{"id":9952,"date":"2022-03-27T04:50:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T04:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/googmn.com\/?p=9952"},"modified":"2022-03-27T04:50:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T04:50:34","slug":"division-1-league-semi-finals-set-for-clones-double-header","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/googmn.com\/?p=9952","title":{"rendered":"Division 1 league semi-finals set for Clones double-header"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ST TIERNACH\u2019S PARK, Clones, will host a double-header of Lidl Ladies National Football League semi-finals on Saturday week.<\/p>\n<p>Holders Dublin face Donegal in the opening clash on 19 March [throw-in 1pm], before 2021 All-Ireland champions Meath do battle with Mayo [3pm].<\/p>\n<p>Both games will be shown live on TG4, while tickets are\u00a0available now.<\/p>\n<p>Dublin and Mayo both hold 100% records in the campaign thus far; Mick Bohan\u2019s Sky Blues having defeated Meath by the minimum in their final group game at the weekend to top the pool, as their quest for a third Division 1 crown roars on.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals, meanwhile, are eyeing a top-flight final after rising back through the league ranks and winning Division 2 last year.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Moyles\u2019 resurgent Green and Red and Donegal are both recent Division 1 semi-finalists, and targetting significant breakthroughs.<\/p>\n<blockquote >\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83c\udfd0Update on @lidl_ireland National League fixtures, including details of a Division 1 semi-final double-header (live on @TG4TV) at St Tiernach&#39;s Park, Clones, on Sat March 19@DonegalLGFA v @dublinladiesg @Mayo_LGFA v @meathladiesMLGF https:\/\/t.co\/kgDlIzOkpy#SeriousSupport<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Ladies Football (@LadiesFootball) March 9, 2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The final will take place in Croke Park on Sunday, 10 April, forming a double-header with the Division 2 showpiece.\u00a0Armagh and Laois, and Kerry and Monaghan will contest the last four battles at that grade over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The Division 1 relegation play-off between Westmeath and Waterford takes place this Sunday, as both sides battle for top-flight status in Abbotstown. Simultaneously, Louth and Wicklow are looking to avoid the drop to Division 4 on another pitch at the same venue and time.<\/p>\n<p>The O\u2019Connor Cup \u2014 the top-level colleges competition \u2014 is also down for decision this weekend, with DCU and UCC, and UL and NUIG in semi-final action on Friday before Saturday\u2019s final.<\/p>\n<p>This weekend\u2019s heavy schedule for some players has led to discontent:<\/p>\n<div   >\n<div >Advertisement<\/div>\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1365092406213-1'>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote >\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With the relegation game being played the same weekend as the college finals could potentially mean myself and some teammates could have to play 3 games in 3 days!! Surely there is another free weekend to play this game ?? #LGFA #playerwelfare @LadiesHEC @LadiesFootball https:\/\/t.co\/73NHm0Ynjb<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sarah Dillon (@sarah_dillon9) March 9, 2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote  data-partner=\"tweetdeck\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Great to see division 1&amp;3 relegation games fixed for the same weekend as the college football\ud83d\ude44 Players potentially playing 3 must win games in 3 days!!! Surely it could have been fixed for any other weekend\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2640\ufe0f  #LGFA #PlayerWelfare https:\/\/t.co\/UQYFzyNo60<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Karen Hegarty (@kazzyheg) March 9, 2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote >\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">How can the Div1 relegation between Westmeath &amp; Waterford go ahead the same weekend as college finals? Surely this can be pushed to next weekend, what\u2019s the rush? Player welfare? same story.. different year \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f @LeinsterLGFA @LadiesFootball @LadiesHEC<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Carole Finch (@Funchla) March 9, 2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>All games, which are listed out below, are available to watch live on the\u00a0LGFA Facebook and YouTube, Sport TG4 Youtube or the LGFA\u2019s live-streaming portal.\n<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming\u00a0Lidl Ladies National Football League Fixtures<\/p>\n<p><em>(All fixtures 2pm unless stated)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sunday 13 March<\/p>\n<p>Division 1 relegation play-off<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waterford v Westmeath; Abbotstown, Pitch 2 (Astro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Division 3 relegation play-off<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Louth v Wicklow; Abbotstown, Pitch 1 \u2013 1pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saturday 19 March<\/p>\n<p>Division 1 semi-finals<\/p>\n<p>Click Here: <a href='' title=''><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dublin v Donegal; St Tiernach\u2019s Park, Clones \u2013 1pm \u2013 Live on TG4<\/li>\n<li>Mayo v Meath; St Tiernach\u2019s Park, Clones \u2013 3pm \u2013 Live on TG4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Division 2 semi-final<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Armagh v Laois; TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sunday 20 March<\/p>\n<p>Division 2 semi-final<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kerry v Monaghan; TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div   >\n<div >\n        SEE SPORT<br \/>DIFFERENTLY<\/p>\n<p>\n            Get closer to the stories that matter with exclusive analysis, insight and debate in The42 Membership.\n        <\/p>\n<p>            Become a Member<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Division 3 semi-finals<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kildare v Roscommon; TBC<\/li>\n<li>Down v Wexford; TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Division 4 semi-finals<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leitrim v Offaly; TBC<\/li>\n<li>Fermanagh v Limerick; Kinnegad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sunday 3 April<\/p>\n<p>Division 2 relegation play-off<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clare v Tyrone; Glennon Brothers Pearse Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Division 3 Final<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kildare\/Roscommon v Down\/Wexford; TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Division 4 Final<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leitrim\/Offaly v Fermanagh\/Limerick; TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sunday April 10<\/p>\n<p>Division 2 Final<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Armagh\/Laois v Kerry\/Monaghan; Croke Park \u2013 Live on TG4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Division 1 Final<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dublin\/Donegal v Mayo\/Meath; Croke Park, 4pm \u2013 Live on TG4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>All games not being shown live on TG4 will be available to view via the LGFA\u2019s live-streaming service:\u00a0https:\/\/page.<wbr><\/wbr>inplayer.com\/lgfaseason2022\/<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Yoplait O\u2019Connor Cup semi-final fixtures<\/p>\n<p>Friday 11 March<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>DCU D\u00f3chas \u00c9ireann v UCC; DCU (St Clare\u2019s) grass pitch 1, 1pm &#8211;\u00a0Live on LGFA Facebook &amp; YouTube\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>UL v NUI Galway;\u00a0DCU (St Clare\u2019s) grass pitch 1, 3pm &#8211;\u00a0Live on LGFA Facebook &amp; YouTube\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Saturday 12 March<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Final &#8211;\u00a0DCU (St Clare\u2019s) grass pitch 1, 4pm &#8211;\u00a0Live on Sp\u00f3rt TG4 YouTube.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ST TIERNACH\u2019S PARK, Clones, will host a double-header of Lidl Ladies National Football League semi-finals on Saturday week. Holders Dublin face Donegal in the opening clash on 19 March [throw-in 1pm], before 2021 All-Ireland champions Meath do battle with Mayo [3pm]. Both games will be shown live on TG4, while tickets are\u00a0available now. 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