Dublin Ladies announce team for TG4 Leinster SFC Rd 1 clash with Meath

TG4 Leinster SFC Round one

Saturday April 19th, 14:00pm

Páirc Tailteann | Navan

Meath vs Dublin

Dublin managers Derek Murray and Paul Casey have announced their squad for this Saturdays eagerly awaited opening round fixture of the TG4 Leinster championship, Dublin versus Meath.

The last championship meeting between the two sides was the 2024 provincial final at Croke Park. On that occasion Dublin emerged victorious on a score line of 3-17 to 0-08 to win their 11th Leinster SFC title in succession.

Eight players who started that Croke Park encounter are included in Saturdays starting fifteen, Abby Shiels, Jess Tobin, Leah Caffrey, Niamh Donlon, Martha Byrne, Caoimhe O’Connor, Kate Sullivan, Niamh Hetherton and Hannah Tyrrell. While Aoife Kane, Grace Kós and Chloe Darby featured as second half substitutes.

Dublin have named a strong bench for Saturday’s contest which includes seasoned veterans Lauren Magee and Sinéad Goldrick. Dublin also welcome back Niamh Crowley from injury.

Meath players have made no secret of their desire to add a Leinster SFC crown to their honours list. The royals are seeking to bridge a twenty-five-year gap since their last provincial championship title at senior level.

Throw in the great rivalry that has built up between these two sides in recent years and we have all the makings of another exciting championship contest to look forward to this Easter Saturday.

Tickets for Saturdays game are available to purchase from www.universe.com or via this link https://tinyurl.com/yfy2z5j7 General admission €10, Senior citizens / Student’s over 16 €5, Under 16’s FREE no ticket required.

Supporters unable to make the trip to Navan can watch the game via the Leinster LGFA streaming service (€€) learn more by clicking this link https://page.inplayer.com/leinsterlgfa/item.html?id=5006087

Dublin vs Meath: Abby Shiels (Lucan Sarsfields), Jess Tobin (Cuala), Leah Caffrey (Na Fianna) Captain, Niamh Donlon (St Oliver Plunkett ER), Hannah McGinnis (Skerries Harps), Martha Byrne (Cuala), Aoife Kane (Kilmacud Crokes), Éilish O’Dowd (Na Fianna), Grace Kós (Kilmacud Crokes), Caoimhe O’Connor (Clontarf), Chloe Darby (Pobal Parnell), Aoife Curran (O’Dwyers), Kate Sullivan (St Sylvesters), Niamh Hetherton (Clontarf), Hannah Tyrrell (Na Fianna).

Dublin squad vs Meath: Katie Moran Tighe (Ballinteer St Johns), Niamh Crowley (Fingallians), Lauren Magee (Kilmacud Crokes), Sinéad Goldrick (Foxrock Cabinteely), Ashling Nyhan (St Brigids), Carla Rowe (Clann Mhuire), Sophie McIntyre (Lucan Sarsfields), Jodi Egan (Foxrock Cabinteely), Annabelle Timothy (St Finians Swords), Hannah Leahy (Scoil Uí Chonaill), Siobhán Birnie (Lucan Sarsfields), Rebecca McDonnell (Ballyboden St Endas), Clodagh Fox (St Sylvesters).

Dublin Management: Paul Casey, Derek Murray, Kathleen Colreavy (FLO), Alan Breen, Claire Butterly, Martina Farrell, Tomás Ó Cuinneagain, Sami Dowling.