Blue & Navy - Dublin GAA Fanzine

01/06/2012

Cuchulainn's at Croke Park

The summer is here! All roads lead to Croke Park next Sunday as the All Ireland champions face Louth in the Leinster Championship quarter finals, the first test in defence of their title. Cuchulainns welcomes all Dublin and Louth fans heading to the game for pre match drinks, banter and live coverage of Wexford v Longford (ko 2pm). After the game our resident Dubs band The Three Bowsies will be belting out the tunes from 6.30pm. If you're not going to Croke Park, you can enjoy the game on the 4 big screens in our downstairs lounge. We look forward to seeing you there. (double click on image to enlarge)

30/05/2012

Cuchulainn's at Croke Park

3 REASONS to get to Cuchulainn's this Sunday! As if you would need more than 1!

30/05/2012

Blue & Navy - Dublin GAA Fanzine

EXCLUSIVE OFFER. FOUR back issues of BLUE & NAVY - Dublin GAA fanzine with our compliments. To claim your free back issues pack simply print out the poster below and present it to a member of staff in CUCHULAINN'S at CROKE PARK on the occasion of any Dublin hurling or football fixture at Croke Park this season. The 4 back issues will include the first three issues of Blue & Navy (Issues 1,2 & 3) plus one random issue from Issue 4 to Issue 20. If you're a regular reader maybe we can help you complete your collection. If you're a first time reader we're delighted to introduce to our publication. This offer is effective from this Sunday, 11 March

19/03/2012

Jim Stynes loses brave cancer battle

Very sad news

A TRUE gentleman of the game has gone.

06/03/2012

EXCLUSIVE OFFER. FOUR back issues of BLUE & NAVY - Dublin GAA fanzine with our compliments. To claim your free back issues pack simply print out the poster below and present it to a member of staff in CUCHULAINN'S at CROKE PARK on the occasion of any Dublin hurling or football fixture at Croke Park this season. The 4 back issues will include the first three issues of Blue & Navy (Issues 1,2 & 3) plus one random issue from Issue 4 to Issue 20. If you're a regular reader maybe we can help you complete your collection. If you're a first time reader we're delighted to introduce to our publication. This offer is effective from this Sunday, 11 March

04/03/2012

The first Dubs Croke Park double header takes place this Sunday, 11 March with the hurlers up first against Cork at 2pm and the All Ireland Champions take on Armagh at 4.15pm. Cuchulainns welcomes all Dublin fans heading to the game for pre match drinks and banter. After the football we'll have our residents Dubs band The Three Bowsies giving the full reportoire. If you're not going to the games, you can enjoy the game on our 3 big screens. We look forward to seeing you there (double click on image to enlarge)

04/03/2012

Blue & Navy - Dublin GAA Fanzine's cover photo

04/03/2012

22/10/2011

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Dublin’s All-Ireland winning heroics sees them rewarded with six positions in the GAA GPA All-Stars football team for 2011. The man who kicked the winning point in the final victory over Kerry, Stephen Cluxton, is honoured for the fourth time - the same number of awards won by legendary Dublin keepe...

22/10/2011

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Dublins Gary Maguire and Liam Rushe have been honoured with 2011 GAA GPA Hurling All-Stars, sponsored by Opel, for their heroics in 2001.

05/10/2011

Only TWO copies of Blue & Navy - Issue 20 ALL-IRELAND FINAL 2011 SOUVENIR ISSUE left at the NEWSWEEK news stand on O'Connell Street (@ Permanent TSB on junction with Abbey street). Back issues nos. 17, 18, & 19 from this season also available from the Newsweek news stand. Support our independent Dublin street traders. Up the Dubs!

