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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Cavan defends All-Ireland U16 A title while Armagh wins B title for first time

Cavan 3-11 Mayo 2-5 Report by Oisín McGovern A devastating opening fifteen minutes was the key to Cavan retaining the All-Ireland U-16 A title at Mayo’s expense at Duggan Park in Ballinasloe. The Breffni girls shot 3-6 in the opening quarter, leaving far too big of a gap for Mayo to recover from, despite their best efforts. A superb display …

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Howard banks on Tipp’s “will to work” in bid to end 20-year title drought against three-in-a-row chasing Galway

Róisín Howard says that Tipperary’s camogie squad will be focusing only on the controllables as they prepare for the Very National League Division 1A final against three-in-row chasing Galway at Croke Park on April 14. For Denis Kelly’s panel of players, that is about knuckling down in the trenches from first minute to last. This will be Tipp’s first appearance …

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“We’ve made history, so that’s special for the county” – Lidl Ladies National Football League round-up

By JOHN FALLON Armagh made history with a sixth successive win taking them into their first Lidl Division 1 final and centre-back Lauren McConville created her own milestone when she lined out for the Orchard County for the 100th time. And she did it 27 years to the day since her father Jim captained Crossmaglen Rangers to their first All-Ireland …

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Dublin survive “massive scare”, Mackin on target for Armagh – Lidl Ladies National Football League round-up

By JOHN FALLON Armagh sharpshooter Aimee Mackin said the impact made by substitutes off the bench in each game has played a big part in their brilliant start to life back in the top flight of the Lidl National Football League. Mackin scored two late goals to seal a 3-14 to 1-13 win over Kerry in a battle of the …

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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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Waterford’s Carton Named POTY As Cork Collect Eight 2023 PWC Camogie All Stars

The 2023 PWC Camogie All Stars took place on Saturday night, celebrating the outstanding achievements of players and managers from all three divisions of the intercounty game. The event, hosted by RTÉ’s Marie Crowe, saw All Ireland champions Cork dominate the proceedings. They collected a total of eight PwC All Star awards, ranging from their captain Amy O’Connor to her …

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All Star Nominations: Who’s In The Running For Camogie Player Of The Year?

The 2023 PWC All Star nominations have been released, providing a glimpse into who might be in with a shout for the camogie player of the year and for a spot in the team of the season. As O’Duffy Cup champions, Cork pick up 11 selections for the Camogie All Stars team, followed by Waterford’s nine, Galway’s seven, Tipperary’s six …

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