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Irish Times
9 hours ago
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- Irish Times
Dublin get there in the end against battling Cork
All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final: Dublin 1-19 Cork 1-16 For a long time, this was shaping up to be Cork 's big win of the season. Just as Donegal had run foul of a fluent performance by John Cleary's team a year ago, so too Dublin looked to be on the receiving end this time. There were a couple of differences. Twelve months ago, Cork were at home in Páirc Uí Rinn and more alarmingly for the home team, this was no round-robin affair but an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final. In the end, Dublin had enough composure to see it out but for most of the match, Cork were either ahead or staying within a point or two. READ MORE The evening started poorly for Dublin with the news that captain, Con O'Callaghan was out. He was replaced by Lorcan O'Dell but only a few weeks ago, in his absence, Armagh had won much as they liked on a visit to Croke Park and an air of apprehension settled on the disappointing crowd of 36,546. Initially, there looked no issue and the favourites sprang into a four-point lead, with a brace of points from Paddy Small and others from Ciarán Kilkenny and Seán Bugler. Cork's calm persistence characterised the first half. Chris Jones was allowed to get too close and opened the scoring in the ninth minute, followed shortly after by Mark Cronin's free to halve the lead. In the 12th minute a line ball from Brian Hurley into Ian Maguire was carried towards the Dublin goal before he spotted Jones making a run and like that the ball was in the net and the lead changed hands. Hurley's follow-up point meant that his team had shot an unanswered 1-3 in seven minutes. Dublin had been having some success on kick-outs, as Peadar Ó Cofaigh-Byrne got his hand to most, landing in his vicinity but Cork's intervention on the breaks improved and by the end of the half, they were stretching away by four after Jones kicked another score for a lead of 1-8 to 0-7. There were some bright spots for Dublin. An energetic display by Killian McGinnis was highlighted by one dispossession in the 23rd minute and Ó Cofaigh-Byrne won a throw-in to provide an assist for Cormac Costello but there was generally too much tentative play and a shot total of fewer than 30 told its own story by the end. On the stroke of half-time, Bugler hoisted a two-pointer to cut the deficit to two, 0-9 to 1-8 – an important contribution given how subdued the team's overall display was proving. [ Inspired 14-man Dublin beat Limerick in remarkable championship shock Opens in new window ] GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Preliminary Quarter-Final, Croke Park, Dublin 21/6/2025 Dublin vs Cork Dublin's goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton dejected after Cork scored the opening goal Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie Cork's inside forwards were constantly threatening and appeared able to score almost at will. Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton came to his team's rescue when Jones was in on goal again but his opposite number Micheál Aodh Martin landed the 45. On the resumption, Bugler filled in the Con O'Callaghan role from last week by lurking on the spare sideline, awaiting the pop pass from Ó Cofaigh-Byrne, which had sourced two points against Derry at the start of either half but on this occasion, the Cuala centrefielder was beaten to the punch and Cork took off instead. Dublin did however level the match by outscoring their opponents 0-3 to 0-1 in the first 10 minutes of the half and even better, almost immediately hit the front, as Brian Howard rediscovered his scoring touch not from one of those sidestep and kick points but having pushed up front, he broke inside the D, lost the defence with a turn and rifled the ball into the net to put his team in front, 1-12 to 1-9. It will have disappointed Dessie Farrell that his team didn't use this as a turning point, instead continuing to play loosely and without much conviction. Cork to their credit took the goal in their stride and within three minutes, Colm O'Callaghan and Jones, from a turnover, reduced the deficit by two. Dublin needed to keep the scoreboard moving but Paddy Small kicked a terrible wide and after Ó Cofaigh-Byrne provided an assist for Gannon, his shot from an ambitiously tight angle was swallowed up by the Cork defence. Going into the final quarter, Seán Walsh restored Cork's lead and all the momentum of the Howard goal had evaporated. There was some energy off the bench for Dublin with the