"Although he had spectacular success as a GAA manager, he has never enjoyed the limelight, and that will be a challenge in the coming campaign"
"Six years ago this weekend, Jim Gavin reached the holy grail. On September 14, 2019, Dublin beat Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final replay to win an unprecedented five-in-a-row. No county had ever achieved that feat before in either Gaelic football or hurling, and two of the greatest managers in GAA history also came up short. Mick O'Dwyer's Kerry were beaten by Offaly in 1982 as they chased five consecutive titles, while Brian Cody's Kilkenny history-seekers were denied by Tipperary in 2010."
Jim Gavin achieved exceptional success as a Gaelic Athletic Association manager but avoids public attention, and that reluctance will present a challenge in the upcoming campaign. Six years ago, on September 14, 2019, Dublin defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland Football Final replay to complete an unprecedented five-in-a-row. No county had previously won five consecutive titles in either Gaelic football or hurling. Historical attempts at five in a row failed, including Mick O'Dwyer's Kerry losing to Offaly in 1982 and Brian Cody's Kilkenny being denied by Tipperary in 2010.
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