Eileen Jones Hardy is Ulster LGFA President Elect

Lidl NFL round-up: Opening wins for Antrim, Fermanagh, Longford and Sligo in Division 4

THE 2025 Lidl Ladies National Football League got underway on Sunday - with four key fixtures in Division 4.

Laois captain Andrea Moran is aiming for success in 2025

Their preparations for the game might have been disrupted by the recent heavy weather conditions, but Andrea Moran is nevertheless excited by the prospect of Laois kick-starting their Lidl National Football League Division Three campaign next weekend.

Sigerson and Fitzgibbon results: Queens crash out

All the results from a hectic Wednesday night of Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup action.

"No better way than going back straight into playing Dublin the first match"

Following a prolonged absence, Mayo's Ciara Whyte has spent the past few weeks gradually readjusting to the life of an inter-county footballer.

Eva Noone named as LGFA Player of the Month for December

Eva Noone from the Kilkerrin-Clonberne club in Galway has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for December 2024.

"I never thought I'd play in Croke Park but to lift the cup has been unbelievable"

Despite already having the forthcoming inter-county season near the forefront of their minds, last Sunday week saw Michelle Guckian and her Leitrim team-mates being transported back to last August 4 and their date with destiny in Croke Park.

"I decided that I would just join the local club and that was the best decision ever"

Several years after first joining forces with the club, Mungret St Paul's goalkeeper Carol Bateman was thrilled to achieve All-Ireland success with her 'home from home' at Parnell Park last Sunday week.

The best GAA photos of 2024

With the season at an end, Inpho Photography have chosen their 100 Pictures of the Year.

"It's just phenomenal. I think we have 145 members in the club"

They may have achieved a level of success that is unprecedented for a club team from Galway, but Olivia Divilly doesn't take anything about Kilkerrin-Clonberne's remarkable run of recent years for granted.

Sinéad Hayden is the LGFA Player of the Month for November

Sinéad Hayden from the Bennekerry/Tinryland club in Carlow has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for November 2024.

Casey and Murray to succeed Bohan as Dublin ladies joint-managers

Paul Casey and Derek Murray will take over as joint-managers of the Dublin ladies footballers following Mick Bohan's decision to step away from the role.

"They just love to prove that they're the best all the time"

Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward said there is an insatiable desire within the squad as the Galway champions pushed on to claim their fourth consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship title.

All-Ireland Ladies Club JFC: Mungret claim the crown

Grainne McKenna and Jayne Casey registered a combined nine points at Parnell Park as Mungret St Paul's secured the AIB All-Ireland Junior Club Championship crown with a convincing final victory over Donegal's Na Dúnaibh.

Ladies Club SFC: four-in-a-row for Kilkerrin-Clonberne

Chloe Miskell kicked four points at Croke Park on Saturday as Kilkerrin-Clonberne held off a strong challenge from Kilmacud Crokes to claim their fourth consecutive AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship title.

Ladies Club IFC: Bennekerry/Tinryland make history

Cliodhna Ní Shé amassed an impressive haul of 2-4 at Croke Park as a magnificent Bennekerry/Tinryland made history by defeating Galway's Annaghdown in the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship final.

"That was 10 years ago now, it's almost like a full circle moment"

More than 10 years on from winning a national title in the colours of a different side, Na Dúnaibh's Shannon McGroddy finds herself back in an AIB All-Ireland club football championship decider this weekend.

'You see how much it means to your family and friends'

Winning a maiden TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship title ensured 2024 was already a special year for Kerry goalkeeper Ciara Butler.

"It's great to be at this level of football"

Kilmacud Crokes manager Paddy O'Donoghue said it is a huge boost to the club to reach their first AIB All-Ireland Ladies Senior Club final when they will take on reigning champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne in the decider at Croke Park.

All-Ireland Ladies Club SFC: Kilkerrin-Clonberne through to another decider

First half goals from Aisling Madden and Ailish Morrissey paved the way for Kilkerrin-Clonberne to overcome Clann Éireann on their home ground.

All-Ireland Ladies Club IFC: Annaghdown down Rossa

A strong second half performance saw 2016 champions Annaghdown reach the AIB All-Ireland IFC club final after a hard-fought win over reigning champions O'Donovan Rossa at Cregg pitch in Annaghdown.

