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Royals And Rebels
Promotion and progress - can Meath and Cork step up further this summer?
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Second Coming
'He keeps himself in great shape' - Ó Ceallacháin on Liam Rushe return from retirement
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all change
Shock and awe: How and why did Donegal destroy Kerry?
The league title was settled in emphatic fashion, but what will it matter come summer?
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Yesterday
29th March 2026
Talking Points
Donegal in a rush, a sobering day for Kerry, and Meath's breakthrough
A closer look at the main talking points from Sunday’s Division 1 and Division 2 football league finals in Croke Park.
29 Mar
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
League finals review: Donegal-Kerry and Meath-Cork
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afters
'You have better eyesight than a few other lads': Managers react to controversial Michael Murphy strike and yellow card
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Ladies Football
Last-gasp point keeps Meath safe in Division 1 – and relegates rivals Dublin in their place
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Reaction
Meath boss Robbie Brennan: 'Just delight for the lads to pick up a bit of silverware'
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dish served cold
Donegal unleash goal blitz to bury Kerry in Division 1 decider
Kerry slump to sensational defeat.
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Reports from Croke Park
29 Mar
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Royal Rule
Meath's strong closing surge land Division 2 title with final win over Cork
Jack O’Connor fired a terrific second-half goal for Robbie Brennan’s side.
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Reports from Croke Park
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Minute-by-Minute
Kerry v Donegal, Division 1 football league final
Jim McGuinness’ side won on a scoreline of 3-20 to 2-10.
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AINT BOVVERED
'Winning the league was never a priority': Donegal look to add to their one league title
Brendan Devenney reflects on the attitude and approach that Donegal have always taken to the GAA football league.
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Next generation
Cathal O Bric has been silently powering Meath's rebuild for the guts of a decade
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Last week
22nd March 2026 - 28th March 2026
NFL Division 3 final
Down eventually get better of Wexford after forcing extra time
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History makers
Carlow going up after winning first league or championship title since 1944
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division 2 final
Laois always in control against Kerry as they are promoted in style
28 Mar
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GAA
All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals recommended for neutral venues
28 Mar
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All-Ireland winning uncle, Cork's promotion prize, relishing one-on-one defending
28 Mar
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Tom O'Sullivan
Kerry's 'deep thinker' corner-back who scored 0-15 in All-Ireland-winning club season
28 Mar
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GAA
'They are on a different plane, playing a different game... it’s like someone put on the lights'
Liam Spratt and Anthony Masterson make sense of Wexford’s back-to-back promotions.
28 Mar
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gaa team news
Kerry make one change for Division 1 football league final against Donegal
27 Mar
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It's quiziness time
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
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excitement
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College All Stars
University of Limerick claim seven spots on Rising Stars team of the year
26 Mar
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Key Forwards
The scoring stars firing Cork and Meath towards Croke Park final showdown
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26 Mar
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Leinster
Cavan earn vital win over Ulster U20 holders Tyrone as Galway continue perfect start
25 Mar
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Raise the Banner
Clare U20s strike late against Waterford to launch Munster campaign
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Off the Mark
Fitzpatrick and Tobin combine for 0-17 as Tipperary edge Cork in Munster U20 hurling opener
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
David Clifford deep dive | Kerry-Donegal preview | Michael Lyster tribute
Honour
The Páidí Ó Sé Cup: Munster senior football trophy named after Kerry legend
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Dates For Diary
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Return
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Dates For The Diary
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distribution
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Teamsheets
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unflappable
Michael Lyster: An irresistible charm, a honeyed voice, and in pursuit of craic forever
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Dublin Woe
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Defeat in Galway spelled the end of a miserable league campaign for Dublin.
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Memories
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23 Mar
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final day
'They are playing the best football in the country at the minute' - McGeeney on Kerry
23 Mar
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Reaction
Ger Brennan: 'Fergal was correct to give us both a red card, we shouldn't be at that'
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