This coming weekend will see another round of matches in the fifth round of the Allianz Football League and Allianz Hurling League. Among the most interesting fixtures are the hurling clash between Kilkenny and Cork and the Gaelic football match between Donegal and Galway. Many matches will be broadcast live on television and online. Predictions for the results point to possible upsets, including a potential defeat for Dublin against Roscommon.
Gaelic football: key match Donegal vs. Galway
In the fifth round of the Allianz Football League, the match between Donegal and Galway is considered one of the most important this weekend. Both teams are mentioned as favorites for promotion, and the fixture in Ballybofey could decide their positions in the table. Broadcast on TG4.
Hurling: Kilkenny vs. Cork derby
In the Allianz Hurling League on Saturday, the match between Kilkenny and Cork will take place, which is always an exciting event. Both teams are competing for a high position in the Division 1A table. The match will be shown live on RTÉ2.
TV and online broadcasts
Many matches will be available for viewers live. In addition to those mentioned, matches will be broadcast on the GAAGO platform and on the BBC iPlayer service. Full listings of throw-in times and channels are available in the source articles.
Pre-match predictions and analysis
Experts and sports journalists point to possible outcomes, including a potential victory for Roscommon over Dublin in Division 2 and a draw in the Donegal vs. Galway match. Predictions are based on the teams' current form and standings in the tables.
On the last weekend of February 2026, another set of matches in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) league competitions will be played. This concerns the fifth round of the Allianz Football League and the Allianz Hurling League. In Gaelic football (Gaelic football), the Division 1 match between Donegal and Galway, scheduled for Saturday in Ballybofey, is particularly anticipated. The Irish Examiner predicts it could end in a draw, while both teams are considered serious contenders for promotion. In the same division, matches between Tyrone and Kerry, and Mayo and Armagh will also be played.
In Division 2, the Roscommon vs. Dublin match draws attention. The Irish Examiner suggests the hosts could secure a victory, which would be a significant result. The other fixtures in this division are Clare vs. Kildare, Cork vs. Meath, Fermanagh vs. Louth, and Down vs. Derry. Numerous matches are also scheduled in the lower divisions, including Division 3's Cavan vs. Westmeath and Offaly vs. Limerick, and Division 4's Wicklow vs. Leitrim.
In hurling (hurling), the main event of the weekend will be the Kilkenny vs. Cork match in Division 1A, broadcast on Saturday by RTÉ2. In the same division, Limerick vs. Wexford will also play. In Division 1B, matches will take place between Clare and Antrim, Galway and Tipperary, and Dublin and Waterford. Full sets of matches are also scheduled in the lower divisions (2A, 2B, 3A).
The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is the main governing body for traditional Irish sports such as hurling, Gaelic football, and camogie. It was founded in 1884 in Thurles, County Tipperary, to promote Irish games and culture. The Allianz League, sponsored by the insurance company, is the most important nationwide, inter-county (inter-county) league tournament in the season, serving as preparation for the summer All-Ireland Senior Championship knockout competitions.
Information about throw-in times (throw-in) and broadcast channels is provided in detail in the articles. Matches will be available live on Irish television (RTÉ, TG4) and on the GAAGO streaming platform. Some fixtures can also be watched on the BBC iPlayer service. Full schedules with team names, times, and TV stations form the main content of the information provided, serving as a practical guide for fans to the upcoming sports weekend.