2011 National Football League (Ireland)

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Teams 33 Captain Michael Shields Runners-up Dublin		Winners Cork (7th win) Manager Conor Counihan
Dates 5 February – 24 April 2011

The 2011 National Football League was a competition run by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) between February and April 2011. It was contested by 33 teams, representing the 32 counties of Ireland plus London. Cork retained the title after a 0-21 to 2-14 win against Dublin.

Format

In 2011 the National Football League had four divisions, the top three consisting of eight teams, and Division 4 of nine. Each team played each other team in its division once, with two points awarded for a win, and one for a draw. The top two teams in each of divisions 2, 3 and 4 were promoted, and contested the finals of their respective divisions; the top two teams in Division 1 contested the 2011 NFL final. The bottom two teams in each of divisions 1, 2 and 3 were relegated.

Division 1

Cork were placed ahead of Kerry as they won the head-to-head match between the teams (6 February at Tralee: 0-17 - 1-13)

Armagh were placed ahead of Monaghan as they won the head-to-head match between the teams (20 February at Athletic Grounds: 1-11 - 0-13)

Division 2

Donegal, Laois and Derry are ranked by score difference.

Meath were placed ahead of Sligo as they won the head-to-head match between the teams (20 February at Páirc Tailteann: 1-12 - 0-8)

Division 3

Louth, Wexford and Offaly are ranked by score difference

Tipperary were placed ahead of Limerick as they won the head-to-head match between the teams (6 February at Semple Stadium: 0-10 - 0-6)

Division 4

Carlow were placed ahead of Clare as they won the head-to-head match between the teams (27 February at Dr Cullen Park: 1-11 - 1-10)

References

2011 National Football League (Ireland) Wikipedia

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