“In rugby Union this is a straight red card” – Evan Talty criticises ‘outdated’ rule in ladies football
“In ladies football, it’s a free out.” When Meath came out for the second half against Donegal last weekend, they were forced to produce their best performance of the season. The Ulster side had frustrated them, outmuscled them, and played some great football – Geraldine McLaughlin in particular was in scintillating form early on and […]
3 years ago
Emma Duggan’s phenomenal second half display drags Meath into All-Ireland final
Meath 0-12 Donegal 0-10 The All-Ireland champions are set to defend their title against Kerry after they beat Donegal in a tense, cagey and dramatic semi-final. The Ulster side came out swinging in the first half and a cracking Niamh McLaughlin penalty saw them go in at half time in control, and in the lead. […]
3 years ago
Aishling O’Connell’s cheeky chip helps goal hungry Kerry beat Mayo to reach All-Ireland final
Kerry 4-10 Mayo 0-13 Kerry were in devastating form at Croke Park today as they ruthlessly went for goals at every opportunity and more than often came up trumps. Mayo were very patient and played their own game, keeping the scoreboard ticking over, but weren’t as clinical between the posts and in the end, it […]
3 years ago
Everything you need to know about Saturday’s senior All-Ireland ladies semi-finals
What a weekend of football. Following last Saturday’s seismic TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-finals, the scene is set for two fascinating semi-finals at Croke Park tomorrow (SAT). For the first time since 2002, when Mayo and Monaghan contested the Senior Final, the showpiece Senior Final will not feature Cork or Dublin. From 2003-2021 inclusive, Cork […]
3 years ago
Galway star Shane Walsh tweets that he is “baffled” as to why the Ladies All-Ireland club final isn’t in Croke Park
“Every other senior final is played there.” On Saturday 29th January, the biggest game in the ladies football calendar will be taking place. The holders Mourneabbey, from Cork, and Galway’s Kilkerrin-Clonberne will be played at St Brendan’s Park, Birr, with throw in scheduled for 1pm. What stands out about that information however, is the location, […]
4 years ago
Meath superstar named player of the month after sensational final performance
She scored 1-02 in the final. Emma Duggan has had the season of her life, and she’s only getting started, it’s almost scary to think what she else she could potentially go on to achieve. After Meath’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship victory, she has been honoured with the Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award […]
4 years ago