A thrilling finals weekend awaits as the AIB Ladies Football All-Ireland Club Championships draw to a close.
The Senior final sees defending champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Galway) come up against final newcomers Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) in a repeat of last season’s All-Ireland semi-final. The Galway club will be hoping to make it four-in-a-row while their Dublin rivals will be aiming for a first AIB Ladies Football All-Ireland Senior title.
Both teams feature numerous inter-county players, and following impressive campaigns this season, a highly competitive final is anticipated this Saturday, December 14 at Croke Park (5.00pm).
The Intermediate final is equally compelling, pitting Annaghdown (Galway) against Bennekerry/Tinryland (Carlow) in the opening match on Saturday, December 14 in Croke Park (3.00pm). Annaghdown won a hard-fought victory to reach the final with a three-point win over O’Donovan Rossa (Cork) while Bennekerry/Tinryland had a similar three-point 4-6 to 1-12 win over Mullahoran (Cavan) to reach the decider.
The Junior final will take place on Sunday, December 15, in Parnell Park (2.00pm). The Junior decider sees Mungret St Paul’s (Limerick) come up against Na Dúnaibh (Donegal). Mungret St Paul’s had a nail-biting semi-final win over Coolera/Strandhill (Sligo) to reach the final. The match, which ended in a draw, was decided on free kicks with the Limerick club winning 3-1. Na Dúnaibh booked their spot in the final following a close win over Kilcock (Kildare) on a scoreline of 1-7 to 0-07.
Adding to the excitement of finals weekend, AIB will host the ultimate AIB Club House Experience, showcasing the power and passion of Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football. With finals in both codes taking place in Croke Park across December 14 and 15, the AIB Club House will create an immersive and inclusive matchday environment celebrating these incredible athletes, their dedication to their sport, and the rich history of club Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football. This promises to be a truly unforgettable experience for fans and the wider community.
2024 marks the first year of AIB’s sponsorship of the Ladies Football Club Championships, its 12th year sponsoring the AIB Camogie All-Ireland Club Championships and 34th year sponsoring the AIB GAA All-Ireland Club Championships.
Speaking ahead of the finals, AIB Chief Customer Officer, Orlaith Ryan said: “The AIB Ladies Football All-Ireland Club Championship finals will showcase the dedication and passion of these remarkable athletes. In our first year sponsoring the AIB Ladies Football All-Ireland Club Championships we’re thrilled to support these players who give so much for their clubs every year. These players truly are some of #TheToughest in Gaelic Games, and as we eagerly await the finals, we wish all the clubs taking part and their supporters the very best of luck this weekend.”
President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, Mícheál Naughton said: “Exciting finals await for these six clubs. It has been an outstanding season with some amazing matches that have once again shown how special the AIB Ladies Football All-Ireland Club Championships really are. To reach an All-Ireland final represents the pinnacle of Gaelic Games and the players can thank their countless hours of hard work and dedication for getting them to the finals. To the players, volunteers, families, and communities who make this all possible, thank you. Best of luck to all the clubs taking part this weekend.”
To keep up to date with the 2024/2025 AIB Club Championships, and for exclusive content from this year’s AIB Club Player Awards, follow@AIB_GAA on X and Instagram, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AIBGAA.
The 2024 AIB All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championship Finals will be available to view free to air over the coming weekend. The Intermediate and Senior Finals will be broadcast live on TG4, and you can watch them at: https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/watch-live/
On Sunday, the Spórt TG4 YouTube page will carry live coverage of the Junior decider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwO1swdLN74
For tickets, please visit https://bit.ly/3ZiDvds
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