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2021 LIDL NFL Fixtures
April 12, 2021
2021 LIDL NFL Fixtures The LGFA have confirmed the upcoming LIDL NFL fixtures. Dublin will compete in Div 1B alongside Cork, Tipperary and Waterford. Division 1 B Round 1 23rd May 2021 Cork (H) v Tipperary Dublin (H) v Waterford Round 2 30th May 2021 Cork (H) v Dublin Tipperary (H) v Waterford Round 3 6th June 2021 (Bank holiday weekend) Waterford (H) v Cork Tipperary (H) v Dublin Relegation Playoff 12th/13th June 2021 Semi Finals 12th/13th June 2021 Finals 26th/2..
LIDL NFL Div 1 News
April 06, 2021
LIDL NFL 2021 - Press Release TG4 All-Ireland Senior finalists Dublin and Cork have been pitted together in Division 1B of the 2021 Lidl Ladies National Football League, which is due to get underway on May 23. Dublin defeated Cork last December to claim a fourth straight All-Ireland Senior crown – but Cork are the reigning Division 1 League champions, having won the title in 2019. Cork and Dublin will be joined by Tipperary and Waterford in an ultra-competitive Division 1B, with Galway,..
COVID Return to Play Update
March 31, 2021
Important LGFA Covid Update 30th MarchMARCH 30, 2021A chara,I know you will be aware by now of the positive announcement by the Irish Government this evening that non-contact underage training in pods of 15 will be permitted from April 26th and that full contact Inter-County training at adult level can re-commence from April 19th.These are hugely welcome developments and allow us finally to begin planning on-field activity for the remainder of 2021. However, it should also be noted that these da..
Goldrick to miss remainder of AFLW season
March 25, 2021
MELBOURNE’S Sinead Goldrick will miss the remainder of the AFL Women’s season, ruled out with a hamstring injury.The Irish talent suffered the blow in the Demons’ impressive win over Fremantle on Sunday, with scans later confirming she had torn the hamstring tendon.After consulting a surgeon on Wednesday, it was decided that Goldrick would require surgery, which she underwent later that afternoon.She was joined by teammate Krstel Petrevski, who also went down the surgery route after re-inj..
McEvoy enjoying Melbourne
March 19, 2021
Niamh McEvoy relishing life in Melbourne ...Dublin and Melbourne AFLW star Niamh McEvoy chats to Hazel Nolan of FM 104"It took us a while to readjust, we'd be walking down by the beach and seeing all the pubs and beer gardens hopping."From Level 5 lockdown in Malahide, to a life where the only trace of the pandemic is having to wear a facemask when going grocery shopping.10,699 miles away from the restrictions which see Ireland celebrating a second St. Patrick's Day at home, and certainly no fur..
Christina McGinty Interview
March 15, 2021
Dublin and Thomas Davis legend Christina McGinty chatted to Stíofán Lionard of the Echo last week about all things Dublin & Thomas Davis ..... WITH All-Ireland Championship titles bagged in every one of the past four years, Dublin Senior Ladies Football and its following have never had it so good.Indeed the Jackies faithful have grown accustomed to their side's appearance in the annual showpiece at GAA Headquarters having figured in the decider for the past seven years, yet the success the co..
O’Connor joins Dub’s Senior Management
March 11, 2021
Former Dub’s number one joins Bohan’s set up ... Former Dublin captain and All Ireland winner, Cliodhna O’Connor has been brought into the Dublin management team for the 2021 season by Mick Bohan. O’Connor, a two times All Star award winning goalkeeper has gained valuable coaching experience since retiring as a player having worked with the LGFA in Croke Park on a number of coaching initiatives as well as playing a pivotal role on the Cuala hurling back room team that won historical ba..
LGFA has a new President
March 06, 2021
MÍCHEÁL Naughton is the new President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association.The Sligo native, representing Donegal and Ulster, took over the position from outgoing Marie Hickey, who had served six years at the helm, at today's ( Sat 6th MArch) virtual Annual Congress.A successful businessman, and working in the hotel industry, Naughton is the 13th different President of the LGFA since its inception in 1974.Naughton will now preside for the next four years – and lead the LGFA into its 50t..
Jennifer Dunne Interview with Dublin Gazette
March 04, 2021
Jennifer Dunne spoke to Stephen Findlater of the Dublin Gazette this week following her selection on the TG4 Senior Team of the Year. WHILE Jennifer Dunne was many people’s pick for the player of the match in the All-Ireland final, the 20-year-old admits it was still “a bit of a shock” to get the nod for 2020 Team of the Year. Alongside Martha Byrne, it meant a breakthrough for Cuala, landing a ladies football honour like this for the first time at last weekend’s online ceremony. The..
Six Dubs on TG4 Senior Team of the Year
March 01, 2021
Six Dub's chosen on the TG4 Senior Team of the Championship Dublin lead the way with six players included, with beaten finalists Cork providing four players on the chosen 15.Armagh’s championship run was rewarded with three players named on the selection – including Senior Player of the Year Aimee Mackin and her sister, Blaithin.Galway’s 2020 captain Louise Ward and Tipperary’s Aishling Moloney are also listed on the Senior Team of the Championship.Senior Team of the Championship Marti..