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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Kerry Stays at Top of Rankings in Lidl NFL Round 3

Lidl NFL Round 3 Wrap Division 1 results: Meath 0-9 Galway 0-9 Cork 3-15 Dublin 4-13 Kerry 2-10 Donegal 1-11 Waterford 2-9 Mayo 0-13 MEATH 0-9 GALWAY 0-9 Super-sub Aoife O’Rourke scored a last minute free to give Galway a share of the spoils in an enthralling Lidl NFL Division 1 clash with holders Meath. The reigning champions were playing …

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Another Narrow Win for Kerry: Lidl NFL Round 2 Wrap

Meath manager Davy Nelson knew the significance of getting a first win under his belt as the reigning Lidl NFL Division 1 champions beat Donegal. Mary Kate Lynch was the unlikely match-winner for the League and TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship holders in Letterkenny. The full-back got forward to score the crucial goal in a 1-7 to 0-5 success on a …

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“I was the most broken little girl…This won’t stop me”: Erika O’Shea’s Terrifying Eye Injury

A major injury is a miserable disruption in anyone’s life and often worsens mental health in addition to physical. For professional athletes whose physical abilities are essential to both their passion and their livelihood, the emotional impact can be even more severe. When AFLW player Erika O’Shea was laying in the hospital for three days, not allowed to move except …

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AFLW- Giants Win At Last Thanks To Cora Staunton

Thirteen Irish players took to the pitch down under as the latest round of the AFLW took place. After suffering a 97-1 defeat to the Adelaide Crows on Sept. 25th—the biggest defeat in AFLW history—the Greater Western Sydney Giants were at last helped to victory by for Mayo star Cora Staunton, who made two goals and a behind in the …

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