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We meet again - How the two sides lined out in their last five championship meetings

Kerry v Dublin in Sunday’s semi-final is latest big clash between these two powerhouses

Memory of 2009 loss to Kerry still fuels Denis Bastick’s passion

Even the subsequent wins over the Kingdom have not erased the Dublin veteran’s pain

Mannerly Meath no match for Dublin machine

Royal County enjoy lively first half but never threaten the champions in 10-point loss

Dublin march past Kerry to claim four-in-a-row at Croke Park

Aidan O’Mahony’s red card saw Dublin’s side pull away in final quarter at Croke Park

Dublin dismantle Donegal to set up Kerry showdown

All-Ireland champions produce accurate and dominant display in Allianz League semi

Rory O’Carroll leaves Dublin with a massive gap to fill

Inspirational full back is leaving All-Ireland champions to work in New Zealand for a year

Dublin’s comeback denies gutsy Wexford the spoils

Dean Rock’s late equaliser earns experimental Dublin line-up a draw

Dublin footballers lead the way with 11 All Star nominations

Stephen Cluxton and Paul Flynn miss out as nine counties feature on the short list

Denis Bastick revelling in the perfect end to a trying week

Veteran midfielder didn’t allow a stolen car impinge on his focus for the big game

Dublin turn defence into victory as they beat Kerry at their own game

The Dubs’ energy and commitment all over the pitch prove too much for the Kingdom

Dublin boss Jim Gavin aware midfield could be a minefield

Kerry’s Diarmuid Murphy hails influence of the Cluxton factor

Exploits of Dublin’s netminder has not gone unnoticed by Kingdom’s All-Ireland winner

Dublin remain optimistic about Cian O’Sullivan’s recovery

Jim Gavin expects his key defender to be available for selection against Kerry

Mayo may feel they can now cast off their inhibitions

After a Castlebar nightmare, Mayo had to reconfigure their strategy to cope with Dublin’s scoring bursts

Jim McGuinness: Mayo’s refusal to buckle caught Dublin off guard

Jim Gavin’s side are more well-rounded but westerners look like team on crusade

Mayo make Dublin pay for lacking killer instinct

Leinster champions end game on the ropes as Westerners fight back for draw

Aidan O’Shea stands tall again after Dublin thought they had him toppled

Mayo forward earns ire of Hill 16 and will relish chance to stir pot in capital once more

Dublin trust Rory O’Carroll to curb the threat of Aidan O’Shea

Experienced full back will have the unenviable task of stopping Mayo’s talisman

Darragh Ó Sé: Stephen Cluxton can ensure Dublin end Mayo’s title hopes

If they get enough possession, Dublin’s forwards will score more than Mayo

Denis Bastick believes experience is a major asset for Dublin

Veteran midfielder says Jim Gavin’s side know what it takes to get over the line

Macauley up for challenge as battle for places intensifies

Midfielder determined to reclaim his place in the starting XV after Fermanagh snub

Jim Gavin says players want to move on from Armagh controversy

Dublin manager says Davey Byrne’s injuries not as serious as originally reported

Ger Brennan’s achilles injury still not healed

O’Carroll, O’Sullivan and Bastick expected back for Dublin's semi-final against Kildare

Denis Bastick unconcerned by ankle injury as his career motors on

Dublin midfielder says he should be okay as comeback season hits the high road

Dublin make it three-in-a-row as they dismantle Cork

Jim Gavin’s side on top all around the field as defence restricts Rebel raids

Dublin curb their enthusiasm in bid to regain All-Ireland title

Gavin unwilling to leave team open to kind of lightning raid that derailed them last year

Dublin’s code breaker Tomás Brady casts all doubts aside

The versatile footballer misses hurling but is now focused on beating Cork in the Allianz Football League final

Dublin hold their heads in frantic finish against Monaghan

Jim Gavin’s side see out dramatic endgame to remain on trail of third successive title

Rampant Dublin dismantle Mayo in Castlebar

Jim Gavin’s men produce impressive display to ease to big win

Dublin get over their travel sickness in Mayo

Mayo unable to live with Dublin’s pace and intensity in Castlebar

Dublin knock but Conor Dorman has other ideas as Cork squeeze home

Strong finish from Brian Cuthbert’s men denies visitors in fast, entertaining match

Dublin ease into their stride against Maynooth

Young guns impress Jim Gavin after Dean Rock and Eoghan O’Gara did the damage

Paddy Andrews keen to make the most of every minute he gets

Sometimes he’s confined to a bit-part role but St Brigid’s man will contribute in any way he can to Dublin’s cause

Dublin can stay ahead of improving challengers Meath

The Royal County’s impressive dismantling of Kildare also contained enough questions to indicate the champions can complete a four-in-a-row

Brennan unavailable for Dublin’s semifinal

Bernard Brogan back in full training after recovering from a hamstring injury

Jim Gavin pleased as Dublin show more ruthless side in the second half

‘Our shooting was a bit off in the first half. We created goal chances but didn’t take them’ says Dublin boss

Champions Dublin likely to prove too strong for Derry

Despite absence of U-21 contingent, Jim Gavin has named formidable starting XV for league final

Kevin Nolan simplifies a complicated life

Dublin defender takes control of diabetes and stakes a claim to regaining his place

Dublin ready to spring Bernard Brogan

Full forward’s return likely as Jim Gavin’s panel ease their way back to full fitness

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