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# True Blue

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# True Blue
Resting of stars won't dilute 'one of the biggest derbies in world rugby' - Contempomi
‘Munster won’t change the way they play because of the way Joey does or doesn’t play…’
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Dec 24th 2019, 1:06 PM
# True Blue
'We don't take it so serious that we can't enjoy ourselves' - McCarthy
Dublin star James McCarthy discusses life in the Dublin squad and the recent spate of injuries they’ve suffered.
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Apr 13th 2018, 7:05 AM
# Dotsy
'I just shook Pat Gilroy’s hand and wished him well. It was the time to move on'
Dotsy O’Callaghan is enjoying life after Dublin hurling.
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Feb 6th 2018, 6:45 AM
# True Blue
'I'm a Leinster player': McFadden keen to remain a one-club man as contract talks commence
The 31-year-old winger hopes to extend his stay with his home province but knows the years are running out.
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Dec 29th 2017, 7:45 AM
# True Blue
'One of the best goals I've ever scored': Rooney savours first Everton hat-trick
The former England captain scored from 58 yards last night.
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Nov 30th 2017, 11:55 AM
# True Blue
Winning a junior All-Ireland in '08, swapping jerseys with Owen Mulligan and life in the corner
Dublin defender Michael Fitzsimons has had an interesting career path to date.
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Aug 9th 2017, 7:05 AM
# pundit
Frank Lampard has been officially unveiled as a BT Sport pundit for next season
He will make his debut for the channel during Sunday’s Community Shield between Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 9:33 AM
# True Blue
Everton take summer spending past €100m with signings of Ramirez and Keane
Sandro Ramirez has put pen to paper on a four-year deal to become the Toffees’ fourth buy.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 8:25 PM
# True Blue
'We've fallen out a few times. He'd have been a lot tougher on me than other fathers with their kids'
We chat to James McCarthy, who is already one of the most successful Dublin footballers of all-time.
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Jun 3rd 2017, 7:15 AM
# True Blue
'We've been made feel at home': Triggs happy to make emotional Leinster goodbye a long one
The Kiwi second row will run out at the RDS for the last time on Friday.
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May 15th 2017, 6:08 PM
# protect and serve
Fancy wearing the blue? The Garda Reserve is taking on 300 more recruits
It’s part of a plan to increase the size of both the reserve and regular garda forces.
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Mar 23rd 2017, 6:10 AM
# True Blue
Enda Kenny thinks we need a 'national conversation about pornography'
The Taoiseach thinks that some ‘young minds are being tainted and corrupted’.
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Oct 27th 2016, 7:34 AM
# True Blue
'This is what football is all about' - Philly McMahon
The Ballymun Kickhams man was quick to credit Mayo for their part in another absorbing All-Ireland final.
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Oct 1st 2016, 7:31 PM
# Final Countdown
Confession of a Dublin fan: After missing four finals, tomorrow can't come soon enough
Nothing beats being there.
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Sep 17th 2016, 10:00 AM
# True Blue
Alan Brogan: 'I made the decision to retire and you have to stand by that decision'
The former Dublin forward feels the team needs to win on Sunday to be considered one of the all-time great teams.
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Sep 16th 2016, 11:41 AM
# True Blue
'My mind can take the struggle but my body knows this can't go on forever'
Denis Bastick is the subject of AIG’s latest Dublin GAA video.
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Aug 24th 2016, 12:18 PM
# True Blue
Jim Gavin names unchanged Dublin side for Royal appointment
The sides meet at Croker tomorrow evening.
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Jun 25th 2016, 10:01 AM
# True Blue
Dublin produce sparkling performance to end Wexford's bid for four-in-a-row
The visitors ran out 2-12 to 1-8 winners in this evening’s game.
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Jun 1st 2016, 8:55 PM
# True Blue
From the ring to the dressing room: Bernard Dunne explains his role with Dublin GAA
The former world boxing champion has been part of the Dublin backroom team for three years.
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Mar 2nd 2016, 7:00 AM
# marks out of 10
Nothing to play for, but pride in the jersey for Jonathan Sexton
And maybe a bit more form in the bank wouldn’t go amiss either.
