DUBLIN have been installed as favourites to win this year’s All-Ireland Championship after a dazzling display against Kildare at Croke Park this afternoon.
Kildare had taken the lead, giving hope to neutrals everywhere, but a stunning second half display saw the Dubs romp home to a 4-16 to 1-09 victory.
Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was at GAA headquarters to watch the match.
Dublin will face Meath in the Leinster final after they overcame a dogged Wexford side.
Meanwhile former Donegal manager Brian McIver led his Derry side to a seven point victory over Sligo this evening at Owenbeg – 0-15 to 0-08 the final score.
Qualifiers – Round 1
30 Jun 2013 5pm Derry 0-15 – 0-08 Sligo Owenbeg
30 Jun 2013 3pm Armagh 2-21 – 0-02 Wicklow Athletic Grounds
29 Jun 2013 7pm Galway 1-12 – 0-11 Tipperary Pearse Stadium, Galway
29 Jun 2013 7pm Longford 2-14 – 0-09 Limerick Glennon Brothers Pearse Park
29 Jun 2013 3pm Westmeath 1-15 – 3-10 Fermanagh Cusack Park, Mullingar
29 Jun 2013 3pm Offaly 0-08 – 1-27 Tyrone Tullamore
29 Jun 2013 3pm Louth 1-17 – 1-11 Antrim Drogheda
28 Jun 2013 7:45pm Carlow 0-12 – 3-13 Laois Dr Cullen Park
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