“Profoundly deaf” Aisling Hanly captains her school to victory scoring the winning goal

Inspirational Aisling Hanly scored the winning goal as she captained her school Convent of Mercy in Roscommon to victory over Mercy Mounthawk of Tralee in the Lidl All-Ireland Post Primary School Senior B final. Hanly was born “profoundly deaf” and has cochlear implants, wearing a rugby scrum cap when playing to protect them and can control her implants through an app …

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Tipperary’s Moloney and Kennedy set to join the Cats

Just in time – Tipperary’s Aishling Moloney and Anna Rose Kennedy are off down under after signing with Geelong Cats just minutes before deadline day. There has been a substantial amount of ladies players contracted to AFLW this year, with close to thirty players set to embark on the professional dream, the highest number yet. Rumours have been swirling surrounding …

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“One of the best to ever do it”: Staunton calls time on phenomenal career

Mayo star Cora Staunton has officially called time on her successful AFLW career after an outstanding 50 appearances for the GWS Giants. Staunton was the first international player to join an AFLW side in 2017 and went on to become the club’s highest all-time goal kicker and appearance record holder. Her goal kicking record of 55 listed her as second …

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Cavan LGFA respond following senior team strike

Cavan LGFA have released a statement in response to strike action by Cavan Ladies Senior players following breaches of an agreed player charter. Cavan players including Lauren McVeety, team captain Neasa Byrd and Collingwood AFLW’s Aishling Sheridan featured on the ‘We Are Cavan’ podcast to bring awareness to their situation, alluding to a “constant battle” with the county board over …

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Cavan ladies contemplating strike as they seek “the bare minimum”

Cavan Senior Ladies have spoken out against Cavan LGFA over player issues such as expenses, confirming that they are contemplating striking. Cavan players including Lauren McVeety, team captain Neasa Byrd and Collingwood AFLW’s Aishling Sheridan featured on the ‘We Are Cavan’ podcast to bring awareness to their situation. Byrd alluded to a “constant battle” with the county board over issues …

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DCU wins 3-14 to 1-13 in Yoplait O’Connor Cup Final denying UL 3-in-a-row hopes

DCU Dóchas Éireann  3-14 University of Limerick 1-13   by Ivan Smyth Kate Kenny kicked 1-10 as DCU were crowned Yoplait O’Connor Cup champions for the first time since 2018. DCU ended UL’s hopes of three Yoplait O’Connor Cup triumphs in a row as Kenny inspired her charges to victory at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome. The first …

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Cambodian Ladies Football Club Cairde Khmer on quest to play in Derry

When Chhav Souen joined the Cairde Khmer GAA club in Cambodia soon after its creation in 2017, she became the first woman from her village to take up organised sport. A handful of years later, she leads the branch in Siem Reap, and her club, after impressing in last year’s Asian Gaelic Games when the majority-Cambodian squad (some of whom …

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Kerry secure their place in Lidl NFL Final: Round 5 Wrap

Compiled by Daragh Small Kerry joint-manager Declan Quill says his team have a target on their backs after they booked their place in the Lidl NFL Division 1 Final thanks to another fantastic win on Saturday. Kerry fell to a heartbreaking defeat against Meath in last year’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior decider but gained revenge in Brosna as they dished out …

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