The 2008

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league contested by 33 GAA counties' football teams, 32 from

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. Derry won their sixth title.

Format

The 2008 format of the National Football League is a new system consisting of four separate divisions. There are eight teams in the top three divisions and nine in Division Four. Placings are decided by: #Points (2 for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss) #Score difference #Total scored #Head-to-head result between tied teams The top two in each division play a final match to decide the division champions. The top two in divisions 2, 3 and 4 are promoted, whilst the bottom two in 1, 2 and 3 are relegated.

Format

Division One

Table

Matches

Final

Division Two

Table

Final

Division Three

Table

Final

Division Four

Table

Final

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