By Niall Gartland THE Cavan ladies are in the last chance saloon in Saturday’s relegation play-off clash against a strong looking Waterford team (Crettyard 2pm). Gerry Moane’s side came out second best in their relegation clash against Laois last weekend but they’ve got a second bite of the cherry. In this case though, if they […]
It’s been a privilege says Maxi Curran
By Shaun Casey MAXI Curran has stepped down as Donegal Ladies manager following six years in charge. Curran’s resignation follows Donegal’s recent 3-12 to 0-6 defeat to Dublin in the All-Ireland quarter-final. During his tenure, Curran led the Tir Chonaill ladies to three Ulster titles and reached the last four of the All-Ireland series twice. […]
All-Ireland ladies championship fixtures
THIS weekend’s All-Ireland fixtures have been finalised for the All-Ireland Ladies cbampionships. Saturday July 15 TG4 All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals – all live on TG4 Galway v Mayo; Pearse Stadium, Salthill, 1.30pm Armagh v Cork; Box-It Athletic Grounds, 3.30pm Kerry v Meath; Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 7.30pm TG4 All-Ireland SFC relegation play-offs Waterford v Tipperary; Piltown, […]
Another busy weekend in the All-Ireland Ladies championships
By Niall Gartland IT’S set to be another jam-packed weekend in the All-Ireland ladies championship. Beaten Ulster Champions Armagh will be glad to have got back to winning ways with a hard fought 3-12 to 2-8 victory over Laois, setting them in good stead for their second group stage match this Sunday, a tough looking […]
Carlow win can be perfect launchpad says Erne skipper McQuade
By Katrina Brennan FERMANAGH ladies captain Shannan McQuade feels that Sunday’s victory over Carlow was a much-needed boost for the team and could well be the catalyst they needed as they strive for All-Ireland glory. The 26 year-old helped steer Fermanagh to a 1-13 to 0-9 opening round championship victory in Dunleer, Co Louth. It […]
Striking a balance -Lavey’s double Féile story
By Michael McMullan OVER the next two weekends, a Lavey cavalcade will journey west as their girls embark on the All-Ireland Féile finals in Connacht. The camogs will be based in Athenry this weekend before virtually the same group trek back to Roscommon in early July for football duty. The community has been a hive […]
Conclusion of camogie and ladies football championships to be completed under protest
COUNTY camogie and ladies football panels have announced they will conclude the 2023 season “under protest” at a GPA-arranged press conference in Dublin on Monday morning. Representatives competing in the senior grade in both codes were present at the Radisson Hotel at Dublin Airport on behalf of players across senior, intermediate and junior ranks. The […]
Ladies football championship weekend at a glance
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THERE’S a bumper weekend of TG4 All-Ireland Championship action in store – with 13 games down for decision over Saturday and Sunday. The Senior and Junior competitions get underway, as the Intermediate Championship continues following last Sunday’s opening round of fixtures. There are two live games from the Senior Championship on […]
Award for Saffron shooting star Orlaith Prenter
ANTRIM forward Orlaith Prenter has been honoured with The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for May. The 23-year-old Moneyglass attacker – last year’s Gaelic Life Player of te Year, has been in stunning form in 2023 and played a key role in May as Antrim claimed an historic TG4 Ulster Intermediate Championship win. […]
All-Ireland glory for Derry ladies
All-Ireland U14 Gold Final Derry 4-9 Tipperary 2-6 By Aisling Clery DERRY, after victory in the Bronze final in 2022, were crowned U14 All-Ireland Gold champions at the expense of a talented Tipperary side at Clan na Gael, Dundalk. Advertisement Derry led by eight at the break, but two goals within sixty seconds from Tipperary […]