Football

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 • 2 hrs

1 March 2026; Aaron Gillane of Limerick in action against David Nally of Offaly during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Offaly and Limerick at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

League Sunday: Microwaved seasons, Kobe-mania runs wild

The Allianz League Sunday panel reflected on another massive weekend of football and hurling action, and with an eventful GAA Congress thrown into the mix, there were plenty of talking points.

Football • 17 hrs

GAA Pod: Lack of football form lines; hurling athletes

Cathal Mullaney is joined by Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Damian Lawlor to discuss football, with Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill joining after to look back at the hurling.

Football • 5 hrs

13 July 2024; Down players Caolan Mooney, 21, and Eamonn Brown celebrate after their side's victory in the Tailteann Cup Final match between Down and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Mooney back with Down after retirement U-turn

Caolan Mooney has reversed his decision to retire from Down duty, RTÉ Sport understands.

Football • 13 hrs

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 • 15 hrs

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Catch up on the action from all four divisions in the National Football League.

Football • 01 Mar

Brian Ó Beaglaoich of Kerry before 2025 All-Ireland final

'Loud and clear' message regarding August final date

GAA director general Tom Ryan says the message is "loud and clear" regarding the retention of July for the All-Ireland football final after the motion to extend the inter-county season was withdrawn at Congress.

Football • 14 hrs

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce, left, and Donegal manager Jim McGuinness chat after the Division 1 clash at Ballyshannon

'It's on the horizon' - McGuinness eyes league final

Donegal manager Jim McGuinness says a league final appearance at Croke Park would be beneficial in building squad depth and experience.

Football • 01 Mar

Brennan: League debutants pushing Dublin competition

Dublin manager Ger Brennan praised some of the more experienced players in his panel after the comfortable Allianz Football League Division 1 success over Roscommon, but insists the injection of new faces has driven competition.

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Carlow manager Joe Murphy, far left, ahead of his first game in charge of Carlow last year, a 14-point Leinster SFC defeat to Meath

Carlow rising once more as Murphy lays down the law

A Carlow victory away to Longford today would maintain their 100% record in Division 4 and take a big step towards a league final, but manager Joe Murphy is keeping a longer-term perspective on things.

Football • 01 Mar

28 February 2026; Jack Flynn of Meath kicks a point despite the efforts of Brendan Gibbons of Kildare during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Kildare and Meath at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Shauna Clinton/

Dominant Meath bounce back against below-par Kildare

Meath bounced back from defeat against Cork last week to deliver a dominant and devastating display as they recorded their first win in Newbridge over Leinster rivals Kildare since 2000, coasting to a 1-21 to 0-10 success in Division 2.

Football • 28 Feb

Meath players Jordan Morris, left, and Keith Curtis

Saturday's Allianz Football League results and reports

Meath enjoy a big win over Kildare, while elsewhere in Division 2 there were victories for Tyrone and Louth.

Football • 28 Feb

28 February 2026; Ruairi Canavan of Tyrone in action against Shane O'Toole Greene of Offaly during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Tyrone and Offaly at O'Neill Park in Dungannon, Tyrone. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Tyrone's turbocharged second-half display sinks Offaly

Tyrone pushed Offaly another step closer to the Division 2 relegation trapdoor with an invigorated second-half performance at O'Neill Park in Dungannon as they coasted to a 0-28 to 2-13 win.

Football • 28 Feb

28 February 2026; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns talking to anti Allianz protesters who gained access to the Congress floor during motions, before Congress was suspended for a time, during day two of the GAA Annual Congress at Croke Park

Burns: GAA Congress protest 'crossed a line'

GAA president Jarlath Burns said the anti-Allianz protests that saw Congress adjourned as demonstrators broke into the hall at Croke Park had "crossed a line."

Football • 01 Mar

Ronan Coffey of Laois during the Allianz Football League Division 3 match between Kildare and Laois at Cedral St Conleths Park in Newbridge, Kildare

Laois shock Westmeath to blow Division wide open

Laois blew Division 3 of the Allianz Football League wide open as they massively upset the odds to record victory over Westmeath on Saturday evening.

Football • 28 Feb

Marc Jordan of Antrim during the Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup match between Derry and Antrim at Derry GAA Centre of Excellence in Owenbeg, Derry

Antrim keep Wicklow at arm's length to take another win

Antrim made it back-to-back wins in Division 4 of the Allianz Football League after a seven-point victory over Wicklow on Saturday evening.

Football • 28 Feb