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Ailish Considine after being tackled by Tarni Evans of the Giants

AFLW wrap: Ailish Considine forced off as Crows win

Ailish Considine could potentially be set for a mandatory 12 days on the sideline under the AFL Women's concussion protocols after being withdrawn midway through her Adelaide Crows side's win over Greater Western Sydney Giants.

other sport • 07 Feb 21

Aileen Gilroy (8) celebrates with her North Melbourne team-mates after the opening-round victory

AFLW wrap: Kangaroos bounce to the top with 11-goal win

Aileen Gilroy helped the North Melbourne Kangaroos to an emphatic victory over the Geelong Cats in the opening round of this season's Women's Aussie Rules campaign.

GAA • 31 Jan 21

Galway felt that they were not given adequate time to warm up for the clash with Cork

'Second-class citizens' - Staunton calls for unity

Cora Staunton says the Cork and Galway footballers were treated like second class citizens at Croke Park on Sunday and called for all three Gaelic Games associations to merge under the one umbrella.

Cora Staunton • 07 Dec 20

Mattie Donnelly converts a penalty for Trillick

Are we better served by penalties or a golden score?

Cora Staunton and Stephen Rochford have their say on what is best to settle matches on the day.

GAA • 29 Aug 20

Dean Rock is offering to share his free-taking expertise as a professional coach

Staunton: Criticism of Rock ignores others making money

Cora Staunton believes Dean Rock has been unfairly criticised for monetising his free-kick ability, pointing out that inter-county GAA players have long been making money out of their achievements on the field.

GAA • 25 Jul 20

Kate Flood scored two goals for Freemantle before departing with an injury

AFLW: Staunton season over as Giants lose to Melbourne

Cora Staunton was on the scoresheet but ultimately ended up on the losing side as her Greater Western Sydney Giants were beaten in the conference semi-final playoffs by Melbourne.

GAA • 21 Mar 20

Cora Staunton will line out for the Giants on Saturday

Staunton happy to remain Down Under despite Covid-19

Cora Staunton said that it never crossed her mind to return to Ireland in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak as the former Mayo footballer prepares for this weekend's AFLW play-off clash with Melbourne.

Other sport • 20 Mar 20

Cora Staunton takes the congratulations after her first goal

AFLW Wrap: Staunton adds to goal tally for GWS Giants

Cora Staunton was again to the fore as Greater Western Sydney Giants got the better of the Adelaide Crows 26-21 to greatly boost their chances of making the finals series.

GAA • 15 Mar 20

AFLW Round-up: Staunton goals as Sydney Giants cruise

Cora Staunton scored four goals as Greater Western Sydney Giants recorded a comprehensive win over Richmond Tigers at Robertson Oval.

GAA • 08 Mar 20

Back in training: Staunton has declared herself fit for the opening weekend of the AFLW season

'I don't think I ever contemplated calling it a day'

Cora Staunton is looking forward to the new season in the Australian Rules after having to complete the most unlikely of comebacks.

GAA • 03 Feb 20

Olivia Divilly (47) and Vicki Wall (49) at the 2019 AFLW Draft Combine in Melbourne

Staunton: Ladies football should be worried by AFLW

Cora Staunton has warned that more and more players will leave Ireland for the AFLW if efforts are not made to improve conditions for Ladies footballers.

Ladies Football • 03 Oct 19

Staunton back training with Carnacon

Cora Staunton has said she is looking forward to a return with Carnacon after the "mental battle" to recover from a extremely bad leg break.

GAA • 15 Sep 19

Staunton looks to making great strides in a video of her doing a running drill.

Staunton nearing return after horrific double leg-break

Cora Staunton looks to be getting closer to making a return to action after suffering a horrific double leg-break in an Aussie Rules game during the summer.

Ladies Football • 04 Sep 19

Staunton thanks 'everyone' for help and support

Cora Staunton has thanked 'everyone' for their help and support in the aftermath of her injury.

GAA • 06 May 19

Staunton suffers double leg break in Aussie Rules game

Cora Staunton has suffered a double leg break while playing in the AFL Sydney Premier Division Women's competition.

GAA • 04 May 19

Yvonne Bonner (back row 2nd from L), Cora Staunton (back row 1st on R)

Staunton & Bonner sign up for another season Down Under

Cora Staunton and Yvonne Bonner will play for the Greater Western Sydney Giants again next season as they became the latest Irish women to re-sign with the AFLW for 2020.

GAA • 18 Apr 19

Ailish Considine starred in the Women's AFL

Considine signs with the Crows for 2020

Clare woman Ailish Considine has signed a new contract with the Adelaide Crows for the 2020 Women's AFL season.

GAA • 18 Apr 19

'I'd be the type of person who says never say never but my Mayo days are done certainly'

'My Mayo days are done' - Cora Staunton

Four-time All-Ireland winner Cora Staunton says her "Mayo days are done".

GAA • 18 Mar 19

Yvonne Bonner lining up to take a kick for the GWS Giants.

Staunton and Bonner on target in AFLW opener

Cora Staunton and Donegal star Yvonne Bonner both kicked goals for the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants in the side's opening game of the new AFLW season.

Ladies Football • 03 Feb 19

'In a lot of ways it's a lot easier to deal with people who are open-minded to do what you want them to do'

Peter Leahy: It's been a cleanout, but teams regenerate

Peter Leahy has a three-year plan to bring a "brand new" Mayo team back to the top, and believes the influx of fresh faces on the panel represents the perfect opportunity to rebuild with a squad who "buy into what you say".

GAA • 29 Jan 19

Monaghan's Muireann Atkinson will attempt to retain the O'Connor Cup with DCU this year

Players 'need to be offered more' to avoid OZ exodus

Monaghan's Muireann Atkinson believes the number of Irish women heading Down Under to play Aussie Rules will soon outstrip their male counterparts unless the relative lack of reward in ladies football changes.

GAA • 23 Jan 19

Eight players from county champions Carnacon as well as four other players and two mentors left the Mayo squad ten days before their All-Ireland championship clash with Cavan in June

Mayo manager Leahy plans without 12 players from 2018

Mayo ladies football manager Peter Leahy is planning for the new season without all of the 12 players who left the county panel last summer and has called for his team to be given time to develop.

GAA • 09 Jan 19

Kilkerrin-Clonberne players celebrate with the cup

Kilkerrin-Clonberne end Carnacon's Connacht reign

Carnacon's reign as Connacht and All-Ireland Ladies Club Football champions was ended by Kilkerrin-Clonberne in today's provincial decider.

GAA • 03 Nov 18

A comprehensive win over Knockmore secured a 19th consecutive Mayo senior crown for Carnacon

Staunton class inspires Carnacon to 20th county title

Cora Staunton hit 2-8 to help Carnacon win their 19th consecutive county title and 20th in total in comprehensive fashion after a 33-point drubbing of Knockmore this afternoon.

Ladies Football • 21 Oct 18

Cora Staunton has won four All-Ireland titles

'I can't see myself playing for Mayo again' - Staunton

Mayo legend Cora Staunton says she believes her inter-county playing career is over.

GAA • 20 Oct 18