arrival of Cian Murphy and Luke Breathnach and the match teetered. To the winners' credit, they finally asserted themselves and after replacement Cathail O'Mahony levelled for Cork for the last time, Costello clipped a point from a Murphy assist and Paddy Small extended the lead. Cronin pulled one back but Daniel O'Mahony fouled Costello off the ball, giving his victim an easy free. In the 67th minute, the last chance came for Cork but Seán McDonnell's attempt at a two-pointer fell short into Cluxton's grateful embrace. The final play saw Howard set up Breathnach for the insurance score. Dublin make it into the quarter-final draw. It wasn't easy but what has been, this season? Dublin: S Cluxton; E Murchan, D Byrne, S McMahon; B Howard (1-0-0), J Small (0-0-1), L Gannon (0-0-1); P Ó Cofaigh Byrne, C Kilkenny (capt; 0-0-1); K McGinnis, S Bugler (0-1-3), N Scully (0-0-1); P Small (0-0-4), C Costello (0-0-5 2f), L O'Dell Subs: C Murphy for O'Dell (45 mins), L Breathnach (0-0-1) for McGinnis (56 mins), T Lahiff for Gannon (59 mins), N Doran for Scully (68 mins). Cork: MA Martin (0-0-1 45); D O'Mahony, M Shanley N Lordan; B O'Driscoll, S Brady, M Taylor; I Maguire (0-0-1), C O'Callaghan (0-0-2); P Walsh, S Walsh (0-0-1), S McDonnell; M Cronin (0-0-5, 2f), B Hurley (capt; 0-0-2), C Óg Jones (1-0-3). Subs: E McSweeney for P Walsh (48 mins), C O'Mahony (0-0-1) for Hurley (55 mins), S Powter for Taylor (58 mins), L Fahy for Lordan (63 mins). Referee: S Hurson (Tyrone).
BBC News
11 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dublin edge battling Cork to reach All-Ireland last eight
Dublin held off a battling Cork side to win 1-19 to 1-16 at Croke Park and progress to the All-Ireland recovered from a poor start to lead 1-8 to 0-9 at half-time with Chris Og Jones scoring their goal with a composed were much improved in the second half with the forward trio of Cormac Costello, Paddy Small and Sean Bugler helping the hosts to a win after Brian Howard's goal had got them back in the wait for a first championship win over Dublin in 15 years goes on, as they fell agonisingly short against a more experienced Dubs were dealt a blow before throw-in as three-time All Star Con O'Callaghan, who was named to start after returning from injury in the win against Derry, dropped out of the squad. They started well as Paddy Small got an early point after 30 seconds, weaving through and tapping over when it looked like a goal chance would open fisted over another, again after driving directly at the Cork defence, with points from Ciaran Kilkenny and Bulger stretching the dominant Dubs' grew into the game and responded in ruthless fashion as Og Jones curled home their first point on eight minutes before their top scorer Mark Cronin added a Jones then rattled home a goal on 11 minutes, firing past Stephen Cluxton after Cork opted to take a quick sideline ball as the Rebels moved a point Hurley came to life with two well-taken points sandwiched in between John Small registering Dublin's first score in 13 two sides exchanged a few points before Og Jones squandered the chance of a second goal as his low effort from a tight angle was denied by then hit two-pointer as the half was drawing to a close to cut the gap to two points at the break. Dessie Farrell's side knew they needed to raise the tempo in the second half to stay in the competition and they managed to level five minutes after the restart after another fast momentum truly swung in their favour on 45 minutes as Howard drove inside before rifling into the roof of the net for his first championship goal as Dublin led for the first time since the fourth lead was swiftly wiped out as Cork reacted well to the goal, kicking three points in a Lordan also blocked a goal chance from Lee Gannon, before Sean Walsh registered another point to edge the John Cleary's men back in Costello levelled, and the two sides swapped scores for a period as the tight affair remained on a was until the influential Costello re-established a two-point lead for Dublin with a long-range McDonnell squandered the chance to level the game for the seventh time as his two-pointer attempt from a free dropped Breathnach had an impact from the bench as he curled over a late insurance point as Dublin moved into the last eight.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Football previews: Dublin can override inconsistency - and Cork - to reach last eight
