All-Ireland women’s football finals: Galway beat Kerry after late drama at Croke Park
Galway defeated Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football final at Croke Park following a dramatic finish. The match concluded with controversy over a disallowed goal, but Galway secured the title and plans for a homecoming celebration are underway.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant milestone in Irish women's sports, highlighting the growing popularity and competitive intensity of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association championships.
All-Ireland Junior Final: Antrim 1-13 Carlow 2-9 ( report )
All-Ireland Intermediate Final: Roscommon 2-12 Fermanagh 0-6 ( report )
All-Ireland Senior Final: Galway 2-7 Kerry 0-12 ( report )
That’s all from me for today, thanks for following along.
Gordon Manning will have a report and reaction from Croke Park for us shortly, so keep an eye on The Irish Times website for those.
And before we go, Galway County Council has just confirmed there will be a homecoming for their champions at Tuam Stadium on Monday. Further details will be announced on the council’s social media channels later. We can hear N17 playing from here.
Congratulations to our three All-Ireland winning counties; Antrim, Roscommon and Galway.
Here’s Galway captain Kate Geraghty after the win:
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