Hello and welcome along to our coverage of this evening’s action in the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues.

We’ve got two headliner acts tonight as Dublin take on Donegal in Division 1 of the football league at Ballybofey while Limerick travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for a clash with Cork. Those two fixtures begin at 7.30 and we’ll be bringing all the live updates to you as they happen.

The meeting of Armagh and Tyrone in Division 1 of the football is into the second half and we’ll be taking you through the closing stages of that too as well as catching you up on the results from the other league games from earlier today.

As always, we’d love to hear from you so leave us a comment below if you have any observations you would like to share.

Armagh 1-16 Tyrone 0-4

It’s just five minutes into the second half but it already looks like Armagh are on course to recover from their opening round defeat to Galway with a win against Tyrone.

Andrew Murnin’s goal in the 20th minute has helped put the All-Ireland champions in the driving seat.

🚨 GOAL @Armagh_GAA 🚨

Conaty ⏩ Grugan ⏩ Murnin 🏐#AllianzLeagues #GAANOW pic.twitter.com/tItvwhQ9gy

— The GAA (@officialgaa) February 1, 2025

Some results from earlier today….

Division 4 Football

Tipperary 3-13 Longford 1-18 Clonmel Sportsfield, 2.30pm.

Division 2 Hurling

Kildare 2-28 Kerry 0-17 
Derry 0-13 Down 2-26 

Division 3 Hurling

Wicklow 1-17 London 1-18 
Cavan 1-17 Sligo 1-12 

Division 4 Hurling

Monaghan 0-12 Louth 2-24 

Division 4 Football

The clash of Waterford and Carlow got underway at 6pm in Dungravan, and is into the 53rd minute.

Currently, it’s Carlow 1-11 Waterford 0-10

Back to the games coming up, there was some controversy regarding the TV coverage of Limerick v Cork.

RTÉ originally sought to broadcast the game live but with the request of bringing the throw-in time forward from its 7.30pm slot to 6pm. Cork declined as the game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh would then be clashing with the Ireland’s opening Six Nations tie against England which could have a potential impact on ticket sales.

But TG4 have since come in to provide live coverage on their Player and TG4 app.

The Irish language station will also be showing Dublin v Donegal on their televised broadcast. Both games begin at 7.30pm.

57 mins: Armagh 1-21 Tyrone 0-13

Jamar Hall taps over a point off his left to put 11 between the sides. Catch the final 10 minutes of the game on RTÉ 2.

Cork v Limerick – Throw-in!

We’re underway in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

1 min: Cork 0-1 Limerick 0-0

Luke Meade puts Cork in front with a lovely strike

Donegal v Dublin – Throw-in!

The game is underway in Ballybofey

4 mins: Cork 0-3 Limerick 0-1

Ethan Twomey and Darragh Fitzgibbon on target for Cork before Aidan O’Connor scores for Limerick.

4 mins: Donegal 0-2 Dublin 0-2

Over in Ballybofey, Killian McGinnis and Colm Basquel have pointed for Dublin after Michael Langan and Shane O’Donnell opened the scoring for Donegal.

7 mins: Cork 0-5 Limerick 0-1

Two more points from Darragh Fitzgibbon frees.

8 mins: Cork 0-5 Limerick 0-2

Patrick O’Donovan reduces the gap from a free.

8 mins: Donegal 0-2 Dublin 0-3

Basquel splits the posts to give Dublin the lead

10 mins: Cork 0-6 Limerick 0-2

Fitzgibbon winds up and drives the ball over the bar as the rain starts to pour down in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Limerick struggling to catch a spark.

11 mins: Cork 0-7 Limerick 0-2

Shane Kingston puts five between the sides as Cork take control of proceedings.

11 mins: Donegal 0-3 Dublin 0-3

It’s level again in Donegal thanks to Ciarán Thompson

15 mins: Donegal 0-6 Dublin 0-3

Dáire Ó Baoill edges Donegal in front with two nice scores. He uses his step to create space before swinging over the first of those points. 

Oisín Gallen then adds to that with another score from a tricky angle.

17 mins: Cork 0-7 Limerick 0-2

Cork make a change and it’s a familiar face as Patrick Horgan comes on to the field to replace Pádraig Power who was holding his arm as he came off with an injury.

GOAL! Cork 0-7 Limerick 1-2

Will O’Donoghue gives Limerick a jolt with a lovely strike to the roof of the net.

⌛ 18 nóim #CORvLIM@OfficialCorkGAA - 0-07 (07)@LimerickCLG - 1-02 (05)

CÚL! Críochnaithe go snasta ag William O'Donoghue 🙌

The Na Piarsaigh man fires the first goal of the evening here! 🔥

📺 - BEO/Live on the TG4 App@AllianzIreland @TG4TV #AllianzLeagues #GAABEO pic.twitter.com/7NQOt7IDfK

— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) February 1, 2025

23 mins: Cork 0-7 Limerick 1-3

Adam English puts over a free from distance to put just one between the sides. 

