# Stephen Cluxton

This year

2023

# Feature

In opting not to speak, the legend of Dublin's North Star Cluxton has only grown

To contribute so much without looking for even a hint of personal acclaim is kind of otherworldly.

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Aug 2nd 2023, 7:30 AM

# your choice

Poll: Who should be crowned Footballer of the Year?

Pick your preference for the top honour in Gaelic football.

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Jul 31st 2023, 7:32 PM

# Stalwarts

'Find me a manager that's going to say no to a Stephen Cluxton'

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Cian O’Sullivan says the experienced players who have returned to Dublin have a huge role to play.

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Jul 11th 2023, 2:47 PM

# Selections

Cluxton named to start for Dublin in Leinster final against Louth

Meanwhile, Austin Gleeson has been named to start for the Déise’s Munster SHC clash with Clare.

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May 12th 2023, 11:01 AM

# Reaction

'We just felt it was time to try Stephen' - Cluxton's return for 'off-colour' Dubs

Dessie Farrell’s side kept their 13 in-a-row Leinster bid intact against Kildare yesterday.

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May 1st 2023, 7:00 AM

# BIG GUNS

Mannion, Cluxton and McCaffrey in Dublin squad for championship opener against Laois

Experienced trio have a combined 19 All-Ireland medals.

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Apr 21st 2023, 10:50 AM

# Back in action

Dublin's standard-bearer: No one but Cluxton could have pulled off a return like this

The Dublin number one is back in Dessie Farrell’s squad.

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Mar 27th 2023, 2:45 PM

# Comeback

Cluxton return 'a distraction for Dublin' - Keegan

The legendary goalkeeper is back in Dessie Farrell’s set-up.

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Mar 27th 2023, 10:57 AM

# Guess who's back

Stephen Cluxton returns to Dublin senior football panel

Stephen Cluxton was on the bench for Dublin’s Division 2 meeting with Louth on Sunday.

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Mar 26th 2023, 7:49 PM

# Guess who's back

Stephen Cluxton returns to Dublin senior football panel

Stephen Cluxton is on the bench for Dublin’s Division 2 meeting with Louth on Sunday.

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Mar 26th 2023, 1:05 PM

Last year

2022

# gaa analysis

Galway's kick-out struggles illustrate the disadvantage of life outside the top division

We take a closer look at the fortunes of the Galway set-piece.

18.8k

Feb 20th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Legends

Shefflin and Farrell give finality to exits of the greatest Galway and Dublin have produced

It was confirmed over the weekend that inter-county returns for Joe Canning and Stephen Cluxton are not on the cards.

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Jan 11th 2022, 2:45 PM

# Opting out

Dessie Farrell confirms Cluxton and McCaffrey won't be involved with Dublin in 2022

Earlier this week Paul Mannion confirmed he was not returning to the inter-county scene.

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Jan 8th 2022, 6:42 PM

All time

# Man Of Mystery

'I reached out to him for pints. He's still there but I don't know' - Cluxton's Dublin future

Brian Fenton says he doesn’t know whether the veteran goalkeeper will return to the Dublin team.

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Nov 18th 2021, 3:18 PM

# Changing the Guard

'You feel comfortable with Evan in goal' - shades of Cluxton in Dublin's new keeper

Philly McMahon has praised his club-mate for the contribution he has made to the Dublin team.

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Aug 10th 2021, 12:42 PM

# Number 1

Farrell: 'Ultimately that decision whether Stephen Cluxton plays for Dublin again rests with him'

Dessie Farrell was speaking after Dublin’s Leinster semi-final win over Meath.

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Jul 18th 2021, 8:36 PM

# The42 GAA Weekly

'All of a sudden, Dublin are coming back into the pack' - impact of Cluxton's absence

Marc Ó Sé gives his view on the goalkeeper stepping away from the Dublin squad on this week’s episode of The42 GAA Weekly.

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Jul 7th 2021, 5:06 PM

# Departing Dub

Cluxton uncertainty a strange situation for Dublin, yet low-key exit may be natural step

If the end is in sight, one of the game’s greats is moving on from the Dublin ranks.

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Jul 5th 2021, 7:15 PM

# Stephen Cluxton

'If you're finished, just say it. Dublin are going to be answering questions about this, there's no closure'

Uncertainty continues over Stephen Cluxton’s future with Dublin.

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Jul 5th 2021, 10:41 AM

# Number One

Dublin boss Farrell says Cluxton has stepped away from senior squad but has not retired

Evan Comerford was between the posts as Dublin began their 2021 championship campaign today.

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Jul 4th 2021, 6:31 PM

# Doubts

I don't expect Stephen Cluxton to play for Dublin next week: Whelan

There are still doubts over the veteran goalkeeper’s inter-county future ahead of championship.

