Laois features on TV special ahead of Croke Park All-Ireland finals
LGFA All-Ireland sponsors TG4 to feature Laois stars and local trad band
TG4 is presenting a special preview programme to whet the appetite ahead of Sunday’s Ladies Gaelic Football finals in Croke Park, which sees Laois taking on Tyrone in the Intermediate decider.
Ceiliúradh Peil na mBan, presented by Máire Ní Bhraonáin, which airs from 9.45 pm on Saturday evening, August 2, visits all six counties playing in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior finals.
The Irish language station, which sponsors the Ladies Gaelic Football championship, says this celebratory programme will feature music from each of the counties, with former players reflecting on the 2025 Championships so far and looking ahead to Sunday’s big games.
Laois players Eimear Barry and Ciara Crowley will share personal insights on the show. Meanwhile. Laois trad band Buíoch, will perform The Flake Song, an original piece by the Portlaoise based.
Ruaidhrí Tierney (button accordion) david Harte (double bass), Kurt Dinneen Carroll (tin whistle and uilleann pipes) and Dale Mckay (guitar) have already recoreded music and performed internationally.
Also featuring on the show are:
- Antrim: Hear from Lara Dahunsi and Ciara Brown, and enjoy Rich Wilson’s unique take on The Green Glens of Antrim.
Louth: Shannen McLaughlin and Eimear Byrne reflect on their journey, accompanied by Rachael Dooley’s harp renditions of Captain McNeill and Cailín as Contae Lú.
- Tyrone: Niamh O’Neill and Méabh Mallon discuss the build-up, with music by Maeve O’Donnell and Plunkett McGartland.
Dublin: Nicole Owens and Sinéad Goldrick speak on the capital’s campaign, with music from Na Fianna.
- Meath: Marion Farrelly and Robyn Murray are featured, along with a rendition of The Boy in Hunt by Ann-Marie Grogan and Bernadette Nic Gabhann.
The programme will also honour the Jubilee Team of 2000, with sisters Marcella and Chris Heffernan reflecting on their memorable All-Ireland victory. Analysts Emer Gallagher and Áine Haberlin will review the semi-finals across all three grades and share their expectations for Sunday’s showdowns.
All of TG4’s LGFA coverage will be available to audiences globally on the TG4 Player https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/watch-live/home/ and on the TG4 Mobile and Smart TV App.
You can also watch the games live on TG4 and online with the Laois game throwing in at 7.45 pm.
Looking ahead, and reflecting on another outstanding season of partnership, TG4 Director General Deidre Ní Choistín.
“TG4 has proudly partnered with the LGFA since 2001. This partnership is built on a shared commitment to supporting and elevating women’s sport, while also making the Irish language a living part of our national sporting identity. The TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals are a true highlight of the sporting year, and we’re proud to bring the excitement of Croke Park to audiences across Ireland and around the world through our broadcast and digital platforms. Go n-éirí go geal leis na foirne uilig.”
“Our relationship with TG4 dates back to 2001 and our 2025 finals are special for TG4 Ard Stiúrthóir, Deirdre Ní Choistín. Deirdre was appointed to the role last March and succeeded Alan Esslemont, another great friend to the LGFA. I look forward to experiencing the magic of TG4 All-Ireland Finals day with Deirdre and a sincere thanks is due to her team, including TG4 Head of Spórt, Rónán Ó Coisdealbha, for their ongoing commitment to Ladies Gaelic Football”.
Ticket information ahead of Sunday’s games is available at https://bit.ly/3Gqd0ND