Episode 9 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the in-depth coverage of the 2026 Lidl National Football League, as the panel reflect on a decisive round of results ahead of the final weekend in Divisions 1, 2 and 3, while Division 4 turns its attention to the semi-finals.

Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, with Joanne Doonan returning to the panel, and in high spirits after a big win for Fermanagh. The trio break down the key talking points from across the divisions and look ahead to a weekend where everything is on the line.

From standout performances to tactical developments and emerging narratives, the discussion brings insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the league campaign reaches its conclusion with promotion hopes and relegation battles set to be decided.

This week’s special guest is Sinead Walsh, the Mayo forward, who joins the show to discuss stepping into the captaincy this season, their big win over Westmeath, and the reality of needing both a result and outside results to fall their way in order to secure survival.

Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across a fast-moving Lidl National League, all at the Final Whistle.

Episode 8 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the in-depth coverage of the 2026 Lidl National Football League, as the panel dig into a crucial weekend across the divisions.

Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, with Joanne Doonan absent this week due to dress fittings and work commitments. The duo look ahead to the penultimate rounds in Divisions 1, 2 and 3, while also previewing a defining clash in Division 4 as Offaly and Longford meet with a semi-final place on the line.

They break down the results required across the leagues, from teams pushing for promotion to those aiming to secure safety ahead of a potentially decisive final round.

This week’s special guest is Rebecca Casey, vice-captain of Waterford, who joins the show to discuss their hopes of reaching a Division 1 final. After back-to-back defeats, Waterford host Kildare this weekend, now managed by former boss Pat Sullivan, before a final round meeting with Galway. Casey also reflects on the development of a young squad and the progress being made as the team continues to grow.

Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across a fast-moving Lidl National League, all at the Final Whistle.

Episode 7 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the in-depth coverage of the 2026 Lidl National Football League, as the panel dig into another busy weekend of action across the divisions.

Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly and Joanne Doonan, with the trio reflecting on the key talking points from Round 7 in Division 4, while also keeping an eye on the rearranged clash between Offaly and Longford.

They break down the standout performances, tactical developments, and emerging narratives shaping the league, offering insight from both the dressing room and the press box as the campaign continues to gather momentum.

The conversation then shifts beyond the league to the championship draws, the Lidl PPS games taking place this weekend, and the upcoming college finals hosted by Dublin City University, with Emma and Joanne sharing their memories of the O'Connor Cup and HEC Finals weekends.

This week’s special guest is Katie Crawford, the Longford sharpshooter who returns to the podcast to discuss their win over Kilkenny, the importance of the upcoming meeting with Offaly, the challenges of a late start to their campaign, and how the squad is assessing its own performances with that crucial game looming.

Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across a fast-moving Lidl National League, all at the Final Whistle.