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Jun 28th 2021, 11:38 AM

# clucko

Stephen Cluxton back training with Dublin ahead of 21st championship campaign

There had been mounting speculation about the 39-year-old goalkeeper’s future.

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Jun 24th 2021, 12:47 PM

# BTL

'He would have been bursting with delight over it, but his persona is that of a serious guy'

John Leonard, author of Dub Sub Confidential, talks Stephen Cluxton and lots more on this week’s edition of Behind the Lines.

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Feb 16th 2021, 12:00 PM

# Steven McDonnell

'I gave him a wee jab in the stomach, that’s all it was. Stephen didn’t take too lightly to it'

Armagh’s Steven McDonnell is this week’s guest on Warriors.

35.7k

Aug 12th 2020, 4:51 PM

# Doomsday Scenario

Have we already witnessed Cluxton's Last Dance?

Stephen Cluxton and Michael Jordan are from two different sports and eras, but they share the insatiable hunger all the great athletes possess.

31.9k

May 17th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Saturday Night Lights

Big night for Cluxton's understudy while forgotten man returns after 7 years in the wilderness

Evan Comerford made two important saves for Dublin as Craig Dias enjoyed his first appearance since 2013.

20.0k

Feb 23rd 2020, 6:05 AM

# Captain Cluxton

Dublin confirm Cluxton staying on for 20th season and Connolly also to return

Dessie Farrell has revealed that the star goalkeeper is staying on.

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Jan 10th 2020, 11:24 AM

# we go again

'I would have been devastated if he finished up' - McCaffrey confident Cluxton will return in 2020

The All-Ireland winning captain looks set to go for his 20th season with Dublin.

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Jan 8th 2020, 5:41 PM

# OLD WOUNDS

'I broke three bones in my back, a punctured lung, and had cartilage damage in my shoulder' - Cluxton

The newly crowned Footballer of the Year recalls a horrific injury he sustained in 2018.

37.3k

Nov 2nd 2019, 12:01 AM

# Stars Of The Show

Dublin's Cluxton and Tipperary's Callanan are crowned 2019 GAA Player of the Year winners

This year’s All-Ireland winning captains were honoured tonight.

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Nov 1st 2019, 8:18 PM

# Top Dubs

Dublin trio nominated in battle for the 2019 Footballer of the Year award

Con O’Callaghan, Stephen Cluxton and Jack McCaffrey have been recognised for their brilliant form this year.

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Sep 27th 2019, 7:15 AM

# Number One

'He inspires people around him, Stephen is well able to talk, he’s very articulate'

Jim Gavin hailed the Dublin captain and his team-mates for their role in tonight’s success.

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Sep 14th 2019, 10:01 PM

# goalkeepers union

‘Stephen’s a good, noble character. It’s no surprise that he’s still playing at this level at nearly 38’

All-Ireland winning goalkeeper in 2013 Shane Supple on working closely with Dublin captain Stephen Cluxton.

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Sep 14th 2019, 8:00 AM

# Number One

Dublin boss on their goalkeeper leader - 'He’s just a phenomenal player for us'

Stephen Cluxton made a couple of stunning saves for Dublin in yesterday’s All-Ireland football decider.

6.8k

Sep 2nd 2019, 6:30 AM

# Number 1

'He doesn't talk, he acts it. He does come to training two hours before it starts'

37-year-old Stephen Cluxton is still setting the standards for Dublin.

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Aug 29th 2019, 5:02 PM

# following suit

'Cluxton has changed the game and set the bar higher for everyone' - Dublin ladies keeper Trant

Mick Bohan’s netminder is pleased to learn from the six-time All-Ireland champion.

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Jun 25th 2019, 9:51 AM

# He's a keeper

Gavin hails Cluxton's 'relentless pursuit' of excellence after his record-breaking weekend

37-year-old Stephen Cluxton became the first player in either code to reach 100 championship appearances.

4.8k

Jun 10th 2019, 5:34 PM

# wash out

Second-half siege helps dogged Dublin see off Roscommon in dreadful conditions

Dean Rock scored 1-5 as Dublin ran out five-point winners at Dr Hyde Park.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 4:27 PM

# Super Keeper

Cluxton fit to start for Dublin as Gavin's side unchanged for Leinster final

The All-Ireland champions are bidding for an eighth straight provincial title.

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Jun 23rd 2018, 12:20 PM

# The Waiting Game

'It's a player's call, to say whether he's available for selection' - Dublin wait on Cluxton fitness

The All-Ireland winning captain was forced off in the first half of the Leinster semi-final against Longford.

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Jun 19th 2018, 9:54 AM