Category Archives: Ladies GAA

The Big Interview: Michaela Downey (Down/St John Bosco/Clonduff) – Media West Ireland – October 5 2024

Down legend Michaela Downey still has the hunger to carry on By Daire Walsh Despite hanging up her football boots on a couple of occasions in the past, Down stalwart Michaela Downey once again found herself gracing the local scene … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Leanne Maguire (Monaghan/Magheracloone) – Media West Ireland – September 28 2024

Leanne Maguire looking to move on from Donaghmoyne milestone and secure Monaghan title with Magheracloone Emyvale lie in wait for the team who ended the 21-year run of Farney champions By DAIRE WALSH She achieved a significant career milestone a … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Lucy Power (Westmeath/The Downs) – Media West Ireland – September 21 2024

Power energised by football and camogie commitments By Daire Walsh The next seven days are set to be hectic ones in the life of Westmeath footballer Lucy Power as she aims to maintain her challenge for a double club championship … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Aoife Cullen (Wexford/Gusserane) – Media West Ireland – September 14 2024

‘We want to get the medal, but it’s just going to take a lot more work’ – Aoife Cullen driving Gusserane and Wexford Daire Walsh The 2023 season was an unforgettable one for her at club level and as she … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Abby Shiels (Dublin/Lucan Sarsfields) – Media West Ireland – August 31 2024

Dublin goalkeeper Abby Shiels aims for more inter-county glory as she returns to club action with Lucan Sarsfields Daire Walsh Following an abrupt end to her latest inter-county season with Dublin back at the beginning of July, Abby Shiels has … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh/Kinawley Brian Borus) – Media West Ireland – August 24 2024

Fermanagh star Joanne Doonan reflects on returning home and a third All-Ireland Joanne Doonan is one of the Fermanagh players with three All-Ireland medals. She returned from Australia and has been busy both on and off the field in a … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Anna Galvin (Kerry/Southern Gaels) – Media West Ireland – August 17 2024

Galvin savouring surreal nature of victory journey around Kingdom The day after ending their 31-year wait to collect the Brendan Martin Cup for the 12th time, the Kerry squad embarked on a prolonged tour of the Kingdom’s various towns, villages … Continue reading

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The Big Interview: Clare Owens (Leitrim/St Joseph’s) – Media West Ireland – August 10 2024

‘Absolutely fantastic’ – Clare Owens reflects on Leitrim’s journey to All-Ireland Intermediate football glory Daire Walsh Having just missed out on her county’s previous success in the competition all the way back in 2007, Leitrim’s Clare Owens was deeply satisfied … Continue reading

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All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final Follow-Up Piece: Kerry V Galway – Media West Ireland – August 5 2024

TG4 ALL-IRELAND SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Kerry 3-14 Galway 0-11 By Daire Walsh Kerry joint manager Declan Quill paid tribute to the character of their squad as they secured their first TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title since 1993 after … Continue reading

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All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Championship Final Follow-Up Piece: Fermanagh V Louth – Media West Ireland – August 5 2024

World-class Eimear Smyth gives Fermanagh huge edge in final win Fermanagh 1-11 Louth 0-12 Daire Walsh Fermanagh manager CJ McGourty hailed the exceptional display of Eimear Smyth as they captured the TG4 All-Ireland Junior title for the third time in … Continue reading

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