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Twenty-five years ago today, Derry beat Cork 1-14 to 2-8 in an exhilarating final to win their first, and only, senior football championship.  The Context: Derry went into their second All-Ireland final looking for their first victory. Down had won the Sam Maguire in 1991 and Donegal were the reigning champions, so Derry aimed to bring Sam to the north …

As the gap in standard between counties rises, GAA President John Horan says the introduction of a two-tier championship is the “right thing to do”. The best footballing counties are only getting stronger, and the chances of weaker counties causing an upset seem slimmer and slimmer each year. Dublin have dominated the Sam Maguire over the last few years and …

The inter-county split of Mayo Ladies’ Footballers has caused a great deal of controversy since welfare issues led to the exodus of fourteen panel members. Here is a brief breakdown of the story so far: 24 September 2017: The Mayo Ladies were beaten 4-11 to 1-11 by Dublin in the All-Ireland Final. 11-time All Star Cora Staunton temporarily left the …

With the 2018 Allianz Football League consigned to history, counties’ preparations are gathering pace in the run-up to the summer. Undoubtedly the standout football tie for the month of April is in Connacht. Last year’s All-Ireland finalists Mayo face off against the beaten League finalists Galway in a mouthwatering clash in Castlebar. Galway have beaten their neighbours the last two summers, …

Ahead of the final of the Allianz Football Leagues this weekend, we look at the standout performers of the Division 1 campaign. Who do you think should make the team? 1. Rory Beggan (Monaghan) Remarkably, Monaghan only conceded one goal in seven games across the campaign. This is a stat which forms the backbone for their impressive third-place finish in …

The four main talking from this weekends Allianz football League action.

John Horan is facing into his three-year term as GAA President with a long to-do list. The Dubliner will guide the association in the coming years, in what will undoubtedly be a challenging period for the GAA. One of the main concerns is just how non-competitive elements of the football championship are becoming. The topic of a tiered championship is taboo …

Kerry fell to Dublin by 12 points yesterday in Croke Park, as the Kingdom now face a scrap to maintain their Division 1 status for 2019. Kerry are now out of contention in terms of reaching the final, as they sit in sixth position with two wins after five games. While Kerry still have players to come back into the …

Jim Gavin wasn’t too impressed with the decision to award and uphold Michael Fitzsimons’ red card against Mayo… Dublin overcame Kerry at Croke Park yesterday after yet another powerful second-half display. The Boys in Blue upped it a gear to avenge their defeat in last year’s final, as they now look forward to the meeting with Galway next week. Jim Gavin’s …

Brian Barry reports from Croke Park as Dublin saw off Kerry on a scoreline of 2-17 to 0-11. All-Ireland champions Dublin entertained Kerry today at Croke Park, as Jim Gavin’s side had a point to prove given that the last time the two sides met, it was the Kingdom who came out on top in last year’s Allianz National League …

One week late, round 5 of the Allianz National Football League got underway, with six games down for decision on Saturday night. In Division 1, Donegal travelled to Omagh to take on Tyrone, with both sides eager to gain their second win of the campaign and allay relegation fears. It was the home team who came out on top, as …

Limerick hurling is facing into a massive week. On Sunday, their senior hurlers take on Galway in Salthill, with the winners gaining promotion to Division 1A for 2019. To put the scale of the game in context, the Treaty haven’t been in hurling’s top tier since 2010. Six days later, the hurlers of Na Piarsaigh face off against Cuala in …

Due to the effects of Storm Emma, the GAA cancelled all Allianz National League games scheduled for this weekend. This includes the meeting of Dublin and Kerry at Croke Park which was due to take place on Saturday evening. The tie will now be put back a week to the Sunday afternoon most likely, with reports citing the reason as the Garda …

The GAA have announced that all Allianz National Hurling and Football League games are off this weekend, due to the weather. A full revised fixtures programme to cover the remaining rounds of the Allianz Leagues will be issued on Monday, March 5th. As there consecutive game-weeks in hurling all the way through to the final, all games have been put …

The Allianz National Hurling League isn’t the be all and end all for every county. For Waterford, having lost the All-Ireland final last September to Galway, this spring campaign was never going to define 2018. Derek McGrath and his side are up and running for the year, after their win over Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. However, having lost their first …

The Allianz National Football League continues (weather permitting) this weekend! It’s been a cracking campaign so far with thrills and spills as managers get their teams ready for the summer. But how closely have you been paying attention? Take this quiz to find out!

Cavan are in the driving seat in Division 2 of the Allianz National Football League after gaining a valuable two points on Lee-side yesterday afternoon. The Breffni County are currently on top of the table, and are the only unbeaten team in the division. Speaking after their win over Cork, manager Mattie McGleenan revealed his delight at the win, conceding …

Dublin are in Castlebar tonight as they become reacquainted with old foes Mayo. Of course, recent All-Ireland final clashes and last year’s Allianz League drubbing will have been playing on the mind of Stephen Rochford’s side all week, but the Dubs got off to the perfect start through Paul Mannion. The Kilmacud Crokes star stole in behind the Mayo rearguard to …