CAPTAINS from the six competing teams have gathered at Croke Park ahead of Sunday’s (August 3) TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals.
With the countdown to three deciders continuing, the respective team captains – Bronagh Devlin (Antrim), Áine Breen (Louth), Andrea Moran (Laois), Aoibhinn McHugh (Tyrone), Carla Rowe (Dublin) and Aoibhín Cleary (Meath) – visited Sunday’s venue today.
The Senior Final, the 52nd in LGFA history, pits Dublin against Meath in an all-Leinster affair, with the counties set to meet for the second time in a Brendan Martin Cup decider.
That game throws in at 4.15pm and is preceded by the Intermediate Final between Laois and Tyrone (1.45pm) and the Junior Final between Antrim and Louth (11.45am).
In the first game on the Croke Park triple-bill, Louth will be aiming to atone for last year’s final defeat against Fermanagh.
But the Wee County won’t get anything easy from opponents Antrim, who were TG4 All-Ireland Junior Champions in 2022, 2012 and 2009.
Louth themselves are previous champions, in 2019, 2015 and 1998.
Next Sunday will mark a sixth TG4 All-Ireland Junior Final appearance for Antrim, as Louth prepare for their eighth.
The winners of this final will play Intermediate Championship football next year.
Laois and Tyrone, meanwhile, are eyeing promotion to the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship, as they prepare for an Intermediate Final.
Tyrone are back at Croke Park for a second year in a row, and looking to make up for defeat against Leitrim in 2024.
Both counties will play in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Final for a fourth time.
Laois were winners in 2022 and 2000, and beaten finalists in 1998, while Tyrone were champions in 2018, and runners-up in 2024 and 2017.
In the Senior Final, there’s plenty at stake as Dublin and Meath renew acquaintances.
The teams famously met in the 2021 decider, when Meath’s win handed the Royals a very first Brendan Martin Cup success, denying Dublin a fifth successive crown in the process.
The teams have met on numerous occasions in recent years in the TG4 Leinster Championship and Lidl National League – and Dublin have generally had the upper hand.
Sunday’s game, however, will mark a first meeting in the TG4 All-Ireland series between Dublin and Meath since the final four years ago.
The sides last met in the 2025 TG4 Leinster Final, won by Dublin as they notched up a 12th successive provincial title.
Meath’s last competitive victory over Dublin was in the 2024 Lidl National League, and the last championship win achieved by the Royals over the Sky Blues was in the 2022 Leinster Championship.
Meath, champions in 2021 and 2022, will contest a third Senior Final next Sunday, as six-time winners Dublin (2023, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2010) gear up for their 14th.
To whet the appetite of attendees and TV viewers ahead of Sunday’s Croke Park triple-header, TG4’s Ceiliúradh Peil na mBan, presented by Máire Ní Bhraonáin, will air from 9.45pm on Saturday evening, August 2nd.
The programme will visit all six counties playing in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior deciders.
This celebratory programme will feature music from each of the counties, with former players reflecting on the 2025 Championships so far and looking ahead to Sunday’s big games.
Spórt TG4 will also have exclusive behind the scenes action from the TG4 All-Ireland Finals Day in Croke Park across its social media channels.
All of TG4’s LGFA coverage will be available to audiences globally on the TG4 Player https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/watch-live/home/ and on the TG4 Mobile and Smart TV App.
Ticket information ahead of Sunday’s games is available at https://bit.ly/3Gqd0ND and you can also watch the games live on TG4 linear TV and online.
Looking ahead, and reflecting on another outstanding season of partnership, TG4 Director General Deidre Ní Choistín said: “TG4 has proudly partnered with the LGFA since 2001. This partnership is built on a shared commitment to supporting and elevating women’s sport, while also making the Irish language a living part of our national sporting identity.
“The TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals are a true highlight of the sporting year, and we’re proud to bring the excitement of Croke Park to audiences across Ireland and around the world through our broadcast and digital platforms. Go n-éirí go geal leis na foirne uilig.”
Trina Murray, President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, added: “At the start of the 2025 TG4 All-Ireland Championship season, 33 teams set out on the road to potential glory.
“Now, just six remain and they’re ready to compete for the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Championship silverware on offer. It will be an incredibly proud day for me to present the West County Hotel Cup, the Mary Quinn Memorial Cup and the Brendan Martin Cup to the respective winners and we’re all looking forward to three excellent games.
“What a season it has been to date and our six finalists are very much here on merit.
“Our relationship with TG4 dates back to 2001 and our 2025 finals are special for TG4 Ard Stiúrthóir, Deirdre Ní Choistín. Deirdre was appointed to the role last March and succeeded Alan Esslemont, another great friend to the LGFA.
“I look forward to experiencing the magic of TG4 All-Ireland Finals day with Deirdre and a sincere thanks is due to her team, including TG4 Head of Spórt, Rónán Ó Coisdealbha, for their ongoing commitment to Ladies Gaelic Football.”
Tickets for Sunday’s games are priced at €30 for adults and €15 for students, OAPs and U-18s.
Group rates are available only from the LGFA Office (1 Adult @ €10 for every group of 10 U-18s at €5 per child – €60; Family: 2 adults and 2 U-18s – €70)
Email tickets@lgfa.ie or phone 01-8363156 for more details.
Tickets are also available at usual GAA outlets and online via Ticketmaster by clicking here.
Sunday August 3, 2025
TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship Final – Antrim v Louth, 11.45am
TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final – Laois v Tyrone, 1.45pm
TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Final – Dublin v Meath, 4.15pm
