exit - this weekend is sure to serve up some thrillers. Armagh may be through but they could land a fatal blow to last year's beaten finalists Galway in the Group of Death, while Dublin desperately need Con O'Callaghan to be fit when they meet Derry. There's no room for error and the final outcome is almost impossible to call, but Frank Roche and Michael Verney try to do just that as they preview all the action.
