The Sam Maguire round robin games continue this weekend after an eventful opening day last time out, with the Leinster and Ulster finalists set to kick off their campaigns .Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Sam Maguire Cup, from fixtures, to dates, venues, TV info and standings.
Last weekend was one to forget for many counties in Ulster. Kerry got their campaign up and running with a 10 point win at home to Monaghan while Derry and Cavan's trips to Connacht to face Galway and Mayo resulted in multi-score losses. In group 3's all Munster affair, Cork came out victorious away to Clare in Ennis.
This weekend, Dublin look to continue their winning ways following their 14th Leinster title in a row with a home fixture to Roscommon. Losing Leinster finalists Louth face their bitter rivals Meath in their opener in Inniskeen, while Ulster runners-up Armagh host Westmeath in BOX-IT Athletic Grounds. Ulster winners Donegal face Tyrone in Ballybofey in their opener, after Jim McGuinness's side beat the Red Hands after extra-time in a thrilling provincial semi-final.
How does the Sam Maguire round robin format work?
If you've forgotten how the newish Sam Maguire round robin format works, we recommend reading this article.
What are the pools?
Teams were divided into four pots depending on where they placed in the provincial championships. During the draw, teams were selected from each pot to determine the groups, which will then play a round robin series.
The top three teams will progress from each group to the provisional quarterfinals.
Group 1
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Score Difference | Points |
| Galway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 2 |
| Armagh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Westmeath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
Group 2
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Score Difference | Points |
| Mayo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 2 |
| Dublin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roscommon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cavan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -9 | 0 |
Group 3
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Score Difference | Points |
| Cork | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 2 |
| Donegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrone | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Group 4
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Score Difference | Points |
| Kerry | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 2 |
| Louth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meath | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Monaghan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -10 | 0 |
Sam Maguire Round Robin knockout fixtures
Round one will get take place on Saturday May 18th, with the following set of games will showcase the Leinster and Ulster finalists on Saturday May 25th.
Round 1 - 18 May- 25 May
| Kerry 0-24 - 1-11 Monaghan | Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney | May 18 | 15.oo | GAAGO |
| Mayo 0-20 - 1-08 Cavan | Mac Hale Park, Castlebar | May 18 | 17.00 | Untelevised |
| Galway 2-14 - 0-15 Derry | Pearse Stadium, Salthill | May 18 | 17.30 | GAAGO |
| Clare 1-11 - 1-13 Cork | Cusack Park, Ennis | May 18 | 18.00 | Untelevised |
| Dublin v Roscommon | Croke Park, Dublin | May 25 | 17:00 | GAAGO |
| Louth v Meath | Grattan Park, Inniskeen | May 25 | 17:30 | Untelevised |
| Armagh v Westmeath | BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh | May 25 | 18:00 | Untelevised |
| Donegal v Tyrone | MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey | May 25 | 19:15 | GAAGO |
When is the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Final?
The All-Ireland football final is set to take place on the 28th of July at Croke Park with a throw-in time yet to be decided.
