Laois were triumphant against Armagh in Round 2 of the Allianz National Football League in O’Moore Park this evening and manager, Mike Quirke was very pleased with his team’s performance.

The purists might be a bit off colour, but the new away Kerry jersey — which took supporters by surprise last weekend — looks set to create a literal pot of gold for the team.

Kevin McStay was bullish about his county's start to the Allianz National Football League when he joined Michael Lester and Tomás Ó Sé on the first League Sunday show of the year.

Limerick recorded their first defeat, as Tipperary claimed the only away win in Division 4 of the Allianz National Football League this afternoon, where there were also wins for Offaly and Leitrim.

Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin has been hit with a double injury blow just two months after taking charge of the Metropolitans.

All-Ireland winning captain from 2010 Graham Canty has been restored to the Cork starting line-up for Sunday’s quarter-final with Kildare.

Tyrone's Allianz National Football League game with Antrim in Omagh tonight has been postponed.

The GAA have announced a pitch inspection for 2pm in Healy Park in Omagh ahead of tonight's Allianz National Football League game between Tyrone and Antrim.

Louth, Wexford and Waterford were victorious in Division 3 of the Allianz National Football League today, while Westmeath and Cavan drew at Cusack Park.

Leitrim, Roscommon and Wicklow all registered comfortable victories in Division 4 of the Allianz National Football League on Sunday afternoon.

GAA President Christy Cooney has given his blessing to plans for the Dublin footballers to stage all of their home games in next year's Allianz National Football League at Croke Park.

JAMIE O’SULLIVAN of Bishopstown has been named at left half back on the Cork team to play Mayo in the Allianz National Football League final at Croke Park on Sunday.

SHOCKING footage of the weekend assault on Tipperary referee Willie Barrett has appeared on the internet.

Cork 1-19 Galway 1-17

SHARING the points in Parnell Park yesterday was of no significance to a Kerry team already assured of its place in the Allianz National Football League final.

Pat Gilroy has named an unchanged Dublin team to play Derry at Parnell Park on Saturday in the Allianz National Football League.

DESPITE criticism of the GAA’s plans to hold a fireworks display costing €500,000 at Saturday week’s opening NFL game between Dublin and Tyrone, Nickey Brennanyesterday described the event, as “a night of celebration of the achievements of our association over those 125 years”.

Following a meeting of the Central Competitions Control Committee this afternoon, the GAA have confirmed the dates, times and venues for the upcoming Allianz National Football League finals.

The GAA said today that admission to the Allianz National Football League game on Sunday, April 20 in Parnell Park between Dublin and Meath is by ticket only.

In a statement issued today the GAA said that it understood the frustration caused to Dublin and Armagh supporters due to the enforced postponement of yesterday’s Allianz National Football League game in Crossmaglen.

Ticketing plans for the Allianz National Football league semi-final double bill in Croke Park this Sunday have been announced.

Dublin 1-13 Cork 0-7

An objection by Longford to Offaly playing Ken Casey while under suspension in the Allianz National Football League game on the February 25 was upheld at a GAA meeting today.

DUBLIN are to consult with the Central Council before deciding on UCD’s future involvement in the county board’s competitions.

In the first round fixtures for the 2007 National Football League campaign, Dublin have been pitted against Tyrone while Mayo meet Kerry in a repeat of the All-Ireland final.

Limerick's Gaelic Grounds has been chosen to host the 2006 Allianz National Football League Division One final next Sunday.

This year's Allianz National Football League finals will not be staged at Croke Park, the GAA's Games Adiministration Committee has confirmed.

THE Nemo Rangers trio of Derek Kavanagh, David Niblock and James Masters have been included in the Cork team for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League showdown with All-Ireland champions Tyrone at O’Neill Park, Omagh.

Kerry 1-14 Mayo 1-15

Setanta Sports have revealed their broadcasting schedule for the forthcoming Allianz National Football League campaign.

Dublin forward Colin Moran will miss the opening rounds of the Allianz National Football League due to a hampering groin injury.

The GAA has confirmed the list of fixtures for the 2006 season's Allianz National Football and Hurling Leagues.

WITH full-forward Ronan Clarke successfully coming through a fitness test last night, Armagh have named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League final clash with Wexford at Croke Park.

JUST days after their groundbreaking decision to co-operate with rugby and soccer, the GAA announced yesterday that they have agreed to change the dates of the 2006 All-Ireland finals at the request of European golfing authorities.

Tyrone captain Brian Dooher and ace attacker Stephen O'Neill return to the Red Hand team for Sunday's Allianz National Football League semi-final against Wexford at Portlaoise.

Armagh's All-Ireland-winning captain Kieran McGeeney has been recalled, along with sharp shooter Oisin McConville, for Sunday's Allianz National Football League semi-final against Mayo at Dr Hyde Park.

OWEN MULLIGAN has been ruled out of Tyrone’s Allianz National Football League clash with Cork on Sunday by a hamstring injury.

COLM COOPER is regarded as a doubtful starter for Kerry in next Sunday's all-ticket Allianz National Football League final against Galway in Croke Park (3.40pm).

Kerry 0-12 Limerick 0-10

TYRONE footballer Stephen O’Neill and Kerry’s Eamon Fitzmaurice will each miss Sunday week’s Allianz National Football League semi-finals.

Limerick 0-15 Armagh 0-12

LIMERICK will be without team captain Tommy Stack for their make-or-break Allianz National Football League clash with Armagh at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

NEMO RANGERS duo Derek Kavanagh and Maurice McCarthy return to the Cork team for Saturday’s Allianz National Football League clash with Fermanagh, under lights, at Páirc Uí Rinn.

WITHOUT question, Billy Morgan was the happier of the two managers coming off the field in Parnell Park at the end of yesterday's Allianz National Football League tie.

THE Cork selectors have called up promising Carbery Rangers forward Kevin McMahon for Saturday night’s Allianz National Football League clash with Longford at Páirc Uí Rinn.

THE crowd of 3,000 at Fitzgerald Stadium for yesterday's fourth round Allianz National Football League tie would at least have expected it to be reasonably competitive.

PAUL GALVIN is recalled to the Kerry team for Sunday's Allianz National Football League game with Fermanagh in Fitzgerald Stadium. His selection, at right half-forward in place of Liam Hassett, is the only change from the side which defeated Dublin at Parnell Park.

TWELVE months ago, in Páirc Uí Rinn, Kerry were participants in the first floodlit game in the Allianz National Football League against Cork.