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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
Episodes
  • Hen Nights, Hard Lessons, Hot Form
    Feb 11 2026

    Episode 3 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast continues the coverage of the 2026 Lidl National Football League, with another deep dive into a weekend full of talking points across the divisions.

    Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, while regular contributor Joanne Doonan sits this one out after a busy hen party weekend. Stepping into the hot seat is Carlow stalwart Edel Hayden, who brings 25 years of experience with Carlow to the table as the panel reviews Round 3 action in Divisions 1, 2 and 3.

    Together, the trio unpack the key results, standout performances, and tactical trends emerging around the league, offering insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the early shape of the season begins to take form.

    Attention then turns to Round 4 in Division 4 this weekend, where momentum is starting to matter and early pressure is mounting for teams with promotion ambitions or relegation worries.

    This week’s special guest is Donegal sharpshooter Susanne White, who joins the show to chat about Donegal’s impressive three wins from three start in Division 3, their renewed confidence, and the drive to build a positive league campaign after a challenging 2025.

    Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to keep pace with a fast-moving Lidl National League, all at the Final Whistle.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • League Fireworks, Waterford Rising & Áine Breen On League Life
    Feb 4 2026

    The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast is back with another packed episode as Season 2 dives deeper into the 2026 Lidl National Football League action.

    Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by expert panellists Joanne Doonan (Fermanagh) and Emma Kelly for an in-depth review of last weekend's Round 2 clashes across Divisions 1, 2, and 3.

    From standout performances and key talking points, like Waterford's impressive win over Kerry in Division 1, Mayo's dominant display in Division 2, and Louth's hard-fought victory in Division 3, the trio break down the results, tactics, and emerging storylines with insight from the dressing room and press box.

    The focus then shifts to Round 3 in Division 4, where early momentum is building and pressure points are already surfacing for teams chasing promotion or fighting relegation battles.

    This week's special guest is Louth's inspirational captain Áine Breen, who opens up about captaining her county to Junior All-Ireland glory last August, their recent first league win of the campaign, the upcoming challenge against Joanne's Fermanagh side, and her wedding after last August's All-Ireland.

    Packed with expert analysis, player insights, and everything you need to stay ahead as the Lidl National League heats up, all the action on the Final Whistle.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • The Season Starts Talking
    Jan 28 2026

    Season 2 of the Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast returns and Episode 1 hits the ground running with a comprehensive review of the opening rounds of the Lidl National League.

    Fermanagh’s Joanne Doonan is back alongside host Diarmuid Kearney, and the pair are joined by new co-host Emma Kelly, an All-Ireland winner as both a player and manager with Antrim, as they assess the early shape of the league. The team reflect on Round 1 action across Divisions 1, 2 and 3, before turning their attention to Round 2 in Division 2, where early momentum and pressure points are already beginning to emerge.

    The discussion focuses on the major talking points as the league gets underway, from early contenders laying down markers to teams searching for consistency. There’s also guest insight from Sligo co-captain Tara Breheny, who drops in to chat about Sligo’s start to the campaign and looks ahead to their upcoming clash with Leitrim this weekend.

    Insight from the dressing room and press box, analysis, experience, and perspective from across the league, Season 2 begins with everything you need to know as the Lidl National League comes to life.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
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