The 2008 All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship was the 45th staging of the All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship since its establishment by the

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in 1964.

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entered the championship as defending champions, however, they were defeated by

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in the Munster semi-final. On 3 May 2008, Kerry won the championship following a 2-12 to 0-11 defeat of

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in the All-Ireland final. This was their 10th All-Ireland title overall and their first in ten championship seasons.

Results

All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship

Semi-finals Final

Statistics

Miscellaneous

and Down meet for the first time in the championship since 1965.

References

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All-Ireland Under-21 Football Championship