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Monday 27 March 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# LGFA

# statement
'Making change does not happen overnight' - Cavan board respond over player dispute
The Cavan senior ladies team withdrew from a league game yesterday.
Yesterday
26th March 2023
# LGFA
Kerry defeat Galway to seal top spot, Dublin too strong for Waterford
A round-up of round seven in the Lidl Ladies National Football League.
Last week
19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023
# Ladies Football
Two first-half goals key as Cork finish league campaign on a high against Meath
Libby Coppinger and Eimear Kiely raised the all-important green flags at Páirc Uí Rinn.
# Permutations
Donegal-Mayo relegation shootout, mid-table Meath and league final dress rehearsal
Here’s a look at the permutations ahead of final round of the Lidl Ladies National Football Leagues.
# Not good enough
'Not good enough' - Cavan Ladies hit out at county board over player treatment
The issues relate to expenses, gear and player welfare.
# Wrap
Galway advance to league final after win over Mayo, Vikki Wall returns in Meath defeat
Waterford enjoyed a big win over reigning champions Meath, with the Tribe and Kerry now doing battle for 2023 glory.
This month
March 2023
# Rebel Roar
Cork end Kerry's perfect league record and seal derby victory at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The home side had to withstand a second-half comeback from the table-toppers.
# Dominant Dubs
1-3 for star forward Tyrrell as Dublin swat strugglers Donegal aside
Maxi Curran’s side will be relegated if Mayo avoid defeat at home to Galway on Sunday.
# curtain raisers
Munster GAA announce six championship double-headers with Ladies Football and camogie
The games will be played throughout April and May.
# On the up
'Mixed emotions' - The Leitrim native who has broken into the Dublin team
Eilish O’Dowd: ‘First time playing with Dublin and starting in midfield, there was a bit of pressure.’
Last month
February 2023
# Late Rally
Goals from Kate Sullivan and Caoimhe O'Connor cap Dublin fightback
Mayo lose six-point lead built up with a Sinéad Walsh brace.
# LGFA Talking Points
Mayo off the mark against Meath, Kerry's statement win and Donegal in danger
It was another fascinating weekend of Lidl Ladies National Football League action.
# Drama
Galway survive late Cork rally in five-goal thriller to continue unbeaten run
Cork almost snatched a dramatic victory when Eimear Kiely hit the crossbar in the dying seconds.
# Ladies Football
'With a little change, the game could be way more open' - Bohan reiterates frustrations
His Dublin side edged a seven-goal thriller in Cork on a busy Bank Holiday weekend of league action.
# Ladies Football
Star forward hits 2-2 as Waterford seal first win of league campaign against Mayo
Lauren McGregor shone as a late free from Kellyann Hogan secured victory for the Déise.
# Stage Coach
Moving from the theatre to the GAA pitch and 'new territory' leading All-Ireland champions
Davy Nelson: ‘You want to try and keep Meath up there at the top table.’
January
January 2023
# Ladies Football
Cork leave it late before 66th-minute equaliser against Waterford
Waterford forced to settle for a draw despite leading LGFA Division 1 clash by seven at one point.
# Ladies Football
Impressive Galway run out comfortable winners against new-look Dublin
Leanne Coen’s goal capped a very impressive performance by the hosts.
# Comeback Cats
'The ingredients for a good cake' - Kilkenny's football return and the man leading the revival
John Gorey is undertaking his ‘final challenge’ as the Cats field their first adult ladies football team since 2019.
# goals win games
Kerry make it two wins from two as second-half goals hold off Mayo challenge
The Kingdom have made a flying start to 2023, while Mayo have now lost their opening two fixtures.
# Change
Women's inter-county teams move away from white shorts - 'Positive, but shouldn't be celebrated'
It reflects a growing trend in women’s sport to alleviate concerns over periods for players.
# LGFA
Carla Rowe the scoring star as Dublin win league opener against Meath
Six points separated the teams at the final whistle.
# Ladies Football
5 questions ahead of Dublin v Meath and the opening weekend of the league
The action gets underway tomorrow.
# LGFA
'We’ll play anywhere': Players not bothered by unusual choice for Dublin v Meath league opener
Venue uncertainty has overshadowed the build-up to the opening round of Lidl Ladies National Football Leagues fixtures.
# Time to say goodbye
Six-time Cork All-Ireland winner announces inter-county retirement
Orla Finn also won six Division 1 titles during her 12-year career.
# Top teams
Ins, outs, and AFLW uncertainty: how the 2023 ladies football season is shaping up
There’s plenty of change in Meath as they prepare to launch their three in-a-row bid.
Last year
2022
# Champions
Salthill-Knocknacarra crowned All-Ireland junior champions with six-point win
Galway club were 1-7 to 0-4 winners against Naomh Abán of Cork.
# Galway Glory
Kilkerrin-Clonberne seal back-to-back All-Ireland titles on historic day at Croke Park
The Galway heavyweights saw off Donaghmoyne to reign supreme once more.
# Reeling In The Years
Made in hurling country, Mullinahone's footballers set for a slice of Croke Park history
Mullinahone LGFA of Tipperary have had an incredible journey, culminating in their second All-Ireland club final in as many years.
# family matters
'I wouldn’t change anything for the world. We’re better people in our house because of her'
Family matters for Danielle Caldwell with older sister Anna a source of inspiration both on and off the pitch.
# LGFA
'Clear demand' - Motion to change LGFA name to Women's Gaelic Football Association
Brian Kelly of Templeogue Synge Street explains the Dublin club’s push to The42.
# fixtures released
Holders Meath to meet Dublin on opening weekend of Ladies National Football League
The 2023 campaign will begin on the weekend of 22 January.
# dream weekend
'Crazy' - Arrive by helicopter after wedding, score 0-7 in All-Ireland semi-final win
Next stop Croke Park for Cathriona McConnell and Donaghmoyne.
# too good
Champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne book All-Ireland final return and historic Croke Park date
The long-time unbeaten Galway side were convincing winners over Ballymacarbry this afternoon.
# Best of the best
Donegal's Niamh McLaughlin scoops LGFA Player of the Year award
All-Ireland champions Meath receive six All-Stars, with five for beaten finalists Kerry, at 2022 end-of-season bash.
# Appointment
New Cork minor ladies football manager confirmed
Jamie Cronin is taking charge of the All-Ireland champions.
# Leeside
All-Ireland-winning minor manager informed by email that he wasn’t being reappointed
Outgoing Cork ladies minor football manager Joe Carroll is ‘at a loss’ following county board process.
# Awards Season
All-Ireland champs Laois and Antrim the big winners as Teams of Championships awarded
The awards were handed out at a function in Croke Park last night.
# club call
The Road to Croker - the state of play in the ladies club football championships
There’s some big provincial ties in store this weekend.
# A cut above
Meath star Niamh O'Sullivan claims LGFA Player of the Month award
The 32-year-old scored 1-2 in the All-Ireland final win over Kerry.