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Dubs see off challenge of Offaly

February 16, 2014
Sinead Farrelly reports -The Dublin ladies minors had a winning start to their championship season with a comprehensive win over Offaly in Parnells. Dublin had the advantage of the wind supporting them for the first half and they made an impact right away with a few wides as the Offaly backs were made to work hard for the opening minutes. The home side were winning the kick outs and Stacey Flood played well to keep the ball with Dublin, however they did not convert their chances until t..

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Dubs win in the West !

February 16, 2014
Dubs win in the West! Sinead Aherne was in superb form for Dublin today in Ballyheane with the St Sylvester’s sharp shooter bagging an impressive 1-07 for her team against Peter Clarke’s Mayo in the division one TESCO Home Grown NFL clash. Coming in to todays game Mayo’s ace forward Cora Staunton had scored an astonishing 2-21 in just two rounds of the league but today it would be the turn of Dublin’s full forward line of Lyndsey Davey..

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Same again for Dubs versus Mayo

February 14, 2014
As you were for Dublin….. Dublin has named the same starting 15 that overcame the challenge of Kerry last weekend for Sunday’s eagerly awaited TESCO Homegrown NFL clash away to Mayo.   Dublin boss McGonigle had earlier in the week expressed concerns regarding the fitness of Dublin duo Siobhan McGrath and Lyndsey Davey both of whom had picked up slight knocks in last Sundays victory over the Kingdom.   Last Sunday, McGonigle took no chances regarding the injur..

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Change of Venue - Dublin v Mayo

February 14, 2014
TESCO Home Grown NFLDublin v Mayo - Change of VenueDue to adverse weather conditions the Tesco Homegrown NFL Division one clash between Dublin and Mayo will now be played in Ballyheane Pitch (just outside Castlebar) at 1:30pm on Sunday February 16th. Directions for those travelling to the game: Go into Castlebar and take the Ballinrobe Road (out past the train station) for a couple of miles and the pitch is on the right hand side before you come into Ballyheane.

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Dublin U21 Trials

February 13, 2014
Dublin Under 21 Trials 2014: Download nomination form here Dublin LGFA is seeking player nominations from clubs for girls to attend trials for the Dublin U21 panel of 2014. Nominations are to be submitted via your club secretary or nominated point of contact, deadline for submissions is February 20th by 5pm.   Clubs should only send forward players for trials who possess the attributes, commitment and dedication required to make an Inter County panel.   Your club mentors knowl..

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Aoife Curran to Capt Dublin Minors

February 11, 2014
Dublin Minor Captain - AnnouncedCongratulations to Aoife Curran from O'Dwyers who has been named as Dublin Minor captain for 2014.Fiona Tuite from Na Fianna will be the Minor Vice Captain.Dublin begin the defense of their Leinster title this Saturday when they take on Offaly in the opening round of the championship.The game is down for a 2pm throw in time in Parnells GAA Club, Chanel College, Coolock.

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Dublin head to Claremorris to face Mayo

February 11, 2014
TESCO Homegrown NFL Division 1 Round 3: February 16th 2014 Dublin v Mayo – venue confirmed   The venue for Sunday’s NFL clash of Dublin and Mayo has been confirmed as Fr Gibbons Park Claremorris, with the throw in time down for 1:30pm.   The All-weather 3G pitch located in the Connacht Centre of Excellence in Bekan is on stand- by should the ongoing inclement weather conditions effect the availability of the Claremorris pitch.   Mayo have played two g..

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Dublin U14 Panel is announced ...

February 10, 2014
Dublin Under 14 Panel – 2014   Fearghall Brennan and his Dublin management team have announced their Dublin Under 14 panel for the 2014 championship campaign.   The Dublin management team had a momentous job to arrive at a final number of 30 players as over 218 girls had been nominated to attend trials by clubs throughout the County.   The standard of football displayed by girls who attended trials was exceptional and was an indication of the hard work that is been p..

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Dublin Seniors - Comedy Night !

February 10, 2014
Dublin Senior’s – Comedy Night! The Dublin senior panel and management team are holding a fund raising Comedy Night in the Laughter Lounge on Friday the 21st of February. Tickets cost €25 which included free cocktail before 7:30pm while the event itself will have four comedians and a late bar. Patrons will be guaranteed a great nights entertainment !

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Dublin conquer the Kingdom

February 09, 2014
Dublin conquer the Kingdom   Dublin Ladies got their 2014 TESCO Home Grown NFL campaign off to a winning start today with an impressive eleven point win over Kerry. The game which was played at a fast pace by both sides was an entertaining encounter despite the plummeting temperatures and swirling wind that was churning around the impressive Coolock venue.   Dublin played with the aid of the strong wind for the first half with the Dub’s using the ball intelligently and..

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