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Action from the 2014 Leinster final involving Dublin and Meath

Martin Carney: No chance of Dublin complacency

Ahead of Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-finals, RTÉ analyst Martin Carney is not anticipating Dublin to be caught cold against Meath, while it's a tentative vote for Kildare in the other semi against Westmeath.

GAA • 24 Jun 16

Neil McGee is currently serving a two-game ban

Martin Carney: Neil McGee loss huge for Donegal

RTÉ analyst Martin Carney believes the absence of Neil McGee in the Donegal full-back line could be an avenue that Monaghan may exploit with interest in Saturday's Ulster SFC semi-final.

GAA • 23 Jun 16

Dublin and Kerry meet for only the third time in a league final

Martin Carney: Dublin to deny Kerry again

RTÉ analyst Martin Carney believes that Dublin will have the wherewithal to match a determined Kerry outfit in this Sunday's Football League final at Croke Park.

GAA • 21 Apr 16

Dublin and Cork have used the league has a launchpad for September success in recent seasons

Column: League more important than ever

Ahead of the start of the Allianz Football League, RTÉ pundit Martin Carney is at pains to stress that it would be foolhardy for all involved to underestimate the benefits that can accrue from having a successful spring campaign.

GAA • 27 Jan 16

Donegal players after the Ulster final defeat to Monaghan

Martin Carney: Donegal look a tired team

Martin Carney believes a gruelling Ulster campaign has sapped Donegal of their trademark intensity ahead of their Saturday qualifier date with Galway at Croke Park.

GAA • 31 Jul 15

Monaghan will be out to stop Donegal from winning a fourth Ulster crown in five years

Column: Donegal get nod in game of fine margins

In a battle of the defensive systems, RTÉ analyst Martin Carney goes with Donegal to retain their Ulster football crown when they take on Monaghan in Sunday's decider in Clones.

GAA • 17 Jul 15

Galway and Mayo have met a total of 84 times in Connacht

Column: Too soon for Galway to take down Mayo

Martin Carney believes Mayo still have enough in reserve to see off what he believes will be a formidable challenge presented by Galway in the Connacht SFC semi-final at Pearse Stadium.

GAA • 14 Jun 15

Dublin attacker Kevin McManamon with Fintan Goold and James Loughrey of Cork in their Division 1 clash back in February

Column: Dublin’s better balance can topple Cork

Martin Carney runs the rule over today's Allianz Football League finalists, with Dublin and Cork going head-to-head in the showpiece Division 1 final at Croke Park.

Football • 29 Apr 15

Six months on from their All-Ireland final meeting Kerry and Donegal face off again in Tralee this weekend

League weekend: All the football action previewed

In the company of RTÉ analyst Martin Carney, James McMahon looks ahead to the Round 5 action in the Allianz Football League.

Football • 13 Mar 15

Roscommon's Niall Daly and Danny Cummins of Galway during the Connacht FBD Football League Final - can these sides make an impact later in the year?

Column: Who can gatecrash the established order?

With the resumption of the national football league nearly upon us, Martin Carney names four counties that can make meaningful advances in the months ahead.

Football • 20 Mar 15

Once before have Donegal and Kerry met in the championship and that was the 2012 All-Ireland quarter-final

Analysis: Donegal's system can edge Kingdom

Donegal's belief in the system and the greater experience they can call on from the bench can see them land a third All-Ireland football title, writes Martin Carney.

Football • 21 Sep 14

Anthony Maher and Aidan O'Shea battle for possession during the last championship meeting between Kerry and Mayo in the 2011 All-Ireland semi-final

Analysis: Mayo's hunger can secure final berth

While recognising frailties in their defence, Martin Carney believes that Mayo's greater hunger should see them progress to the All-Ireland football at the expense of Kerry.

Football • 24 Aug 14

Mayo have had the upper hand in their recent meetings with Cork

Analysis: Mayo and Kerry should march on

While hoping for an improvement in the quality of football, Martin Carney is going with Kerry and Mayo to get past the challenges of Galway and Cork respectively in Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Football • 03 Aug 14

For the third year on the trot - Dublin and Meath lock horns in the Leinster final

Analysis: Dubs equipped to deal with Meath

Meath will take the fight to Dublin in Sunday's Leinster football final, but Jim Gavin's men have enough in their locker to ensure the title remains in the capital, writes Martin Carney.

Football • 20 Jul 14

Flashback to 2009 and the last Connacht final meeting between Mayo and Galway at McHale Park

Analysis: Mayo can handle improving Galway

Mayo should have too much power, experience and conditioning to allow Galway to make any headway in the Connacht SFC final, writes Martin Carney.

Football • 11 Jul 14

Dublin and Stephen Cluxton are seeking back-to-back league titles

Column: Derry look to take down Dublin

Read why Martin Carney opts for Dublin and Donegal to prevail in Sunday's Allianz League finals at Croke Park.

Football • 27 Apr 14

The reigning Division 1 champions Dublin face Tyrone in Omagh in one of Sunday's more intriguing clashes

Martin Carney: D-day in the Football League

Martin Carney previews the final round of matches in the Allianz Football League and predicts which sides will have a reason to celebrate come Sunday evening

Football • 06 Apr 14