2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final
Event | 2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship | ||||||
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Date | 2 September 2018 | ||||||
Venue | 2019 → |
The 2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final was the 131st final of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship and the culmination of the 2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in Gaelic football. The match was played at Croke Park in Dublin on 2 September 2018.[3]
It was the second time the teams had met in the final; Dublin won the first encounter in
Dublin won the final by a margin of six points, on a scoreline of 2–17 to 1–14.[4] The victory was Dublin's fourth consecutive All-Ireland title, making them the third county to win "four-in-a-row" (the others are Wexford in 1915–18 and Kerry in 1929–32 and 1978–81).[5]
The game was televised nationally on RTÉ2 as part of The Sunday Game live programme, presented by Michael Lyster from Croke Park, with studio analysis from Joe Brolly, Pat Spillane, and Colm O'Rourke.[6] Match commentary was provided by Ger Canning with analysis by Dessie Dolan. This was the last occasion on which Michael Lyster presented RTÉ's television coverage, having decided to retire from The Sunday Game at the end of 2018.[7][8] The game was also televised internationally by Sky Sports, presented by Rachel Wyse and Brian Carney.
Paths to the final
Dublin
Leinster Championship
27 May 2018 Quarter-Final | Dublin | 4–25 (37) – (14) 1–11 | Wicklow | Portlaoise | |
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4:00 pm | (HT: 4–13 – 1–04) | Venue: O'Moore Park | |||
Gls: C Kilkenny 1, B Fenton 1, C O'Callaghan 1, D Rock 1 Pts: Ciaran Kilkenny 1–7, Brian Fenton and Con O'Callaghan 1–3 each, Dean Rock 1–2 (0–2f), Paddy Andrews 0–3, Conor McHugh 0-2 (0–1f), Philly McMahon, Michael Darragh McCauley, Brian Howard, Paul Mannion (1 '45), Colm Basquel 0–1 each |
Report | Gls: J Stafford 1 Pts: James Stafford 1–1, Mark Jackson (0–2f), Darren Hayden, Theo Smyth 0–2 each, Dean Healy, Rory Finn, Mark Kenny, Seanie Furlong (0–1f) 0–1 each |
Referee: Ciaran Branagan (Down) Attendance: 11,786
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10 June 2018 Semi-Final | Dublin | 2–25 (31) – (12) 0–12 | Longford | Dublin | |
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4:00pm | (HT: 2–13 – 0–07) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Gls: P Mannion 1, D Rock 1 Pts: Dean Rock 1–6 (0–5f), Paul Mannion 1–2, Brian Fenton and Ciaran Kilkenny 0–4 each, Con O'Callaghan and Colm Basquel 0–2 each, Philly McMahon, Brian Howard, James McCarthy, Niall Scully, Paddy Andrews 0–1 each |
Report | Pts: Robbie Smyth 0–5 (0–3f), Paddy Collum (1 '45), Michael Quinn, Donal McElligott, Dessie Reynolds 0–1, David McGivney (0–1f), Rian Brady, Sean McCormack 0–1 each |
Referee: Maurice Deegan (Laois) TV: RTÉ
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24 June 2018 Final | Dublin | 1–25 (28) – (10) 0–10 | Laois | Dublin | |
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16:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 1–08 – 0–05) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Gls: Ciaran Kilkenny Pts: Dean Rock (8, 5f, 1 '45), Ciaran Kilkenny (4), Cormac Costello (4), Brian Fenton (2), Con O'Callaghan (2), Paddy Andrews (2), Brian Howard, Niall Scully, Paul Mannion |
Report | Pts: Donie Kingston (4, 2f), Alan Farrell (2), Gary Walsh (2), Kieran Lillis, Evan O'Carroll |
Referee: Barry Cassidy (Derry) Attendance: 41,728 TV: RTÉ
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Dublin won the Leinster Championship and so advanced directly to the quarter-final group stage.
