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22nd February 2026 - 28th February 2026
Blues Don't Run The Game
Different planets: Dublin fading to irrelevance in Kerry's pursuit of back-to-back All-Irelands
Ger Brennan’s trawl for talent is starting to feel more like a cattle call than a transition.
Last week
15th February 2026 - 28th February 2026
King Con
Con O’Callaghan’s brilliance is the Dubs’ only answer to football’s new challenges
The Cuala star hit 0-8 v Monaghan last Saturday, and his importance to the Dublin cause has never been greater.
This month
February 2026
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Seán O’Shea
Kicking game and ferocity set Kerry’s spiritual leader apart
Ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Galway, the Kenmare man is in brilliant form.
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January 2026
Sunday Showdown
Getting cranky is easy, getting even is harder as Donegal face Kerry rematch
An intriguing All-Ireland final rematch in store in Ballyshannon.
to-do list
Two-point shyness, and predictable restarts: Moran has to address Mayo’s fundamentals under new rules
The Andy Moran era begins in optimism – but Sunday’s opponents Galway have a different perspective on the new league campaign.
Last year
2025
Kingdom Rule
The 2025 Kerry highlights reel is a green and gold blur - trying to repeat it will be the test
Can Jack O’Connor guide his side to back-to-back All-Ireland crowns next year?
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Jack O’Connor in a place in Kerry football where he will be celebrated and not forgotten
The Kerry boss won Sam Maguire for the fifth time last Sunday.
Analysisexpert view
Trophy-hunting Kerry and Donegal won't be worried about delivering a fitting football finale
Gaelic football has been transformed, but the end goal on All-Ireland final day remains the same.
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Unified green and gold axis appears off colour to a Kerryman in pre All-Ireland final Donegal
The locals place their trust in prodigal son Michael Murphy while at home the first-born is trash talking David Clifford.
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Kerry striving to stay a step ahead of Tyrone as football's premier force
The northern powerhouse have stolen a march on the Kingdom in recent times.
AnalysisAll-Ireland SFC
If Padraic Joyce wants to begin again with Galway, he needs to find a way to begin better
Dublin and Galway are facing very different challenges as the dust settles on their respective championship exits.
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Kerry have been cut tight to the bone, relying on a great player to get past Armagh
Can the Kingdom produce against the Sam Maguire holders today in Croke Park?
Major Test
As Derry seek to kick losing habit in Dublin game, kickouts and attacking role are key
The teams meet in a crucial All-Ireland SFC game on Saturday night in Newry.
AnalysisChampionship 2025
Farewell to the format that sought to give Gaelic football the showcase it deserves
By not digging deep into the detail, GAA bosses doomed the league format to failure.
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Mayo's road back towards top starts with honest appraisal of where they are
The green and red’s team of 2025 is a shadow of the side of 2021 – which was itself way off the 2017 version.
AnalysisRace For Sam
Meath's win over Dublin has lost some of its shine - can the Royals really roll with the punches?
Saturday’s game in Navan feels like a far bigger one for Meath than for Cork.
comeback trail
Meath game a measure of what Dublin have lost, Galway in Salthill will test further
Dessie Farrell’s team return to action today at 5pm.
Clones Clash
Does Donegal caution still trump risk as Armagh await in Ulster final test?
This evening’s provincial decider places Donegal in the spotlight.
Kingdom Ruler
The unluckiest of Kerry managers? Keane returns with Clare to face his native county
Peter Keane’s presence on the sideline adds intrigue to tomorrow’s Munster football final.
AnalysisOrchard County
Loss of star man is a blow for Armagh, but not a fatal one to their All-Ireland hopes
No Rian O’Neill as Tyrone await in Saturday’s Ulster semi-final.
Tribesmen
Galway have plenty reasons to be cheerful, but can 2025 provide payback for recent hurt?
Roscommon are Galway’s next challenge in Sunday’s Connacht semi-final.
Eastern Crisis
The damage of Dublin domination has laid the rest of Leinster football to waste
On provincial quarter-final weekend, Dublin are still the undisputed kings of their diminished world.
Chasing Sam
Murphy the key factor to decide if history rhymes for McGuinness and Donegal
First day out for the Ulster champions today when they face Derry.
green and red
Pressure in Mayo feels real, yet Croke Park league final could help shift the mood
Mayo face Kerry in today’s Division 1 decider at 4pm.
AnalysisA league on its own
This weekend should be GAA Super Sunday - but the league remains an unloved mistress
Despite the final-day permutations for promotion and relegation, the love showered on the league feels like sweet whispered nothings.
