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ColumnChasing Sam
Kerry-Mayo must be seen as this glorious year’s finale, not some tired sequel from the past
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12th July 2026 - 25th July 2026
This month
July 2026
Croker Clashes
All-Ireland sellouts show that in football’s summer of love, the game has never been better
Louth and Mayo have been taken to a better future, Dublin and Kerry taken back to an even greater past.
Last month
June 2026
Comeback Kid
Dublin's redemption tale - how Ger Brennan rallied a team boosted by star availability
Sunday’s victory over Galway propelled Dublin into the last four.
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Red card impact and 50m rule - Gaelic football has dazzled this summer yet some changes needed
The Kevin McStay led advisory group should look for improvement amidst the current championship excitement.
Neutral venues would drain colour from Football Championship
If there has been a narrative behind the GAA’s constant tinkering with the championship format, it has been its failure to get the small details right.
Last Chance Saloon
Crunch Time - Dublin, Meath and Roscommon enter defining weekend
The Round 2B clashes see the pressure increase in the All-Ireland football championship.
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VAR is a dirty word for many, but the GAA will have no choice but to travel that same road
After the Ger Brennan and Jim McGuinness incidents, the GAA should realise the next lesson is never too far down the tracks.
May
May 2026
The New Era
Fairytale winners and unabated joy should be glory enough for the provincial championships
Those who seek to give the provincials outsized importance in the All-Ireland race do both competitions a disservice.
Friends Reunited
Patched-up Kerry and wounded Donegal will want to steer clear of sudden-death route
Donegal’s thumping league final win is the intriguing backdrop to All-Ireland series opener in Killarney.
SIeze The Day
Cormac Costello finally has the opportunity to be Dublin's main man
All that is truly missing from his CV is a season where he was the player who led the rest from the front.
enda smith
'He has the complete skill-set': Roscommon's long-time leader as they chase Connacht title
Last Four Showdown
How will Leinster champions Louth cope with expectation as they face off against Dublin?
The teams meet in Portlaoise tonight at 7pm.
This year
2026
southern comfort
Kerry's injuries and Cork's progress add new intrigue to Munster football championship
Tomorrow’s semi-finals see Kerry travel to Clare and Cork head to Tipperary.
Leinster football
Meath dancing to a different beat, Kildare a group hit by doubt
Leinster rivals in contrasting places ahead of respective gamse with Westmeath and Laois.
In focus
Missing key players, poor league, defensive issues: can Tyrone turn it around?
The Red Hands face Armagh in Sunday’s Ulster championship opener.
AnalysisKing of the Hills
Michael Murphy's deep-lying role proves he'll still be a spearhead for Donegal's All-Ireland quest
In the midst of Sunday’s strike controversy, Donegal’s talisman reminded everyone that he’ll be no mere impact sub this season.
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.
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.
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.
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?
expert view
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.
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