The Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues were launched today, ahead of the opening games taking place this weekend. This is the 32nd year the insurer has been involved with the Association.
Cillian O’Connor, Mayo footballer and winner of last year’s Allianz Division 1 Football Final and Damien Comer, Galway footballer and runner-up in last year’s Allianz Division 1 Football Final, were out and about with media giving an insight into what we have to look forward to over the coming months.
The return of inter-county action, after a five-month break affords the 32 teams competing a chance to showcase their strengths and lay down a marker to their county rivals.
Last year, saw the introduction of a new format to the Allianz Football League whereby the outcome of the competition had a direct impact on qualification for the GAA All Ireland Football Championship, increasing the significance of each match and generating great excitement throughout the competition.
Meath, the winners of the Tailteann Cup dropped into it in the closing stages of the Allianz League Division Two but will have had few regrets in July winning out at Croke Park.
The curtain raiser for the Allianz Football League takes place this Saturday, 28th January with a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi Final as Kerry take on Derry, while last year’s Allianz Football League Division 1 finalists, Mayo and Galway will face one another the following day, Sunday, 29th January in Pearse Stadium.
“All of us in Allianz are extremely proud to be embarking on our 32nd year as sponsor of the Allianz Football League,” said Allianz Insurance Chief Customer Officer, Geoff Sparling.
“Our support of the competition as a whole is one of the longest-standing sports sponsorships in Ireland which is a testament to our unwavering commitment to support communities across the country.”
“We are incredibly excited for the action to get underway this weekend and want to wish all of the teams taking part the very best for this year’s competition.”
“We are delighted to see the Allianz Football League return once again, signalling the dawn of the 2024 intercounty season,” added GAA President Larry McCarthy.
“Last season, with team’s final position in Allianz Football League having a direct impact on qualification for the GAA All Ireland Senior Football Championship, we saw some incredibly competitive games and we anticipate much the same this year.”
“We look forward to the beginning of the action this weekend and I wish all involved the best of luck over the coming months.”
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