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1 February 2026; Dublin manager Ger Brennan before the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Mayo and Dublin at the Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Brennan to cut Dublin panel after latest experiment

Dublin boss Ger Brennan has revealed he will cut players from his panel this week after making some first-half changes due to players finding the pace of the Allianz Football League Division 1 game with Mayo "catching them out".

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14 June 2025; Jordan Morris of Meath during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Kerry and Meath at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile

Meath strike late to deny Cavan in Breffni humdinger

A memorable two-pointer from Jack Flynn and a single from the outstanding Jordan Morris, all in the final minute, saw Meath plunder a win after an enthralling match before a crowd of 6,883 at Kingspan Breffni.

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12 April 2025; Sam McCartan of Westmeath during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Kildare and Westmeath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, KiIdare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Westmeath hold off Clare to boost promotion hopes

Westmeath strengthened their Division 3 promotion credentials when fending off hosts Clare 2-19 to 1-17 to secure a second consecutive league victory.

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11 May 2025; Daithi Hogan of Tipperary during the Táilteann Cup match between Sligo and Tipperary at Kilcoyne Memorial Park in Tubbercurry, Sligo. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Tipperary defeat 13-man Antrim in Division 4

Daithí Hogan's goal and a late string of points saw Tipperary maintain their unbeaten start to Allianz Football League Division 4, while knocking 13-man Antrim's promotion hopes at Moneygall.

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18 May 2025; Niall Murphy of Sligo during the Táilteann Cup match between Leitrim and Sligo at Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Sligo impress in defeating Fermanagh

Sligo recorded a superb seven-point win over Fermanagh, 1-19 to 0-15, to kickstart their Allianz Football League campaign under new joint-managers Dessie Sloyan and Eamonn O'Hara in Markievicz Park.

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1 February 2026; Darragh Beirne of Mayo has a shot on goal despite the attention of Conor Tyrrell of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Mayo and Dublin at the Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Ben

Mayo dispatch disappointing Dubs in Castlebar

Mayo continued their impressive start to the new season with a straightforward victory over a disappointing Dublin in front of a large crowd at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

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1 February 2026; Jason McGee of Donegal in action against Sean O'Brien of Kerry during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Donegal and Kerry at Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon, Donegal. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Donegal off to perfect start despite late Kerry goal

Donegal made it two wins from two with a first victory over Kerry at the Ballyshannon venue of Fr Tierney Park since 1990 on Sunday afternoon.

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8 June 2024; Ryan O'Rourke of Leitrim during the Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-final match between Leitrim and Wicklow at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Stephen Marken/Sportsfile

Leitrim overcome wobble to see off Waterford

After a bright start Leitrim led by Ryan O'Rourke held out for a hard fought win over fourteen man Waterford, who had Cian Kiely dismissed on a second yellow in Carrick-on-Shannon.

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5 April 2025; Kristian Healy of London during the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between London and Roscommon at McGovern Park in Ruislip, England. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Exiles finally topple Longford in League clash

London recorded their first league win over Longford after 12 attempts with a well deserved 0-19 to 2-08 victory over the Midlanders at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in their Division 4 clash.

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1 February 2026; Conor Tyrrell of Dublin is tackled by Aidan O'Shea, righrt, and Sam Callinan of Mayo during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Mayo and Dublin at the Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Ben McSha

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

We've reached the second round of the Allianz Football League season and there's no less than 10 games down for decision throughout the leagues on another super Sunday.

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31 January 2026; Conn Kilpatrick of Tyrone in action against Conor Glass of Derry during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Derry and Tyrone at Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Glass: We weren't going to get bullied tonight

Derry midfielder Conor Glass said his side's three-point Allianz Football League Division 2 win over Tyrone meant everything to them after a "very hard 18 months".

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4 January 2023; Kikey Bambrick of Carlow during the O'Byrne Cup Group B Round 1 match between Carlow and Meath at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Carlow weather frantic finish to take top spot in Div 4

Carlow weather frantic finish to grab second successive win

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14 June 2025; Alex Beirne of Kildare during the Tailteann Cup quarter-final match between Kildare and Offaly at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Kildare power past Offaly to maintain strong start

A scintillating display by Kildare led to a three goal win over their Leinster rivals Offaly in Newbridge tonight in a repeat of last year's Division 3 final and Tailteann Cup quarter-final.

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31 January 2026; Liam Silke of Galway in action against Ross McQuillan of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Galway at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Goal-hungry Galway dig out vital win over Armagh

A late Matthew Tierney goal saw Galway dig out an unlikely one-point victory over Armagh in the BOX-it Athletic Grounds to earn their first points of the campaign.

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31 January 2026; Michael McKernan of Tyrone in action against Conor McCluskey of Derry during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Derry and Tyrone at Celtic Park in Derry. Photo by Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Derry overcome Tyrone to end long losing run

Derry scored an excellent first league victory of the season thanks to a superb final 10 minutes and a heroic late Paudie McGrogan block as Tyrone were put to the sword in Celtic Park on Saturday evening.

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Shane Annett of Down during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Down and Antrim at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Annett to the rescue as Down sneak past Limerick

Down maintained their perfect start to their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign thanks to a dramatic and hard-fought one-point victory over Limerick at a sun-drenched Mick Neville Park in Rathkeale on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 31 Jan

31 January 2026; Robbert Finnerty of Galway is tackled by Jarly Óg Burns of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Galway at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Live updates from this afternoon's Allianz Football League action, with Armagh hosting Galway in the Athletic Grounds in Division 1

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Weather impacting the weekend's league fixtures

A number of fixtures in this weekend's Allianz League schedule have been forced into venue changes due to Storm Chandra.

Football • 30 Jan

Diarmuid O'Connor of Kerry (L) and Ciarán Moore of Donegal during 2025 Allianz League encounter

Allianz Football League Round 2: All you need to know

A guide to the weekend's action where we have a repeat of the All-Ireland final and new Mayo boss Andy Moran welcomes the Dubs to Castlebar.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Fiery managers, new-look Limerick

On the RTÉ GAA podcast Cathal Mullaney is joined by the RTÉ Sport team to preview the upcoming weekend action in the football and hurling leagues.

Allianz Football League • 29 Jan

Hooter blown on overly cautious football

It was a bit of a shame after what was a thrilling opening weekend of the league that it was familiar gripes around the rules that hogged the headlines, writes Lee Keegan.

Football • 29 Jan

podcast image with two pictures containing action from the weekend

RTÉ GAA Podcast: Review of first round of league

Cathal Mullaney is joined by the RTÉ Sport team to review the weekend's football and hurling league action.

Football • 26 Jan

Mayo manager Andy Moran signs autographs after win over Galway - 2026 Allianz League

Two-point delivery a source of satisfaction for Moran

Mayo manager Andy Moran took some satisfaction in seeing his side fire over two-point scores at crucial stages during the win over Galway but also expressed a degree of worry over some aspects of the performance.

Football • 25 Jan

Aidan O’Shea of Mayo scores his side's first goal despite the efforts of Seán Kelly of Galway, 8, and Galway goalkeeper Connor Gleeson during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Mayo at Pearse Stadium in Galway.

Winning start for Mayo against wasteful Galway

Mayo got their Allianz League campaign off to a flying start when they ousted neighbours Galway in Salthill to give new manager Andy Moran a winning start.

Football • 25 Jan

Fitzmaurice: Buzzer-beater score call was correct

The decision to award Kerry's winning point against Roscommon as the sound of the hooter reverberated around Fitzgerald Stadium at the end of Sunday's Division 1 encounter was the "correct call", according to Éamonn Fitzmaurice.

Football • 26 Jan