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U13 Dublin Development Squad Blitz Day..
November 02, 2011
U13 Dublin Ladies Gaelic Football Development Squad BlitzA special word of thanks to Jennifer, Jeannette, Aimee and all the folks at Parnells who made their facilities available for our football blitz on Monday. Despite the inclement weather over sixty girls from various clubs throughout the capital travelled to Parnells to participate in the blitz at noon. The girls were divided into four teams and all spectators were treated to a fantastic exhibition of football.In addition we are grateful to ..
An Invite to play in New York!
November 01, 2011
New York Ladies invite you to the Mattie Farrelley 7s! Are you interested in taking part in the New York Ladies 7s in Gaelic Park next May?New York Ladies would like to invite your club to take part in our annual Mattie Farrelley 7 a side tournament on Saturday May 26th 2012. Our Annual 7 a side tournament is the biggest event for Ladies Football on the East Coast of the United States and we would be delighted to welcome your club for an unforgettable weekend experience of football in the Big ..
Autumn Edition of PEIL NOW AVAILABLE !!
October 27, 2011
The Autumn edition of PEIL the OFFICIAL magazine of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association is NOW available to purchase.This bumper 76 page edition covers articles and images from the TG4 All Ireland finals plus the All Ireland sevens and lots lots more!The magazine can be bought in TESCO stores or from the LGFA Office in Croke Park, RRP €2.00GET YOUR COPY NOW!
Golden Boot Awards presented in Croke Park
October 25, 2011
2011 Golden Boot Awards Presented in Croke Park Aherne, Tighe and Mulhall take 2011 Golden Boot honoursThe TG4 Junior and Intermediate All Ireland Final Replays marked the end of this year’s Ladies Football Golden Boot competition, in association with the Sunday Independent and PUMA.The competition recognises the top scorers in each of the three Ladies Football Championships and at a special lunch in Croke Park today, Dublin’s Sinéad Aherne, Leitrim’s Ai..
Tesco / Evening Herald Club of the Month
October 25, 2011
Fingal Ravens are the TESCO / Evening Herald Club of the Month for September! Fingal Ravens GAA Club was established in 1926 with the ladies section being formed in recent years and can boast a female membership of 90 with the club fielding Ladies football at adult, U14, U12 and U10 level. This is Fingal Ravens eight year of competing in the ladies adult football . Ladies football has gone from strength to strength over the years. Last year for the first time ever Ravens entered 3 juvenile tea..
2011 Hall of Fame winner announced..
October 24, 2011
Cavans John Joe Brady has been announced as the recipent of the 2011 Hall of Fame award this is the second honour this year for the popular Cavan man as back in March John Joe received a Presidents Award for his contribution to Ladies football.John Joes association with ladies football started in 1976 and since then he has held a number of administration and management positions with his club Mullahoran, his County Cavan, his province and Central Council. He was also a very capable referee and ..
Syls and Na Fianna do the Double in Leinster!
October 24, 2011
Leinster Champions:Congratulations to St Sylvester’s and Na Fianna who were crowned Junior and Senior Leinster champions yesterday following their respective wins over St Laurences of Kildare and Mountmellick Sarsfields of Laois. Both clubs will now contest the club All Ireland semi-finals on the weekend of the 5/6th of November. St Sylvester’s will travel to Tipperary to take on Munster Junior champions, Aherlow while Na Fianna will welcome Munster champions and former All Ireland champions..
Aherne wins 2011 Golden Boot Award
October 20, 2011
THE 2011 SHARPSHOOTERS….Dublin’s Sinead Aherne has been announced as the 2011 Sunday Independent / PUMA Golden Boot winner for 2011.The Malahide star amassed a total of 2g 13pts in the 2011 campaign which was a fair achievement with Dublin having exited the championship at the quarter final stage following their one point defeat to Cork.All Ireland finalists Caitriona McConnell from Monaghan was runner up to Aherne with 1g 13pts while Kerry’s Louise Ní Mhuirceartaigh was placed third with..
Positivity in Portmarnock !
October 20, 2011
Positivity in Portmarnock, Gaelic4Mothers & Others National Blitz DayThe 15th of October saw hundreds of Irish women coming out in force for the Gaelic4Mothers & Others National Blitz Day in Portmarnock Co. Dublin. Gaelic4Mothers & Others is a national development initiative of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association which has taken Ireland by storm in the last few years. The central aim of the initiative is to provide all Irish women with a pathway to play Ladies Gaelic regardless of their age o..
Weekly Info Update - New Date for County Board Meeting
October 17, 2011
October County Board Meeting:The date of the October County Board meeting has been moved to Tuesday the 25th of October @ 7.30pm in Parnell Park please ensure that your club delegates are aware of the change of date.The change of date is owing to a SHC match taking place in Parnell Park on the 18th.Annual Convention 2011:The Annual Convention of the Dublin LGFA will take place on Saturday the 19th of November commencing @ 11am in Parnell Park. Nomination, recommendation and motion papers have be..