Maxi Curran hits at the “end of an era” in Donegal


By Daire Walsh DONEGAL Ladies’ manager Maxi Curran said it was “probably the end of an era” after his side bowed out at the hands of All-Ireland champions Meath in Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final Niamh McLaughlin’s penalty had Donegal 1-3 to 0-3 head at the break, but a Meath stormed back into the game after the […]


Mackin ready for Melbourne adventure


By Kieran Lynch ARMAGH and Shane O’Neill’s star Blaithin Mackin’s life is set to change dramatically this week, as she becomes the latest Gaelic footballer to embark on the journey Down Under and take on the challenge of Australian Rules Football. On June 15, Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) side Melbourne Demons officially announced Mackin’s […]


Croke Park heartbreak for Donegal as Emma Duggan drags Meath into another decider


All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football semi-final Meath 0-12 Donegal 1-7 By Daire Walsh IT was heartbreak for Donegal at Croke Park on Saturday as Emma Duggan ‘s late heroics, for the second weekend running, shot defending champions Meath into another final with a thrilling victory at Croke Park. Advertisement Following her last-gasp point to earn the Royals […]


Doyle shoots Armagh ladies to All-Ireland glory


All-Ireland Ladies U16 C final Armagh 1-14 Longford 2-4 By Deniese O’Flaherty LUCY Doyle scored 1-5 and Armagh claimed the All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship U16 ‘C’ title with victory over Longford at Emmett Park in Lisnaskea on Wednesday night. Advertisement Despite losing star forward Doyle to a yellow card, midway through the second half, the […]


Smyth shoots Fermanagh to All-Ireland final meeting with Antrim


TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Fermanagh 7-9 Limerick 3-12 By Darren Kelly EIMEAR  Smyth led Fermanagh’s charge back into the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Final as her 3-7 contribution was significant in their victory over Limerick in Kiltoom. Advertisement The 2020 TG4 Player of the Year was joined by Bláithín Bogue, Laura Grew (two) and Cliodhna […]


Donegal do double over Dubs to book last four spot


 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Donegal 3-7 Dublin 1-7 By Alan Foley KAREN Guthrie scored two of Donegal’s three second half goals as they dumped Dublin out of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon. Advertisement After a solid first half where Donegal had laid out their plans, to go in 0-4 to […]


Armagh’s All-Ireland dreams ended by Kingdom


TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final Kerry 4-12 Armagh 2-14 By Daire Walsh LOUISE Ní Mhuircheartaigh struck 2-6 at O’Connor Park in Tullamore as Kerry set up a TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final against Mayo with a four-point triumph over Armagh. Advertisement In addition to the Corca Dhuibhne ace’s scoring prowess, Niamh Carmody and […]


Monaghan’s 30-year stay in senior football ended by Waterford


 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Waterford 3-12 Monaghan 0-6 By Tomás McCarthy LAUREN McGregor scored 2-2 and Waterford ended Monaghan’s 30-year stay in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship in scorching weather at the Bray Emmets club this afternoon. Advertisement Caoimhe McGrath also found the net as the Déise preserved their top-flight status in style. Kellyann Hogan kicked […]