Allianz Football League: Kerry Reign Supreme, Mayo Fall Short

Kerry have emerged victorious in the 2025 Allianz Football League, claiming their 24th title after a hard-fought campaign culminating in a win over Mayo. The competition, the 94th staging of the National Football League (NFL), saw 32 teams battle it out across four divisions.

A Season of Firsts

The 2025 league marked a significant moment in Gaelic football, being the first inter-county competition to implement the new rules adopted by the Football Review Committee (FRC) in 2024. The most notable change is the awarding of two points for a kick scored over the crossbar from outside the 20m line and outside a 40m arc.

Final Standings and Key Winners

Here’s a rundown of the divisional winners:

• Division 1: Kerry (League Champions)
• Division 2: Monaghan
• Division 3: Offaly
• Division 4: Limerick

Kerry’s victory also saw them become the first team to win the Corn Mhichíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh, named in honor of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

League Structure and Competition Format

The league consisted of four divisions, each with eight teams. Each team played every other team within its division once. The scoring system awarded two points for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss. Teams were divided by province as follows:

• Connacht: 5 teams
• Leinster: 11 teams
• Munster: 6 teams
• Ulster: 9 teams
• England: 1 team

Key Matchups on March 14th

Today, March 14th, saw action in Roinn 1 and Roinn 2 of the Allianz Football League:

• Roinn 1: Kerry vs. Mayo (Austin Stack Park)
• Roinn 2: Louth (DEFY Pairc)

Further details on the results of these matches are currently unavailable.

Looking Ahead

The Allianz Football League serves as a crucial stepping stone towards the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. The competition provides valuable experience and a competitive platform for counties to prepare for the challenges ahead.