Brendan Martin Awaits In A Familiar Final

Brendan Martin Awaits In A Familiar Final

Episode 23 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle reflects on a dramatic weekend in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship, with the semi-finals producing two big results and confirming the triple header of finals at Croke Park on August 2nd. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, while Joanne Doonan makes a welcome return to the podcast. Together, the trio look back on a gripping weekend of championship action, analysing the performances, tactical battles, and defining moments that booked Galway and Kerry their places in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final. The episode begins with Galway's impressive victory over Armagh, a performance that secured their return to the All-Ireland decider. Attention then turns to Thurles, where Kerry dethroned reigning champions Dublin to set up a repeat of the 2024 All-Ireland Final, with the Kingdom chasing another Brendan Martin Cup against familiar opposition. The panel also looks ahead to a huge day at Croke Park, where the Senior, Intermediate and Junior finals will all take centre stage, with next week seeing three specials released dedicated to all three finals. From tactical developments to defining moments and emerging narratives, the panel brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the championship season reaches its climax. Full fixtures, results, and tables are available throughout the campaign on FinalWhistle.ie. Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, all at the Final Whistle.

Croke Park Confirmed, Survival Secured, Semi-Finals Ahead

Episode 22 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle reflects on a dramatic weekend across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, with the Intermediate and Junior finalists confirmed, the Senior relegation battle decided, and attention now turning to a blockbuster weekend of Senior Championship semi-finals. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, while Joanne Doonan is unavailable this week. Together, Diarmuid and Emma look back on two gripping weekends of championship action, analysing the performances, tactical battles, and defining moments that have shaped the road to Croke Park. The episode begins with the Intermediate Championship semi-finals, where Fermanagh booked their place in the All-Ireland final with victory over Down, while Roscommon continued their remarkable championship campaign by upsetting Westmeath to reach their first Intermediate final since 2005. Attention then switches to the Junior Championship, where Carlow created history by reaching their first-ever All-Ireland final after overcoming Derry. They will meet Antrim, who secured a second successive final appearance by defeating Sligo. The conversation then turns to the Senior relegation final, where Waterford defeated Tipperary to preserve their senior status. The panel rounds off the episode by previewing this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-finals, with Armagh taking on Galway, before Dublin face Kerry in what promises to be a blockbuster Saturday. From tactical developments to defining moments and emerging narratives, the panel brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the championship season reaches one of its biggest weekends. Full fixtures, results, and tables are available throughout the campaign on FinalWhistle.ie. Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, all at the Final Whistle.

Junior All-Ireland Semi-Final Preview: One Step from Croke Park

Episode 21 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle is the third and final special episode of the week, with the spotlight firmly on the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship semi-finals as the race to Croke Park reaches its penultimate stage. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, while Joanne Doonan sits this episode out as she prepares for her own All-Ireland Intermediate semi-final. Together, Diarmuid and Emma preview both last-four clashes, analysing the key match-ups, tactical battles, and storylines that will determine who books a place in Croke Park. The episode begins with Carlow against Derry at Kingspan Breffni Park. Carlow return to the Junior semi-finals for the first time in two years and are aiming to end a run of four previous semi-final defeats, while Derry have reached their first last-four tie since 2018 after an outstanding championship campaign and arrive as underdogs with nothing to lose. Ahead of the throw-in, the panel is joined by the respective team captains, Carlow's Róisín Bailey and Derry's Annie Crozier, who preview what promises to be a compelling encounter. Attention then switches to Antrim and Sligo at St Tiernach's Park, Clones, in a repeat of last year's semi-final. The same venue, the same counties, but with renewed ambitions. Antrim will be hoping history repeats itself after reaching Croke Park last season, while Sligo return determined to overturn that result and secure a place in this year's All-Ireland final. The panel also hears from the team captains, Antrim's Bronagh Devlin and Sligo's Tara Breheny, who discuss their preparations and expectations ahead of another intriguing battle. From tactical developments to defining moments and emerging narratives, the panel brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the championship season reaches one of its biggest weekends. Full fixtures, results, and tables are available throughout the campaign on FinalWhistle.ie. Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, all at the Final Whistle.

Intermediate All-Ireland Semi-Final Preview: The Last Hurdle

Episode 20 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle is the second of three special episodes this week, with the spotlight firmly on the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-finals as the race to Croke Park reaches its final hurdle. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, while Joanne Doonan sits this episode out as she prepares for her own All-Ireland semi-final. Together, Diarmuid and Emma preview both last-four clashes, analysing the key match-ups, tactical battles, and storylines that will decide who reaches Croke Park. The episode begins with Roscommon against Westmeath, with Roscommon appearing in their first Intermediate semi-final since 2022, while Westmeath are aiming to make the most of back-to-back semi-final appearances and finally book their place in the decider. Ahead of the 4pm throw-in at Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday, the panel hears from Fiona Coyle and Helena Cummins, who preview what promises to be a fascinating contest. Attention then turns to Sunday's all-Ulster showdown between Fermanagh and Down at St Tiernach's Park, Clones. Down return to the Intermediate semi-finals after a two-year absence, while Fermanagh are back at this stage for the first time in 14 years. The counties famously met in the 2014 All-Ireland Intermediate Final, and the podcast features two players who were there that day, Fermanagh captain Shannan McQuade and Down midfielder Meghan Doherty, as they reflect on that meeting and look ahead to another chapter all these years later. From tactical developments to defining moments and emerging narratives, the panel brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the championship season reaches one of its biggest weekends. Full fixtures, results, and tables are available throughout the campaign on FinalWhistle.ie. Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, all at the Final Whistle.

Survival Stories And Semi-Final Dreams

Episode 19 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle is the first of three special episodes this week, with the focus firmly on the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-finals, the Senior relegation play-offs, and the Intermediate relegation final. Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, while Joanne Doonan sits this one out as she prepares for Fermanagh’s All-Ireland Intermediate semi-final this weekend. Together, Diarmuid and Emma unpack another dramatic weekend of championship action. The panel begins with a deep dive into the Senior Championship quarter-finals, analysing the standout performances, major talking points, and defining moments from the four ties as the All-Ireland semi-final line-up is confirmed. Attention then turns to the Senior relegation play-offs, where another dramatic weekend has left one final survival battle to be decided. This week's special guest is Roisin Rodgers, the Donegal captain, who reflects on securing the county's Senior status for another season. Rodgers discusses scoring the crucial extra-time goal that proved decisive, the rebuilding process within the squad, and what retaining their place in the top tier means for the future of Donegal football. The conversation then shifts to the Intermediate Championship, where Laois edged past Wicklow in a hard-fought relegation final to preserve their Intermediate status, with Wicklow dropping to the Junior ranks for next season. From tactical developments to defining moments and emerging narratives, the panel brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the championship season reaches its decisive stages. Full fixtures, results, and tables are available throughout the campaign on FinalWhistle.ie. Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, all at the Final Whistle.