Staging the 2020 All-Ireland Championship is a “no-brainer” - even without fans, says Michael Darragh Macauley. Don't hesitate to share your opinion with us. Overview; Chairperson's Message; Implementation Board; Programme Office; Sub Groups; Partners; Your opinion matters. Clarke left the Dublin management team earlier this month, as revealed by Mirror Sport, despite having only been brought on board by manager Dessie Farrell at the start of the year.. “The whole lockdown time for me was like an extended rehab time for me so it worked out very nicely.”. Contact Us. We are all just making it up as we go along a little bit. “Everyone has to be enjoying it and I think that’s going to be huge for the lads. Usually we are dipping in, playing a (club) championship match, coming out, playing inter-county, trying to get this fit that fast, and trying to do well in this game and that game. "I suppose with all these things there is no precedence.
I was coming back from that rehab (following a groin injury). 51-53 Sean McDermott Street Lower, Dublin City Council. Barring that, I want to be there in front of 40,000 people. Macauley said: “Obviously I want to be out there in front of 80,000 people. “I don’t know how many times people have asked me on the street thinking I’ve an insight into what’s going on. The holders were first to make an impression as late replacement Alan Flood justified his inclusion with a point inside 20 seconds, before Jude’s restored parity through Brian Coakley two minutes later. "And they have as good a chance as every other year. "People say that every year," says Macauley. I'm sure it's going to work out well for him. ", Another doctor who has made the headlines recently is Macauley’s aunt Sarah, still a practising GP at 92. Dublin North East … Your screen name should follow the standards set out in our. “I kind of upskilled, did a lot of extra yoga courses. We are happy to answer your queries and gather ideas for the community. Barring that, 20,000. But lads would be happy to do it.”. A groin operation over the winter kept him out of the early rounds of the league and the current focus on club action till September means thoughts of inter-county are on the backburner. I haven’t read the proposals but it probably makes sense to go all club and all county.
When asked how he and his already highly decorated teammates would get themselves up for a winter campaign with no fans, Macaulay cites Dublin legend David Hickey. Ballyboden’s Darragh Nelson is tackled by Diarmuid McLoughlin and Chris Guckian of St Jude’s.
"I'm sure there are going to be a few controversial moments over the next couple of months trying to get this thing off.". Don't hesitate to share your opinion with us. I am sure people will make a way. Macauley works as a sports and engagement manager with the North East Inner City Initiative and he agrees that there are benefits to people’s mental health, as well the nation’s morale, to a Championship going ahead this year. This has proven their Achilles heel over the past decade, during which the Templeogue side have reached seven semi-finals but only progressed to the final on one occasion. It is going to be on a knife edge the whole thing. Holders Ballyboden St Enda’s kept their title defence ambitions alive as they edged local rivals St Jude’s by three points in an entertaining Dublin SFC semi-final at Parnell Park on Saturday evening. Please subscribe to sign in to comment. We reserve the right to remove any content at any time from this Community, including without limitation if it violates the, For the best site experience please enable JavaScript in your browser settings, Gerry Thornley: South African sides would be a welcome addition to Pro14, Liverpool maintain perfect start with win over Arsenal, Different Strokes: Orange is the new black for Jazz Janewattananond, The Offload: Springbok heavyweights heading for Pro14, Business owners hopeful of new guidelines for levels of personal injury damages, Good office design creates inspiring spaces for smarter working, Graduate to a rewarding career at one of Ireland’s leading retailers, Harnessing the power of wind in the transition to a renewable energy future, Liverpool make it three from three; South Africans to be a welcome addition to Pro14, Ballymun claim Dublin title as Corofin beaten; Man City thrashed by Leicester, Malachy Clerkin: Nothing compares to rich tapestry of sound offered up by GAA match, Jürgen Klopp and Roy Keane clash over ‘sloppy’ comment, Ken Early: Handball ‘crisis’ a timely distraction from the grim bigger picture, Positive omens for Kenny ahead of Ireland’s Slovakia clash, Get access to over 6,000 interactive crosswords, Frequently asked questions about your digital subscription, Specially selected and available only to our subscribers, Exclusive offers, discounts and invitations, Explore the features of your subscription, Carefully curated selections of Irish Times writing, Sign up to get the stories you want delivered to your inbox, An exact digital replica of the printed paper, London will not take part in the 2020 All-Ireland championships, Bernard Brogan’s story shaped by a savage internal refusal to quit, Longford club breathe sigh of relief as ‘draconian’ ban quashed by DRA, Tipperary SHC semi-finals: Kiladangan ease past Drom & Inch, Thousands of mourners bid farewell to Dublin GAA ‘superfan’, Liam Hayes keeping on moving in a world which has seized up, Cork’s near-record dry spell casts minds back to 2004-05 glory days, Seán Moran: Brogan’s dogged perseverance one of his great attributes, Sligo SFC: Holders Tourlestrane still on course for five-in-a-row, Mayo SFC: Breaffy and Knockmore set up final encounter, Manchester United make initial bid for left back Alex Telles, Patrick Mahomes dominates quarterback duel as Chiefs top Ravens, Ballymun’s Dublin title one to savour for James McCarthy.
© Copyright Dublin NEIC 2020. Michael Darragh MacAuley (MDMA) is a Dublin-born inter-county Gaelic footballer for Dublin.He plays his club football with Ballyboden St Enda's, with whom he won the 2016 All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.He also won the 2009 Dublin Senior Football Championship, 2015 Dublin Senior Football Championship and 2015 Leinster Senior Football Club championship. Subs: C Murphy for Martina (h-t), S Ryan for Wallace (44 mins), S King (1-0) for Doherty (44), P Spillane for Guckian (46), P Clarke for B Coakley (57). It’s not easy. "Hopefully," he says. 472 Likes, 36 Comments - Michael Darragh Macauley (@mdma_9) on Instagram: “Team Mascot #mollysmiracles #positivevibes” Macauley knows he is in the twilight of his inter-county days, Get all the very latest news in Ireland straight to your email every single day. We are working on communications and engagement, funding and administration, assisting all sub-groups, supporting the Chair of the Board Michael Stone, and regularly meeting with the community.