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Donegal boss McGuinness and Armagh's Kieran McGeeney before throw-in

Whelan: Donegal and Armagh 'learned little' from final

Donegal's narrow one-point Division 2 league final victory over Armagh will probably mean very little by the time the meat and drink of the Ulster Championship rolls around, according to RTÉ analyst Ciarán Whelan.

Football • 01 Apr 24

Jarly Óg Burns in possession against Derry in the 2023 Ulster SFC final

Jarlath Óg Burns opts out from Armagh in 2024

Armagh will have to plan with Jarlath Óg Burns next season as the defender/midfielder is taking a year out from inter-county football.

Football • 04 Oct 23

A number of draws will be made on the day

Provincial draws to be broadcast on RTÉ on 21 October

The draws for next year's provincial football championships will be made live on RTÉ Radio 1's Saturday Sport and online on 21 October.

Football • 03 Oct 23

'It was a game with two heavyweights going at it'

Glass savours 'extra special' Ulster title for Derry

Conor Glass declared Derry's retention of their Ulster SFC title 'extra special' as it saw them defend a provincial crown for the first time since 1976.

Football • 14 May 23

Derry players celebrate with the Anglo Celt Cup

Derry break Armagh hearts with penalty shootout win

Derry retained their Ulster Football Championship title after beating Armagh 3-1 in a penalty shootout in a titanic battle in Clones.

Football • 28 Jun 23

Cavan's Paddy Lynch and Jack Smith of Westmeath during last year's Tailteann Cup final

Paul Flynn's football previews: Tailteann Cup is vital

The Tailteann Cup is a vital avenue for the evolution of our developing football counties and should be respected and progressed every bit as much as its hurling counterparts - and my fellow RTÉ analyst Dónal Óg Cusack knows that as well as anyone.

Football • 12 May 23

Rian O'Neill of Armagh celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal

Armagh make first Ulster SFC final in 15 years

Armagh reached their first Ulster SFC final since 2008 after a convincing 4-10 to 0-12 win over Down.

Football • 01 May 23

Gallagher has now guided the Oak Leafers to successive Ulster finals

Gallagher praise for sensational Derry and their IQ

In the end, Derry were comfortable in accounting for Monaghan in their Ulster SFC semi-final, with manager Rory Gallagher saying they "were sensational at times".

Football • 30 Apr 23

Recap: Derry 1-21 Monaghan 2-10

Read how it all unfolded as Derry ran out comfortable winners over Monaghan

Football • 29 Apr 23

Michael Langan after Donegal's defeat to Down

Whelan: Donegal and Meath in difficult place

Meath and Donegal will find it tough to get their seasons back on track after disappointing defeats over the weekend, former Dublin player Ciarán Whelan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast.

Football • 24 Apr 23

Donegal will look to get their year back up and running with a win against Down

Besieged Donegal now in need of 'shape and structure'

After a manager stepping down, relegation and the county's affairs being reviewed by the GAA, former Donegal star Brendan Devenney is hoping the side will have used the time since the end of league wisely as they prepare to face Down in their Ulster SFC opener.

Football • 23 Apr 23

Brendan Rogers of Derry in action against Cian McManus of Fermanagh

Ulster quarter-final recap: Fermanagh 2-08 Derry 3-17

We were in Brewster Park for the Ulster quarter-final meeting of Fermanagh and Derry. It was a relatively routine win for the Oak Leaf men. Here's how we saw it...

Football • 15 Apr 23

Tyrone finished the league with three successive wins

Forgotten champions Tyrone can answer many critics

All-Ireland champions 19 months ago, Tyrone have the tools and personnel to recover from their dismal 2022 season.

Football • 16 Apr 23

Chrissy McKaigue (centre) is mobbed after Derry's Ulster SFC win

McKaigue eyes more glory days as Derry turn the corner

Derry defender Chrissy McKaigue says he is not sure if the narrative around his county's demise over the past decade was as accurate as publicly believed.

Football • 31 May 22

Derry manager Rory Gallagher celebrates a late point during the Ulster final

Gallagher salutes Derry players after Ulster victory

Derry manager Rory Gallagher heaped praise on his Ulster championship winning team following their 1-16 to 1-14 extra-time victory over Donegal in Clones.

Football • 30 May 22

Derry captain Chrissy McKaigue celebrates with the Anglo Celt Cup

Derry end 24-year wait for Ulster crown

Derry are Ulster champions for the first time since 1998, following a dramatic 1-16 to 1-14 extra-time win over Donegal at Clones.

Football • 29 May 22

Rory Gallagher is looking forward to the weekend

Bumper football weekend: All you need to know

A mammoth weekend of Gaelic football in store, with no fewer than 22 senior football teams in action. All four provincial finals being run off, while the Tailteann Cup gets into full-swing

GAA • 27 May 22

Bonner: No surprise that Derry are in Ulster final

After working under him as U21 manager when Rory Gallagher was in charge of the Donegal seniors, Declan Bonner is preparing to take on the now Derry supremo in the Ulster final.

GAA • 25 May 22

The Oak Leafers led from the start to finish at a packed Athletic Grounds

O'Rourke: Derry will need to up scoring rate

Derry football is on a high after reaching a first Ulster SFC final since 2011, but Colm O'Rourke believes the side will need to kick a lot more points if they are to enjoy more success this summer.

GAA • 16 May 22

Ryan McHugh commiserates with Cavan's Thomas Galligan after the game

Bonner happy to be in Ulster final after 'proper' test

Donegal manager Declan Bonner was happy to finally see off Cavan in Sunday's Ulster SFC semi-final but admitted that his side are far from the finished article.

GAA • 09 May 22

Conor O'Donnell (r) netted Donegal's opening goal

Late goals crucial as Donegal eventually see off Cavan

Two goals in the last 10 minutes proved the difference as Donegal advanced to a 10th Ulster final since 2011 after a 2-16 to 0-16 win over Cavan at St Tiernach's Park in Clones.

GAA • 08 May 22

Ciarán Mackin will miss the game against Donegal

Updated Mackin withdraws appeal, Armagh pair cleared to play

Two Armagh players have been cleared to play in Sunday's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Donegal, but it's understood that Ciarán Mackin is set to miss out.

GAA • 20 Apr 22

McCartan was rumoured to be heading for the exit door

McCartan to remain in Down hotseat for championship

James McCartan is to remain in place as Down manager for the championship, the county board has confirmed.

GAA • 14 Apr 22

O'Neill was involved in an incident at the end of the game against Donegal

Possible blow for Armagh as O'Neill faces suspension

Armagh have suffered a massive blow ahead of their Ulster showdown with Donegal as star forward Rian O'Neill has been handed a proposed one-match ban.

GAA • 05 Apr 22

The sides clashed at the end of last Sunday's league tie

Updated Armagh set to appeal bans, Donegal accept punishment

Armagh are expected to appeal the three bans handed down following their Allianz League clash with Donegal while the Tír Chonaill County have confirmed that they will be accepting one-game bans for two of their players.

GAA • 01 Apr 22