'It was pretty hard to play against them.' - Emma Kelly on facing her native county

LGFA, Lidl and Jigsaw launch 'Be Positive' Week to promote Youth Mental Health

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association, its official retail partner, Lidl Ireland, and Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, are teaming up to roll out five days of special online activity from Monday June 1-Friday June 5.

'I only passed out on a Friday in February and started the following Monday in our stations'

To describe the last 12 months of Denise McGrath's life as a whirlwind would be an underestimation of epic proportions.

"If people were like this the whole time wouldn't it make life a lot easier."

In a perfect world Tipperary Ladies footballer Aishling Moloney would have been tapering her training ahead of a TG4 Munster Senior Championship semi-final against record winners Cork this weekend.

In picture: stunning shots when GAA stars share magical moments with their families

The quality of Inpho Photography's work over the last three months has been breathtaking and they have put together a brilliant compilation of GAA photographs as players share special moments with their families.

McCaffrey and O'Hanlon to discuss sport as a tool for empathy during COVID-19 Pandemic

Armagh Footballer Caroline O' Hanlon and Dublin Footballer Jack McCaffrey to provide players' perspective

'Cheffing doesn't really go well with football with the hours you have to work.'

Imagine if you had given up your job to concentrate fully on inter-county football for 2020.

LGFA suspend injury fund cover after reports of teams planning to train

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has suspended its Players Injury Fund Cover after it heard of teams planning to train on non-GAA grounds prior to July 20.

"The part that I'm missing the most is the social interaction with my teammates"

Dublin star Sinead Goldrick is longing for the day when she and her club and county team-mates can get back out on the pitch again.

#LidlLegends initiative celebrates voluntary work of LGFA members throughout Covid-19 pandemic

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association and its official retail partner, Lidl Ireland, are delighted to announce details of #LidlLegends - an initiative to celebrate the voluntary work of LGFA members throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rugby clubs to open pitches for walking tracks

While GAA clubs must keep their gates locked until July 20, the IRFU has said that rugby clubs may open their pitches if they are used as walking tracks.

Meath club devastated by death of talented young ladies footballer

A Meath GAA club has been left devastated following the death of a talented young ladies footballer.

LGFA survey results make for interesting reading

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association can reveal the findings of an extensive consultation process with key stakeholders.

'It was really tough on the girls being relegated. We didn't have a manager in 2018'

When Leitrim claimed their last TG4 Connacht Intermediate title in 2015, Michelle Guckian could never have imagined the tortuous path that lay in store for the county's footballers.

GAA, LGFA, and Camogie partner with Jigsaw to launch One Good Coach™ mental health course

The GAA, LGFA, and the Camogie Association, in partnership with Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, are delighted to make available across their memberships a new online mental health course called One Good Coach™.

Webinars a brilliant tool for coaches to learn during lockdown

GAA Games Promotion coaches all around Ireland have adapted to the new normal and are delivering coach learning remotely for the last two months.

'I'm not going to criticise the GAA, I can tell you that' - CMO Dr Tony Holohan

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said he wasn't surprised by the GAA's stance that there would be no return to play while social distancing restrictions are in place.

Cork and Galway ladies go head-to-head to raise funds for LauraLynn Children's Hospice

The Cork and Galway ladies went head-to-head in a skills challenge yesterday to raise funds for LauraLynn Children's Hospice.

'I think it's terribly sad what's going on in Mayo. There are power battles'

Not too many people have crossed the border at Ballindine and changed colours in the Galway versus Mayo battle, but former Mayo manager Frank Browne says he is hellbent on bringing TG4 All-Ireland Senior glory to Galway.

All-Ireland ladies championship will not take place in current format

The 2020 All-Ireland ladies championship will not take place in the current format and timeframe, the LGFA confirmed in a statement this afternoon.

Pieta calls for GAA clubs to help in Run in Darkness & in Light

The question is: how far can you go for Pieta?

Castleknock Ladies raise over €21,000 in solo challenge for hospice

Castleknock ladies football team's 24-Hour Solo Challenge raised an amazing €21,000 for St. Francis Hospice.

'I don't mind; it keeps me busy. It's something to wake up to.'

​​​​​​​Go to see Westmeath Ladies play and you won't miss Leona Archibold.

'Anxiety is a huge thing that we are seeing in our students now. Every teacher is seeing it'

Like thousands of her teaching colleagues across the country, Donegal footballer Emer Gallagher quickly became accustomed to education from a distance.

'We could talk away to him, but he wasn't saying anything back'

Kerry Ladies footballer Fiadhna Tangney and her family have endured an horrific month, but after 25 days of being in an induced coma, her father Gene looks like he might be turning a corner.

GAA players to take part in FIFA20 Tournament to raise funds for frontline workers

Inter-county players from all over the country are coming together to support the heroic efforts of frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Castleknock Ladies Footballers Go Solo to raise €7,500 for local hospice

At a time when we are all encouraged to 'go solo' that's exactly what the Castleknock Ladies Intermediate footballers plan to do.

'As a parent it's nice to see your son or daughter get an All-Ireland cup in Croke Park'

With 20 All-Ireland medals and ten All Stars between them, it's hard to find a more successful footballing family that the Lawlors from Ardfert Co. Kerry.

Galway's Tracey Leonard believes things are looking up

The LGFA's Commercial and Communications Manager Jackie Cahill caught up with Galway star Tracey Leonard, who's a nurse at University Hospital Galway.

One 2019 Offaly jersey raises €1,250 and climbing for #DoItForDan

The phenomenal fundraising ability of the Do It For Dan campaign has been shown by an Offaly jersey helping to raise a four figure sum.

Galway's Nicola Ward on her return from injury and work in Crumlin Children's Hospital

Last Monday was huge for Galway star Nicola Ward, as she started running for the first time since injuring her knee last year, while it was also her first day at work in Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Armagh's McGuinness talks about her recovery from Covid-19 and return to work in Cavan Hospital

"When we're allowed to hug, there's going to be lots of hugs coming from me!" - former Armagh All-Ireland winner Marian McGuinness says as she talks about recovering well from Covid-19.

'It can be a daunting role to take on, it's not for everybody'

With experience of refereeing in both ladies and men's inter-county football, Maggie Farrelly is among the most versatile sportspeople in the county, but her sporting talents are even broader than patrolling the big ball game.

'I think he is very like me: he takes everything in his stride'

Carla Rowe's life of structure and routine has been hugely affected because of the coronavirus outbreak - and with her Dad playing a key role as a front-line healthcare professional, she is well versed on the realities several people face.

Dublin Ladies star returns to work after recovering from Covid-19

Dublin Ladies footballer Siobhán Killeen has returned to work at the Mater Hospital after recovering from Covid-19.

"We're all training away, doing what we can from home"

Little did they know, but Tyrone Ladies were already fully armed in their battle to cope with home training as the coronavirus called a halt to group sessions.

Limerick's All-Ireland winners raising funds for local hospitals

The All-Ireland winning hurling and ladies football teams of 2018 have come together to raise funds for frontline workers in Limerick hospitals.

Carlow footballer and nurse Róisín Byrne speaks of her Covid-19 experience

It was at the frontline of the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic that Carlow footballer and nurse Róisín Byrne celebrated a vital win this week.

Rowe named AFLW Irish Player of the Year

Sarah Rowe has been named the AFLW Irish Player of the Year after an impressive first season with the Collingwood Magpies.