LGFA - Managers post match views as Dubin & Kerry set up All Ireland semi final clash

MANAGERS POST MATCH VIEWS -

Dublin Co manager Paul Casey said they are delighted to be in the TG4 All-Ireland semi-finals after staging a dramatic comeback 3-11 to 2-13 win over Cork.

Orlagh Nolan and Kate Sullivan got the late goals to deny a Cork side who led by 1-7 to 1-6 at the break.

“Cork have brought plenty of high drama this year and unfortunately for them they were on the end of it today, but very proud of the girls,” said Casey. “The way they fought to the end. It was far from the perfect performance, and we have a lot of work to do. To pull it out of the fire like that, it was fantastic. We’re delighted to be in the semi-final now.”

Dublin will now meet Kerry in the semi-finals after Mark Bourke’s side saw off Meath by 2-14 to 0-8, with first-half goals from Síofra O’Shea and Mary O’Connell sending them on their way to victory.

"We just wanted to get back in a semi-final again and have another cut at it and to do that we had to win today,” said Bourke. “The turnovers by our backs — the likes of Emma Costello and Aoife Dillane — made huge contributions. We asked for intensity from the team and they gave it to us.”

Armagh booked their semi-final place with a hard-earned 3-9 to 1-12 win over Kildare. Two goals from Aimee Mackin helped Armagh lead by 2-5 to 0-6 at the break, and manager Gregory McGonigle said they were determined to make an impact after getting caught up in the relegation battle last year.

“People asked me at the start of the year why I was coming back, and it was to right the wrong from where we finished up in 2024 and that's our job no matter who we play,” said McGonigle. “It's massive for Armagh football to be looking forward to an All-Ireland semi-final.”

Armagh will now play Galway in the semi-finals after the Tribeswomen defeated neighbours Mayo by 2-20 to 1-6 at Tuam Stadium on Sunday evening.

A goal from Sinéad Cafferky for Mayo saw the sides turn around level at 0-6 to 1-3 at half-time but two goals from Kate Thompson sent Galway on their way to an emphatic victory as they made the most of the wind after the restart.

“Even though we went in a decent enough spot, we felt there was a lot more in us, particularly with the wind as well,” said Galway manager Daniel Moynihan. “Obviously having an extra player for those first 8-9 minutes was important too for us, but we really shone in that second half, and it was good to see.”

Results TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship Quarter Finals:

Armagh 3-9 Kildare 1-12

Kerry 2-14 Meath 0-8

Dublin 3-11 Cork 2-13

Galway 2-20 Mayo 1-6

Both semi-finals will take place on Saturday July 18th at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Armagh vs Galway 3:15pm followed by Dublin vs Kerry at 5.15pm.