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Dublin , Ireland - 14 March 2026; Peter McGrane of Armagh and Ross McQuillan celebrate victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Dublin and Armagh at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Ray McManus/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Armagh chase down stunned Dubs to ease relegation fears

Oisín Conaty fired a wondergoal as Armagh came from 11 points down to secure a remarkable Croke Park win, giving the 2024 All-Ireland champions a fighting chance of remaining in Division 1.

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Dublin , Ireland - 1 April 2023; Darragh McGurn of Fermanagh during the Allianz Football League Division 3 Final match between Cavan and Fermanagh at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Tyler Miller/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

McGurn goal crucial as Fermanagh hold off 14-man Laois

Struggling Fermanagh got their first points of the season against 14-man Laois in a dogged affair at Brewster Park.

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5 April 2025; Ciaran Diver 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

London come and conquer Carlow

A well-prepared London side put Carlow's hopes of promotion on hold when they deservedly came away from Netwatch Cullen Park with an excellent 1-20 to 0-18 Allianz Football League Division 4 victory.

Football • 7 hrs

14 March 2026; Brian O'Halloran, left, and Bryan Menton of Meath celebrate after the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Meath and Tyrone at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Meath on cusp of promotion after edging Tyrone thriller

Meath survived a Tyrone comeback led by a surprise appearance by Darragh Canavan, running out five points winners in the end in a helter-skelter encounter at Croke Park.

Football • 9 hrs

14 March 2026; Chris Óg Jones of Cork celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Kildare at Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Jones stars in Cork's win over Kildare

Cork's promotion fate is back in their own hands, though not without a worrying wobble against Kildare, in a 1-31 to 2-19 Allianz Football League Division 2 victory.

Football • 9 hrs

Seán O'Shea, right, celebrates with team-mate Dylan Geaney, who scored their side's first goal, during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Mayo at Austin Stack Park in Tralee, Kerry.

Kerry flex attacking muscle to ease past Mayo

Kerry put one foot in the Allianz Football League Division 1 final thanks a comprehensive and comfortable 16-point win over Mayo, 2-29 to 0-19, in front of a packed Austin Stack Park.

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Eoghan Callaghan of Louth watches his shot go wide during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Louth and Derry at DEFY Pairc Mhuire in Ardee, Louth.

Louth halt Derry's gallop and maintain promotion push

With their third Allianz Football League Division 2 win in a row, depleted Louth have put themselves right in the promotion mix with another impressive home win, this time against leaders Derry at Defy Páirc Mhuire.

Football • 9 hrs

14 March 2026; Ben Crealey of Armagh in action against Pearar Ó Cofaigh Byrne of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Dublin and Armagh at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Kerry welcomed Mayo to Tralee while Armagh travelled to Croke Park to take on Dublin.

Football • 7 hrs

24 February 2024; Cillian O'Connor of Mayo during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Tyrone and Mayo at O'Neills Healy Park in Omagh, Tyrone. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

GAA teams: O'Connor returns to Mayo squad for Tralee trip

Cillian O'Connor has been included in Mayo squad for their away Division 1 clash against Kerry in Tralee, officially signalling his return to the setup after a year out of action.

Football • 13 Mar

Allianz Football League Round 6: All you need to know

It's the penultimate weekend, with a few promotion and relegation matters to be sorted, as well as the highly-anticipated clash of Kerry and Mayo in the top flight.

Football • 13 Mar

1 March 2025; Oisin Conaty of Armagh in action against Conor Tyrrell of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Dublin at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Football league permutations - the penultimate round

With two rounds remaining in the Allianz Football League, we run through some permutations.

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10 March 2026; Paul Cassidy of Derry poses for a portrait during an Allianz National League media event at The Palace Demesne in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Derry star Cassidy trading on his new business endeavour

Paul Cassidy smiled last Tuesday evening when he saw Barcelona's latest teenage sensation Marc Bernal lining out against Newcastle United in the Champions League.

