{"id":581215,"date":"2026-08-03T04:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T04:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/581215\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T04:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T04:20:15","slug":"galway-defeat-kerry-after-late-drama-to-win-ladies-all-ireland-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/581215\/","title":{"rendered":"Galway defeat Kerry after late drama to win ladies All-Ireland final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Galway are All-Ireland senior ladies football champions after they defeated Kerry 2-07 to 0-12 in Croke Park.<\/p>\n

It is Galway’s first All-Ireland since 2004, with Leanne Coen’s two goals helping the Tribeswomen to victory.<\/p>\n

In a repeat of the 2024 final, it was Galway’s time to end their over 20-year wait for the Brendan Martin Cup.<\/p>\n

The final was not without its drama, as Kerry thought they had won the game in the final seconds, when Siofra O’Shea’s free found its way into the net.<\/p>\n

However, referee Maggie Farrelly had blown for a square ball, and after some initial confusion, Galway celebrated in a day full of quality football across three finals.<\/p>\n

Coen scored the game’s first goal after 16 minutes, which put Galway 1-2 to 0-3 ahead.<\/p>\n

Three points from Siofra O’Shea helped keep Kerry level, in a first half where defences stood out.<\/p>\n

The defences of both sides continued to dominate until a dramatic final 10 minutes completely changed the game.<\/p>\n

R\u00f3isin Leonard put Galway ahead in the 50th minute, before three quickfire points from O’Shea, and Niamh N\u00ed Chonchuir flipped the game and put Kerry ahead.<\/p>\n

However, the drama wasn’t finished yet, as Coen scored another great goal to put Galway back in front, with Caoimhe Evans drawing Kerry level with four minutes left.<\/p>\n

With just over two minutes left, Eva Noone put the Tribeswomen back in front, in what proved to be the vital score.<\/p>\n

O’Shea had a free in the dying moments which dropped into the net, but the referee had already blown for a free-kick, as Galway’s wait for an All-Ireland in ladies football ended.<\/p>\n

All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies football final<\/p>\n

Roscommon are All-Ireland Intermediate Ladies football champions after they defeated Fermanagh 2-12 to 0-6.<\/p>\n

Roscommon came out flying out of the blocks, with Aisling Feely scoring their first goal after four minutes, as she scored 4-4 on the day.<\/p>\n

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2026 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2\/8\/2026
Fermanagh vs Roscommon
Roscommon’s Helena Cummins lifts the Mary Quinn Memorial Cup
Mandatory Credit \u00a9INPHO\/Ben Brady<\/p>\n

Feely had their second after 20 minutes, as the Rossies led 2-4 to one point.<\/p>\n

In a dominant first half, Roscommon took a 2-7 to 0-2 lead into the break.<\/p>\n

Fermanagh could not stop the ruthless Roscommon attack, as they ran out 12-point winners in Croke Park.<\/p>\n

All-Ireland Junior Ladies football final<\/p>\n

Antrim are All-Ireland ladies Junior football champions after they defeated Carlow 1-13 to 2-9 in Croke Park.<\/p>\n

Maria O’Neil’s point in the dying seconds secured victory for Antrim, who were losing finalists last year against Louth.<\/p>\n

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2026 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Junior Football Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 2\/8\/2026
Antrim vs Carlow
Antrim’s Bronagh Devlin lifts the cup. Photo: Inpho.<\/p>\n

Antrim started the strongest and had a goal after one minute through Theresa Mellon, who took advantage of a mistake from Carlow goalkeeper Nicole Hanley.<\/p>\n

However, some crucial saves from Hanley kept Carlow in the game, as Antrim took a 1-5 to 0-6 lead at the break.<\/p>\n

Carlow’s comeback continued, and they had the lead in the 48th minute through Aibha Kiernan.<\/p>\n

Points from O’Neil and Aoibhoinn Monaghan looked to have secured the win for Antrim, before Mega Townsend’s goal with minutes remaining levelled the game up.<\/p>\n

Not to be denied two years running, O’Neil’s point gave Antrim a day to remember.<\/p>\n

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