14 nóim #GAABEO @officialdonegal 0-04@DubGAAOfficial 0-03

Sin pointe álainn ar fad ón bhfear Ghaoth Dobhair!😎

Slick score from Daire Ó Baoill.

BEO/LIVETG4 AR @TG4TV 📺 pic.twitter.com/3Cj6yAusaW

— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) February 1, 2025

25 mins: Donegal 0-8 Dublin 0-4

That’s three points for Ó Baoill and it’s a gorgeous from a narrow angle. Seán Bugler then pops up with an important score for Dublin who had conceded five points without a response.

Meanwhile, Dublin have made an early change. Kevin Lahiff has been replaced by Tom Lahiff.

29 mins: Cork 0-8 Limerick 1-5

It’s all square in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Tim O’Mahony puts over a free. Adam English had a chance to put Limerick back in front but failed to convert.

29 mins: Donegal 0-8 Dublin 0-6

Another point from Killian McGinnis.

More Dublin changes. Conor Tyrrell replaces David Byrne and Niall Scully comes in for James Madden.

31 mins: Donegal 0-9 Dublin 0-5

Conor O Donnell follows up Ó Baoill’s lovely two-pointer to put four between the teams.

33 mins: Cork 0-8 Limerick 1-7

Patrick Horgan fails to get a free on target as the rain continues to bucket down in Cork city.

33 mins: Donegal 0-11 Dublin 0-5

Ó Baoill has just scored a second two-pointer to bring Donegal up to 11 points.

25 nóim #GAABEO @officialdonegal 0-08@DubGAAOfficial 0-03

'Tá sé sin gleoite mar scór'.🤩

Ó'Baoill with a very impressive 1st half in Ballybofey.

BEO/LIVETG4 AR @TG4TV 📺 pic.twitter.com/CHu967SFjF

— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) February 1, 2025

36 mins: Cork 0-8 Limerick 1-7

Two minutes of added time announced in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Half-Time! Cork 0-8 Limerick 1-7

Half-Time! Donegal 0-11 Dublin 0-6

Full-Time Scores:

Division 1 Football: Armagh 1-23 Tyrone 0-18

Division 4 Football: Waterford 0-12 Carlow 2-15

There’s been some changes since throw-in but here are the teams that were named for tonight’s action:

Dublin

Dublin will line out as selected 👇#UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/stebx38Dlw

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) February 1, 2025

Donegal

One change to Dún na nGall 25 Caolan McGonigle for 15 Odhran Doherty pic.twitter.com/3K6lr6GtIY

— CLG Dhún na nGall (@officialdonegal) February 1, 2025

Cork

Cork Team Selection
Allianz Hurling League Division 1A - Round 2@MunsterGAA @mig_ie #SportsDirectIreland #RebelsRising #Borntoplay pic.twitter.com/gCZLu5UBRs

— Cork GAA (@OfficialCorkGAA) February 1, 2025

Limerick

Both Limerick and Cork senior hurling teams line out as per match programme for this evening round 2 clash in Cork pic.twitter.com/tvsu5g0KCh

— Limerick GAA (@LimerickCLG) February 1, 2025

Second half: Cork 0-8 Limerick 1-7

The second half is underway.

Limerick change: Fergal O’Connor replaces Seán Finn.

36 mins: Cork 0-8 Limerick 1-9

Diarmaid Byrnes stretches Limerick’s lead to three points with one of his trademark long distance frees. Aidan O’Connor points shortly after.

38 mins: Cork 0-9 Limerick 1-9

A Darragh Fitzgibbon free from a difficult position cuts the gap to three again.

39 mins: Cork 0-9 Limerick 1-11

Shane O’Brien does well to use his physicality to shake off a defener and swing the ball over. Adam English then comes thundering through to put five points between the sides.

Second-half: Donegal 0-11 Dublin 0-6

After Ciarán Kilkenny kicked the last score of the first half, we’re back in action at Ballybofey.

GOAL! Cork 1-9 Limerick 1-11

43 mins: Cork 1-09 Limerick 1-11

Brilliant goal by Shane Barrett. He gathers the ball off Brian Hayes at speed and drills the ball into the back of the net to bring his side back to within two of Limerick.

37 mins: Donegal 0-11 Dublin 0-9

Dublin make the brighter start with three points without reply from Niall Scull, Basquel and Greg McEneaney.

47 mins: Cork 1-9 Limerick 1-11

Yellow cards are dished out to Alan Connolly and Barry Murphy.

⌛ 42 nóim #CORvLIM@OfficialCorkGAA - 1-09 (12)@LimerickCLG - 1-11 (14)

CÚL! Shane Barrett do Chorcaí! 🔥

Barrett buries it to the back of the net for Cork - Game On! 💪

📺 - BEO/Live on the TG4 App@AllianzIreland @TG4TV #AllianzLeagues #GAABEO pic.twitter.com/hO5QEE9NNp

— Spórt TG4 (@SportTG4) February 1, 2025

41 mins: Donegal 0-12 Dublin 0-10

Shane O’Donnell responds for Donegal before McEneaney kicks his second point of the night to restore the two-point deficit.

