‘Twin success’ – The Big Interview with Galway’s Louise Ward

By Daire Walsh   Almost 11 years on from triumphing in the competition during her debut campaign as a senior inter-county player, Galway’s Louise Ward will have another shot at Lidl National Football League Division 2 glory next weekend. Back on May 10, 2014 at Parnell Park, Ward started alongside her twin sister Nicola when Galway claimed a second-tier title …

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“We Know We’re There Or Thereabouts.” – Armagh’s Coleman

By lining out at inter-county level for their native Armagh, Niamh Coleman and her younger sister Dearbhla are maintaining a strong family legacy. Formerly their manager when the Orchard County claimed an Ulster minor ladies title nine years ago, the Colemans’ father Tommy played senior football with the Armagh men and was a starter in an Ulster championship final defeat to Tyrone …

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Lidl NFL Results Round Up And Reactions

Armagh joint manager Darnell Parkinson said that strong competition for places is driving the standard for the reigning Lidl NFL champions as they maintained their 100% start to the defence of their crown with a 2-14 to 1-10 win over Mayo. “We were happy with the first half, maybe not so much with the second half but it’s always good …

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Lidl NFL Division 1 Roundup: Round 2

Kerry 2-6 Waterford 0-9   Kerry manager Mark Bourke is hopeful the Kingdom can push on now as the reigning TG4 All-Ireland champions got their first win of this season’s Lidl NFL Division One campaign at windswept SETU Arena. Goals in either half from Niamh Ní Chonchúir and Siofra O’Shea were the key factors as Kerry bounced back from their opening …

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Lidl National Football League Round 1 Reaction And Roundup

Armagh manager Darnell Parkinson said he was pleased with the way they began the defence of their Lidl NFL title when they defeated reigning TG4 All-Ireland champions Kerry by 3-11 to 1-13 in Tralee. “We’ve had a lot of girls coming back in from club duty so these girls have been thrown in at the deep end a bit but …

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28 Teams To Play In Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé

All-Ireland winning Kerry midfielders Diarmuid O’Connor and Mary O’Connell from Tralee’s Na Gaeil club visited Minard Castle, Lispole, built by the Knight of Kerry and also a location in the famous movie ‘Ryan’s Daughter’ to officially launch the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2025. The famed club ladies and men’s club Gaelic football tournament has been running since 1989 …

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Bumper LGFA NFL Final Reaction: Post match interviews with winners from Armagh, Kildare, Clare and Carlow

The LIDL LGFA NFL finals took place over the weekend, with plenty to breakdown between the four divisions. Daire Walsh provides reaction on behalf of the LGFA. Lidl NFL Division 1 final – Armagh 2-12 Kerry 2-9 Armagh manager Greg McGonigle hopes they can now take their historic Lidl NFL Division 1 title success into the TG4 All-Ireland Championship and …

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Holders DCU Dóchas Éireann the team to catch in the race for O’Connor Cup glory

Compiled by Jackie Cahill FOUR champions will be crowned in the 2024 Ladies HEC Championships over the course of Friday and Saturday – with the showpiece O’Connor Cup Final down for decision on Saturday afternoon (4pm – live on Spórt TG4 YouTube – https://bit.ly/3V8ovOL). The Donaghy, Lagan and HEC Cup Finals were contested on Thursday, while International Women’s Day, Friday …

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The ultimate LGFA Division 1 breakdown: Armagh dethrone Meath, Dublin triumph, Waterford beat Cork

There was plenty of unmissable action in the Lidl National Football League over the weekend, here’s the ultimate LGFA Division 1 breakdown. Dublin 0-16 Galway 1-12 By DARREN KELLY All-Ireland champions Dublin staged a stunning comeback in the closing minutes to come from three points down to beat Galway in the Lidl Ladies National Football League in Parnell Park. Trailing …

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The entire Kildare LGFA executive resigned last night, why?

The entire Kildare LGFA executive resigned last night, Wednesday, following an emergency general meeting of the board. Their notice of departure was accepted by the county board, who must now venture to fill the positions and create a new committee en masse. In a statement on their social media channels, Kildare LGFA said that they “regret and note their appreciation …

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