Greg McEneaney, Dublin, and Brian Kennedy, Tyrone, pictrured ahead of Sunday's Allianz Football League Division One clash at O'Neills Healy Park. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Sunday March 23
Allianz Football League Division One
Armagh v Derry, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 3.45pm
With matches elsewhere carrying importance for Armagh, Kieran McGeeney's charges will also want to finish with a flourish on home turf.
Glimpses of Armagh's considerable ability have been evident during the league, but the defeat to Kerry in Tralee was a disappointment.
Undoubtedly, Armagh will want to summon an instant response in front of a decent home crowd.
Rory Grugan has been productive in the league and Armagh will be looking to him for scores and inspiration.
This fixture will serve as preparation for an eagerly anticipated Ulster SFC clash against Donegal for Derry, who're already relegated.
Galway v Kerry, Pearse Stadium, 3.45pm
Two of the five counties who can reach the Division One decider clash in Salthill.
Galway had stitched an unbeaten five match sequence together before losing against Dublin at Croke Park.
Nonetheless, the 1-2 scoring return of Damien Comer was a significant positive from that evening at GAA headquarters.
Earlier last Saturday evening, Kerry, prompted by the Clifford brothers secured a valuable victory over Armagh.
Jack O'Connor's team will be eager to produce a similarly dynamic display in the west.
Tyrone v Dublin, O'Neill's Healy Park, 3.45pm
Retaining Division One status is Tyrone's objective, while Dublin can reach the league final.
So, there is plenty to play for in Omagh on Sunday afternoon.
Mark Bradley, Mattie Donnelly, and Darragh Canavan have all starred for Tyrone recently as Malachy O'Rourke's side battle to avoid the drop.
Seán Bugler has been one of the form players in the country, planting two goals against Galway.
Stephen Cluxton also returned in that fixture, while Con O'Callaghan's enduring excellence in attack is a source of encouragement.
Mayo v Donegal, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 3.45pm
Mayo and Donegal both can reach the Division One showpiece, depending on results elsewhere in the country.
It was a disappointing start to the campaign for Mayo, who have improved dramatically.
Ryan O'Donoghue's industry has been one of the chief reasons, while the form of Donnacha McHugh and Mattie Ruane also bodes well.
Donegal won four of their first five matches of the year to glean eight points, and the fact that Jim McGuinness has afforded so many playing opportunities is noteworthy.
Despite being defeated, Michael Murphy and Jamie Brennan were effective against Tyrone.
Allianz Football League Division Two
Cavan v Cork, Kingspan Breffni, 1.30pm
Crucial matches are sprinkled throughout Division Two.
Cavan have thundered back into the promotion reckoning with Dara McVeety and Gearoid McKiernan supplying leadership and guile.
Chris Óg Jones has been prominent for Cork, who will be striving to earn a positive result to guarantee Division Two fare for next year.
An unlikely sequence of results could see Cork finish in the top two. That is precisely where Cavan want to reach also, and this should be lively.
Louth v Meath, Inniskeen, 1.30pm
It has been an action packed league campaign for Meath, who remain in the promotion race.
There has been plenty to admire about the Royals with Eoghan Frayne and Jordan Morris in splendid scoring form.
Hope and optimism is attached to the Meath cause, but rivals Louth also need to acquire points to preserve their status.
Unsurprisingly, the prolific Sam Mulroy has been hugely relevant for Ger Brennan's outfit throughout 2025.
Monaghan v Down, St Tiernach's Park, Clones, 1.30pm
High scoring and entertaining, Monaghan's league performances are worthy of the utmost respect.
Conor McCarthy and Micheal Bannigan have been prominent, while Rory Beggan continues to impress.
Nonetheless, Monaghan will be fully aware of the threat a pumped up Down can provide.
Pat Havern and Odhran Murdock remain key figures for Conor Laverty's team, who want to avoid relegation.
Promotion is Monaghan's aim. So, it should be extremely interesting in Clones.
Westmeath v Roscommon, TEG Cusack Park, 1.30pm
This Mullingar midlands battle matters deeply to Roscommon.
Davy Burke's charges can still secure promotion by earning a victory and hoping results in other matches are favourable.
Considering the talent of the Smiths, Murtaghs, and Daire Cregg, Roscommon want to be operating in the top tier next year.
Westmeath have been most unfortunate in several matches, contributing to thrilling games with Luke Loughlin at his brilliant best.
Allianz Football League Division Three
Clare v Offaly, Cusack Park, 2pm
Two counties in the promotion race clash at Cusack Park.
For Offaly it has been a hugely satisfying start to 2025 with John Furlong and Cormac Egan to the fore.
Clare, though, will still firmly believe that they can earn promotion, especially with Emmet McMahon continuing to demonstrate his considerable talent.
Fermanagh v Laois, Brewster Park, 2pm
Both counties have enjoyed good moments in a typically competitive Division Three.
Fermanagh have an outside chance of securing promotion so they will want to impress on home turf with the experienced Declan McCusker still going strong.
Laois have plenty of scoring threats, though, with Mark Barry an assured finisher in attack.
Kildare v Antrim, Cedral St Conleth's, 2pm
Despite suffering defeats to Clare and Offaly, Kildare can still claim promotion.
Those losses were setbacks for the Lilywhites, who still rely heavily on Kevin Feely.
Callum Bolton and Cathal Hagney were prominent against the Faithful, but Antrim want to avoid relegation.
Antrim goalkeeper Michael Byrne is an accomplished kicker, while Ryan McQuillan mined three points in last week's costly defeat to Sligo.
Sligo v Leitrim, Markievicz Park, 2pm
Sligo have generated a bit of form recently with the Corrigan Park success over Antrim vital.
Inevitably, Niall Murphy was a key figure, while Alan Reilly and Alan McLoughlin also made scoring contributions.
It has been a demanding league campaign for Leitrim, but they will want to cause an upset against their neighbours.
Allianz Football League Division Four
Limerick v Waterford, Rathkeale, 1pm
James Naughton's craft earned Limerick a draw against Wicklow.
Now, Limerick are on the verge of securing a top two finish which reflects the form of Iain Corbett, Paul Maher, and Emmet Rigter.
Jason Curry's 0-11 haul guided Waterford to a morale boosting success over London last week.
London v Carlow, McGovern Park, 1pm
The fact that London were so bitterly disappointed to lose to Waterford is a sign of the progress being made under Michael Maher.
London had already earned two league victories, while Shay Rafter impressed at Fraher Field.
Following a convincing win over Longford, Carlow will want to finish the league strongly. Shane Curran's panel features the exciting Mikey Bambrick and Ross Dunphy.
Longford v Wexford, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 1pm
Wexford have registered six wins on the spin to underline the work being carried out by John Hegarty.
Promotion has been attained a place in next week's Croke Park decider is something to look forward to.
Longford were soundly beaten by Carlow, but Matthew Carey has been effective for the midlanders.
Tipperary v Wicklow, FBD Semple Stadium, 1pm
It has been a mixed league campaign for Tipperary, who host promotion chasing Wicklow in Thurles.
Seán O'Connor is a capable Tipperary forward and the home team will want to test Wicklow's credentials.
The manner of the draw with Limerick hurt Wicklow, who had strong displays from Dean Healy, Padraig O'Toole, and Kevin Quinn.
