Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Leinster's summer rise has leaked into spring

In the Allianz Football League, it's possible that five of the six promoted teams could be from Leinster.

LEINSTER RISE: Alex Beirne of Kildare in action against Seamus Lavin of Meath during the Allianz Football League Division 2 clash at Cedral St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, Kildare. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Leinster rising 

When the talking points of the 2025 football championship were assessed last July, overall satisfaction extended beyond the counties involved – especially in the context of how rare those storylines had been in recent decades, never mind years.