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Captains Day in Croke Park..

September 21, 2010
 MEDIA RELEASETuesday, September 21st, 20106 Counties in Race for Silverware at Ladies Football All Ireland Finals Triple Header  CAPTAINS GATHER IN CROKE PARK AHEAD OF FINALSThe captains from the six competing counties in this year’s TG4 All Ireland Championship finals were present at Croke Park today ahead of the showpiece finals which take place in GAA Headquarters on Sunday 26th September.  All three games will be televised live by TG4.In the senior decider, beaten 2009 finalists Dublin..

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Dublins Journey to Croke Park..

September 21, 2010
Dublin’s – Journey to Croke Park 2010After a disappointing Bord Gáis Energy NFL campaign Dublin turned their attention to the defence of their Leinster crown first up for the metropolitans was a meeting with neighbours Kildare which was a home tie for the defending champions. Kildare had progressed well in the NFL having reached the Div 2 final thus gaining promotion to Div 1 for 2011. Dublin therefore was taking nothing for granted when the two sides meet in the Leinster semi-final on the ..

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Girls in Blue collect ANOTHER All Ireland!

September 20, 2010
Aisling McGing Final 2010Dublin 1-12 vs Cork 0-04Sinead Treacy told the spectators that she was holding Dublin’s first ever Senior Intercounty Cup this afternoon [Sat 18th Sept] in Cashel.....and that was the truth. Dublin has collected the Aisling McGing Championship in its fourth year.After a season where the Dublin Senior “B” squad won all their games the Girls in Blue travelled to Cashel to take on Cork’s three-in-a-row side. Dublin were quickest of the blocks and Amy Ring was unluck..

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Hall of Fame Award Info

September 20, 2010
Ladies Gaelic Football Association Hall of Fame Award:Calling on all Dublin clubs do you have a club member who is worthy of such an Award?The ideal nominee will have given extraordinary service to the Association at Club, County, Provincial or Central Council level.  When considering nominations please note the following : Nominees must have a minimum of fifteen years continuous service to the Association.Nominees may be living or deceased.Nominations must be put forward by a Ladies Football c..

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Weekly Notes - Sunday 19th Sept

September 20, 2010
The County Board will meet on Tuesday 21st Sept at 7.30pm in Parnell Park. The agenda will be circulated tomorrow night.The Dublin Senior "B" team have collected our first Senior Championship trophy.  Well done.  Report on the websiteLEINSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS Hard luck to Clannagael Fontenoy who lost to Ballymahon of Longford by a single point in their first Leinster Intermediate Club game. Having lost Kim Flood and Diane OHora to injury early in the first half they were 9 points behind with..

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Action packed Saturday..

September 17, 2010
In a action packed weekend of sport a number of key ladies fixtures are down for decision.At 11:00am out in St Margarets Craobh Chiarain and St James Gaels lock horns for the second year in a row as they contest the Junior D County Championship final. Both sides meet last year in the Junior E decider with St James Gaels coming away with the cup on that occassion.Best of luck to both sets of players, mentors and supporters.At 3.30pm Raheny play Edenderry of Offaly in the TESCO Junior Leinster cl..

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Successful Media Night for Dublin Ladies..

September 17, 2010
With just 10 days to go to this years Senior All Ireland final between Dublin and Tyrone preparations are well under way both on and off the field.Dublin held their media night yesterday evening in their new "home" of Le Cheile,Community Centre in Donnycarney. In his address Dublin Chairperson Camillus Kilpatrick said "The continued support and promotion of our sport via the various forms of media plays a vital role as we endevour to ensure that the Dublin fans make the trip to Croke Park to che..

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Grandparents Day - 26th of Sept...

September 16, 2010
The TG4 All Ireland Ladies Football Finals take place in Croke Park on Sunday 26th September. This day is also important for another sector of people as it is National Grandparent’s Day and LGFA in Croke Park are providing a very special offer to celebrate this event.  In association with ‘Friends of the Elderly’ we have a ticket special to allow grandchildren to show their appreciation and bring their grandparents for a day out in Croke Park and savour the atmosphere of All Ireland Fin..

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Dublin Bs take on Cork again!

September 15, 2010
The Dublin B team will contest the Aisling McGing memorial championship final for the 4th year in a row this coming Saturday when they take on reigning champions Cork, throw in time 3.30pm in Cashel, Co TipperaryThe competition commenced back in 2007 and Cork have defeated Dublin in every final to date so Dublin Manager Angie McNally is hoping to finally break the mould and bring the cup to Dublin for a historic first time. The Dublin panel are;Sinead Finnegan (Fingallians), Grannne O Ma..

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Clannagael Clinch Cup

September 13, 2010
2010 Dublin Ladies Intermediate ChampionshipClanna Gael Fontenoy 2 –06 Vs Parnells 0 -10Photos from game can be viewed by clicking here http://gaapics.zenfolio.com/p948425574Heavy showers were forecast and the weatherman was right. About two hours before Tony Lennon was due to start the 2010 Dublin Ladies Intermediate Championship, the rain began. It stopped just after the throw-in though and the air was still and intense. So was the game that had just started in Parnell Park.The two sides com..

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