23/09/2011

Easons have re-ordered a further 240 copies on BAN 20 to supply their own stores.
From Saturday, 24 September, Blue & Navy Issue No. 20 -the All Ireland Final special issue- will be available from;
EASONS O'Connell Street, EASONS Dun Laoghaire, EASONS Blanchardstown, EASONS Tallaght, EASONS Liffey Valley, EASONS Swords & EASONS Newbridge

21/09/2011

We've printed a small number of Blue & Navy Issue No. 20 'The ALL-IRELAND FINAL 2011 Special Edition' which will be on sale at Parnell Park this evening for anyone who missed getting a copy on Sunday. We'll have one seller at the Clancarthy Road entrance from 6pm. We'll also have a small batch of this seasons other three issues. Thank you all very much again for your generous support. Ath Cliath Abu

20/09/2011

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

All-Ireland champs to face Kilmacud Crokes in charity challenge

The newly crowned All-Ireland senior football champions, Dublin, will play reigning county champions, Kilmacud Crokes, in a charity challenge in Parnell Park (7.45) on Wednesday evening. The admission is 10 with the entire proceeds divided between two charities that the Dublin team is involved with…

20/09/2011

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Dublin GAA Chairman ,Andy Kettle was delighted to announce this evening that the Dubs will be received in the Mansion House tomorrow evening by The Lord Mayor of Dublin Andrew Montague and feted at a civic reception in Merrion Square at 7p.m. which is open to the public

19/09/2011

Blue & Navy Issue No. 20 'The ALL-IRELAND FINAL 2011 Special Edition' SOLD OUT at Croke Park yesterday! Last few copies on sale from the NEWSWEEK News Stand on O'Connell Street (junction of Abbey Street @ Permanent TSB). Limited availablity. Please support our independent Dublin street traders. ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS 2011!

19/09/2011

Hill 16 - The Official Dublin County Board Website

Ice Cool Cluxton Converts Injury Time Free to Claim Sam

Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton converted a winning free in stoppage time to give Dublin their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title since 1995. Dublin came from behind to edge out Kerry by 1-12 to 1-11 in a tense and exciting encounter at Croke Park. Colm Cooper slotted home a superb 19th...

17/09/2011

ISSUE No. 20 - ALL IRELAND FINAL 2011 SPECIAL will be on sale at Croke Park this Sunday, 18 September for All Ireland Final v Kerry. Sellers will be on Clonliffe Road west on the approach from Drumcondra, Clonliffe Road east from the approach from Ballybough road @ Luke Kelly Bridge (Hill), Foster Terrace (Cusack) and Jones Road @ Gills pub (Hogan). Thanks for all your kind support. UP THE DUBS!

16/09/2011

Blue & Navy - ISSUE 20 ALL-IRELAND FINAL 2011 SPECIAL is now available in all EASONS outlets in Dublin and in selected SUPERVALU/CENTRA/LONDIS shops and independent newsagents throughout the city and county. Thanks very much again for all your support in 2011. UP THE DUBS!

13/09/2011

The notorious Hunky Dory's ala Dubs flavour!

13/09/2011

Blue & Navy Issue No. 20 'The ALL-IRELAND FINAL 2011 Special Edition' on sale NOW from the Newsweek news stand on O'Connell Street (junction of Abbey Street @ Permanent TSB). Limited availablity. Please support our independent Dublin street traders. UP THE DUBS!

11/09/2011

BLUE & NAVY Issue No.20 ALL-IRELAND FINAL SPECIAL will be on sale in all branches of Easons, Spar, Centra, Londis & all other fine newsagents from this Wednesday, 14 September. Thank you for all very much for your kind support this season (Double click on image to enlarge)

11/09/2011

Galway defeat Dubs in u21 decider | Friends of Dublin Hurling

Disappointing day for our under 21s yesterday but congratulations to Galway on a fine performance

Galway are the 2011 All-Ireland hurling champions following a 3-14 to 1-10 win over Dublin at Semple Stadium this evening. The heartache of last year’s final was truly laid to rest following a workmanlike performance as the Dubs never played to their full potential, which will hurt them more than an...

