# Pat Gilroy

Last year

2022

# Pat Is Back

Christie: Returning Gilroy 'a massive addition for Dublin'

DCU and Longford manager Paddy Christie gives his thoughts on Dessie Farrell’s off-season acquisition.

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Dec 14th 2022, 4:59 PM

# Appointment

Major boost for Dublin footballers as former boss Pat Gilroy joins backroom team

The 2011 All-Ireland winning manager was linked in recent weeks with a role in Dessie Farrell’s setup, and defender Lee Gannon has confirmed the news.

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Nov 16th 2022, 1:44 PM

All time

# Age of Empires

10 years on: The inside story of Dublin's 2011 All-Ireland final win

Paul Flynn, Barry Cahill and Kevin Nolan relive the day that launched Dublin football’s greatest era.

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Sep 18th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Debate

'It needs to be rethought' - Pat Gilroy suggests merging counties to combat Dublin's dominance

The former Dublin manager took part in a debate with Meath boss Andy McEntee on The Sunday Game.

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Dec 7th 2020, 8:43 AM

# caught cold

'I had an eye on Donegal': Pat Gilroy blames himself for Dublin's 2012 loss to Mayo

‘I saw (Donegal) as the real danger that year.’

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May 28th 2020, 12:15 PM

# Up next

Who is in the frame to become the next Dublin senior football boss?

Some high-profile names are being suggested as a replacement for Jim Gavin.

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Nov 30th 2019, 6:20 PM

# new boss in town

After picking up 7 major club hurling trophies, can the Galway native impact with Dublin in the county game?

Seven weeks after Pat Gilroy’s depature, Mattie Kenny was installed as the new Dublin manager.

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Nov 5th 2018, 5:57 PM

# exit door

'It was a shock and we were very disappointed, but we understand where Pat is coming from'

Dublin hurling captain Chris Crummey was as surprised as anyone after Gilroy’s sudden departure.

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Oct 11th 2018, 3:56 PM

# Don't Close The Door

'Whether that's in football or hurling, he's just that type of fella that he could surprise you'

Philly McMahon would not rule out a return by Pat Gilroy to a Dublin GAA role.

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Sep 21st 2018, 6:00 AM

# In The Hotseat

After sudden Gilroy exit, will Dublin turn to Galway to solve hurling manager issue?

The Dublin county board will need to move fast after the sudden departure of Gilroy.

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Sep 17th 2018, 5:31 PM

# Moving On

Work commitments see Gilroy step down as Dublin senior hurling boss

A new manager needed in the capital for the 2019 season.

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Sep 16th 2018, 10:53 PM

# heading stateside

'I don’t think it will do him any harm' - Gilroy on Connolly's US summer move

Diarmuid Connolly is reportedly set to spend the next couple of months playing football in the States.

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Jun 4th 2018, 12:00 PM

# tense affair

Rory O'Connor inspires escape to victory as Wexford prevail against resilient Dubs fightback

Davy Fitzgerald’s side shook off a determined late Dublin push to secure a two point win on Sunday.

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May 20th 2018, 5:22 PM

# Ready to go

Star forward Keaney ruled out as Dublin make one change for trip to Wexford

Dublin are looking to bounce back from their defeat to Kilkenny when they take on Wexford this Sunday.

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May 18th 2018, 3:56 PM

# Dubs XV

3 All-Ireland club winners and 3 debutants as Dublin hurlers name side to face Kilkenny

Pat Gilroy has named his starting fifteen.

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May 11th 2018, 3:45 PM

# step up

'Once somebody threw me the ball and said "take it", you don’t think twice in those situations'

AIB GAA Club Hurler of the Year Seán Moran played a key role in Cuala’s back-to-back All-Ireland success.

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Apr 25th 2018, 6:19 PM

# boys in blue

Former All-Star Peter Kelly announces Dublin inter-county retirement aged 29

The Lucan Sarsfield defender won a Leinster title under Anthony Daly in 2013.

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Apr 22nd 2018, 2:57 PM

# Gaffer Gilroy

'He has been around hurling his whole life and knows what he's talking about'

Eoghan O’Donnell is adjusting to life with his new Dublin boss.

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Apr 20th 2018, 6:30 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dublin vs Tipperary, Allianz Hurling League Quarter-Final

Dublin took on Tipperary in the Allianz National Hurling League quarter-final in part one of a double-header at Croke Park.

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Mar 25th 2018, 12:24 PM

# Clash With The Champs

O'Dwyer back as Dublin make 5 changes for visit of All-Ireland winners Galway

The Liam MacCarthy Cup holders are bound for Parnell Park on Sunday.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 8:47 PM

# Team news

Dublin boss Pat Gilroy shakes things up for crucial Limerick clash

The Sky Blues side shows three changes from last time out.

