The Football Pod: Magic Monaghan, Dublin's secret, Armagh dump Down, Westmeath roll on, Qualifier Draw

About this episode

The episode covers the latest developments in the Football Championship, including key matches and performances from various teams.

The Football Championship just keeps on delivering, so The Football Pod is here for you on a Bank Holiday Sunday. From the hooter drama and epic finish in Monaghan-Derry to the return of the Dubs. Westmeath getting the better of Kildare and Armagh downing Down. We cover it all, enjoy! Chapters (00:00) - Cranky Tommy and James Bond (04:00) - Magic Monaghan, McCarron's moment, Beggan - what happened Derry? (24:00) - Armagh's takedown of Down - Tailteann Cup, Blaine Hughes, (40:00) - How Dublin took out Louth; back to basics, backroom team insights, stodgy Louth. (54:00) - Westmeath reach the Leinster Final after extra-time. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

Topics covered

• Football Championship
• Monaghan-Derry match
• Dublin football
• Armagh vs Down
• Westmeath performance
• Qualifier Draw

Keywords

• Football Championship
• Monaghan
• Derry
• Armagh
• Down
• Westmeath
• Qualifier Draw
• Dublin
• Kildare
• Louth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dubs

Places: Monaghan, Derry, Armagh, Down, Louth, Westmeath, Kildare

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