Dublin hunting down Kerry greatness of the 1970s and 1980s

Challenge is now to catch up with Jim Gavin’s side, says Galway manager Kevin Walsh

Dublin’s style has evolved to make their dominance last longer

Jim Gavin’s team is patient, methodical and has no fear of facing packed defences

Champions Dublin up and racing as Wicklow get the runaround

Four first-half goals left Jim Gavin’s champions 18 points up at half-time in Portlaoise

Darragh Ó Sé: Everything before the Super Eights is shadow boxing

Hype around Mayo-Galway clash is misplaced given shift in priorities caused by reforms

Dean Rock proving a remarkably resilient regular for Dublin

Ballymun man has featured in the last 59 league and championship games for Dubs

Dublin take league again but Galway serve it up good and raw

Jim Gavin’s 14th title as Dubs manager is show of strength given the number of absentees

Galway almost win, almost lose and finally draw with Dubs

Strong wind makes for game of two halves in heated top of table affair at Pearse Stadium

Dublin pull away for win after Donegal get too close for comfort

Jim Gavin’s side change gear late on after Donegal twice come within a point

Dublin’s Jack McCaffrey targeting Championship return

Says recovery from cruciate injury is going well and could benefit him in the long term

Gavin praises ‘adaptable’ Dublin after comeback against Tyrone

Wasteful Tyrone unable to capitalise on good start and extra man against champions

Dublin fill their boots against Tyrone

Tyrone pay the price for wayward shooting as Dublin launch an impressive raid

Moments of the year: Con O’Callaghan was coolness personified

Dublin’s boy prince scythes though Mayo’s defence to score a great All-Ireland goal

Eamonn Campbell funeral punctuated by song and laughs

Late musician’s favourite saying was ‘They won’t stop me singing till they put me in the ground’

‘I couldn’t face losing this All-Ireland final with my Da in the crowd’

Philly McMahon explains just why this All-Ireland win felt like a precious gift

Dublin’s achievement reflected in 13 All-Star nominations

Champions total highest since Tyrone in 2003. Mayo’s 12 record for finalists in qualifier era

James McCarthy enjoys a Blue Monday after his final flourish

Dublin midfielder among heroes of renown reconvening in Smithfield as the light declines

Dublin 1-17 Mayo 1-16: Mayo player ratings

Some outstanding performances but Mayo come up just short again

Dean Rock’s late point leaves Mayo in the hardest place of all yet again

Dublin claim a third straight All-Ireland title as heartbeak continues for Mayo

Ciarán Murphy: Mayo can conjure up that bit of magic to beat the Dubs

Mayo winning the All-Ireland would not be a miracle. They are the second best team

Seán Moran: Big bang of 2009 created Dublin’s new football universe

Kerry may have been the measure of Dublin's new world but Mayo won't leave it

Darragh Ó Sé: Dublin’s bench strength gives them the crucial edge

The champions have the subs to kick for home during the vital final quarter

Alan Brogan says Mayo primed to test Dublin’s mettle

Ex-Dublin star believes Rochford’s side have forwards to trouble champions’ defence

Rising blue tide all but sweeps Tyrone away

O’Callaghan’s early goal sets tone as Dublin wreak havoc on Ulster champions’ system

Dublin leave Tyrone’s challenge in tatters after awesome display

Champions were too fast and accurate from the start of an unexpectedly one-sided game

Scintillating Dublin keep three-in-a-row firmly in sight

Tyrone’s blanket defence torn asunder by Jim Gavin’s freewheeling side

Mickey Harte and Tyrone beaten all ends up

‘Dublin were far superior today. That’s a fact we have to accept’

A most eventful rivalry: 33 years of the Dublin-Tyrone files

This weekend sees the counties meet for the eighth time in championship

Wily Jim Gavin busy ensuring a blue-sky future for Dublin

Quietly-spoken pilot has been overseeing constant transition of a talented panel

Dublin in cruise control as they ease into semi-final

Writing on the wall for Monaghan early on as their challenge is quickly snuffed out

GAA Statistics: Paul Mannion sets pace in championship scoring

Dublin forward kicked eight points from play in the big Leinster SFC win over Westmeath

Westmeath faced the music but Dublin waltzed through

Brave decision saw Tom Cribbin’s team leave themselves too open and ship record defeat

Compliant Westmeath taken apart by Dublin machine

Between the 13th minute and half-time, Dublin scored 1-11. Westmeath only scored 0-1

Dublin’s unbeaten run is no bolt from the blue

Capital gains based on great groundwork and true self belief in Jim Gavin's camp

Jim Gavin's Invincibles: Dublin’s 33-match unbeaten run

With history in the making in Tralee on Saturday night, Philip Reid looks back..

Dublin seem to be getting stronger as they tick games off

It’s now 33 games unbeaten for the All-Ireland champions, stretching over two years

Dublin and Tyrone warm the cockles with a thrilling draw at a bitter Croke Park

The two sides traded punches for the full 70 minutes with points deservedly shared

Tyrone will be tempted to cut loose against Dublin

Mickey Harte may decide to engage the champions in a fire fight, despite the dangers

Eoghan O’Gara believes 2016 was Dublin’s most gruelling championship

Forward looks back on a year of collective achievement and individual frustration

John O'Keeffe: Mayo can to bring Dublin to the end of their road

Connacht side have the work ethic and know-how to finally win that elusive All-Ireland

Mayo ripped up script – now they can write own ending

Dublin victory seemed only possible outcome two weeks ago but all that’s changed now

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