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Feb 16th 2018, 9:36 PM

# experienced

Far stronger Dublin side named with Keaney and Sutcliffe making first starts since 2015

Eamonn Dillon and Paul Ryan also feature in a dangerous Sky Blues forward line for the game against Antrim.

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Feb 2nd 2018, 4:02 PM

# Back in Blue

'No regrets. I do everything on my own terms' - Sutcliffe happy with Dublin return

Danny Sutcliffe is back in Pat Gilroy’s Dublin hurling set-up after a two-year hiatus.

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Jan 30th 2018, 8:54 PM

# starting XV

Pat Gilroy names new-look Dublin team for Saturday's Croke Park double-header

The Dubs face Offaly in their Allianz League Division 1B opener.

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Jan 26th 2018, 3:35 PM

# Conal Keaney

Gilroy's early morning sessions back on the agenda as he welcomes Keaney into Dublin fold

35-year-old Conal Keaney featured in a challenge match against Waterford on Friday night.

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Jan 15th 2018, 3:40 PM

# I'm the Gaffer

'We discuss things and I'll make a call': Gilroy insists he has final say on Dublin hurling sideline

It has been suggested that Pat Gilroy’s lack of hurling experience meant ex-Galway boss Anthony Cunningham was the one making the decisions.

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Jan 9th 2018, 5:42 PM

# hectic schedule

After playing twice over the weekend, Gilroy's Dubs facing two more games this week

Waterford and Wexford are next up on the agenda for the Dublin hurlers.

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Jan 8th 2018, 7:35 AM

# Challenge match

Useful workout for Pat Gilroy's Dublin but Tipp finish strong to come out on top

The two sides played out a fiery challenge match in Thurles this afternoon.

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Jan 6th 2018, 3:25 PM

# back on track

'There was nothing to heal' - all well in Gilroy's Dublin camp as players return

The new boss has drafted back in figures who were absent in 2017.

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Jan 5th 2018, 6:15 AM

# And so it begins

'We wouldn’t be losing sleep over it' - a low-key January start for the Gilroy hurling era in Dublin

The new Dublin boss got up and running with a Walsh Cup victory last night.

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Jan 4th 2018, 7:21 PM

# eastern promise

All-Ireland winners as players and bosses, this Leinster hurling trio set for 2018 start tonight

Pat Gilroy, Brian Cody and Davy Fitzgerald take their charges into action.

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Jan 3rd 2018, 6:00 AM

# Dubs

'Me and Mr Gilroy had a bit of a falling out' - Diarmuid Connolly on quitting the Dublin panel in 2010

Connolly credits Gilroy with changing the mentality of the Dublin football squad during his time in charge.

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Dec 13th 2017, 5:20 PM

# sky blues

2013 Leinster-winning captain and former All-Star have rejoined the Dublin hurling squad

Johnny McCaffrey and Peter Kelly are in Pat Gilroy’s plans for the coming season, Dublin coach Anthony Cunningham has confirmed.

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Dec 13th 2017, 12:05 AM

# New Era

Ex-Galway boss joins Dublin hurling management and recall for 2013 All-Star

Danny Sutcliffe is named on the panel that will travel to Boston for the Fenway Classic against Galway.

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Nov 15th 2017, 5:22 PM

# back at it

New era looms but Boland focusing on himself after taking the long road back

Plagued by injury over the past two years, Dublin hurler Cian Boland is hoping to get back to his optimal level.

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Oct 21st 2017, 7:15 AM

# Fresh ideas

'GAA man' Gilroy aiming to lead Dublin hurlers to All-Ireland semi-finals and finals

The county’s new manager has been speaking about his ambitions.

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Oct 18th 2017, 7:00 AM

# Perfect Pat

'He'll get a very united bunch, get everyone together' - What Gilroy can bring to Dublin hurling role

James McCarthy backs his former manager to succeed.

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Oct 12th 2017, 3:21 PM

# Big call

2011 All-Ireland football winning boss Pat Gilroy named new Dublin hurling manager

Gilroy will turn his attention to the small ball on a three-year term.

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Oct 11th 2017, 8:24 AM

# No white smoke

Dublin county board postpone decision on new hurling manager

Attendants at a meeting were told that the announcement has been postponed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances.’

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Oct 5th 2017, 8:26 AM

# Have your say

Poll: Gilroy or Kenny - Who should be appointed Dublin hurling manager tonight?

There are just two names left in the running for the job.

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Oct 4th 2017, 3:05 PM