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Tuesday 28 March 2023 Dublin: 8°C

# Ladies Football

Last year
2022
# new and improved
'We felt this was the way to go eventually' - inside the LGFA's subscription streaming service
The comprehensive live-streaming platform will show over 100 games that are not available on TG4.
# legacy
What Meath's magical All-Ireland win has done for the game in the county
In their first year back in the senior ranks, the Royals lifted the Brendan Martin Cup for the first time and ended Dublin’s Drive for Five.
# Carla Rowe
'The hurt from last year will drive me. We don't think anything is taken for granted'
Carla Rowe says Dublin aren’t simply thinking, ‘We’ll get it back,’ having relinquished their All-Ireland crown.
# Concern
Galway still manager-less - 'It's extremely disappointing when the league is starting this weekend'
The Tribe face Donegal in their Division 1 opener on Saturday.
# serious support
'It's safe to say it's changed ladies football as a whole' - Lidl and LGFA's 10-year €10 million partnership
A four-year partnership extension was announced today, after the launch of the LGFA’s new subscription streaming service yesterday.
# Ready to Rock
New Cork boss Ronayne names 39-strong panel ahead of league campaign
The Rebels kick off against Meath this weekend.
# Top Of The Tree
Dublin captain Aherne posts 0-4 as St Sylvester's land All-Ireland crown after thriller
St Sylvester’s defeated Castlebar Mitchels by two points to become All-Ireland intermediate champions.
# Rebel Roar
All-Ireland winning Mourneabbey midfielder to captain Cork for 2022
Máire O’Callaghan will lead the Rebels, with Melissa Duggan named vice-captain.
# Bouncing Back
'It was a tough pill to swallow. But I've digested it now, just about' - Dublin star Dunne
Jennifer Dunne says the Sky Blues have a ‘new drive’ after their 2021 All-Ireland final defeat.
# Ladies Football
'It really is a strange one' - Galway still on hunt for new manager two weeks out from league
Gerry Fahy stepped down from the role last week.
# Scenes
'It’s amazing for the whole parish that's here today' - first All-Ireland crown for Galway champs
Kilkerrin-Clonberne lifted the Dolores Tyrrell Memorial Cup and ended Mourneabbey’s bid for three-in-a-row.
# Healing
'We were extremely devastated' - Losing out on Cork seven-in-a-row to All-Ireland bid
Reigning All-Ireland champions Mourneabbey are hoping to retain their crown this weekend.
# Ladies Football
Dublin star hits 2-5 to lead St Sylvester's to All-Ireland intermediate club final
Sinéad Aherne inspired her club to a national decider, while St Jude’s and Mullinahone won today’s junior semi-finals.
# Ladies Football
Birr to host All-Ireland club final as TG4's bumper spring schedule confirmed
There’s a few big weeks of ladies football action ahead.
# club call
Repeat of 2019 final in store after holders shut out 'two of the best players in the country'
Mourneabbey will defend their All-Ireland crown against Kilkerrin-Clonberne after seeing off Vikki Wall and Emma Duggan’s Dunboyne.
# Galway girls
Nicola Ward leads the way as Kilkerrin-Clonberne advance to All-Ireland final
The Galway side overcame Monaghan’s Donaghmoyne today, with Ward finding the net twice.
# Ready to Rock
Club championship heavyweights and fairytale Royals - today's All-Ireland semi-final showdowns
It’s Mourneabbey v Dunboyne and Kilkerrin-Clonberne v Donaghmoyne in the last four ties.
# Speaking From The Harte
The Cork great and new Tipp goalkeeping coach looking to Bazunu and Kelleher for inspiration
Having recently joined David Power’s set-up, Elaine Harte hopes she can help set the trend for equal opportunities in both the men’s and women’s games.
# age is just a number
The 62-year-old Limerick club legend who's not ready to hang up the boots
Having made her debut over 50 years ago, Pauline McCarthy is planning to line out for St Ailbe’s again this season.
# Talent
'She's an exceptional athlete' - the newest Irish face in the AFLW
Multi-sport Mayo star Rachel Kearns is one of 14 Irish players involved this season.
All time
# wonder wall
'These are literally the best days of our lives' - Inside Vikki Wall's dream 2021
The Meath and Dunboyne star had a year for the ages with both club and county.
# It's Quizness time
Quiz: Do you know these GAA club champions from 2021?
Let’s test your knowledge.
# Aislinn Desmond
Kerry captain and All-Star winner retires from inter-county game
Desmond had spent 12 years in the Kingdom ranks.
# marching on
Seven Munster titles in-a-row for Mourneabbey as Cork kingpins set for All-Ireland title defence
Shane Ronayne’s side were 4-10 to 0-8 winners over first-time finalists Aherlow today.
# Ladies Football
Dunboyne celebrate Leinster senior glory and Mourneabbey book Munster final spot
Today’s action also saw Kilkerrin-Clonberne crowned Connacht champions.
# around the grounds
Meath against Dublin battle in Leinster final, Drom & Inch lift Munster senior title
Plenty provincial camogie and ladies football action today.
# Mick Bohan
Dublin ratify All-Ireland winning boss for 2022 season
Mick Bohan will be aiming for Dublin to bounce back from September’s loss against Meath.
# Stars Of The Show
Meath, Westmeath and Carlow stars claim 2021 Player of the Year awards
Vikki Wall, Sarah Dillon and Clíodhna Ní Shé were honoured at last night’s awards.
# Ladies Football
Champions Meath lead the way with eight winners as All-Star awards take place
Dublin, Cork, Mayo and Donegal are the other counties with players honoured.
# Best of the best
Two top stars go head-to-head, and a Battle Royale in store — the 2021 All-Star awards
The country’s top ladies football talent will be honoured tonight.
# Peil na mBan
‘Some of the game's greatest’: Top players of 2021 to shine at TG4 Ladies Football All-Stars
A gala event is set to take place at Dublin’s Bonnington Hotel.
# Wrap
Ballymacarbry complete Waterford 40-in-a-row while All-Ireland winners help defend Meath title
There was plenty of Ladies Football club action around the country today.
# david v goliath
'It's fantastic that it's come to ladies football': Underdogs is back with a new season on TG4
Former Waterford footballer Michelle Ryan has joined the management team for the latest series.
# Friday Night Lights
History as Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host first-ever Cork ladies football club final
The Leeside venue will stage the meeting of Mourneabbey and Éire Óg on 12 November.
# Ladies Football
Staunton sent off as Carnacon denied 23rd county title in-a-row by Knockmore
Knockmore ended Carnacon’s incredible run of dominance in today’s Mayo senior ladies football final.
# championship matters
Record 19-in-a-row for Monaghan kingpins, Donegal star hits 5-6 to book club final spot
Ladies football club championships are heating up across the country.
# Ratified
Former senior men's boss Creedon takes charge of Tipp ladies
The West Cork native has been involved in underage ladies football in recent years after previous stints with the Tipp and Laois senior men’s teams.
# Rocky Road
How chipping away at rocks, stones and pebbles motivated Meath to All-Ireland glory
Emma Troy gives a brilliant insight into the Royals’ remarkable rise.
# Star Players
Champions Meath lead the way as 2021 ladies football All-Star nominations revealed
The winners will be announced at a gala banquet at Dublin’s Bonnington Hotel on Saturday, November 13.
# top coach
A glittering CV and bouncing back from rejection - Ronayne's road to the Cork job
A new chapter begins on Leeside.