Declan Rooney

RTÉ Sport contributor

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh of Kerry in action against Olwen Carey of Dublin during last year's Championship quarter-final

'We had no English at all until we were about five'

Dubbed 'the female Gooch' by her college team-mates, Kerry Gaeltacht native and sharpshooter Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh is still hungry for success with the Kingdom.

GAA • 22 Feb 20

Aishling Moloney celebrates after scoring the late equalising point

Aishling Moloney earns Tipp vital draw against Dublin

Aishling Moloney led the Tipperary challenge as they held All-Ireland champions Dublin to a draw in the Lidl Ladies National Football League

GAA • 26 Jan 20

'I felt in my heart that I had tried my best, I knew I had done what I could'

Glass now keen to inspire the next generation

Options are many for Cáit Glass in the wake of her calling time on her inter-county career.

GAA • 18 Jan 20

Michelle Ryan (R) with her sister Louise after Waterford's win in the 2015 All-Ireland intermediate final

Memories in the blue and white are plentiful for Ryan

After announcing here retirement early this week, Waterford's Michelle Ryan reflects on the rollercoaster that was 19 years as an inter-county player.

GAA • 11 Jan 20

Saoirse Noonan (l) is congratulated by Ephie Fitzgerald

Cork boss Fitzgerald hungrier than ever to succeed

Cork ladies football manager Ephie Fitzgerald says he has a fire in his belly again as he sets about plotting a return to the top for his side.

GAA • 28 Dec 19

Lisa Murphy and her Kilkerrin/Clonberne team-mates will be hoping to taste All-Ireland glory this weekend

Murphy out to emulate Cluxton as Tribe champs eye glory

Goalkeeper Lisa Murphy hopes Kilkerrin/Clonberne have learned from past near misses as they go in search of a first-ever All-Ireland senior club title on Saturday against reigning champions Mourneabbey.

Womens Football • 23 Nov 19

Amanda Finnegan tasted All-Ireland club final victory with Donaghmoyne in 2016

'It's great for the head' - Finnegan eyes more glory

Amanda Finnegan and Donaghmoyne captured their 12th Ulster Senior club title last weekend and now face All-Ireland champions Mourneabbey at the semi-final stage on Sunday week.

GAA • 02 Nov 19

'Maybe next year or the year after I'll look at it again, but for me club football is all I'm concentrating on now and the Connacht final'

Divilly 'not in a position' to chase AFL dream

Olivia Divilly says she may look at pursuing a career in AFLW in the future but is focused on helping her club to Connacht glory for now.

Ladies Football • 26 Oct 19

Kilmihil gathering forces for assault on Munster crown

Having struggled for numbers in the not so distant past, Kimihil have reached summit of Clare football and are facing into a Munster B final today for a shot at All-Ireland champions Mourneabbey.

GAA • 19 Oct 19

Simonstown captain Ailbhe McHugh receives the county title from Meath U-16 player Aoife Hughes, who is currently battling cancer.

'Cancer has affected so many families and clubs'

Simonstown captain Ailbhe McHugh is hoping her team can build on last year's maiden county success when they take on Birr for a place in a Leinster final.

GAA • 12 Oct 19