Saturday's Club results

A hectic day of provincial club finals in all codes and at all levels.

All-Ireland Ladies Club SFC: Kilmacud into first All-Ireland final

Niamh Cotter struck an excellent haul of 2-4 at Pairc de Burca as Kilmacud Crokes reached their first AIB All-Ireland senior club championship decider with an impressive victory over Castleisland Desmonds.

All-Ireland Ladies Club JFC: St Paul's through to decider on penalties

Mungret St. Paul's qualified for their first ever AIB All-Ireland junior football final after claiming a dramatic 3-1 victory on frees after a thrilling draw over 80-plus minutes.

All-Ireland Ladies Club IFC: Carlow champions headed for Croker

Bennekenny/Tinryland produced a strong display to book their place in the AIB All-Ireland intermediate club final and a trip to Croke Park.

'It's a massive honour and especially as well that it was chosen by the players'

She has secured her share of individual and collective accolades down through the years, but Galway and Kilkerrin-Clonberne star Nicola Ward has admitted to being 'really overwhelmed' with winning the TG4 Senior Players' Player of the Year earlier this month.

Ladies previews: 12 clubs chasing All-Ireland Club final slots

The 2024 AIB All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championship final line-up will be confirmed over the coming weekend.

Bohan stands down as Dublin ladies manager

Dublin LGFA have confirmed that Mick Bohan will not continue as their senior football manager.

Carlow's Elaine Ware will be cheering on her cousins for Ireland against Fiji

Before turning her attention to an important game with her club next weekend, Carlow footballer Elaine Ware will be cheering on two members of her extended family later on.

2025 Ladies NFL fixtures revealed

Holders Armagh will begin the defence of their Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 crown with a glamour clash against TG4 All-Ireland champions Kerry on the opening weekend of the 2025 campaign.

Galway's Nicola Ward named as Ladies Senior Players' Player of the Year

Galway star Nicola Ward was named as the 2024 TG4 Senior Players' Player of the Year at the annual TG4 All Star banquet, in association with Lidl, at The Bonnington Dublin Hotel on Saturday night.

Champions Kerry lead the way with seven Ladies Football All-Stars

The annual selection was revealed on Saturday night at the annual TG4 All-Star awards banquet, in association with Lidl, as the Bonnington Dublin Hotel.

Niamh Duggan is now hoping to guide her club to All-Ireland glory

She attended a very special reunion a little over a fortnight ago and on December 4 of this year, there will be another anniversary of a significant team milestone in the playing career of former Galway footballer Niamh Duggan.

LGFA founding member Brendan Martin passes away

LGFA President Mícheál Naughton has led tributes to Offaly native Brendan Martin (86), who has passed away.

Katie Murray is the LGFA Player of the Month for October

Katie Murray from the Comeragh Rangers club in Waterford has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for October 2024.

Leinster ladies SFC: three in a row for Kilmacud

Michelle Davoren helped herself to an outstanding haul of 2-3 at Glenisk O'Connor Park on Sunday as Dublin's Kilmacud Crokes secured their third AIB Leinster LGFA Senior Club Championship title in succession with a commanding victory over Eadestown.

Leinster ladies JFC: Kilcock claim the crown

Grace White kicked six points at Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA on Saturday as Kilcock produced a strong second half performance to secure the AIB Leinster LGFA Junior Championship title at the expense of Baile Dubh Tire.

Leinster ladies IFC: goals help Bennekerry Tinryland to title at Dee Rangers' expense

Cliodhna Ní Shé, Lauren Dwyer and Maeve O'Neill all struck goals at Coralstown/Kinnegad GAA on Saturday as Carlow's Bennekerry/Tinryland overcame Dee Rangers of Meath to claim the AIB Leinster LGFA Intermediate Club Championship crown.

'I can't leave the house without getting advice off Mum and Dad'

When Eadestown's Ruth Sargent made her Kildare senior debut in a Lidl NFL Division 3 game against Down at St Conleth's Park, Newbridge on January 22, 2023, she became the latest member of her family to represent the Lilywhites in the adult ranks of inter-county football.