There seems to be 4 strong contenders this year. Meath, Dublin, Mayo and Derry will have a telling impact on the championship as well. Roscommon, Cork, Tyrone and Louth will look to perform in the provincial championships and take it from there. Supporters of Monaghan, Cavan and Kildare will be a bit concerned after the league. Down provisionally hold the final league qualifier spot. They'll be sweating on provincial games in other provinces. A shock or two can never be written off.
Armagh, Tyrone and Donegal are on one side of the Ulster draw. Will be interesting how that plays out. Roscommon and Mayo are on course to meet in a semi final. A traditional Munster final is on the cards but Limerick and Clare will look to have something to say about that. Dublin and Louth could meet in a semi final. Meath favourites on the other side but one or two dark horses will be waiting.
All in all the provincial championships are set up nicely. Should be some good battles in the weeks ahead. Win, lose or draw - we've been treated to great contests under the new rules.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9601 - 30/03/2026 08:36:28    2663901