Paul Galvin not underestimating challenge Dublin will pose to Kerry

Seen by most as favourites to retain the All-Ireland, Paul Galvin is not looking past Kerry's semi-final against Dublin on Sunday.

The former Kerry forward dismissed any talk of Dublin's demise, following their impressive wins over Donegal and Galway.

Winner of four All-Irelands with the Kingdom, Galvin knows how daunting Dublin can be in a semi-final in Croke Park, and has warned that Kerry must not get ahead of themselves.

"There is a little bit of loose talk of Kerry being strong favourites, I don't think we can afford that kind of thinking, to be honest.

"My first big encounter was in the quarter-final in 2004. It was Jack's first year, and my first year; we were a new Kerry team.

"We were out on the pitch early after half-time before the Dubs, I was over on the Hill at the Hogan wing, and the Hill started singing, 'Come on you boys in blue,' and it was such a sight.

"I thought it was an incredible moment to be a part of. I found it inspiring. The Kerry-Dublin rivalry is a great one, it is a massive part of the GAA."

Dublin have had the upper hand in this fixture in the championship, with Kerry's last win coming in the 2022 semi-final, thanks to a free from Sean O'Shea.

Prior to that game, Kerry's last win against Dublin in the championship was in 2009.

In between those years, Dublin defeated Kerry in All-Ireland finals in 2011, 2015, and the 2019 replay, while also winning the 2023 final, and coming out the right side of a classic semi-final in 2016

A fixture that always delivers, Galvin says Dublin's record will give them confidence going into the game.

"I think it is definitely a factor if you are Dublin. If you are in the Dublin dressing room, you are making it a factor. It is probably the number one factor if