Saturday All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals Dublin v Cork, Croke Park, 6.15pm (Live, GAA+) – This is a fairly familiar last-eight fixture and this weekend is the fourth in the last 12 years. Dublin have won them all but usually not without something of a contest, as Cork have tended to produce their better performances in Croke Park against them. Although Cork haven't produced a rabbit from the hat to compare with last year's defeat of Donegal, they won the match they had to last week against Roscommon, even if they again squandered goal chances. Dublin had a rigorous outing in the Group of Death, outlasting Derry. Among the pluses for Dessie Farrell was another fine display by Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, this time in the company of Conor Glass, arguably the season's centrefield governor, and the continuing reintegration of Lee Gannon. In the middle should be a contest, as Ian Maguire and Colm O'Callaghan are in excellent form. Apart from that, Dublin have better capacity at either end. Con O'Callaghan's return from injury was consequential and even allowing for inconsistency and mood swings, Dublin should have the winning of this. Verdict: Dublin Kerry v Cavan, Fitzgerald Stadium, 3.30pm (Live, GAA+) – Kerry's first defeat by a non-Dublin Leinster county in 24 years has raised temperatures but relief is at hand. Maybe the heavy Ulster orientation of their All-Ireland group didn't suit Cavan but despite phases of competitiveness, they still got pasted in the end by Donegal and Tyrone, which leaves them bruised for this visit to smarting and strengthened opponents. Jack O'Connor is able to recall Paudie Clifford, Diarmuid O'Connor and Seán O'Shea, impressive firepower to reintroduce. Cavan will be trying to rediscover whatever it was that turned over Mayo but even if there is good reaction to last week's grim reality, Killarney is no place to be taking a leaky defence. Verdict: Kerry Kerry's Paudie Clifford in action against Cork at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on May 31st. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Sunday All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-finals READ MORE Donegal v Louth, Ballybofey, 4pm (Live, GAA+) – It is ironic that Louth with a Leinster title are unlikely to progress as far as they did last year without one. The post-provincial hangover extended as far as last week's Clare match, which was harder won than expected but in fairness to Peter Keane's side, only Down managed to rupture them. Donegal showed a streak of urgency in consigning Mayo to the dust with the last play of the match in Roscommon a week ago but for all their status as Ulster champions and All-Ireland front runners, there remains a sense that Jim McGuinness's team are still labouring a little. Maybe this is to do with the uninspired form of key forwards, as Michael Murphy assumes more and more of a burden. Maybe with Jason McGee back in action, they can muster more dynamism at centrefield. They accounted for Louth last year when Ger Brennan's side stayed in touch for most of the first half but couldn't stay the pace in Croke Park. Ballybofey won't be any more hospitable. Verdict: Donegal Down v Galway, Páirc Esler, 1.45pm (Live, GAA+) – Their last championship meeting was in 1971, the same year as Frazier-Ali 1 and the McNamee Commission report, and in the torrent of events since the counties find themselves separated by a bit more these days. Down are last year's Tailteann Cup winners whereas Galway were one-point adrift of the All-Ireland. Conor Laverty has used a fortuitous group draw to develop the team farther, winning two matches out of three. Ronan Burns's aggressive kickouts have found willing and dangerous receivers, such as Daniel Guinness and Odhran Murdock and the effect nearly unhinged Monaghan. Galway have rallied from a menacing start to their group to emerge from its deathly embrace. Damien Comer is back on the panel and they have been through too many top-level scrapes to lose the trail here. Verdict: Galway David Hyland and Colm Dalton celebrate after Kildare's win over Offaly in the Tailteann Cup quarter-final last weekend. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho Tailteann Cup semi-finals Kildare v Fermanagh, Croke Park, 4pm (Live, GAA+) – It would be important for Kildare to swallow the earlier disappointments and delver on their status as competition favourites, thus guaranteeing a place at the top table in 2026. Fermanagh aren't to be taken lightly – they nearly shuttered Down in Ulster – but Kildare should win. Verdict: Kildare Limerick v Wicklow, Croke Park, 2pm (Live, GAA+) – Wicklow had a terrific win over Westmeath last week while Limerick again bettered Wexford, confirming the Division 4 final outcome. The teams drew in Aughrim in the league, which effectively denied the home side promotion. Wicklow have consistently outperformed expectation and can again. Verdict: Wicklow