50 mins: Cork 1-10 Limerick 1-12

Darragh Fitzgibbon keeps Cork in touch with another free.

43 mins: Donegal 0-13 Dublin 0-10

Super score from Gallen off his right. A lovely exhibition of point-scoring in Ballybofey.

53 mins: Cork 1-10 Limerick 1-13

Cian Lynch swings over a point as Cork defender Ciarán Joyce receives some medical attention after being clipped by a hurl on his wrist.

47 mins: Donegal 0-13 Dublin 0-12

Beautiful shot from Ciarán Kilkenny, and that’s a two-pointer to put just the bare minimum between the teams.

Meanwhile, Dublin have called Basquel ashore with Luke Breathnach coming on.

48 mins: Donegal 0-14 Dublin 0-12

Donegal goal chance there as the ball sprays around. Donegal are then awarded a free which Gallen converts to nudge Jim McGuinness’s side ahead again.

57 mins: Cork 1-10 Limerick 1-14

Limerick goalkeeper Jason Gillane comes up to take a free and drives it over to establish a four-point lead.

Meanwhile, William O’Donoghue is off with an injury and is replaced by Eddie Stokes.

51 mins: Donegal 0-14 Dublin 0-13

Substitute Luke Breathnach gets on the scoreboard to make it a one-point game again.

60 mins: Cork 1-10 Limerick 1-14

Cork change: Conor Lehane comes on for Alan Connolly. 

Lehane has taken a knock however and is being treated on the field.

53 mins: Donegal 0-15 Dublin 0-13

Peadar Mogan keeps the scoreboard rolling for Donegal.

62 mins: Cork 1-10 Limerick 1-14

Disappointment for Lehane as he is withdrawn only a few moments after his introduction. His arm is wrapped in his jersey as he makes his way off the field.

54 mins: Donegal 0-15 Dublin 0-14

Breathnach grabs his second score since his introduction. Gallen tries to find the targe at the other end but his effort drops short and Dublin can build again.

64 mins: Cork 1-11 Limerick 1-14

Fitzgibbon taps over another free but time is ticking away.

58 mins: Donegal 0-17 Dublin 0-14

Langan extends Donegal’s advantage again, tapping the ball over from close range.

Paddy McBrearty, who has been introduced as a sub, adds to that with a palmed effort after making a surging run to get on the end of a pass.

68 mins: Cork 1-13 Limerick 1-15

Adam English and Brian Hayes trade scores to keep the two points between them. Hayes could perhaps have had a goal chance in front of him but he opted for the point instead.

61 mins: Donegal 0-17 Dublin 0-15

Seán Bugler puts the ball over for Dublin.

Donegal changes: Patrick McBrearty and Jamie Brennan for Conor O’Donnell and Hugh McFadden.

Eoin McHugh and Odhran Doherty for Ryan McHugh and Shane O’Donnell.

71 mins: Cork 1-14 Limerick 1-15

Seven minutes of injury time announced in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Fitzgibbon scores a free following a foul by Kyle Hayes.

62 mins: Donegal 0-18 Dublin 0-15

McBrearty gets his second point since coming on.

A look at Dublin’s first ever 2-point score- kicked by @CKKilkenny93 🔥#UpTheDubs pic.twitter.com/6Q4pwRZ2ph

— Dublin GAA (@DubGAAOfficial) February 1, 2025

74 mins: Cork 1-14 Limerick 1-16

Another Adam English free as the clock goes deeper into injury time.

65 mins: Donegal 0-19 Dublin 0-15

Brilliant score from Gallen on the run. He swerves around his opponent curls the ball over. Another vital score for Donegal who go further ahead.

76 mins: Cork 1-15 Limerick 1-16

Fitzgibbon puts over a free from close range but Limerick are still out in front with time almost up.

67 mins: Donegal 0-20 Dublin 0-16

A third point for McBrearty followed by a point from Seán Lowry.

Full-Time! Cork 1-16 Limerick 1-16

Cork 1-16 Limerick 1-16

Darragh Fitzgibbon puts over a late free to ensure a share of the spoils. Impressive comeback from Cork who were in danger of drifting out of that contest.

Full-Time! Donegal 0-20 Dublin 0-16

Donegal 0-20 Dublin 0-16

Big win for Donegal who make great use of the new two-pointer feature in football, with Dáire Ó Baoill and Oisín Gallen showing brilliantly. Paddy McBrearty also gave a strong display after coming on.

Well, that’s all from us folks. We’ll have match reports for you shortly from those two fixtures.

Thanks for joining us and we hope to have you with us again soon.

Bye for now.