Latest Women's Gaelic Football News, Results & Fixtures

Kelly hoping to add more silverware to the Cork cabinet

Four-time All-Ireland winner Shauna Kelly is hopeful that Cork can build on their league title success.

Galway's Ellen Power is tackled by Caoimhe O'Connor of Dublin

New women's football playing rules get Congress approval

A Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) Special Congress has voted through the package of 12 playing rule enhancements trialled during the 2026 Lidl National League season and Higher Education Colleges competitions.

GAA • 16 Apr

Carlow captain Roisin Bailey, centre, celebrates with the Lidl National League Division 4 cup and teammates after the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 4 final match between Carlow and Leitrim at Grant Heating St. Brendan's Park in Birr, Offal

Carlow find extra-time edge to win Division 4 decider

Carlow emerged victorious by a slender 3-13 to 4-09 margin after a pulsating Lidl Division 4 league final against Leitrim at St Brendan's Park in Birr.

Womens Football • 12 Apr

11 April 2026; Cork players and coaching staff celebrate with the cup after their side's victory in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 final match between Cork and Galway at TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Cork complete comeback to be crowned Division 1 champions

A dramatic finish saw Cork claim the Lidl NFL Division 1 title after a 2-08 to 0-09 win over Galway at the TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick.

GAA • 11 Apr

Louth players celebrate with the trophy after the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 3 final match between Antrim and Louth at St Oliver Plunkett Park in Crossmaglen, Armagh

Louth snatch Division 3 glory with last-gasp free

It was a game of two halves in Crossmaglen as Louth captured the Lidl National League Division 3 title with the last kick of the game.

GAA • 11 Apr

The Donegal captain Roisin Rodgers, 9, lifts the cup after the presentation by Mícheál Naughton, LGFA Management, following the 2026 Lidl National League Division 2 final between Cavan and Donegal at St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan.

Donegal defeat Cavan despite finishing with 14 players

Donegal were crowned Lidl National Football League Division 2 champions after a powerful second-half display saw them overturn a three-point deficit to defeat Cavan by 2-07 to 0-08 at St Tiernach's Park in Clones.

GAA • 11 Apr

Shauna Lynch of Cavan, left, and Roisin Rodgers of Donegal pictured with the Lidl National Football League Division 2 cup during the LGFA Lidl NFL Finals Captain’s Day at Lidl HQ in Tallaght, Dublin.

Women's NFL finals: All you need to know

The 2026 Lidl National Football League champions will be crowned over the coming weekend.

GAA • 10 Apr

7 April 2026; Emma Cleary of Cork, left, and Kate Geraghty of Galway pictured with the Lidl National Football League Division 1 cup during the LGFA Lidl NFL Finals Captain’s Day at Lidl HQ in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Familiar foes Cork and Galway meet in novel circumstances

Division 1 of the 2026 Lidl Ladies Football League presents us with the novel spectacle of the two promoted teams contesting the final.

Womens Football • 08 Apr

13 April 2025; Catherine Dolan of Cavan during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 3 final match between Cavan and Wexford at Integral GAA Grounds in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Dolan eyeing Division 2 title with improving Cavan

For her side's latest appearance in a Lidl National Football League Division 2 final at St Tiernach's Park in Clones next Saturday, Catherine Dolan is confident Cavan supporters will come out in their droves to get behind the team.

GAA • 04 Apr

Ciara Smyth - LGFA player of the month for March 2026

Smyth takes LGFA monthly award for February

Meath's AIG O'Connor Cup history-maker Ciara Smyth been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for March.

AIG O'Connor Cup Final • 30 Mar

12 May 2024; Marion Farrelly of Meath in action against Leah Caffrey of Dublin during the Leinster LGFA Senior Football Championship final match between Dublin and Meath at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Meath draw with Armagh enough for Division 1 survival

A last-gasp point from Marion Farrelly saw Meath secure a draw with Armagh and retain their place in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League for 2027.

Armagh GAA • 29 Mar

28 February 2026; Chloe Fennell of Waterford during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 7 match between Cork and Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Battling Waterford get better of Galway

Waterford closed out their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign with a battling 2-12 to 2-10 victory over Galway in Leamybrien, edging a lively and competitive encounter despite little riding on the outcome for either side.

GAA • 29 Mar

21 March 2026; Dublin joint-manager Paul Casey before the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 6 match between Galway and Dublin at Tuam Stadium in Tuam, Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Relegated Dublin got what they deserved - Casey

Dublin joint-manager Paul Casey said the team will turn their full attention to the championship after suffering relegation to Division 2 of the Lidl National Football League, admitting that the Metropolitans only had themselves to blame for dropping from the top tier.

GAA • 30 Mar

2 February 2026; Annabelle Timothy of Dublin during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 2 match between Meath and Dublin at St Patrick’s GFC in Stamullen, Meath. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Dublin down despite victory over finalists Cork

Despite goals from Michelle Davoren and Annabelle Timothy guiding them towards a five-point triumph over upcoming finalists Cork at Parnell Park, Dublin have suffered relegation from Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League.

