McGeeney Project – Where preparation meets opportunity
Armagh stand the best chance of the four qualifiers in reaching an All-Ireland football semi-final and have been rewarded for their positive play, says Kevin McStay.
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Kevin McStay: Fresh faces guarantee exciting All-Ireland conclusion
Kevin McStay has said that the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship could be set for a special conclusion given that an outsider is guaranteed to be in this year's final following the quarter-final draw.
Whelan: All-Ireland final probably beyond Mayo
The loss of Tommy Conroy and Ryan O'Donoghue from the Mayo inside forward line means it is hard to see James Horan’s men seriously challenge for Sam Maguire this year, according to Ciarán Whelan.
Walsh: When Kerry are tested, it might be too late
A different year but the same fears for Kerry, as they prepare for the All-Ireland series following another all-too-routine spin through the Munster football championship.
Brian Dooher: Tyrone will seek answers to 2022 question marks
Brian Dooher admitted Tyrone's inability to make a concerted follow-up to last year's All-Ireland SFC triumph is the "million dollar question" that they will seek to answer.
Red cards and frosty relations - New York's last visit to Ireland
On Saturday afternoon, the New York footballers will emerge from the tunnel at Bord na Móna O'Connor Park for their Tailteann Cup quarter-final clash with Offaly, and in doing so they will end a 21-year wait for the side’s last football championship appearance in Ireland.
Round 1 qualifiers - The championship stakes are raised
Is this the weekend where the football season truly kicks into gear?