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The National Football League is a Gaelic football tournament held annually between the county teams of Ireland, under the auspices of the Gaelic Athletic Association.
History
The NFL was first held in 1925-1926, 38 years after the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, with Laois being the first winners. The League has traditionally played second fiddle to the All-Ireland, with most counties using it as a warm-up for the All-Ireland. This was not helped by the fact that the League was played in winter (November-March usually) while the championship had the more attractive summer dates and knockout structure.
In 2002 the league was changed to a February-April calendar, which has increased interest with attendances growing and live games broadcast on TG4.
Roll of honour
- Kerry 17
- Mayo 11
- Dublin 8
- Meath 7
- Cork 5
- Derry 5
- Down 4
- Galway 4
- Laois 2
- Tyrone 2
- Cavan 1
- Longford 1
- Monaghan 1
- Roscommon 1
- Offaly 1
- Armagh 1