All-Ireland Quarter-Final Group Stage (Super 8s)
14 July 2018 Phase 1 | Dublin | 2–15 (21) – (16) 0–16 | Donegal | Dublin | |
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19:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 1-09 – 0-08) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Gls: N Scully 2 Pts: D Rock 7 (5f, 1 '45'), B Howard 2, C Costello 2, P Flynn 2, C Kilkenny 1, J McCarthy 1 |
Report | Pts: M Murphy 6 (3f, 1 '45'), J Brennan 3, M Langan 2, R McHugh 2, C Thompson 1, F McGlynn 1, É Doherty 1 |
Referee: Conor Lane (Cork) Attendance: 53,501 (double header) TV: RTÉ
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21 July 2018 Phase 2 | Tyrone | 0–14 (14) – (17) 1–14 | Dublin | Omagh | |
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19:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 0–05 – 0–07) | Venue: Healy Park | |||
Pts: P Harte 3 (2f), C McAliskey 2 (1 '45), C McShane 2, K McGeary 2, M McKernan 1, T McCann 1, F Burns 1, M Bradley 1, H Loughran 1 |
Report | Gls: J McCarthy 1 Pts: D Rock 6 (4f), C Kilkenny 2, P McMahon 1, B Howard 1, J Small 1, J McCaffrey 1, K McManamon 1, P Flynn 1 |
Referee: David Coldrick (Meath) Attendance: 16,205 TV: Sky Sports
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5 August 2018 Phase 3 | Dublin | 4–24 (36) – (22) 2–16 | Roscommon | Dublin | |
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15:30 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 2–12 – 0–07) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Gls: E O'Gara 2, P Flynn 1, MD Macauley 1 Pts: C Costello 9 (1 45, 1f), K McManamon 3 (2f), P Flynn 3, P Andrews 2, C McHugh 2, E O'Gara 2, P McMahon 1, J Small 1, MD Macauley 1, M Schutte 1, P Small 1 |
Report | Gls: G Patterson 1, D Smith 1 Pts: D Murtagh 6 (2f), D Smith 3 (1 45), C Lennon 2, P Kelly 2, N Kilroy 1, C Murtagh 1 (1f), C Devaney 1 |
Referee: Cormac Reilly ( RTÉ News Now
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Dublin finished first in Group 2 and advanced to the All-Ireland semi-final, to play the team who placed second in Group 1 - Galway.
All-Ireland Semi-Final
11 August 2018 Semi-Final | Dublin | 1–24 (27) – (18) 2–12 | Galway | Dublin | |
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17:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 1–09 – 1–07) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Gls: C O'Callaghan 1 Pts: D Rock 5 (4f), P Mannion 4, C Costello 3 (1f), C O'Callaghan 3, C Kilkenny 3, B Fenton 2, K McManamon 2, B Howard 1, P Flynn 1 |
Report | Gls: S Walsh 1, D Comer 1 Pts: S Walsh 5 (3f), I Burke 2, J Heaney 1, T Flynn 1, D Comer 1, M Daly 1, G O'Donnell 1 |
Referee: Barry Cassidy (Derry) Attendance: 54,716 TV: RTÉ Sky Sports
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Tyrone
Ulster Championship
20 May 2018 Quarter-Final B | Tyrone | 1–16 (19) – (21) 1–18 | Monaghan | Omagh | |
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4:30 pm | (HT: 0–08 – 1–07) | Venue: Healy Park | |||
Gls: M McKernan 1 Pts: C McAliskey 6 (3f), L Brennan 3 (3f), N Sludden 2, M McKernan 1, M Donnelly 1, P Harte 1, C McShane 1, P Hampsey 1 |
Report | Gls: V Corey 1 Pts: C McManus 6 (4f), R Beggan 4 (2f, 2 ‘45), J McCarron 2 (1f), D Mone 1, F Kelly 1, R McAnespie 1, D Wylie 1, C McCarthy 1, C Walshe 0-1 |
Referee: David Coldrick (Meath) Attendance: 15,029 TV: BBC deferred
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Having been beaten by Monaghan, Tyrone were eliminated from the Ulster championship and entered Round 1 of the All-Ireland qualifiers.
