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Tyrone defender Paudie Hampsey is likely to be tasked with marking Kerry's David Clifford this weekend

Match-ups and restarts - Kerry and Tyrone key battles

Should Kerry make as many inroads on the Tyrone kickout as they did on the Armagh restarts last time out, it could lay the foundation for victory in Sunday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

Football • 10 Jul

29 June 2025; Eoghan Frayne of Meath in action against Galway players Johnny McGrath, left, and Dylan McHugh during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final match between Meath and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clin

Old-school Royals need early oxygen to shock - Ó Sé

RTÉ GAA analysts Ciarán Whelan and Tomás Ó Sé have said that Meath's fearlessness gives them a chance of causing a major shock in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final against Donegal.

Football • 11 Jul

Kickouts key for Kerry-Tyrone, Donegal seek control

In this week's RTÉ GAA Podcast, Kerry great Tomás Ó Sé and former Dublin star Ciarán Whelan join Jacqui Hurley to preview the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals and the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 10 Jul

The Galway team ahead of their 2024 All-Ireland quarter-final win over Dublin

Ó Sé: Galway need to embrace All-Ireland pressure

RTÉ GAA analyst Tomás Ó Sé has said that the pressure on Galway to deliver an All-Ireland title is something the Tribe County should welcome as they continue their pursuit of a first Sam Maguire success since 2001.

Football • 17 May

Feast of football begins, Limerick and Cork go again

Tomás Ó Sé joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to weekend one of the All-Ireland football championship, while Neil McManus casts his eye over the meeting of the two All-Ireland hurling favourites, Limerick and Cork.

Football • 15 May

Mayo supporters will be expecting a better performance from their team on Sunday afternoon

Pressure on Mayo to kickstart their year - Ó Sé

Tomás Ó Sé tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that Mayo can't afford to lose to Tyrone on Sunday as they continue their quest for their first points of the 2025 Allianz League campaign.

Football • 14 Feb

Tomás Ó Sé joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to game day three of the Allianz Football League.

The GAA's biggest game, Mayo already under pressure

Tomás Ó Sé joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to look ahead to game day three of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 13 Feb

Galway shock Dublin, quarter-finals fail to sparkle

Ciarán Whelan and Tomás Ó Sé join Jacqui Hurley and Roy O'Neill to reflect on the weekend where Dublin's reign as champions ended.

Football • 01 Jul 24

Verdict on FRC rules proposals and SFC weekend preview

Tomás Ó Sé and Peter Canavan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill on the RTÉ GAA Podcast to preview the weekend's major All-Ireland SFC fixtures including Mayo v Dublin, as well as sharing their view on the Football Review Committee's new trialled rules proposals.

Football • 13 Jun 24

Tomás Ó Sé feels the league is 'brilliant'

Ó Sé: It would be a huge mistake to ditch league finals

Tomás Ó Sé believes it would be a "huge mistake" if the Allianz Football League finals were to be dispensed with.

Football • 28 Mar 24

Mickey Harte's Derry team won six of their seven games in the Allianz League Divison 1 round-robin stage

All-Ireland tilt must be next step for Derry - Ó Sé

A concerted tilt at an All-Ireland must be the next step for Derry and Sunday's Allianz League Division 1 final against Dublin will be vital in engineering belief for Mickey Harte's side, according to RTÉ GAA analyst Tomás Ó Sé.

Football • 29 Mar 24

Whelan feels more jeopardy needs to be introduced into the group format

Whelan and Ó Sé urge tweaks to All-Ireland SFC format

Ciarán Whelan and Tomás Ó Sé believe tweaks are needed to the revamped All-Ireland SFC after what the former described as an "uninspiring" season so far.

Football • 18 Jun 23

Conor Glass has been a towering presence for Derry

Ó Sé: Derry growing into real Sam Maguire contenders

Tomás Ó Sé tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that Derry have made enough changes in 2023 to be considered real All-Ireland contenders. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Football • 05 Jun 23

Derry find form, Farney building and do Kerry care yet?

Mikey Stafford is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Niall McCoy to discuss another busy weekend of Gaelic football. Listen to the RTÉ GAA Podcast on the RTÉ Radio Player, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Football • 05 Jun 23

'I don't know how it happened under Mickey Harte's watch'

Louth's Leinster final tactics 'baffle' Ó Sé

Tomás Ó Sé says that Mickey Harte's tactical approach in Sunday's Leinster final defeat to Dublin baffled him.

Football • 15 May 23

Ulster still exciting, Waterford in crisis

Tomás Ó Sé features on the RTÉ GAA Podcast with Ulster excitement and Dublin's Leinster dominance up for discussion. In hurling, Shane McGrath talks about a crisis in Waterford, and Limerick with their backs to the wall.

Football • 15 May 23

Tomás Ó Sé was on the sideline with John Maughan at Offaly last season

Tomás Ó Sé takes over Kerry U20s

Five-time All-Ireland winner Tomás Ó Sé has been appointed manager of the Kerry U20 footballers.

Football • 23 Aug 22

Tomás Ó Sé: 'There are too many counties in the country whose season basically finishes after the league'

'Change right now is good' - Ó Sé backing Proposal B

Tomás Ó Sé tells the RTÉ GAA podcast that Proposal B has some weaknesses but hopes it will pass at special congress as he thinks change to the football championship format is long overdue.

GAA • 21 Oct 21

Tomás Ó Sé will be part of John Maughan's coaching ticket

Ó Sé joins Offaly backroom as Duignan hails appointment

Kerry legend Tomás Ó Sé will join the Offaly senior football backroom team next season.

GAA • 01 Sep 21

Kerry's wait for an All-Ireland is now eight years

Ó Sé: Kerry won't win Sam under current management

Tomás Ó Sé has doubts whether the current Kerry senior management team can deliver an All-Ireland title.

Football • 30 Aug 21

Brian Ó Beaglaoich in action against Peter Harte of Tyrone during the league

Tomás Ó Sé: Tyrone can stage ambush if Kerry lose focus

RTÉ GAA analyst Tomás Ó Sé previews Saturday's All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Kerry and Tyrone as both teams battle for a spot to face Mayo in the decider.

GAA • 27 Aug 21

Tyrone and Monaghan last met in a fiery Allianz League encounter in May

Tomas Ó Sé's Leinster and Ulster SFC final previews

The RTÉ analyst runs the rule over the two provincial finals down for decision this weekend.

GAA • 30 Jul 21

Galway and Mayo face off again this weekend

Tomás Ó Sé: Mayo and Kerry will have the edge

There's a big weekend of football in store with the Munster and Connacht senior finals to be decided. Tomás Ó Sé gives his verdict on both games.

GAA • 23 Jul 21

Tipperary claimed a first Munster title in 85 years over the winter

Tomás Ó Sé: Provincial reigns to end for Tipp and Cavan

Tomás Ó Sé looks ahead to this weekend's football action, as the Ulster, Munster and Connacht championships begin to take shape.

GAA • 09 Jul 21

Stephen Cluxton must make a quick decision on his future, said The Sunday Game panel

'Cluxton should let Dublin know where he stands'

Colm O'Rourke says the speculation surrounding Stephen Cluxton's future has put Dublin manager Dessie Farrell in an "invidious position" as Tomás Ó Sé called on the legendary goalkeeper to make a decision.

GAA • 05 Jul 21