1956–57 National Football League (Ireland)

Gaelic football competition April 2022 1956–57 National Football League October 1956 – 18 May 1957 Galway Jack Mahon 2nd Kerry Jerome O'Shea 1955–56 1957–58 The 1956–57 National Football League was the 26th staging of the National Football League (NFL), an annual Gaelic football tournament for the Gaelic Athletic Association county teams of Ireland. Galway beat Kerry in the final, which was remembered as one of the greatest games for years. Kerry lead 0-5 to 0-4 at half-time. The "goal of the century", created by Seán Purcell and scored by Frank Stockwell, secured victory.GAA Final TeamsGAA ArchiveAugust 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Jack Mahon - HoganStandTerrace Talk 1957 Kerry v Galway Format July 2015 Results July 2015 Finals 18 May 1957Final Galway 1-8 – 0-6 Kerry Frank Stockwell goal Tadhgie Lyne, Paudie Sheehy 0-2 each; Mick Murphy, Tom Long 0-1 each Croke Park, Dublin Peter McDermott (Meath)"For The Record, A History of the National Football and Hurling League Finals", Tom Morrison, Collins Press, 2002, 9781903464151 References National Football League National Football League Category:National Football League (Ireland) seasons