TEAM NEWS: Minor team named for All Ireland Final showdown with Cork

ZuCar Minor All Ireland Final 2025

Saturday 26th July | 13:30

Grant Heating St Brendan’s Park | Birr Co Offaly

Dublin vs Cork

Dublin manager Declan Patton has announced his starting fifteen to take on Cork in the 2025 All Ireland minor final. This eagerly awaited contest is taking place this Saturday at Grant Heating St Brendan’s Park, Birr Co Offaly, throw in time 13:30pm.

Tickets are on sale via this link https://bit.ly/44yyOQy Cash will also be accepted at the turn stiles. General admission €10, Senior citizens / Student’s over sixteen €5, Under 16’s €2, Under 12’s FREE no ticket required.

Match referee, Gavin Finnegan from the An Ríocht GAA club in Co Down is the official in charge of this Minor A contest which has all the markings of an enthralling final between two evenly match teams.

Cork were winners of the title most recently in 2022, whereas Dublin’s last title victory was back in 2012. Munster champions Cork are aiming to win the ‘A’ title for a 13th time, as Dublin chase their third crown, following on from successes in 2012 and 2008.

For those unable to make the journey to Birr the final will be broadcast live on Spórt TG4 YouTube channel. Dublin LGFA will have score updates on their social media channels.

Dublin minor team v Cork: Kalia Behan (Naomh Mearnóg); Katie Hayes (Cuala), Tara Walsh (Kilmacud Crokes), Abaigh Pollock (Thomas Davis); Charlene Sone Lenou (Naomh Olaf),Hannah Murphy (St Vincent’s), Keeva O’Donovan (Thomas Davis); Sophie McDonnell (Naomh Mearnóg), Líle Tully (Round Towers Lusk); Laoise Murtagh (St Maur’s), Molly Bourke (St Brigid’s), Charlie Murphy (Ballyboden St Endas) Capt.; Ellie Reen (Naomh Mearnóg), Zara Flood (Thomas Davis), Gemma Connolly (Fingallians).

Dublin minor squad v Cork: Martha Whelan (St Sylvester’s), Níadh Mooney (St Peregrines), Róisín Kirby (St Brigid’s), Catarina Almedia (Scoil Uí Chonaill), Emma Dowling (O’Dwyers), Kirsten Mooney (Fingallians), Phoebe Macken (Clann Mhuire), Olivia Hanley (Clanna Gael Fontenoy), Ciara Sheedy (Fingallians), Holly O’Rourke (O’Dwyers), Rebecca McEvoy (Cuala), Grace McCoy (Naomh Olaf), Cara Coffey (Lucan Sarsfields), Saibhín Peyton (Pobal Parnell), Naomi Crilly (Naomh Mearnóg). Additional Dublin panel members: Abi Ryan (Ballymun Kickhams), Andrea Chapman (Scoil Uí Chonaill), Carrie Whelan (Clanna Gael Fontenoy), Evelyn Arheit (Foxrock Cabinteely), Laura McGlinchey (Na Fianna), Ruby Swayne (Round Tower Clondalkin), Zara Kós (Kilmacud Crokes).

Dublin management team: Declan Patton (St Brigid’s), Pat Kane (Clanna Gael Fontenoy), Amanda Donnelly (Na Fianna KE), Deirdre Murphy (Éire Óg WW), Eoin Lysaght (St Brigid’s), Aisling Kane (Pobal Parnell), Paula Jackson (St Brigid’s).