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Although Armagh captured their first ever National League title last year it was Wexford who really caught the imagination of the football world.

Unfortunately for the Slaneysiders they were unable to make further progress at provincial level and succumbed to a resurgent Dublin team in the semi-final.

While the forthcoming National League might unearth a number of other emerging counties it is difficult to see any below the top five making much impression in taking the honours in Divisions 1 and 2. Monaghan shocked an improving Meath team in the Division 2 final last year but made little impression in the championship before bowing out to Tyrone in the All-Ireland qualifiers.

Armagh are likely to make the knock-out stages and could even face their old rivals Tyrone at the semi-final stage. Expect a marked improvement from defeated All-Ireland finalists Kerry who will once again be keen to make an early impression on what they hope will be their first steps towards the Gaelic football summit.