Possession obsession: How to deal with keep-ball dilemma The league finals, particularly the Division 3 decider, drew criticism as long bouts of possession occurred, but how bad is the problem, and can it be fixed? Football • 31 Mar
Possession obsession: How to deal with keep-ball dilemma The league finals, particularly the Division 3 decider, drew criticism as long bouts of possession occurred, but how bad is the problem, and can it be fixed? Football • 31 Mar
Fitzmaurice: Kerry loss flagged up Mayo's attacking flaws Former All-Ireland winning manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice says that flaws in Mayo's attacking structure were flagged in their heavy defeat to Kerry in Tralee on Saturday. Football • 16 Mar
Fitzmaurice: Kerry loss flagged up Mayo's attacking flaws Former All-Ireland winning manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice says that flaws in Mayo's attacking structure were flagged in their heavy defeat to Kerry in Tralee on Saturday. Football • 16 Mar
Fitzmaurice: Rebels primed and ready for D1 return RTÉ GAA analyst Éamonn Fitzmaurice is expecting to see a gritty Cork travel to Omagh this Sunday as the Rebels aim to secure a return to Division 1 football for the first time since 2016. Football • 17 Mar
Fitzmaurice: Rebels primed and ready for D1 return RTÉ GAA analyst Éamonn Fitzmaurice is expecting to see a gritty Cork travel to Omagh this Sunday as the Rebels aim to secure a return to Division 1 football for the first time since 2016. Football • 17 Mar
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
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
O'Connor's history quest will fuel league ambitions Éamonn Fitzmaurice expects Jack O'Connor and his Kerry team to go full tilt for league success with an eye on the bigger prize in the summer. Football • 22 Jan
O'Connor's history quest will fuel league ambitions Éamonn Fitzmaurice expects Jack O'Connor and his Kerry team to go full tilt for league success with an eye on the bigger prize in the summer. Football • 22 Jan
Fitzmaurice: Rule tweaks will make for 'some spectacle' Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hopeful that the proposed adjustments to the new rules which were so well received this year will be given the go ahead at Congress and, if so, the Kerry great is predicting "the inter-county game next season should be some spectacle". Football • 03 Oct 25
Fitzmaurice: Rule tweaks will make for 'some spectacle' Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hopeful that the proposed adjustments to the new rules which were so well received this year will be given the go ahead at Congress and, if so, the Kerry great is predicting "the inter-county game next season should be some spectacle". Football • 03 Oct 25
Fitzmaurice: 'Jack probably felt it'd be mad to leave' Former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice says Jack O'Connor probably concluded he'd be "mad" to depart the senior manager's job with the county primed for more success in the coming years. Football • 26 Aug 25
Fitzmaurice: 'Jack probably felt it'd be mad to leave' Former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice says Jack O'Connor probably concluded he'd be "mad" to depart the senior manager's job with the county primed for more success in the coming years. Football • 26 Aug 25
Football final preview: Donegal's Clifford conundrum All-Ireland winning former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, ex-Donegal star Kevin Cassidy and (mostly) neutral Westmeath man Dessie Dolan join Jacqui Hurley on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to preview Sunday's senior football final between The Kingdom and the Tir Chonaill men. Football • 24 Jul 25
Football final preview: Donegal's Clifford conundrum All-Ireland winning former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, ex-Donegal star Kevin Cassidy and (mostly) neutral Westmeath man Dessie Dolan join Jacqui Hurley on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to preview Sunday's senior football final between The Kingdom and the Tir Chonaill men. Football • 24 Jul 25
Kerry haven't gone away, Meath back in the big time Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Lee Keegan join special guest presenter Marty Morrissey and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend when eight became four in the All-Ireland football championship. Football • 30 Jun 25
Kerry haven't gone away, Meath back in the big time Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Lee Keegan join special guest presenter Marty Morrissey and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend when eight became four in the All-Ireland football championship. Football • 30 Jun 25
Who has done best out of the football draw? Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on this morning's All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final draw. Football • 16 Jun 25
Who has done best out of the football draw? Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on this morning's All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final draw. Football • 16 Jun 25
Mayo soul searching in 'no brakes' summer - Fitzmaurice The group stage of the football championship is barely underway, however, this year's All-Ireland campaign looks set to be one of the most open and unpredictable in recent years. Football • 19 May 25
Mayo soul searching in 'no brakes' summer - Fitzmaurice The group stage of the football championship is barely underway, however, this year's All-Ireland campaign looks set to be one of the most open and unpredictable in recent years. Football • 19 May 25
Limerick send strong message, Cavan enjoy good weekend Shane McGrath and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on a commanding victory for Limerick over Cork, and a shock win for Cavan against Mayo. Football • 19 May 25
Limerick send strong message, Cavan enjoy good weekend Shane McGrath and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on a commanding victory for Limerick over Cork, and a shock win for Cavan against Mayo. Football • 19 May 25