Football • 13 Mar

Dolan: Armagh playing too safe in going with fisted score

Armagh are creating enough chances in games but the option of going with the fisted point more often than not is playing it "very safe", says Dessie Dolan.

Football • 12 Mar

Plenty at stake at both ends of the table

We're entering the final straight in the league campaign and teams should be revving through the gears in preparation for championship, writes Lee Keegan

Football • 12 Mar

22 February 2026; Kobe McDonald of Mayo comes on as a substitute during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Mayo at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Cooper expects centre-stage summer billing for McDonald

Speaking on RTÉ Radio's Inside Sport, Colm Cooper expects Kobe McDonald to play a prominent part for Mayo in this year's championship.

Football • 03 Mar

1 March 2026; Monaghan managers Gabriel Bannigan after the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Kerry and Monaghan at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Bannigan laments Monaghan's 'staggering' attrition rate

Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan reflected on their "staggering" number of absentees as relegation from Division 1 looms following their 14-point defeat in Killarney on Sunday.

Football • 02 Mar

London ensure Waterford remain winless

A confident and composed team performance helped Michael Maher's London record their second Allianz Football League Division 4 win of the year as they beat Waterford 3-16 to 2-12 at Ruislip's McGovern Park in west London.

Football • 01 Mar

Seán O'Connor of Tipperary during the McGrath Cup match between Tipperary and Cork at Cappawhite GAA Club in Tipperary.

Tipp power past Leitrim to stay in promotion hunt

Tipperary avenged their Tailteann Cup elimination against Leitrim with a comprehensive 13-point victory to keep their Allianz Football League Division 4 promotion hopes alive.

Football • 01 Mar

1 March 2026; Ciarán Kilkenny of Dublin during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Roscommon and Dublin at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Dubs find form to hammer Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park

Dublin proved that reports of their demise appear to be greatly exaggerated as they comfortably saw off Roscommon at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park.

Football • 01 Mar

Paddy Durcan of Mayo is tackled by Ben Crealey of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Mayo and Armagh at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo.

McDonald shines again as Mayo hold off Armagh fightback

There was no shortage of drama or excitement as Mayo held on for a morale-boosting Allianz Football League Division 1 win over Armagh on a wet and windy day at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar.

Football • 01 Mar

David Clifford celebrates his second-half goal for Kerry against Monaghan

Clifford cameo sinks doomed Monaghan in Killarney

Monaghan's days in Division One of the Allianz Football League look numbered after their fifth successive loss leaves them all-but relegated, while Kerry move a little closer to a possible top-two finish and the chance to successfully defend their title.

Football • 01 Mar

6 January 2024; Dylan Farrell of Longford during the Dioralyte O'Byrne Cup quarter-final match between Longford and Westmeath at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Longford move into promotion places with Carlow victory

Longford kept their promotion hopes alive with a five-point win over table toppers Carlow at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park this afternoon.

Football • 01 Mar

Jack Higgins of Wexford is tackled by Luke Casserly of Sligo during the Allianz Football League Roinn 3 match between Wexford and Sligo at Chadwick's Wexford Park in Wexford

Wexford beat Sligo to strengthen promotion chances

Wexford moved up to second in Division 3 of the Allianz Football League after a 0-16 to 1-07 defeat of Sligo at Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday.

Football • 01 Mar

1 March 2026; John Maher of Galway blocks a shot by Hugh McFadden of Donegal during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Donegal and Galway at Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon, Donegal. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Donegal snatch a draw in topsy-turvy Galway encounter

Donegal came from six points down to share the spoils with Galway at Fr Tierney Park, despite playing most of the second half with 14 men.

Football • 01 Mar

14 February 2026; Shane McGuigan of Derry during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Kildare and Derry at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Derry dismantle Cork to win crunch Division 2 clash

Derry moved into pole position in Allianz Football League Division 2 promotion after a superb second half display dismantled a previously unbeaten Cork team at Find Insurance Celtic Park on Sunday.

Football • 01 Mar