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Doire trasna beating Drum in Derry JFC semi tonight.

Is this a big shock?... Were they in Derry JFC final last year or was that another Derry city team?

They'd have to be an attractive proposition for any ambitious manager anyway, no long  term projects there, a team that might just need a shove over the line.

Would Fitzmaurice need a top end coach with him?

He obviously has the football brains but not sure what his coaching is like.

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Éamonn Fitzmaurice is in advanced talks with the Galway County Board to take over the manager's position vacated by Pádraic Joyce in early September.

It is understood the Finuge clubman has engaged positively with Galway chairman Paul Bellew in recent weeks and is the leading candidate to take charge of the Tribesmen's senior footballers.

A three-time All-Ireland winner as a player, Fitzmaurice managed Kerry for six years between 2013 and 2018, leading the Kingdom to Sam Maguire glory in 2014.

He also claimed six straight Munster SFC titles and an Allianz League title during his time in charge.

In recent years he has become known as one of RTÉ Sport's best analysts and co-commentators, also writing a column for the Irish Examiner.

He remained involved with the club scene in his native Kerry, coaching the Clifford brothers' club Fossa in 2022 as they claimed a junior All-Ireland title.

He was one of the most prominent members of the Football Review Committee, which introduced, trialled and refined the new playing rules that many see as having a revitalising effect on the game since their introduction in 2015.

The FRC chairman Jim Gavin was also linked with the Galway role in recent weeks but the record-breaking former Dublin boss is reportedly no longer in the running despite conversations with board representatives.

Would Galway fans be optimistic about this appointment?

Who was the guy was he a journalist switched to Nationalism during the free Derry campaign?

This Fleadh seems to be doing alot for bringing both communities together.

Alot of unionists taking an interest in it and participating which is good to see.

Always have the few trolls but seems to be very positive overall.

What exactly fueled the hatred between Armagh and Tyrone.

Was it purely the fact both teams were very successful at the same time and obviously neighbours?

Or was there a specific incident?

This is some statement by Kerry.

Galway the only team I can see giving them a game of it if they are fully clicking.

Galway the only team that could match them talent wise. But have they the coaching to do it. Keeper problems too.

Mayo ironically might have the fire power to take them if absolutely everything went right for them but unlikely.

Looking like another Kerry all ireland win.

Seen this Mayo win coming just after Kerry hammered Armagh albeit with little confidence

We have entering a decade where All Ireland titles should be shared among a handful of counties. Last ten years Dublin won the All Ireland 7 times, Kerry 2, Tyrone 1.  The next ten years could well be shared out among 4 or 5 counties. 

I said that two years ago before any new rules was brought in.

Armagh,Kerry,Mayo so far and a 4th or 5th different county should win the All-Ireland in the next 7 years.

5 different counties this decade do far.

As opposed to 4 in the decade previous.

4 the decade before that.

8 in the 90s though.

Could the fairytale stories of Mayo and Wicklow winning inspire other counties?

Could the likes of your Clares Tipperarys Wexfords be inspired by this or will hurling always reign supreme?

Tyrone should definitely be aiming to win an all Ireland in the next 3 years.

Will McGeeney and McGuinness change their style of play?.... looks like they have no alternative.

Down beat Donegal
Donegal beat Kerry
Armagh beat Donegal and win Ulster[18 year wait]
Tyrone beat Mayo
Rossies beat Mayo and win Connaught[7 year wait]
Monaghan beat Rossies
Louth beat Dublin
Louth nip armagh
Westmeath beat Louth to win Leinster[end 22 year wait]

Mayo beat Kerry to end a 75 year wait.


Madcap championship and a fitting end to an historic season.

I get your overall point but Westmeath never beat Louth and Armagh never beat Donegal.

Does this result today further enforce how good that Dublin team was.

Mayo threw absolutely everything at them on a few occasions but Dublin somehow dug it out every time without fail never losing a final.

Kerry had a chance to start a dynasty today but they buckled.

Think Mayo give Kerry massive trouble this weekend.

If Mayo can forget their record in finals for the next week they have a massive chance on Sunday.

No baggage around this team.

Fancied Mayo from the start.

Mayo better team after first 15. Kerry cant deal with their high press.

Expect Mayo to win by 3 or 4.

Got this one bang on again.

Put some respect on my name 😅.

Mayo's All-Ireland final to lose now that they will be playing into canal scoring end.

Yeah it's there for them if they want it now.

Mayo better team after first 15. Kerry cant deal with their high press.

Expect Mayo to win by 3 or 4.