Up the Dubs!
What a great weekend for Irish sport! Not only did the rugby boys do us proud against Australia on Saturday, but yesterday the boys in blue were victorious, beating Kerry in a nail-biting finish. Dublin has waited 16 years for the Sam Maguire to return and no doubt we will enjoy every moment. Congratulations to Pat Gilroy, Bryan Cullen and all the players.
I hope everyone will come out and welcome home the Dublin team and Sam Maguire tomorrow evening in Merrion Square. The event starts at 7.00p.m., with access from 6.00p.m. Access via Merrion Square East, Merrion Square South and Fitzwilliam Street Lower. See you there!
Press Release 18th September 2011
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Andrew Montague congratulates the Dublin Senior Football Team, the new 2011 All Ireland Champions.
The Lord Mayor said, “It is a day that will go down in Dublin’s GAA history due to the heroic efforts of this year’s gallant team under the leadership of their Bainisteoir Pat Gilroy and Captain Bryan Cullen. Dublin overcame Kerry today and lifted the Sam Maguire for the 23rd time. It’s their seventh time to beat Kerry, staunch rivals for decades, in the final.”
“On behalf of all Dubliners, I wish to pay tribute to the Dublin Senior Footballers for the battling qualities, skill, hunger for victory and bravery they have shown, not just today, but throughout the championship. It is great to see the Sam Maguire back in Dublin after 16 years”, the Lord Mayor added and invited supporters to greet the team in Merrion Square on Monday 19th September at 7.00 pm
