TEAM NEWS: Dublin Senior Team vs Cork - Lidl NFL Rd 7

LIDL NFL Div 1 Rd 7

Sunday March 29th | 14:00pm

Dublin vs Cork

Parnell Park (Live stream)

Dublin have made two changes to their starting fifteen from that which began against Galway last Saturday. Caoimhe O’Connor and Annabelle Timothy make way for the return of Rachel Hartnett at midfield and Jodi Egan in the full forward line.

Cork come into Sundays encounter safe in the knowledge that they have qualified with a round to spare for the league final versus Galway. A remarkable feat considering both Counties contested last season’s division two final.

Dublin on the other hand require a victory over table toppers Cork to give themselves a chance of remaining in division one next season. The result of the games between Meath vs Armagh and Kildare vs Kerry will also become a factor in determining Dublin’s league status in 2027.

Tickets for the game can be purchased from www.universe.com those unable to make the trip to Donnycarney can watch the game via the LGFA streaming service (€€). CLICK HERE

Dublin: Abby Shiels (Lucan Sarsfields), Niamh Crowley (Fingallians), Hannah Leahy (Clontarf), Catarina Almeida (Scoil Uí Chonaill), Sophie McIntyre (Lucan Sarsfields), Hannah McGinnis (Skerries Harps), Niamh Donlon (St Oliver Plunkett Eoghan Ruadh), Rachel Hartnett (Cuala), Orlagh Nolan (Ballinteer St Johns) Ellen Gribben (St Brigids), Laura Grendon (Na Fianna), Carla Rowe (Clann Mhuire) Capt., Jodi Egan (Foxrock Cabinteely), Niamh Hetherton (Clontarf), Kate Sullivan (St Sylvesters).

Dublin panel: Niamh Byrne (Trinity Gaels), Siobhan Birnie (Lucan Sarsfields), Kate Donaghy (Ballyboden St Endas), Keeva Kenehan (St Sylvesters), Ashling Nyhan (St Brigids), Annabelle Timothy (St Finians Swords), Leah Caffrey (Na Fianna), Rebecca McDonnell (Ballyboden St Endas), Caoimhe O’Connor (Clontarf), Michelle Davoren (Kilmacud Crokes), Orla Keighran (St Judes), Caitlin Coffey (Castleknock), Megan Benson (St Maurs), Elsa Kearney (O’Dwyers), Neala Byrne (Cuala).