James McMahon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

Damien Comer with possession of the ball in the league clash against Kerry on 23 March.

Comer hopes 'bank of resilience' will see him flourish

After an injury-ravaged 2024, Galway attacker Damien Comer is now hoping that he will have more minutes on the field of play during the county's quest for that elusive All-Ireland title.

Football • 16 Apr 25

Sunday's provincial championship results and reports

Read how it all unfolded as Tyrone, Dublin, Louth and Meath recorded victories.

Football • 13 Apr 25

Ethan Rafferty: 'I made a Lenten promise this year to try and think of ways to better yourself'

Rafferty bowling along amidst changing goalkeeping role

Armagh goalkeeper Ethan Rafferty on dealing with the changes made to how far one can travel by the FRC and the strength of the Orchard County panel ahead of their championship bow.

Football • 07 Apr 25

Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton makes a save during the Ulster SFC clash with Derry in 2024

Football Championship: All You Need to Know

A guide to the first weekend of the 2025 Championship, where last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway are in New York and Donegal and Derry lock horns again in Ulster.

Football • 05 Apr 25

Paul Geaney after netting for Kerry in the league final

Geaney: A goal should have remained at four points

Kerry forward Paul Geaney on the unfairness as he sees it of the two-point free option for technical fouls and why the value of goal should have remained at four points.

Football • 02 Apr 25

Rob Finnerty: 'Even just making the 26 at this stage, it is really competitive'

Finnerty: 'Healthy panel' has Galway in a good place

After recently returning to action after undergoing surgery, Rob Finnerty looks ahead to the championship and believes the competition for places in Galway's 26-man squad leaves them well placed in the battle for Sam Maguire.

Football • 01 Apr 25

Allianz FL finals recap: Wins for Kerry and Offaly

Read how it all unfolded as Kerry and Offaly took home the silverware in the Division 1 and Division 3 finals respectively.

Football • 30 Mar 25

Allianz FL finals recap: Limerick and Monaghan triumph

Monaghan and Roscommon do battle in this Division 2 decider; earlier Limerick edge out Wexford in the Division 4 final.

Football • 29 Mar 25

David Clifford finding the net for Kerry in the 2022 Division 1 final

Kerry and Mayo final bound after phoney war and chaos

Sponsors may not like Jack O'Connor's declaration that it's "not the be-all and end-all who wins" the final but James McMahon writes that, after a chaotic Allianz League, both Mayo and Kerry will be happy for the chance to play in Croke Park.

Football • 30 Mar 25

Keith Doyle of Roscommon and Mícheál McCarville of Monaghan compete for the ball at King & Moffat Dr Hyde Park on 16 February

Saturday's league finals: All you need to know

A guide to the first of the league deciders as Monaghan, Roscommon, Wexford and Limerick are Croke Park bound on Saturday evening.

Football • 28 Mar 25