Penultimate Pressure Across the Divisions

Episode 8 of The Ladies Gaelic Football Podcast on FinalWhistle continues the in-depth coverage of the 2026 Lidl National Football League, as the panel dig into a crucial weekend across the divisions.

Host Diarmuid Kearney is joined once again by Emma Kelly, with Joanne Doonan absent this week due to dress fittings and work commitments. The duo look ahead to the penultimate rounds in Divisions 1, 2 and 3, while also previewing a defining clash in Division 4 as Offaly and Longford meet with a semi-final place on the line.

They break down the results required across the leagues, from teams pushing for promotion to those aiming to secure safety ahead of a potentially decisive final round.

This week’s special guest is Rebecca Casey, vice-captain of Waterford, who joins the show to discuss their hopes of reaching a Division 1 final. After back-to-back defeats, Waterford host Kildare this weekend, now managed by former boss Pat Sullivan, before a final round meeting with Galway. Casey also reflects on the development of a young squad and the progress being made as the team continues to grow.

Expert analysis, player perspective, and everything you need to stay across a fast-moving Lidl National League, all at the Final Whistle.