Latest News About 2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship

Here’s the latest publicly available information I can share about the 2018 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Direct answer

• The 2018 final was Dublin vs Tyrone, played at Croke Park on 2 September 2018, with Dublin winning 2-17 to 1-14 to claim their fourth consecutive title. Dublin’s Jack McCaffrey was named man of the match. Captain Stephen Cluxton lifted the Sam Maguire Cup for Dublin in the Hogan Stand.[1]

Key context and notable details

• Dublin extended their unbeaten run in the championship since 2014 and achieved four in a row, a feat previously seen by Kerry and Wexford in earlier eras.[1]
• Tyrone qualified for the final despite a defeat in their provincial championship, reflecting the championship’s “back door” ( qualifier) format used since 2001.[5]

Illustration of the final

• Final score: Dublin 2-17, Tyrone 1-14. Dublin’s goals came from two markers in the second half, with Kevin McManamon contributing a late point to seal the victory.[1]

Related context (optional)

• The 2018 season featured notable rule changes implemented for 2018, such as the kickout rule adjustments and other tweaks that year.[5]

Notes on scope

• If you’re looking for broader news from 2018 (e.g., season overview, individual match reports, or post-season analysis), I can compile a concise summary or pull specific match details. If you want, I can also provide sources or a brief timeline of key matches from that year.

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