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'''a.''' {{Note label|a|a|none}} New York received a bye to the final in 10 NFL seasons between 1949–50 and 1988–89. |
Revision as of 20:09, 29 July 2015
National Football League | |
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Current season or competition: 2016 National Football League | |
Irish | Sraith Náisiúnta Peile |
Founded | 1925–26 |
Region | Ireland (GAA) |
Trophy | Irish National Insurance Cup |
No. of teams | 32 |
Title holders | Dublin (12th title) |
First winner | Laois |
Most titles | Kerry (19 titles) |
Sponsors | Allianz |
TV partner(s) | TG4, Setanta Sports |
Motto | Unexpect the Expected |
The National Football League (NFL; Irish: Sraith Náisiúnta Peile) is an annual Gaelic football competition between the county teams of Ireland plus London. Sponsored by Allianz, it is therefore officially known as the Allianz National Football League.
The Gaelic Athletic Association organises the league. The winning team receives the New Ireland Cup, presented by the New Ireland Assurance Company. The National Football League is considered to be the second most prestigious inter-county competition in its code, with the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship held in higher regard.[1]
Dublin, the reigning league champions, defeated Cork in the 2015 league final.
History
The National Football League was first held in 1925–26, thirty-eight years after the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Laois won the inaugural National Football League. The NFL has traditionally played second fiddle to the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, with most counties using it as preparation for that event. This was not helped by the fact that the League was initially played in winter (usually November–March), while the Championship had the more attractive summer dates and knockout structure.
Mayo dominated the early NFL, winning seven titles in eight seasons until the tournament was suspended during the Second World War. For many seasons in the 50's and 60's, the winners of the "home" league played New York in the NFL final; the journey to New York formed an additional prize for the winners. New York won three of these finals.
In 2002, the league was changed to a February–April calendar. This has increased interest, boosted attendances and led to live games being broadcast on TG4. The 2009 season was broadcast live on Setanta Sports. Coverage of the 2010 finals in Croke Park saw TG4 become the most watched channel, with 650,000 viewers tuning in to watch some of the games. The Division 1 final had an average audience of 220,000 viewers.[2]
The National Football League winners receive the Irish National Insurance Cup, first presented to Kerry in 1928–29. Kerry are the most successful team in the League, having played in the final on twenty-three occasions and won nineteen of these. Both of these (final appearances and wins) are records. Kerry also are the team to have most often achieved the "double", by winning both the League and All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.
List of finalists/champions
Final results
Performances by county
a. ^ New York received a bye to the final in 10 NFL seasons between 1949–50 and 1988–89.
The top provinces by number of wins are as follows:
Province | Wins | Top county | Last win | |
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1 | Munster | 27 | Kerry (19) | Cork (2012) |
2 | Leinster | 23 | Dublin (12) | Dublin (2015) |
3 | Ulster | 16 | Derry (6) | Derry (2008) |
4 | Connacht | 14 | Mayo (11) | Mayo (2000–01) |
5 | Overseas | 3 | New York (3) | New York (1966–67) |
See also
References
- ^ Scott, Ronan (30 January 2009). "Only the league...". Gaelic Life. p. 10.
- ^ "VIEWING FIGURES FOR GAA BEO - ALLIANZ FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINALS 2010". TG4. 27 April 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2010.
External links
- National League Results, Fixtures and Statistics
- Semi-final and final results 1926–2005
- Division Tables