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Paul Mac Flynn

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Co-director at the Nevin Economic Research Institute. (Views expressed here are my own)
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Paul Flynn: Success made Dublin feared. Struggle has made them relatable

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By Paul Flynn, Paul Mac Flynn
| The Currency Verified
Looking back on my Dublin career, I don’t think anyone begrudged our All-Ireland in 2011. After that? Well, maybe that was as good as it got from a neutral’s perspective. Success changes perception. The first title is celebrated incredibly internally and not begrudged externally because it feels overdue. The fifth or sixth is admired, but it rarely inspires the same affection, especially from outside the county. That’s just the reality of sport.
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Paul Flynn: Nobody knows what’s coming next – and that’s the beauty of it

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By Paul Flynn, Paul Mac Flynn
| The Currency Verified
In 1987, Napoli were drawn to play Real Madrid in the first round of what was then called the European Cup. The tie was played over two legs. The first leg was played behind closed doors at the Bernabeu, where Madrid won 2-0. Napoli were the reigning Italian champions, having won Serie A for the first time the previous season.
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Breffni Park told me my Dublin career was over — now it may reveal this team’s truth too

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By Paul Flynn, Paul Mac Flynn
| The Currency Verified
In March 2019, I played my last game for Dublin in Breffni Park in Cavan. I wasn’t sure it was my last game when it started, but as the game went on, it became clear to me how I felt. Nobody was paying attention to this match, apart from Cavan fans, as their side had an outside chance of avoiding relegation. Dublin’s league form had led some to talk of our demise and wonder if we really had what it took to win another All-Ireland.
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