Double Delight for Laois as County Stars Collect ZuCar Golden Glove and Golden Boot Awards

LAOIS were celebrating on the double today as county stars Eimear Barry and Mo Nerney collected their 2022 ZuCar Golden Glove and Golden Boot awards at Croke Park. Goalkeeper Eimear has been confirmed as the winner of the Golden Glove award, introduced in 2021 to acknowledge goalkeeping excellence during the TG4 All-Ireland Championships. Eimear’s crucial second half save against Wexford …

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“It’s going to be hugely difficult” Mo Nerney and Laois prepare for 2023 step up

Laois ace Mo Nerney says this year brought the O’Moore County together and they feel like a family as they prepare to take on the might of Meath and Dublin next year. Laois were crowned TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate champions after victory over Wexford at Croke Park on 31 July. And Nerney scored 1-5 bringing her personal tally to 5-31 (46 …

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SEAN FINNEGAN STEPS DOWN AS KILDARE MANAGER

Sean Finnegan has released a statement announcing his decision to step down as Kildare LGFA Manager. In a statement released by the Kildare County Board and the former manager, the Kildare County Board was informed on Monday of Finnegan’s decision to step away from the Kildare Ladies Football team. “At a meeting tonight, Monday, I informed the Kildare LGFA County …

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Stephanie Meadow’s Finishes Top 10 & Dubs Top Group A

Irish National Athletics Championships This past weekend marked the 150th Irish Life Health national track and field championships at Morton Stadium in Dublin. The eventful weekend saw many amazing performances across all the disciplines. Limerick’s Sarah Lavin took home her 7th outdoor national title Saturday in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.06 crossing the finish line in front …

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TG4 All-Ireland Championships Wrap

Reigning champions Meath will be joined by 2021 finalists Dublin, Mayo and Galway in the quarter-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship. Four places remain up for grabs in the knockout stage after Round 2, with Tipperary and Cavan the only two counties definitely set to miss out. In the tie of the weekend, Armagh almost pulled off a stunning …

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TG4 All-Ladies Football Championship Previews

THE 2022 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship cranks up a gear on Sunday – with five crucial games down for decision in Round 2.   In Group A, victories for Mayo and Dublin against Cavan and Tipperary respectively would secure places in the quarter-finals, while Senior champions Meath clash with Armagh in a mouth-watering Group B Fixture.   Galway will look …

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LADIES FOOTBALL: Cusp of history – The Big Interview with Donegal’s Roisín McCafferty

Another concussion would be the end, Roisín McCafferty would hang up her boots and call it a day on her playing career, there and then. She has experienced the terrifying side effects that go with the invisible injury and cannot afford to put herself through that ever again. After her first, the Donegal youngster was robbed of her confidence, it …

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