08/09/2011

A wee snippet from the Blue & Navy All Ireland Final Special Issue. A piece submitted by The Tone Deaf Wol to get us in singing form for September 18. Its a re-working of the classic 14 On & 14 Off song revised to celebrate the semi-final victory v Donegal. We think its catchy, so feel free to spread it far and wide to Dubs everywhere. Altogether now boys and girls.... (double click to enlarge image)

05/09/2011

As mentioned in Blue & Navy 19, The Waxies Dargle pub on Dorset Street has recently had a large image of Hill 16 superimposed on the wall of their games room. The Waxies people tell us the image is from 1991 on the occasion of a clash v Meath. We're planning a more detailed article on the mural in the next issue of Blue & Navy. Check it out.

29/08/2011

Blue & Navy - ISSUE 19 (Ring-a-Ring-a-Rosy) now available and on sale from 'NEWSWEEK' newstand at the Permanent TSB at the junction of O'Connell Street/Abbey Street.Support our independent Dublin City Centre traders! Up the Dubs!

29/08/2011

Blue & Navy - ISSUE 19 (Ring-a-Ring-a-Rosy) is now available in all EASONS outlets in Dublin and in selected SUPERVALU/CENTRA/LONDIS shops and independent newsagents throughout the city and county. If you wish to have Blue & Navy stocked in your local newsagents send us a message and we'll see what we can do.

24/08/2011

Blue & Navy ISSUE No. 19 will be on sale at Croke Park this Sunday, 28 August for All Ireland semi-final v Donegal. Sellers will be on Clonliffe Road west on the approach from Drumcondra road and Clonliffe Road east from the approach from Ballybough road, Luke Kelly Bridge (Hill), Foster Terrace/St.James Ave (Cusack) and Jones road @ Gills pub (Hogan). Say hello when you're passing. Thanks for all your kind support (Double click on image to enlarge)

16/08/2011

Blue & Navy - ISSUE 18 now available and on sale from 'NEWSWEEK' newstand at the Permanent TSB at the junction of O'Connell Street/Abbey Street. Featured in this issue is exclusive interview with Conal Keaney, Harry Boland - the GAA connection and the usual BAN football and hurling match reports. Up the Dubs!

15/08/2011

Supporters’ Bus to Newry | Friends of Dublin Hurling

Supporters’ Bus to Newry | Friends of Dublin Hurling

Dublin u-21 hurlers take on Antrim in the All Ireland semi-final in Newry on Saturday next, 20th August at 4pm. FODH will have a supporters’ bus travelling to this game. The bus will depart Connolly Station at 1pm and the Premier Inn Hotel in Airside Retail Park, Swords at 1.30pm. Please text your n...

15/08/2011

Rising Blues give Ryan’s men timely reality check | Friends of Dublin Hurling

Rising Blues give Ryan’s men timely reality check | Friends of Dublin Hurling

TIPPERARY 1-19 DUBLIN 0-18 THE outcome was predictable but not the manner in which the winners achieved it. Installed at ridiculous odds of 1/16 to reach the All-Ireland final for a third successive year, Tipperary became the latest to discover that Dublin are now a really substantial force in hurli...

13/08/2011

Hurling: ‘We dare to dream’: Mission Impossible? Blues ready to give it a right go | Friends of Dubl

Hurling: ‘We dare to dream’: Mission Impossible? Blues ready to give it a right go | Friends of Dubl

IF JOHNNY McCaffrey was destined for greatness, days like Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final were still an awful long time in coming. As a minor, he captained both the Dublin hurlers and footballers in the same season (2005), a feat which reflected not just his natural leadership abilities, but also hi...

12/08/2011

Blue & Navy - ISSUE 18 is now available in all EASONS outlets in Dublin and in selected SUPERVALU/CENTRA/LONDIS shops and independent newsagents throughout the city and county. If you wish to have Blue & Navy stocked in your local newsagents send us a message and we'll see what we can do.