Top tier bearpit: County-by-county guide to 2026 Football League Division 1

A new season, the second with the new rules, and no shortage of intrigue in Division 1 of the football league. Our county-by-county guide eyes up the fresh faces, and the reasons for each team to be cheerful and fearful

Mayo's Kobe McDonald, Roscommon's Conor Hand, Karl Gallagher of Monaghan, Kerry prospect Tomás Kennedy, Shea Malon of Donegal and young Galway attacker Colm Costello. 

ARMAGH.

In charge: Kieran McGeeney (12th season).