Why Gaelic Football from the 2000-2010 period was taken for granted.
Gaelic Football from the 2000-2010 period was taken for granted. Steven Kelly, 29/12/2020. With Dublin recently capturing an unprecedented six in a row, it is evident that the gap between many counties is widening at the top level and has been for some time. However, this has not always been the case. Dublin the current kingpins of Gaelic football, for many years, struggled against the likes of Kerry and Tyrone, who had shared multiple All- Ireland successes throughout the 2000-2010 period. Kerry won the Sam Maguire in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009. Tyrone captured their 1st All-Ireland in 2003 when they defeated the previous winners Armagh. They then went onto win further titles in 2005 and 2008, defeating Kerry on both occasions. Cork, Armagh and Galway joined the success during this period and if anything this shows why Gaelic football was more competitive and open during the decade. So why was Gaelic football so open, but yet taken for granted? Firs...