Tougher road to final meant Armagh and Galway were that bit more battle-hardened
Perhaps surprisingly, both Donegal and Kerry found the pace too hot during the crucial final period of their respective semi-finals
Perhaps surprisingly, both Donegal and Kerry found the pace too hot during the crucial final period of their respective semi-finals
The finalists know how to shut up shop; Kerry have an issue with Ulster teams; Donaghy’s split loyalties; and the value of supporters
‘The batteries ran a wee bit lower,’ says Jim McGuinness as Donegal miss out on their chance to face Armagh in the All-Ireland final in two weeks’ time
If the Orchard County win Sam Maguire it will complete an unprecedented clean sweep of major national football titles for Ulster teams
‘It was up and down, a lot more open than people were expecting but every game takes on a life of its own’
Orchard county come from five points down in second-half to earn victory after extra-time in a truly titanic tussle
Famous win for the Orchard County at Croke Park as they reach their first final since 2003
After 19 years of trying, Armagh are back in the All-Ireland semi-finals, but can they beat the Kingdom?
Donegal defenders will go up the field at every chance they get and pose a dilemma for Galway’s forwards – stick or twist?
When the former Kerry full-forward joined Kieran McGeeney’s backroom team, it felt like an unlikely marriage. But his worth as a forwards coach and dressingroom presence has been huge
Everybody was wrong about the football championshiop being a three-horse race. The upshot is that each of the semi-finalists are legitimate contenders for Sam Maguire
Former county player Enda McNulty may regret the ones that got away but with those regrets comes motivation
The unreasonable men involved in this weekend’s All-Ireland semi-finals welcome external help
It’s hard to remember a time when the semi-final teams were managed by such big characters as these four
Everything you need to know ahead of Armagh v Kerry and Donegal v Galway, and the Tailteann Cup final
Contrast between the two weekends will be stark but the race for Sam Maguire is remarkably open
Goals in each half from captain James Sargent and Cody Rocks secure a third title in last five years
The reigning champions can call upon as many as five starters from last year’s all-conquering side
Michael Murphy: The four counties still standing won’t have to cope with Dublin’s ruthless box-ticking but they all still have their own issues to address
Armagh’s fixture with Kerry to take place on Saturday, July 13th with Galway’s clash with Donegal set for the next day
The Kingdom is full of pragmatists; Donegal are both battle-hardened and fresh; Derry’s nihilistic streak; Tipperary’s minor miracle
Galway will face Donegal in All-Ireland semi-final while Kerry meet Armagh
Ruaidhrí Fallon’s sending off at the end of the first half left Roscommon with a huge battle to contain Armagh
Barry McCambridge named man of the match as Armagh extend Roscommon’s wait for a win at Croke Park
Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh can earn a reward for their consistency in the last two years by reaching the All-Ireland semi-finals along with Dublin, Kerry and Donegal
The football championship finally gets serious with the two biggest beasts out there for everyone else to take a swing at in Croke Park this weekend
Armagh v Roscommon will open weekend action with Donegal taking on Louth and Derry facing Kerry on Sunday
Aidan O’Rourke’s team proved much too good for a highly rated Mayo side
The statistics told Mayo to drop off on Dublin’s last kickout - they didn’t; Tyrone love their attacking lanes; Galway’s issues with defensive balance
Dublin and Armagh strike late equalisers to secure All-Ireland quarter-final places
Galway worked hard to take control of the game only to see it evaporate in four calamitous minutes
We are still waiting for the championship to catch fire, despite the finish line on the horizon
The Tribesmen are the only team in the Senior Football Championship yet to concede a goal
Striking litany of injured players undermines teams but also impacts on individuals themselves
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