Allianz Football League: Live Updates – March 1, 2026
The Allianz Football League’s fifth round of action unfolded across Ireland today, , with matches in all four divisions. Competition is intensifying as teams vie for positioning ahead of the league finals.
Division 1 Battles
At Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry hosted Monaghan. The match commenced at 1:15 PM, but details of the result were not immediately available as of this report. The game represents a crucial test for both sides as they navigate the top tier of the league.
Simultaneously, in Castlebar, Mayo welcomed Armagh to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, similarly with a 1:15 PM start time. This contest promised a physical encounter between two teams consistently challenging for honors.
Further north, Donegal faced Galway at Father Tierney Park in Ballyshannon, also kicking off at 1:15 PM. This match was broadcast on TG4, offering a wider audience the opportunity to witness the clash. The game provided a key indicator of both teams’ progress within Division 1.
Rounding out the Division 1 fixtures, Roscommon took on Dublin at King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, with a slightly later start time of 2:00 PM, also on TG4. Dublin, consistently among the league’s strongest teams, faced a stern test against a Roscommon side eager to prove their capabilities.
Lower Division Contests
In Division 2, Derry hosted Cork at Celtic Park, beginning at 1:00 PM. This match offered a chance for both teams to solidify their positions in the middle of the table.
Division 3 saw Wexford and Sligo clash at Chadwicks Wexford Park, also at 1:00 PM. Both teams were looking to build momentum and climb the standings.
The fourth tier, Division 4, featured a pair of 1:00 PM matches. London hosted Waterford at McGovern Park in Ruislip, while Longford faced Carlow at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park. A 2:00 PM match saw Tipperary play Leitrim in Clonmel.
Hurling League Action
Alongside the football league, the Allianz Hurling League also saw a full schedule of matches. In Division 1A, Galway hosted Waterford at Pearse Stadium, and Offaly welcomed Limerick to Glenisk O’Connor Park, both at 2:00 PM. Kilkenny and Cork faced off at UPMC Nowlan Park at 3:15 PM, with coverage on TG4.
Division 1B featured a match between Down and Kildare, which concluded with a score of Down 1-23, Kildare 3-24, at McKenna Park, Ballycran. Antrim hosted Dublin at Corrigan Park at 2:00 PM.
Further down the hurling divisions, Westmeath played Laois in Division 2 at TEG Cusack Park, while Division 3 saw Louth take on Donegal and Wicklow face Fermanagh, all at 2:00 PM. Division 4 featured a match between Warwickshire and Monaghan at Páirc na hÉireann in Birmingham at 1:00 PM.
Looking ahead, the GAA calendar continues next , with further Allianz Hurling League matches scheduled. Galway will host Kilkenny in Division 1A at 5:15 PM, and Limerick will travel to face Cork at 7:00 PM. Dublin will host Down in Division 1B at 5:00 PM. Additional matches are planned across all divisions, promising another exciting weekend of Gaelic games action.
The ongoing Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues are providing a crucial platform for teams to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming championship season. The intensity of competition and the strategic battles unfolding across the country are captivating fans and offering a glimpse of the talent and dedication driving Gaelic games forward.