Ladies Gaelic Football on FinalWhistle
Ladies Gaelic Football on FinalWhistle
Podcast Description
Ladies Gaelic Football on FinalWhistle is your go-to weekly podcast for all things Ladies Gaelic Football, 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—Leitrim’s All-Ireland Intermediate champion Clare Owens and Fermanagh’s 2024 Junior champion and AFLW (Carlton & Essendon) alum Joanne Doonan.
Each week, Clare and Joanne bring their first-hand experience as recent title winners, sharing insider stories from the dressing room and the pitch, offering unique perspectives on the game’s biggest moments, and breaking down the action from across the country. Whether you’re following the 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.
Expect candid chats, player interviews, predictions, and a fresh look at the women who make Ladies Gaelic Football one of Ireland’s most exciting and fast-growing sports. With Diarmuid guiding the conversation and champion guests who know what it takes to win, this is the only podcast you’ll need for the 2024 Championships and beyond.
Tune in every week for stories, analysis, and a bit of craic from some of the best voices in the game.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on all aspects of Ladies Gaelic Football, with themes covering championship breakdowns, player performances, and insider stories. Episodes feature discussions on recent games such as the Quarter Finals, the clash between Leitrim and Dublin, and personal narratives from players like Kerry defender Emma Costello and her return after maternity leave.
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.
Episode 12 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle rounds off the 2026 Lidl National Football League with a full review of finals weekend across all four divisions.
Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, with Joanne Doonan returning to the panel, potentially for the last time for a while as her wedding approaches next weekend.
The episode begins with the Division 3 Final in St. Oliver Plunkett Park, Crossmaglen, where Louth came out on top against Antrim. Attention then turns to the Division 2 Final, the all-Ulster clash in Clones where Donegal secured the title against Cavan.
The panel then breaks down the Division 1 Final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds, where Cork claimed silverware with victory over Galway, before shifting focus to the Division 4 Final, where Carlow continued their history in a now famous ground with a win over Leitrim in Grant Heating St Brendan’s Park Birr.
From standout performances to tactical developments and defining moments, the panel brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as silverware is decided across all four divisions and attention begins to turn toward the championship season.
Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across a defining weekend in the Lidl National League, all at the Final Whistle.
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