Dublin Joins Tough 'Group of Death' in All-Ireland SFC

Dublin have been drawn into the 'Group of Death' for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship group stage, joined by Derry, the winners of the Connacht final (Galway or Mayo), and the beaten Ulster finalists (Armagh or Donegal), forming what is widely considered the toughest group. The draw follows both Dublin and Derry experiencing disappointing provincial campaigns, with Dublin recently suffering a rare Leinster semi-final loss. Group One will feature the Ulster champions, Connacht runners-up, Tyrone, and Cavan, also shaping up as a highly competitive pool. Kerry, if they win Munster, will face Roscommon, Cork, and the Leinster runner-up in Group Two, while Group Three includes Monaghan, Down, the Munster runners-up, and the new Leinster champions. The group stage fixtures are scheduled across weekends from mid-May to mid-June. The so-called 'Group of Death' has drawn significant attention due to the high caliber of all four teams, each having reached last year's knockout rounds.