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Éamonn Fitzmaurice

An All-Ireland winner with Kerry as player and manager who now brings sharp, modern tactical analysis of the game to Irish Examiner readers and listeners.

Galway v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Players provided the drama but TG4 were the real stars of Sunday

Kerry's big win in Salthill means the Jack Slam of league and championship is on. Every year that the Kingdom have won the All-Ireland under O'Connor, they have claimed the league title earlier in the season.

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Myriad opportunities open as teams explore the three-up shape

Forwards are redeveloping their lateral movement rather than making straight runs.

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Kerry v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Kerry keep it simple and stand their ground against Armagh

After a hectic weekend, it's nicely poised ahead of the final round of league action.

Mon, 17 Mar, 2025

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: When Armagh came as champs in '03, Páidí plotted revenge. Kerry need a repeat

Paul Galvin helped set the tone and obeyed Páidí’s instructions to the letter. He torpedoed McGeeney at one stage. Kerry need to show their fans the same hurt and focus now.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025

Davitt Neary and Ethan Rafferty 22/2/2025

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Innovation creeping in as football's thought leaders find a way

As we pass the halfway point of the league it is worth looking at a few talking points as the season gathers steam and takes shape.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2025

Tyrone v Kerry - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Old friends are best as Clifford and Canavan light up rivalry

Another win on the road in Ulster will stand to Jack O'Connor's charges.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Donegal v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Dublin find a template, Murphy nonchalantly compelling

Kerry have questions but a big takeaway is that the Dubs are stirring again.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Eamonn Fitzmaurice: In Brian Fenton's absence, will Kerry rule the skies?

In Division 1 Derry and Mayo are winless. At least one of them will remain so after this weekend. While there are mitigating circumstances in all cases this is not where you want to be

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

Donegal v Dublin - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Plenty on the line as Kerry and Donegal look to lay down a marker

Plus three things I'll be looking out for this weekend.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Limerick v Wexford - Allianz Football League Division 4

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Division 4 in Rathkeale, but the rules of engagement are the same

I have attended Division 3 and Division 4 games down the years but not as many as I would like to. And every season I vow to try and get to a few more.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025