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Ladies Gaelic Football on FinalWhistle

Ladies Gaelic Football on FinalWhistle

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Ladies Gaelic Football on FinalWhistle is your go-to weekly podcast for all things LGFA, from Senior showdowns to Junior journeys and everything in between. Join host Diarmuid Kearney as he’s joined by two of the game’s brightest and most insightful voices, Fermanagh’s 2024 Junior champion and AFLW (Carlton & Essendon) alum Joanne Doonan, and All-Ireland winning player and manager with Antrim Emma Kelly. Each week, Joanne and Emma bring their first-hand experience so whether you’re following the Lidl National League's, Provincial Championships, Senior championship drama, rooting for your county in the Intermediate, or want the inside track on Junior surprises, you’ll find it here, with plenty of laughs, honest opinions, and the latest updates. Tune in every week for stories, analysis, and a bit of craic from some of the best voices in the game.Copyright 2026 FinalWhistle Politics & Government
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  • Survival, Semi-Finals And Senior Stakes
    Jun 30 2026

    Episode 18 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle is a near two-hour special, reflecting on another dramatic weekend across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, with the Intermediate and Junior semi-final line-ups confirmed, while the Senior Championship quarter-finals now take centre stage.

    Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly and Joanne Doonan as the trio break down the key talking points from the Intermediate quarter-finals, the relegation play-offs, and the final round of Junior group-stage action, before turning their attention to a huge weekend in the Senior Championship.

    The panel begins with a deep dive into the Intermediate Championship quarter-finals, analysing the standout performances, major results, and defining storylines from the four ties, including Fermanagh's victory over Clare. Attention then turns to the relegation play-offs after another dramatic weekend, with the final relegation battle now set.

    Focus then shifts to the Junior Championship, where Group A produced a thrilling conclusion. Offaly defeated Derry, but Antrim topped the group on score difference, leaving Offaly with a cruel end to their campaign as Antrim and Derry progressed to the semi-finals.

    This week's special guest is Sarah Heron, who joins the show to discuss Derry reaching their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2018. She reflects on their league campaign, being written off heading into the championship, gaining revenge over Antrim after two Ulster defeats, and looking ahead to a semi-final showdown with Carlow.

    In Group B, Sligo also booked their place in the semi-finals following a big win over Limerick, setting up a meeting with Antrim.

    The conversation then turns to the Senior Championship quarter-finals and relegation games, with a massive weekend ahead as the race for the Brendan Martin Cup intensifies.

    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 gathers momentum. 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.

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Everything To Play For
    Jun 24 2026

    Episode 17 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle reflects on another dramatic weekend across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, with the Senior Championship group stages now complete, the Intermediate quarter-finals on the horizon, and the Junior Championship race for the semi-finals reaching a thrilling conclusion.

    Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly and Joanne Doonan as the trio break down the key talking points from the final round of the Senior Championship and look ahead to a crucial weekend across the Intermediate and Junior grades.

    The panel begins with a deep dive into the Senior Championship, analysing the standout performances, major results, and defining storylines from the final round of group fixtures. Attention then turns to the quarter-final draw and the relegation play-offs that emerged from a dramatic weekend of action.

    Focus then shifts to the Intermediate Championship, where quarter-final and relegation ties take centre stage. Joanne previews Fermanagh’s meeting with Clare, while the panel assesses the key narratives surrounding the other three quarter-finals and the battle for survival.

    The conversation then turns to the Junior Championship, where Group A is set for a dramatic finish. Derry and Offaly face off in a game packed with consequences, while Antrim remain in contention to top the group, with score difference potentially playing a decisive role.

    This week’s special guests are Marie Byrne and Anna Grehan, who join the show to discuss Offaly’s showdown with Derry, life in the Junior grade after relegation, building for the future, and the renewed positivity around the squad.

    In Group B, Carlow have already secured a semi-final place, while the meeting of Limerick and Sligo takes centre stage in a winner takes all encounter for the remaining semi-final berth.

    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 gathers momentum. 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.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Quarter-Final Places And Last Chances
    Jun 17 2026

    Episode 16 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle reflects on another dramatic weekend across the TG4 All-Ireland Championships, with the Senior Championship edging towards its conclusion, the Intermediate quarter-final line-up confirmed, and the Junior Championship delivering more twists in the race for the knockout stages.

    Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly and Joanne Doonan as the trio break down the key talking points from Round 2 of the Senior Championship, the final round of group action in the Intermediate Championship, and the latest developments in the Junior Championship.

    The panel begins with a deep dive into the Senior Championship, analysing the standout performances, key results, and major storylines before looking ahead to the final round of group fixtures, where quarter-final places and relegation play-off spots remain up for grabs.

    Attention then turns to the Intermediate Championship, where the race for the quarter-finals reached a dramatic conclusion and the relegation play-off pairings were confirmed. Joanne reflects on Fermanagh’s victory that secured their place in the quarter-final draw, while the panel assesses the teams that progressed and those whose championship journeys came to an end.

    This week’s special guest is Aisling Feely, who joins the show after helping Roscommon secure qualification with a superb nine-point haul against Down. She discusses their league campaign, the disappointment of the Connacht Final defeat to Leitrim, the positives taken from their loss to Cavan, what beating Down meant to the group and the opportunity to gain revenge against Leitrim in the quarter-finals.

    The conversation then shifts to the Junior Championship, where Group A remains finely balanced after significant wins for Derry and Offaly, while Antrim wait in the wings ahead of a decisive weekend. In Group B, Carlow have already secured a semi-final place, while Limerick’s victory has set up a winner-takes-all showdown with Sligo for the remaining semi-final berth.

    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 gathers momentum. 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.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
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