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In pics: Smithfield turns blue as thousands celebrate Dublin's three-in-a-row

Jim Gavin and his players continued their celebrations in the capital this evening.

THOUSANDS OF FANS turned out at Smithfield Square this evening to celebrate Dublin’s third successive All-Ireland senior football championship title.

Lord Mayor Mícheál Mac Donncha and Dublin City Council welcomed the players, management and county board to the Mansion House for a civic reception, before an open-top bus took the team across the Liffey.

Dublin fans at the reception Crowds gathered from early evening. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Dublin fans at the reception The team arrived on stage just after 7pm. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Denis Bastick and Cormac Costello with the Sam Maguire Denis Bastick and Cormac Costello with the Sam Maguire. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Stephen Cluxton with Marty Morrissey Captain Stephen Cluxton welcomed on stage by Marty Morrissey. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Kevin McManamon sings a song for the crowd Kevin McManamon took the microphone for a few sing-songs. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

A general view of the crowds in Smithfield Thousands gathered in Smithfield for the event. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Paddy Andrews and Bernard Brogan Paddy Andrews and Bernard Brogan. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Jonny Cooper addresses the crowd Jonny Cooper addressed the crowd. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Jim Gavin with Stephen Cluxton and Marty Morrissey Cluxton and manager Jim Gavin received a big welcome. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

Dean Rock addresses the crowd And of course the matchwinner, Dean Rock! Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO

We spoke to some of the fans out to see the team.

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We also caught up with yesterday’s man-of-the-match, James McCarthy, who admitted that the team were a bit tired after the match yesterday to celebrate properly, but assured us that they were making up for it now.

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    Sep 21st 2024, 12:00 PM

    What a game, ding dong, then dong again. Great to see the ball being moved quickly and effortlessly up and down the massive pitch to create scoring chances, unlike our hand pass the ball about a bit, retaining possession while the opposition get their 15 players between the ball and goal posts.

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    Sep 21st 2024, 11:35 AM

    Watched a bit of this, can’t say it wasn’t exciting. But ill never understand why they use an oval ball for a kick based game. Most of the time the players haven’t a clue which way the ball will bounce and it ends up looking sloppy and a bit of a mess.

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    Sep 21st 2024, 11:54 AM

    @Brian Dunne: their oval ball can be kicked longer and is easier to catch, apparently.

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