Enda McGinley

RTÉ Gaelic Football Analyst

Expect plenty of 'Monaghanness' in Clones showdown

In a way, if Armagh are to eventually achieve their moment of Ulster deliverance they deserve a final proper test. That requires Monaghan to show up with every bit of 'Monaghanness' they have, writes Enda McGinley.

Football • 12 hrs

'Armagh were, in a strange way, my team of the league'

Logic has left the building as provincial upsets abound

At this stage we need to all just accept that predictions, even half-time ones, are just sure-fire ways of proving yourself a fool, writes Enda McGinley

Football • 03 May

'In these two games we could see the opposite ends of the modern game's spectrum'

Castlebar's pulp fiction a contrast to Letterkenny script

Mayo v Roscommon is clearly the headliner, with enough subplots for a Tarantino script and the game in Castlebar should be an absolute cracker, writes Enda McGinley.

Football • 26 Apr

'If Louth's win last year marked its [Leinster's] first gasp of air, this year sees it almost back to full health'

Leinster football clashes far from forgone conclusion

On closer inspection, this weekend's four Leinster quarter-finals are less certain that they appear

Football • 18 Apr

Enda McGinley: 'When up against the odds like Tyrone find themselves on Sunday, containment and control will only get teams so far'

For underdogs like Tyrone, containment won't be enough

Enda McGinley looks at trends from the league and what impact they might have on this year's football championship.

Football • 11 Apr

'Both teams' natural game appears to fit the task at hand'

Donegal's motivational edge could tip the scales

In the year where football has found itself again, we have ended up with the perfect final between the traditionalists and the disrupters, writes Enda McGinley

Football • 26 Jul 25

'Unequivocally, the final pits the two top teams in the country against each other'

All-Ireland final will be a blockbuster clash of styles

Kerry and Donegal have swaggered into the All-Ireland SFC decider with contrasting styles that will have us feverishly debating just how this game is going to play out.

Football • 17 Jul 25

'The closer the game gets, the more my belief grows. Still, I need to see it to really believe it! I'm with poor, misunderstood Thomas on that one!'

I'm a Doubting Thomas, but want to be a Tyrone believer

Enda McGinley's head and heart are battling for his allegiances as he attempts to analyse Saturday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final clash between Kerry and his native Tyrone.

Football • 12 Jul 25

'Could it be the best weekend's football we've ever seen?'

Get the popcorn out - it's showtime in the championship

There is a giddy anticipation of the weekend that lies ahead in the All-Ireland football championship. We could be about to witness something very special.

Football • 28 Jun 25

'Why my sudden interest in speed? It's the rules - again. Of course it is'

More than ever at the top of our game, speed is king

We can all want every player to have a chance, but, when it comes to the top, maybe more than it ever was, speed is king, writes Enda McGinley.

Football • 14 Jun 25