By Michael McMullan FORMER Monaghan ladies’ star Brenda McAnespie says the level of preparation has gone to a “completely different level” but is enthused by the progress of the game. In a feature interview for Gaelic Life, to mark 25 years of Monaghan’s back to back All-Ireland senior titles, McAnespie spoke about how their rivals […]
One step from Croke Park date
July 22, 2022
All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship semi-final Derry v Cork Sunday, UMPC Nowlan Park, 4pm By Kieran Lynch DERRY are just one win away from contesting this year’s All-Ireland Intermediate final in Croke Park, and midfielder Caoimhe Glass is hoping that they can play to their full potential against Cork this Sunday to reach the Promised Land. […]
Ulster teams on the All-Ireland trail this weekend
July 18, 2022
By Michael McMullan THERE is an Ulster focus this weekend as the All-Ireland Camogie Championship continues. Derry have been drawn to play Cork as they bid for a first intermediate title since their 2012 replay win over Galway. Armagh, Antrim and Cavan are all in the last four of the junior competition. Advertisement All-Ireland Premier […]
Maxi Curran hits at the “end of an era” in Donegal
July 18, 2022
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
July 17, 2022
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
July 17, 2022
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 […]
Team Of The Week
July 15, 2022
ROISIN MCCAFFERTY – Donegal ladies MOLLY MCGLOIN – Fermanagh ladies CHRISSY MCKAIGUE – Derry NIAMH MCINTOSH – Antrim ladies Advertisement CONOR MCCLUSKEY – Derry AMY BOYLE CARR – Donegal ladies SINEAD GREENE – Cavan ladies LARA DAHUNSI – Antrim ladies NIAMH MCLAUGHLIN – Donegal ladies ELAINE MAGUIRE – Fermanagh ladies MARIE O’NEILL – Antrim ladies GERRY SMITH – Cavan EIMEAR SMYTH […]
Champions must be at the “top of their game” against Donegal
July 15, 2022
By Michael McMullan EMMA Duggan kicked Meath’s winning score to set up Saturday’s Croke Park showdown with Donegal, but she insists the Royals must be “on top of their game.” She notched two points in Meath’s 2-8 to 1-9 win over Donegal in the Division One League decider back in April. “I remember celebrating afterwards, […]
Maxi Curran makes three changes ahead of Donegal’s clash with All-Ireland champions Meath
July 15, 2022
All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football semi-finals – Saturday at Croke Park (both live on TG4) Kerry v Mayo 2pm Donegal v Meath, 4pm By Jackie Cahill DONEGAL boss Maxi Curran has made three changes in personnel as the county goes in search of a very first TG4 All-Ireland Senior Final appearance. Following last Saturday’s stunning […]
Gallagher: Royal’s All-Ireland victory has inspired chasing pack
July 15, 2022
All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship semi-final Donegal v Meath Saturday, Croke Park, 4pm AFTER 350 days out with a cruciate ligament injury, Edel Gallagher got the call from Maxi Curran for Donegal’s quarter-final win over Dublin. Advertisement Hannah Tyrrell needed curbed and Gallagher was handed the role in her 100th game for the county. Renowned […]