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dublin and Cork unchanged for Croke Park meeting
Dublin boss Dessie Farrell has named an unchanged side for their All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against Cork at Croke goes with the same starting side that managed a victory over Derry in their final group O'Callaghan retains his place after making his return from injury to start in Newry last are also unchanged after they saw off Roscommon last time Stephen Cluxton; Sean MacMahon, Theo Clancy, David Byrne; Brian Howard, John Small, Lee Gannon; Peadar O'Cofaigh-Byrne, Killian McGinnis; Ciaran Kilkenny, Sean Bugler, Niall Scully; Paddy Small, Con O'Callaghan, Cormac Evan Comerford, Luke Breathnach, Nathan Doran, Alex Gavin, Tom Lahiff, Greg McEnaney, Ross McGarry, Eoin Murchan, Cian Murphy, Lorcan O'Dell, Eoghan O' Mark Aodh Martin; Sean Meehan, Daniel O'Mahony, Maurice Shanley; Brian O'Driscoll, Sean Brady; Matty Taylor, Ian Maguire; Colm O'Callaghan, Paul Walsh, Sean Walsh, Sean McDonnell; Mark Cronin, Brian Hurley, Chris Og Patrick Doyle, Neil Lordan, Rory Maguire, Sean Powter, Luke Fahy, Conor Cahalane, Eoghan McSweeney, Ruairi Deane, Conor Corbett, Cathail O'Mahony, Hugh O'Connor.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Armagh through to All-Ireland quarter-finals with Dublin win
Holders Armagh progress to the All-Ireland quarter-finals after winning Group Four [Getty Images] All-Ireland champions Armagh booked their place in the quarter-finals of the competition with a 0-24 to 0-19 victory against Dublin in their second round-robin game at Croke Park. Playing for the first time at Croke Park since beating Galway in last year's decider, Armagh led 0-13 to 0-9 at the break after a strong end to the half. Advertisement The efficiency shown by the Orchard County going forward ultimately proved crucial in the second half as Dublin finished with 17 wides. The five-point victory helped the Sam Maguire holders to claim top spot in Group Four and progress straight through to the last eight at the end of June. Armagh finish first half strong Dublin were without influential captain Con O'Callaghan, who was injured in the victory against Galway last time out, but they made a bright start at Croke Park. Cormac Costello was key to them moving three points clear on 17 minutes after the sides had exchanged early scores. They lost their way midway through the half however due to their wastefulness in front of goal. Advertisement The Dubs had 19 shots in the first period but only nine points to show for it, while Armagh were much more clinical at the other end and scored five points from Dublin's kickout. Rory Grugan's two-pointer on 18 minutes brought Armagh back to within one point before a fine solo run and finish from Jarly Og Burns drew the holders level. Stephen Cluxton then made two good stops to deny Oisin Conaty and Andrew Murnin but Dublin went 11 minutes without scoring as the Orchard County took control. Grugan added a free while Rian O'Neill, on his second start of the season, nailed a super two-pointer as did Conor Turbitt to put Kieran McGeeney's side ahead for the first time. Advertisement Conaty, who was named player of the match in last year's final weaved his way through to fire over before a Costello free reduced the deficit to four ahead of half-time. Holders punish wasteful hosts Armagh did not relent after the break and O'Neill got his second two-pointer to extend their advantage. Dublin continued to be the architects of their own downfall as three times in a matter of minutes they were penalised for not keeping three players up in the other half, allowing Grugan to stroke home three easy frees. Costello missed a two-point free off the ground before making amends a few minutes later with a fine two-pointer to bring Dublin back within five. Advertisement Points from Ethan Rafferty and Darragh McMullan steadied Armagh, but another two-pointer from Sean Bugler kept the hosts believing they could fight back. Bugler, Costello and John Small were all guilty of adding to Dublin's wide count, with such misses proving costly in the end. Substitute Stefan Campbell tagged on a point while O'Neill got his third two-pointer by kicking a free off the ground to widen the gap further. Dublin kept coming back with another two-pointer, this time from Paddy Small again cutting the deficit. Another point from a substitute, this time Joe McElroy, kept the scoreboard ticking over and Dublin failed in a late push to get back in the game as Armagh saw out the win. McGeeney's side will face Galway in their final game while Dublin take on Derry on the weekend of 14/15 June, knowing a win would secure their passage to the next round.
