by Gemma Begley | Apr 5, 2019
The Women’s Gaelic Players Association (WGPA) presented its 2019 third-level scholarships on Friday 5thApril at PwC headquarters in Dublin. A total of 46 scholarships have been awarded to third-level students across 23 colleges who play intercounty Camogie and Ladies...
by Gemma Begley | Mar 22, 2019
Kelly Mallon brings a different meaning to the term ‘Dual player’. When the Armagh Senior Ladies Football captain isn’t acting as a playmaker on the GAA field, she can be found on the back roads of Madden, perfecting the road bowling skills that have led her to eight...
by Gemma Begley | Mar 15, 2019
Karakal and the Women’s Gaelic Players’ Association have teamed up to launch a new WGPA-branded hurling grip, which will be on-sale nationwide and online. In a first of its’ kind innovation for Karakal in any sport, the WGPA logo is embossed directly onto the...
by Gemma Begley | Feb 22, 2019
“I felt like I had lost my identity, who am I without sport?” Many talented athletes are often described as ‘all-rounders’, individuals who can try their hand at just about any sport and prove successful. Clare’s Naomi Carroll is an ‘all-rounder’ of the highest...
by Gemma Begley | Feb 12, 2019
INVITATION TO TENDER: Ongoing Evaluation of Government Grant Support Scheme to Inter County Camogie and Ladies Football Players The Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Camogie Association and the WGPA invite tenders to undertake an ongoing independent and...
by Gemma Begley | Feb 6, 2019
Amanda McLoone shares her story. Amanda McLoone has had more than her fair share of ups and downs and in 2018, it all became a little too much. The 28 year old is a pivotal member of the Roscommon ladies football team, plying her trade around the half-back line, while...
