The 1948–49 National Football League was the 18th staging of the

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, an annual

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tournament for the

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teams of

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. Mayo won the NFL with a narrow defeat of Louth in the final.A nice surprise for Louth - Irish Independent
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Format

Instead of geographic groupings, teams are placed into Divisions I, II, III and IV. The top team in each division reaches the semi-finals.

League Phase

Division I ( Dr Lagan Cup)

Division II

Group A Results

Group B Results

Division II Final

Tables

=Group A

=Group B

Division III

Group A

Westmeath, Cavan, Meath

Group B

Louth, Dublin, Longford

Group B Results

Division III Final

Division IV

Group A

Limerick, Tipperary, Clare

Section B

Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow

Section C

Offaly, Kildare, Laois, Cork

Group C Results

Play-Off

Knockout phase

Semi-final

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Final

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References

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National Football League (Ireland) seasons