All-Ireland Qualifiers
9 June 2018 Round 1 | Meath | 0–19 (19) – (20) 2–14 (a.e.t.) |
Tyrone | Navan | |
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17:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 0–07 – 1–06) (FT: 0–14 – 1–11) |
Venue: Páirc Tailteann | |||
Report | Referee: Paddy Neilan (Roscommon) TV: Sky Sports
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23 June 2018 Round 2 | Carlow | 1–10 (13) – (23) 3–14 | Tyrone | Carlow | |
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17:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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Venue: Dr. Cullen Park
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Report | Referee: Conor Lane (Cork)
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30 June 2018 Round 3 | Cavan | 1–12 (15) – (18) 0–18 | Tyrone | Enniskillen | |
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17:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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Venue: Brewster Park | ||||
Report | Referee: David Coldrick (Meath) TV: Sky Sports
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7 July 2018 Round 4 | Cork | 0–13 (13) – (29) 3–20 | Tyrone | Portlaoise | |
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17:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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Venue: O'Moore Park | ||||
Report | Referee: Maurice Deegan (Laois) TV: Sky Sports
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All-Ireland Quarter-Final Group Stage (Super 8s)
14 July 2018 Phase 1 | Tyrone | 4–24 (36) – (18) 2–12 | Roscommon | Dublin | |
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17:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 1–10 – 0–06) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Gls: P Harte 1, N Sludden 1, C Meyler 1, R Donnelly 1 Pts: R Donnelly 4, C McAliskey 4 (3f), P Harte 3 (3f), N Sludden 2, C McShane 2, M Bradley 2, M McKernan 1, R McNamee 1, T McCann 1, M Donnelly 1, C Meyler 1, D McClure 1, R Brennan 1 |
Report | Gls: E Smith 1, C Murtagh 1 Pts: D Murtagh 5 (3f), C Murtagh 3 (2f), C Devaney 1, F Cregg 1, C Daly 1, P Kelly 1 |
Referee: David Gough (Meath) Attendance: 53,501 (double header) TV: Sky Sports
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21 July 2018 Phase 2 | Tyrone | 0–14 (14) – (17) 1–14 | Dublin | Omagh | |
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19:00 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 0–05 – 0–07) | Venue: Healy Park | |||
Pts: P Harte 3 (2f), C McAliskey 2 (1 '45), C McShane 2, K McGeary 2, M McKernan 1, T McCann 1, F Burns 1, M Bradley 1, H Loughran 1 |
Report | Gls: J McCarthy 1 Pts: D Rock 6 (4f), C Kilkenny 2, P McMahon 1, B Howard 1, J Small 1, J McCaffrey 1, K McManamon 1, P Flynn 1 |
Referee: David Coldrick (Meath) Attendance: 16,205 TV: Sky Sports
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5 August 2018 Phase 3 | Donegal | 1–13 (16) – (23) 2–17 | Tyrone | Ballybofey | |
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15:30 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 1–06 – 0–06) | Venue: MacCumhaill Park | |||
Gls: M Murphy 1 Pts: J Brennan 3, M Murphy 2 (1f, 1 45'), OM Niallais 2, P McGrath 1, EB Gallagher 1, M Langan 1, R McHugh 1, C Thompson 1, N O’Donnell 1 |
Report | Gls: H Loughran 1, D McClure 1 Pts: L Brennan 4 (1f), C McAliskey 2 (2f), P Hampsey 2, M Donnelly 2, N Morgan 1 (1f), R McNamee 1, T McCann 1, P Harte 1 (1f), C Cavanagh 1, M Bradley 1, K McGeary 1 |
Referee: Joe McQuillan (Cavan) Attendance: 16,242 TV: RTÉ
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Tyrone finished second in Group 2, behind Dublin, and advanced to the All-Ireland semi-final, to play the winner of Group 2, Monaghan.
