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Dublin Football Stars Rally the Troops Ahead of Ladies Football

September 24, 2009
Dublin stars Jason Sherlock, Ciaran Whelan and 2009 captain Paul Griffin have today called on all true Dublin fans to come out in their thousands and support the Dublin Ladies Football team in the All-Ireland Final this Sunday. Dublin face Cork as they go in search of their first ever All-Ireland senior title. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie and the Dublin game is the last game of an attractive triple header and throws in at 4pm. All-Ireland winner, veteran forward and seven-tim..

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Jackies Visit Elverys Stores this Thursday

September 15, 2009
Dublin Ladies will be presentin Elvery’s in Dundrum Shopping Centre and also Elvery’s in Pavillions Shopping Centre, Swords this Thursday evening from 7.00-7.30pm and they will be available for photos,autographs and competitions. This will be the final chance for members of the public to show their support for the girls heading into the All IrelandFinal in Croke Park on Sunday 27th September.We would encourage as many of your club members (particularly your juveniles)to visit the stores on t..

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Back the Jackies

September 15, 2009
Dublin play Cork on the 27th September in Croke Park in TG4 All Ireland Ladies Gaelic Football Final 2009.Supporters Jersey -Jersey’s will be on sale at Parnell Park between 7pm & 7:30pm Tuesday 15th September at Dublin Ladies September Board Meeting. Adults €50 and Juvenile €40.Jersey’s can also be purchased from www.dublinladiesgaelic.ie with a delivery time of approx. 5 days. Purchase made with Credit Card or Paypal.Tickets -Tickets available through the Ladies Gaelic Football Associa..

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Delight for Na Fianna.

September 13, 2009
Na Fianna 1-11 Naomh Mearnóg 1-10.Click here to download match programme. Na Fianna captured the Michael Murphy Memorial Cup at Parnell Park on Friday evening last, under the floodlights, and at the fourth time of asking. Having failed three times against Ballyboden St. Enda’s they secured possession of the trophy against northside rivals, Naomh Mearnóg, but only just. This game could have gone either way and for a long time a draw looked on the cards, especially when sub. Katie Slatte..

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Dublin win MBNA Kick Fada 2009

September 13, 2009
2009 Kick FadaThe sun was shining in Bray Emmets this lunchtime when a record 15 Ladies tried their skills at the 10th MBNA Kick Fada. Several Counties were represented today among the 15 players and these included some past winners of this contest. The competition was going to be strong and all but 2 made it through to the 40m line. 4 players were left in contention after the 45m line was crossed. 45m is beyond last years winning mark at the 43m spot! After the elimination of 2 more at the 47m ..

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MBNA Kick Fada 2009

September 10, 2009
 It must be Autumn once again as its Kick Fada time in Bray.The Ladies Competition starts at 12.30 [be there for 12 noon] and Dublin would like to take the trophy back from Meath.So, all you Ladies with a good kick, come on out to Bray on Saturday and try your skills in this unique competition.Rules of the Competition The competition will be known as the MBNA Kick Fada competition.The competition is open to all current GAA members over the age of 18.The object of the competition is to find the..

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"Its all about this"

September 08, 2009
Dublin ran a juvenile summer 9-a-side league  this year to provide games in the traditional closed season.  A golden opportunity to appreciate some of the players presented itself when the Counties participating in the All Ireland semi-finals were asked to provide 20 under 12s for the half time mini-games. Where better to find 20 players but from the clubs which had participated in the JSL9 games.And so it was. A bus was hired and 20 girls from four Dublin Clubs made their way to Ardee. Manage..

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Genprint - Senior Championship Final Preview 2009

September 08, 2009
There is  always something specialabout County final day or night as it more increasingly becoming known.The sense of hope expectation and confidence amongst supporters, asthey make their way from their Northside bases of Glasnevin andPortmarnock to our County headquarters this Friday evening ,will ofcourse only turn into reality for one set on the return journey.   Itcertainly will be a strange occasion at the start anyway what with noBoden Belles hunting down 10 in a row, instead we have 2..

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Jackies through to All Ireland Final 2009

September 05, 2009
The Farney Army descended upon Ardee this afternoon to witness what was conceded in the Dublin camp to be a tough challenge. And so it turned out to be. Niamh McEvoy had caught the throw-in but it was lost in a tussle in the middle of the park. Playing with a stiff breeze behind them, Monaghan were off down the park and slotted the first point of the game over the bar. It didnt take them long to find their range and put a second point on the board. Dublins reply came in the third minute but went..

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Experience the Key as Jackies Progress to Semi-final

August 25, 2009
Dublin 1-13 Kerry 2-6.Dublin Ladies progressed to their first All-Ireland semi-final since losing to Galway in 2005 overcoming a young and inexperienced Kerry side at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny on Saturday last in the TG4 senior championship. Having made a bright start and dominating possession for the first three minutes, and kicking a wide in the process, their over elaborate hand passing through the middle of the pitch nearly cost them dear. The Kingdom ladies seized on the breakdowns and turned p..

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