St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin St. Mary's Abbey was a former Cistercian abbey located near Abbey Street in Dublin, Ireland. Its territory stretched from the district known as Oxmanstown down along the River Liffey until it met the sea. It also owned large estates in other parts of Ireland. It was one of several liberties that existed in Dublin since the arrival of the Anglo-Normans in the 12th century, which gave it jurisdiction over its lands. The abbey was founded by the Irish king Máel Sechnaill mac Máele Ruanaid (died 862) in 846, according to the Annals of the Four Masters.
Donegal v Dublin (2014 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship) Donegal v Dublin (2014 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship) The Donegal vs Dublin football match that took place on 31 August 2014 at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, was the second semi-final match of the 2014 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Both teams reached the stage with an undefeated record in the competition. The game was administered by Cavan officials led by Kill Shamrocks referee Joe McQuillan. The result was a shocking loss for the "unbeatable" Dublin - reigning League, Leinster and All-Ireland Champions. Having been down 0-08 – 0-03 down after 23 minutes, Donegal led 1-08 – 0-10 at half time.