When is a two-pointer not a two-pointer? - FRC explains When is a two-pointer not a two-pointer? The new rules in Gaelic Football are continuing to spark debate. Football • 05 May 25
When is a two-pointer not a two-pointer? - FRC explains When is a two-pointer not a two-pointer? The new rules in Gaelic Football are continuing to spark debate. Football • 05 May 25
Connacht conclusions, keys for Kerry and Limerick back? Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Shane McGrath to review the weekend's provincial football and hurling action. GAA • 05 May 25
Connacht conclusions, keys for Kerry and Limerick back? Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Shane McGrath to review the weekend's provincial football and hurling action. GAA • 05 May 25
Galway know window is closing in the quest for Sam Having lost two All-Ireland finals in three years, Galway are like "men on a mission" this year in their pursuit of Sam Maguire, says Éamonn Fitzmaurice. Football • 18 Apr 25
Galway know window is closing in the quest for Sam Having lost two All-Ireland finals in three years, Galway are like "men on a mission" this year in their pursuit of Sam Maguire, says Éamonn Fitzmaurice. Football • 18 Apr 25
RTÉ GAA Podcast: League finals down for decision Enda McGinley and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to this weekend's Allianz Football League finals at Croke Park. Football • 27 Mar 25
RTÉ GAA Podcast: League finals down for decision Enda McGinley and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to this weekend's Allianz Football League finals at Croke Park. Football • 27 Mar 25
Relegation picture still unclear, Farney bounce back Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill after another busy weekend of football action. Football • 17 Mar 25
Relegation picture still unclear, Farney bounce back Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill after another busy weekend of football action. Football • 17 Mar 25
Fitzmaurice: FRC will have to look at cards rule Éamonn Fitzmaurice admits the Football Rules Committee (FRC) that he is part of will "have to look" at the rule that allows teams who have shipped a red or black card to avoid having to keep three forwards in the opposition half at all times. Football • 24 Feb 25
Fitzmaurice: FRC will have to look at cards rule Éamonn Fitzmaurice admits the Football Rules Committee (FRC) that he is part of will "have to look" at the rule that allows teams who have shipped a red or black card to avoid having to keep three forwards in the opposition half at all times. Football • 24 Feb 25
Fitzmaurice expecting Donegal to show form early on RTÉ GAA analyst Eamonn Fitzmaurice is excited by the unknown in what he feels is most competitive Allianz Football League Division 1 ever seen, with a fancy for Donegal to be strong early on. Football • 24 Jan 25
Fitzmaurice expecting Donegal to show form early on RTÉ GAA analyst Eamonn Fitzmaurice is excited by the unknown in what he feels is most competitive Allianz Football League Division 1 ever seen, with a fancy for Donegal to be strong early on. Football • 24 Jan 25
Changes afoot as 2025 inter-county season gets underway Jackie Tyrrell, the Irish Independent's Colm Keys and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the start of the Allianz Leagues. Football • 23 Jan 25
Changes afoot as 2025 inter-county season gets underway Jackie Tyrrell, the Irish Independent's Colm Keys and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the start of the Allianz Leagues. Football • 23 Jan 25
Fitzmaurice: Expect more teams to let ball do the work While the proposed new playing rules having a definite aim of speeding up the game of Gaelic football, Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the emphasis on speed won't lead to a wider gulf between counties, an expects that teams will let the ball do the work in transitioning up the field. Football • 21 Oct 24
Fitzmaurice: Expect more teams to let ball do the work While the proposed new playing rules having a definite aim of speeding up the game of Gaelic football, Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the emphasis on speed won't lead to a wider gulf between counties, an expects that teams will let the ball do the work in transitioning up the field. Football • 21 Oct 24
Fitzmaurice expecting Comer to shine on the biggest day Éamonn Fitzmaurice is expecting Damien Comer to produce his best in Sunday's All-Ireland final as the talismanic forward approaches full fitness. Football • 26 Jul 24
Fitzmaurice expecting Comer to shine on the biggest day Éamonn Fitzmaurice is expecting Damien Comer to produce his best in Sunday's All-Ireland final as the talismanic forward approaches full fitness. Football • 26 Jul 24
Armagh and Galway battle for Sam Maguire Peter Canavan and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview Sunday's All-Ireland football final between Armagh and Galway. Football • 25 Jul 24
Armagh and Galway battle for Sam Maguire Peter Canavan and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview Sunday's All-Ireland football final between Armagh and Galway. Football • 25 Jul 24
Dublin-Galway brightens up 'disappointing' weekend Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals can make up for an underwhelming weekend of fare in the last eight, where Galway's win over Dublin provided an isolated highlight. Football • 01 Jul 24
Dublin-Galway brightens up 'disappointing' weekend Éamonn Fitzmaurice is hoping that the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals can make up for an underwhelming weekend of fare in the last eight, where Galway's win over Dublin provided an isolated highlight. Football • 01 Jul 24
Fitzmaurice: No natural successor to Cleary within Cork John Cleary has brought a level of progress to Cork's senior footballers during his tenure and there is no natural successor should the manager choose to step away, according to Éamonn Fitzmaurice. Football • 24 Jun 24
Fitzmaurice: No natural successor to Cleary within Cork John Cleary has brought a level of progress to Cork's senior footballers during his tenure and there is no natural successor should the manager choose to step away, according to Éamonn Fitzmaurice. Football • 24 Jun 24
