Dublin and Meath finding harmony before another All-Ireland final meeting
Meath and Dublin Set for Another Epic All-Ireland Ladies Football Final Showdown
The stage is set for an exciting All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship final as Meath and Dublin prepare to face off once again. This will be the third meeting between the two counties in the past three years, with each team having tasted victory.
In 2021, Meath made history by claiming their first-ever All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football title, defeating Dublin in the decider. However, Dublin bounced back in 2023, regaining the title and moving their total to six, making them one of the most successful teams in Ladies' Football history.
Their most recent encounter was in the 2025 final, where Dublin decisively beat Meath with a score of 2-16 to 0-10 at Croke Park. This victory marked Dublin's return to the top after their 2021 defeat.
Meath, who were appearing in their third final in 2025, showed improvement from their league showing in March, where they lost by 16 points to Dublin. The team has remained unchanged for the final, while Dublin has seen the return of Sinead Goldrick and the inclusion of Orlagh Nolan, who missed out on the championship due to an ACL injury last year but returned against the same opposition in the recent semi-final.
Caoimhe O'Connor is out for Dublin due to a hamstring injury, but they still boast a strong attacking line-up with Carla Rowe, Kate Sullivan, Niamh Hetherton, and Tyrrell among their options. For Meath, key players include Vikki Wall, her sister Sarah, Shauna Ennis, Marion Farrelly, Emma Duggan, and Kerrie Cole.
The live blog for the All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship final can be followed on the website/sport and the RTE News app. This promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams determined to come out on top.
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Football, specifically the Premier League, seems to have captured the attention of various European leagues, as the exciting runs and intense matches are often reminiscent of the excitement surrounding the All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship. Despite their loss to Dublin in the 2025 final, Meath has shown signs of improvement, continuing to challenge Dublin's dominance in Ladies' Football, much like how different European teams strive to dethrone the reigning Premier League champion each season.
