Career
He has played Gaelic football for and, as well as international rules football for Ireland. Inter-county Dolan is widely regarded as "s leading talisman throughout their ascension from Gaelic Athletic Association minnows to quality opposition. Despite the growth and promise demonstrated in their 1999 U21 All Ireland victory. have experienced their most successful Gaelic Athletic Association period of their history in the last seven years (2001–2008).
Largely due to virtually unmatchable talent in attack, forced their way into Gaelic Athletic Association pundits" heads as upsetters and sometimes favourites.
Two Division 2 league titles spearheaded by Dolan"s attacking prowess and eventually, in 2004, Championship success in winning a Leinster Senior Football Championship title finally showed the squad"s promise. reached three All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-finals since the revamped championship system of 2001, with Dolan starring each season (2001, 2004, 2006). In 2013, he expressed concern about the gulf in class that had opened up between the Dublins and son
In summer 2014,Dolan announced his retirement from Inter-County football following the subsequent exit to Cavan. Club International rules Dolan was regularly selected for the Ireland international rules football team until the series was suspended in 2006.
Dolan has participated in a marketing campaign for Ireland West Airport Knock.