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Jan 21st 2016, 6:45 PM
# True Blue
No regrets for adopted Dubliner Darragh O'Connell after quitting the Kerry panel
The school teacher is preparing for the Leinster club final with Cuala.
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Nov 25th 2015, 7:00 AM
# True Blue
'Playing for Dublin has always been a big thing for me - it would be hard to walk away now'
There are no impending retirements in the Dubs camp, according to Dotsy O’Callaghan.
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Oct 20th 2015, 5:24 PM
# True Blue
Legendary Everton manager Howard Kendall dies at 69
The club have confirmed the news.
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Oct 17th 2015, 11:25 AM
# Leaders
Jamie Heaslip confirmed as new Leinster captain
The number eight will be supported by vice captains Sean O’Brien and Rob Kearney.
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Aug 20th 2014, 5:00 PM
# BYE BYE BOD
Tricks, tackles and more than a few tries: Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll tribute is absolutely brilliant
There’s enough BOD magic in here to make even the stoniest of hearts turn to mush.
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May 30th 2014, 3:32 PM
# leo of laighin
Leinster's tribute to Leo Cullen is absolutely littered with trophies
They even found a try.
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May 29th 2014, 8:53 PM
# True Blue
Snapshot: The saddest lads in the world watch Leinster lose in France
If you think you were disappointed watching the Heineken Cup today, spare a thought for these guys.
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Apr 6th 2014, 7:53 PM
# I will in my Swiss
Irish Rail's cheeky new DART ad is very clever
Just roll with it.
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Mar 28th 2014, 3:36 PM
# Club Action
Quitting the Dubs has boosted club career, admits Mossy Quinn
The St Vincent’s clubman is preparing to take on Castlbar on St Patrick’s Day.
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Mar 12th 2014, 11:01 AM
# True Blue
Dub stars starting to miss out due to wear and tear, admits Paddy Andrews
The All-Ireland champions have been hit by a spate of injuries.
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Jan 29th 2014, 7:01 AM
# True Blue
Corkman catches Chelsea fans spoofing on fictional transfer targets
Deanio’s strengths include ‘passing ability and eyesight of the field’… if only he existed.
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Jan 24th 2014, 5:40 PM
# bluebloods
Splitting Dublin would be catastrophic for GAA, insists county chief
John Costello has responded to calls from the likes of Colm O’Rourke to split the capital.
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Dec 9th 2013, 9:10 PM
# True Blue
Dublin hurling captain Johnny McCaffrey on the Capital's amazing year
And what it’s like to celebrate in front of the Hill.
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Aug 10th 2013, 7:30 AM
# True Blue
Anthony Daly: 'A Cork team is never going to really fear a Dublin team'
The Dublin boss isn’t thinking about a potential All-Ireland final meeting with his native Clare.
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Aug 6th 2013, 8:49 AM
# once a blue...
Back up the truck: Luke Fitzgerald signs 2-year extension with Leinster
That was fast.
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Mar 26th 2013, 3:19 PM
# True Blue
Aussie Rules u-turn for Dub star Ciarán Kilkenny
Ciarán Kilkenny has announced that he is leaving AFL side Hawthorn to return home to Ireland.
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Jan 10th 2013, 11:43 AM
# True Blue
Mossy Quinn calls time on Dublin career
The St Vincent’s clubman has decided to make himself unavailable to new manager Jim Gavin.
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Nov 2nd 2012, 3:31 PM
# Blue Blood
Italy star Masi joins Wasps
The 31-year-old, a free agent following the collapse of Italian side Aironi due to financial problems, has been capped 69 times for Italy.
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Jul 10th 2012, 12:52 PM
# True Blue
Silva shuns Madrid to stay on with City
The European champion has revealed that he is negotiating a new deal with the champions of England.
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Jul 6th 2012, 11:08 AM
LIVE
Bernard Brogan: let's win it for Alan
Footballer of the Year says Dublin will face a improving Cork side in the league finale on Sunday week at Croke Park.
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Apr 15th 2011, 8:48 AM