Womens Football • 29 Mar

29 March 2026; Danielle O'Leary of Kerry gets past Aine Mernagh of Kildare during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 7 match between Kildare and Kerry at Manguard Plus Kildare GAA Centre of Excellence in Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó M

Kerry edge out Kildare in relegation showdown

Kerry secured their Lidl National League Division 1 status for 2027 with a narrow 2-10 to 2-09 victory in a tense relegation decider at Manguard Plus GAA Centre of Excellence, which saw Kildare lose their top-flight status.

Womens Football • 30 Mar

29 March 2026; Saoirse McGuinness of Offaly in action against Anne Roche of Carlow during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 4 semi-final match between Carlow and Offaly at MacCann Park in Portarlington, Laois. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsf

Lidl National Football League round-up

TG4 All-Ireland champions Dublin and Kildare were relegated from Division 1 of the Lidl National League on Sunday after a dramatic day of action.

GAA • 29 Mar

Maths whizz McMaugh adding to Waterford formula

Within her own county as well as a rival one, Waterford's Bríd McMaugh is joined at the highest level of Gaelic football by a number of family members – both immediate and extended.

GAA • 28 Mar

25 March 2026; Armagh Footballer and Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps ambassador, Aimee Mackin, pictured at the launch of the 2026 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. This year marks 15 years of Kellogg’s sponsorship, celebrated with the launch of the 'Cúl-est P.E. Class' co

Armagh's Mackin enthused by 'exciting' new rules

Armagh's Aimee Mackin only got a brief taste of the new rules but believes they will speed up women's Gaelic football and make it a more exciting spectacle.

Womens Football • 26 Mar

Cork account for Meath to secure top-tier final berth

Cork are through to the 2026 Lidl National Football League Division 1 final with a game to spare following a two-point victory over Meath at MTU Cork.

Cork Ladies • 21 Mar

Galway advance to Division 1 league decider

Galway booked their place in the Division 1 final of the Lidl Ladies Football League and a date with Cork after a 3-13 to 1-13 victory over the All-Ireland champions Dublin.

Womens Football • 21 Mar

7 April 2024; Aimee Mackin of Armagh celebrates scoring her side's first goal during the Lidl LGFA National League Division 1 final match between Armagh and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Mackin returns to inspire Orchard victory

Armagh desperately needed a win to move out of the Lidl National Football League Division 1 relegation zone and they managed to get it in a tight tussle against Kerry with a two-point victory on a day when Aimee Mackin made her return.

Womens Football • 21 Mar

Waterford strike late to earn parity against Kildare

Áine O'Neill struck a late goal at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field in Dungarvan as Waterford fought from behind to claim a share of the spoils with Kildare in Division 1 of the Lidl National Football League as it finished 2-10 to 1-13

GAA • 21 Mar

Sara Doyle of Carlow in action against Orla Swail of Down

Doyle looking to lead Carlow out of Division 4 wilderness

Sara Doyle created a slice of history at Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán MacDiarmada on 8 March when Carlow recorded a vital victory against Leitrim in Division 4 of the Lidl National Football League.

GAA • 21 Mar

Kerry goalkeeper Ciara Butler during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship final match between Galway and Kerry at Croke Park in Dublin

Women's National Football League: All you need to know

Coveted final slots and promotion are the big prizes on offer across a pivotal weekend of Lidl National Football League action.

GAA • 20 Mar

14 March 2026; TU Dublin captain Angela McGuigan, centre, lifts the trophy with team-mates following the 2026 AIG O’Connor Cup Final between DCU Dóchas Éireann and TU Dublin at DCU St Clare’s, Dublin. The 2026 AIG Ladies HEC Finals are being hosted by DCU

TU Dublin edge out DCU to land first O'Connor Cup

Ciara Smyth delivered a player-of-the-match display at the DCU Sportsgrounds as TU Dublin made history by claiming their first AIG O'Connor Cup title with a nail-biting 0-12 to 2-04 win over the four-in-a-row chasing DCU Dóchas Éireann.

DCU • 14 Mar

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Kelly hoping to add more silverware to the Cork cabinet

New women's football playing rules get Congress approval

Carlow find extra-time edge to win Division 4 decider

Cork complete comeback to be crowned Division 1 champions

Louth snatch Division 3 glory with last-gasp free

Donegal defeat Cavan despite finishing with 14 players

Women's NFL finals: All you need to know

Familiar foes Cork and Galway meet in novel circumstances

Dolan eyeing Division 2 title with improving Cavan

Smyth takes LGFA monthly award for February

Meath draw with Armagh enough for Division 1 survival

Battling Waterford get better of Galway

Relegated Dublin got what they deserved - Casey

Dublin down despite victory over finalists Cork

Kerry edge out Kildare in relegation showdown

Lidl National Football League round-up

Maths whizz McMaugh adding to Waterford formula

Armagh's Mackin enthused by 'exciting' new rules

Cork account for Meath to secure top-tier final berth

Galway advance to Division 1 league decider

Mackin returns to inspire Orchard victory

Waterford strike late to earn parity against Kildare

Doyle looking to lead Carlow out of Division 4 wilderness

Women's National Football League: All you need to know

TU Dublin edge out DCU to land first O'Connor Cup