Preview: Weekend’s Allianz Football League action:
Saturday 8th February
Allianz Football League Division One
Kerry v Donegal in Fitzgerald Stadium at 2.30pm
Following stirring victories last week, Kerry’s clash with Donegal should be tasty in Killarney.
Kerry finished with a real flourish, netting a couple of late goals to overcome Derry at Celtic Park.
It was a morale boosting triumph for Jack O’Connor’s combination of emerging and established footballers.
Conor Geaney’s goals and Seán O’Brien’s contribution bodes well for Kerry, who will be fully aware of Donegal’s ability.
Jim McGuinness charges, prompted by the excellent Daire Ó Baoill, enjoyed an impressive victory over Dublin in Ballybofey.
That was an encouraging result for Donegal, who will continue to look to Michael Langan and Oisín Gallen for inspiration.
Allianz Football League Division Three
Leitrim v Laois in Ballinamore at 2.30pm
This is a crucial fixture for two counties, who lost last weekend.
A home defeat to neighbours Offaly was a setback for Laois, who enjoyed such a productive Division Four campaign in 2024.
Mark Barry and Ronan Coffey were prominent for Laois, who will be eager to make an impact at this level again.
Leitrim, promoted alongside Laois, were soundly beaten by Clare, but Barry McNulty and Keith Beirne did land some good scores in Ennis.
Allianz Football League Division Four
Wicklow v Waterford in Echelon Park, Aughrim at 2.30pm
In wretched weather conditions, Waterford suffered a defeat to Carlow on Saturday.
The following afternoon a pumped up London outfit edged out Wicklow in Ruislip.
Oisín McConville and Paul Shankey will be demanding instant responses from their respective panels.