Lidl NFL Wrap: Victories for Kerry, Armagh, Cork, and Meath in opening weekend

There were victories for Kerry, Armagh, Cork and Meath in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League as the top flight campaign got underway at the weekend. At Parnell Park on Saturday evening, Kerry ousted Dublin by 1-8 to 0-6 as the reigning league champions defeated the All-Ireland winners. Emma Dineen struck 1-3 for Kerry, who led by 0-5 to 0-1 at …

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Jennifer Dunne and Orla O’Dwyer star as Brisbane Lions win AFLW Grand Final

Dublin’s Jennifer Dunne became the first player to win an All-Ireland and AFLW title in the same year as the Brisbane Lions triumphed 7.2 (44) – 4.3 (27) over North Melbourne in the AFLW Grand Final Sunday. Dunne celebrated with teammate Orla O’Dwyer of Tipperary, who earlier this year marked her 50th appearance with Brisbane, and is now the second …

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All-Ireland runners-up Kerry lead in Ladies Football All Star nominations

All-Ireland Senior Finalists Dublin and Kerry dominate the list of nominations for 2023 TG4 Ladies Football All Star awards. Despite losing out in the showpiece decider to the Sky Blues at Croke Park on August 13, Kerry lead the way with 13 nominations, with Dublin receiving 12. The long list of 45 nominees includes nine players from the 2022 TG4 …

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TG4 All-Ireland Semi-Finals: Dublin defeat Cork 2-19 to 0-13 to book final slot against Kerry

Dublin 2-19 Cork 0-13 By Anthony Newman Dublin are back in the TG4 All-Ireland senior ladies football championship final for the first time since 2021 after their win over Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. A goal by Hannah Tyrrell in the 22nd minute, which the officials took a lengthy look at before it was awarded, was a crucial score …

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Men’s Intercounty Captains Voice Support for Ladies Football and Camogie Protests

The captains of the senior men’s inter-county football and hurling teams have released a joint statement voicing their support for the ongoing protests by female players in the Glen Dimplex Camogie and TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Championships. At issue is the integration of the GAA, LGFA, and the Camogie Association, which has been approved in principle by all three groups, …

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All-Ireland Senior Championships Round 1- wins for Donegal, Armagh, Galway, Kerry

Report by John Fallon There were wins for Donegal, Armagh, Galway and Kerry as the 2023 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championships began with a bang on Saturday. The Senior series got underway with three of the four provincial champions – Dublin, Cork and Armagh – in action, but two of them tasted defeat on the opening weekend. Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh scored …

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TG4 Provincial Championships Wrap: Kildare to face Wexford in Leinster Intermediate Final

Report from John Fallon, with Leinster LGFA information supplied by Aisling Clery. The 2023 TG4 Leinster Intermediate Final will be a repeat of the 2022 decider as Kildare and Wexford were successful in this afternoon’s (May 21) semi-finals against Louth and Westmeath respectively. Kildare were 3-15 to 0-10 winners against Louth at Manguard Plus Centre of Excellent, Hawkfield. Róisín Byrne …

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TG4 Provincial Championships: Senior Championship Finals Set

Compiled by John Fallon Holders Cork and Lidl National League Division 1 champions Kerry will contest the TG4 Munster Ladies Senior Football Championship Final on Sunday May 28 in Mallow.   The provincial heavyweights booked their place in the showpiece decider with victories over Waterford and Tipperary respectively on Sunday. Goals from Danielle O’Leary and Emma Costello proved pivotal as Kerry …

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Mayo win Connacht Senior Championship, McWilliams to leave head coach role, Hockey Cup finals: Weekly Roundup

TG4 Provincial Championships: Mayo win Connacht Senior Championship Galway’s five-in-a-row hopes were foiled as Mayo defeated them 3-13 to 2-9 to claim their first Connacht Senior Championship title since 2016. Tamara O’Connor, Rachel Kearns, and Sinead Walsh all provided goals. Elsewhere, Dublin booked their place in the Leinster final with a 3-14 to 0-3 victory over Laois. Cork forced Kerry …

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TG4 Provincial Championships: Key Wins for Dublin, Waterford, and Armagh

As Mayo secured their first Connacht senior championship since 2016, there was late drama as Cork came from behind to force a draw with Kerry at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. The sides couldn’t be separated as they finished 2-14 apiece, with Katie Quirke kicking a late leveller as the hosts hit 2-4 without reply down the home straight. Niamh Carmody’s …

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