Michael Carton

Cunningham has presided over period of change but there is little optimism about team's hopes

Back injury has prompted thoughts of retirement but veteran hopes to play on in 2017

Fears of a schism within Ger Cunningham’s camp after former defender’s comments

Pupils of Scoil Bhríde get together to celebrate being Dubs – with their Kerry teachers

New Cork system suits them and they have a greater scoring threat than Galway

Veteran defender was unused substitute during Saturday’s victory over Laois

Manager Ger Cunningham and Michael Carton turn minds to the last-chance saloon

‘In Clare we do things properly. There is a code of discipline and that’s it’

Goals from Eamonn Dillon and Liam Rushe help secure 12-point win

Capital’s hurling coach’s decision to leave is ‘disappointing’ but understandable, according to manager Ger Cunningham

Fancied home side weren’t strong enough to beat Dubliners who will now take on Galway

Conal Keaney and Alan McCrabbe in great touch for defending Leinster champions

The squad will train for another fortnight before the players return to play for their respective clubs in the county championship

The Clare hurling disciple has made a huge impact in his years as Dublin manager