All-Ireland Semi-Final
12 August 2018 Semi-Final | Monaghan | 0–15 (15) – (16) 1–13 | Tyrone | Dublin | |
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15:30 IST (UTC+1 )
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(HT: 0–08 – 0–08[9]) | Venue: Croke Park | |||
Pts: C McManus 0-07 (6f), C McCarthy 0-03, K Hughes 0-02, D Wylie 0-01, F Kelly 0-01, R Beggan 0-01 (1f) |
Report | Gls: N Sludden 1 Pts: C McAliskey 0-04 (2f), N Sludden 1-02, P Harte 0-02 (1f), C McShane 0-01, C Cavanagh 0-01, F Burns 0-01, T McCann 0-01, L Brennan 0-01 (1f) |
Referee: Anthony Nolan (Wicklow) Attendance: 49,696 TV: RTÉ Sky Sports
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Pre-match
The match had originally been scheduled for 26 August, but had to be moved to accommodate the
Tyrone's RTÉ boycott
On Monday 20 August 2018, just under two weeks before the final, the
Former All-Ireland winning captain Peter Canavan suggested the timing of RTÉ's announcement was intended to put pressure on Tyrone.[12]
Minor final
Kerry played Galway in the All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final which took place before the senior final. Kerry won the game on a 0–21 to 1–14 scoreline to complete a five in a row of All Ireland wins.[13]
Jubilee team
The
Match
Officials
On 20 August, Cork's
Team news
Tyrone made one change to the team from the semi-final win over Monaghan with Mark Bradley starting ahead of Lee Brennan.[16] Despite fears of an injury to Cian O'Sullivan, Dublin named an unchanged side, with the same starting fifteen that overcame Galway three weeks earlier.[17]
Summary
Dublin began the game unchanged with Tyrone making 2 late changes - Rory Brennan and
While Tyrone reduced the deficit by two early in the second half, with points from Connor McAliskey and Kieran McGeary narrowing Dublin's margin somewhat, the team in blue, affectionately known as "the Dubs", had accumulated an unassailable lead.[2] The second thirty-five minutes were not entirely without incident, however; Dublin had pulled further out of sight, with points from Ciarán Kilkenny and Brian Fenton further diminishing whatever minuscule chances Tyrone had at mounting a comeback.[2] However, in the sixty-sixth minute, Tyrone were given a late opportunity to draw near again, as Philly McMahon brought down Colm Cavanagh with a rash challenge, granting Tyrone a penalty - this was coolly dispatched by Peter Harte, breaching Stephen Cluxton's net for the first time in the game.[19][4] Later, John Small was given a second yellow card, and ergo sent off,[21] leaving Dublin to finish with just fourteen men. Ultimately, a point at the death from Kevin McManamon put the victory beyond any doubt.[2] Conor Lane, the County Cork native, blew the final whistle, confirming Dublin's victory with a margin of six points. The final score was 2–17 to 1–14.[4][21] The man of the match award was bestowed upon Jack McCaffrey, who received the award ahead of his other nominated teammates, Kilkenny and Mannion.[1]
As captain, goalkeeper
Details
Dublin | 2–17 (23) – 1–14 (17) | Tyrone |
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(HT: 2–7 – 0–6[4]) | ||
Gls: Michael Darragh Macauley (0–1) |
Gls: Peter Harte Pts: Connor McAliskey (0-3), Lee Brennan (0-3), Mark Bradley (0-2), Cathal McShane (0-2), Kieran McGeary (0-1), Peter Harte (1-1), Pádraig Hampsey (0-1), Tiernan McCann (0-1) |
Dublin
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Tyrone
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Man of the Match:
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Trophy presentation
Dublin captain
Reaction
Highlights of the final were shown on The Sunday Game programme which aired at 9:30 pm that night on
Celebrations
The Dublin team had a homecoming celebration the day after the final at Smithfield in Dublin which started at 6:30 pm with Marty Morrissey as MC.[23] The night before, players and their management team celebrated their win at The Gibson Hotel.[24][25][26]
See also
- Tír Eoghain: The Unbreakable Bond, a documentary shown one week in advance of the game[27]
References
- ^ a b "Dublin's Jack McCaffrey named All-Ireland final man of the match". The 42. 2 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Barry, Brian (2 September 2018). "Dublin 2-17 Tyrone 1-14: Dubs see off Tyrone in style". Sky Sports.
- ^ a b "Football final will have a September date in 2018". RTÉ. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Sweeney, Peter (2 September 2018). "Suspense suspended as Dubs make history against Tyrone". RTÉ.
- ^ a b c Whooley, Declan (2 September 2018). "The 5 key areas that sealed Dublin's 4 in a row". RTÉ.
- ^ Fogarty, John (11 September 2019). "Brolly now on the sidelines for biggest day of the GAA year". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
Last Sunday week [1 September 2019] was the first time since 2014 that the long-standing triumvirate of Brolly, O'Rourke, and Pat Spillane was broken up. For the Kerry-Donegal decider five years ago, Whelan took the place of Spillane on the live panel alongside Brolly and O'Rourke.
- ^ "End of an era as Lyster bows out". Hogan Stand. 28 August 2018. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
- ^ "77 All-Ireland finals, one Michael Lyster". The 42. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ O'Connell, Cian (12 August 2018). "Tyrone advance to decider". Gaelic Athletic Association. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ Donogue, Eamon (12 October 2017). "Possible papal visit pushes back All-Ireland football final". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Tyrone refuse to participate in any media coverage with RTÉ for All-Ireland final clash with Dublin". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ Canavan, Peter (24 August 2018). "You could interpret the timing of RTÉ's statement this week as trying to put pressure on Tyrone: County stands behind Mickey Harte if he wants to avoid dealing with the national broadcaster". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ^ "Kerry minors see off Galway to complete historic All-Ireland five-in-a-row". The 42. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ ""Maybe somebody would kidnap him on the way up!" With @JoeBrolly1993 on the pitch with the Derry jubilee team, Colm O'Rourke and Pat Spillane get the chance to look ahead to the All-Ireland final"". RTE Twitter. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Cork's Conor Lane to referee All-Ireland football final". Irish Examiner. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "One change as Tyrone name team to face Dublin in All-Ireland final showdown". The 42. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "Unchanged Dublin side preparing for physical battle with Tyrone". Irish Examiner. 2 September 2018.
- ^ Edwards, Rodney (31 August 2018). "Tyrone fans have a busload of faith to keep their hopes alive". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ a b c Duggan, Keith (2 September 2018). "Dublin the invincibles weather Tyrone storm to go four-in-a-row". The Irish Times.
- ^ a b Fogarty, John (2 September 2018). "Dublin swallow Tyrone's early promise with fourth All-Ireland win in a row". Irish Examiner.
- ^ a b c McGoldrick, Seán (2 September 2018). "Four-in-a-row for ruthless Dublin as Jim Gavin's men see off plucky Tyrone". Irish Independent.
- ^ "Jack McCaffrey and Michael Lyster soaked as Sunday Game interview goes badly, badly wrong". Joe.ie. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ "Dublin announce details for All-Ireland homecoming party". RTE Sport. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "In pics: Thousands of fans take over Smithfield to honour Dublin's four-in-a-row success". The 42. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Watch: Kevin McManamon belts out 'The Auld Triangle' as Dublin fans celebrate four in-a-row at homecoming". Irish Independent. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "WATCH: The four-in-a-row party is still in full swing as fans join players in celebration". Irish Independent. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "New Tyrone documentary set to air on TG4". JOE.ie. 2018.