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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘It's been a privilege' – Emotional Hannah Tyrrell reflects on Dublin LGFA career before All-Ireland final swansong
HANNAH TYRRELL has been slowly bracing herself through a week of lasts with Dublin. The final training session is over and regardless of the result in today's All-Ireland final against Meath, she will wave goodbye to inter-county football . Advertisement 4 Pictured is Dublin Footballer and Former Irish Rugby International Hannah Tyrrell ahead of the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Kansas State University & Iowa State University this August Credit: Ben McShane/Sportsfile 4 She will play her final game for Dublin in the All-Ireland final against Meath Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile 4 Tyrrell, right, also played for Ireland in rugby Credit: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile The Na Fianna star has come a long way since her Dubs debut in 2013. Previously an But she said farewell to rugby in 2021 and her long-waited reality . Tyrrell helped the Jackies win the 2023 All-Ireland and capped it with a star performance in their final win over Advertisement Read More on LGFA She turns 35 next week and still leads the charge as the Sky Blues chase their seventh Brendan Martin Cup. Tyrrell's But at the start of the campaign, she knew this was it. Very few get the fairytale ending, and what will be will be against the Royals at Croke Park . Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Tyrrell told SunSport: 'Yeah, I'm trying not to think about it to be honest, and I don't know if I will. 'Like, obviously it'll be, you know . . . the last training session, regardless of the outcome of the match, will be a difficult one after so long. 'Aged like milk on a windowsill in July' - Watch BBC's GAA pundits ALL predict Donegal to beat Kerry 'But it's also a really enjoyable one. You know, my last involvement could have been that kick of a ball against Galway in normal time. I think maybe just the training session, 'You know? That's my last training session', particularly with someone like Sinéad Goldrick, who I've played with from Under-14 all the way up. So we've known each other for 20 years or so. 'That'll be just that for me, walking away from that, but there's so many new opportunities out there. Advertisement 'Like I said, I'm lucky enough to have gotten to wear this Dublin jersey for so long. And it's been such a privilege. 'I got an opportunity to play with Dublin for another couple of weeks and get to play in the best stadium in the world, in my opinion , for my last-ever game — which is amazing.' Dublin's season came with an air of unfinished business . MICK IN THE TEETH Mick Bohan left as boss after their All-Ireland semi-final loss to Galway last summer . Advertisement The Clontarf man spent eight years in charge during a glittering second stint in the hotseat which saw them win five All-Ireland titles and four in a row from 2017 to 2020. Paul Casey and Derek Murray took over as joint-managers and have led them straight back to the biggest day — and Tyrrell admits hurt is always a silent motivator, personally and for the squad. She said: 'I think there's hunger in the camp every year — it's the reason why we come back and want to play. 'But after last year I think it was more the manner of the defeat to Galway, and how we were very disappointed in how we performed, it kind of brought a lot of us back, we didn't want it to end on that. 'I'm just enjoying the process and the moment. I decided on it last year that this was a definite, and why not go again and really enjoy my football this year? Advertisement 'I think there's multiple factors that go with that. I think fitness-wise and physically, I'm in a really good place this year. 'I probably didn't feel up to my best last year and just hit some new heights in the training ground. And there's a good atmosphere in the team and training and all the rest that just feels really nice and I'm really enjoying it. 'I think I'm playing pretty well. I'm just happy it's all working out but we have nothing won yet and there's one more big game to go.' 4 Hannah Tyrrell of St Patrick's CYFC during the FAI Womens Amateur Shield Final in 2023 Credit: Tom Beary/Sportsfile Advertisement Tyrrell is all about today, but will soon think ahead to tomorrow. Unless there is a replay, her inter-county door will close tonight and a new chapter will begin with her wife Sorcha and their daughter Aoife. Sport will always be there but it is time to give back to her family as a new adventure begins. She added: 'Of course, there are obviously things I'll be able to do when football is over and I'm a lot less restricted. I'll be able to go off on holidays and enjoy my free time with my family. And they're the ones who have kind of given up and sacrificed to allow me to go off and play football. So it's just about being able to spend time with them and enjoy the other things that life has to offer. Advertisement 'I'll go off and play a bit of social sports somewhere else and, you know, just enjoy time with friends and make some memories off the pitch. 'I'm one of the lucky few, though. Lots and lots of people would love to play for Dublin, let alone get to play in a couple of All-Ireland finals with them. So I'm very privileged. 'And that's why I work so hard to try and produce it on the field and bring a bit of joy back to this beautiful county.' l DUBLIN footballer and ex-Ireland rugby International Hannah Tyrrell was speaking ahead of the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Kansas State University and Iowa State University, which will take place on August 23 at the Aviva Stadium. There are limited tickets available at www. ticketmaster .ie/collegefootball. 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The 42
15-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Dublin strike eight goals to book quarter-final place, Kerry and Galway also progress
HANNAH TYRRELL AND Kate Sullivan both grabbed three goals apiece at Clann Mhuire GFC on Sunday as Dublin booked their spot in the TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship quarter-finals with an emphatic Group 4 victory over Leitrim. On a day when her Na Fianna club-mate Eilish O'Dowd was coming face-to-face with her sister Laura – as well as their cousin Dearbhaile Beirne, a star of domestic women's soccer with Peamount United – Tyrrell helped herself to an outstanding tally of 3-7 for the Jackies. The game was due to take place on Saturday before the original venue of Parnell Park was deemed unplayable. After Sullivan completed an opening period hat-trick with goals in the 27th and 29th minutes, Niamh Hetherton also rattled the net to guide Dublin towards an unassailable 4-12 to 0-4 interval cushion. Although Leitrim were playing with the aid of a breeze on the resumption, their Leinster rivals maintained a ruthless streak in front of the posts in the second half. Holders Kerry are safely through to the quarter-finals. the Kingdom got the better of Cork at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday to book their place in the last eight. 2024 runners-up Galway are safely through, and also as table-toppers, following their victory over Donegal in Lifford. In Group 3, Meath got the better of Kildare to also make it through. Kerry, despite a second minute goal from Niamh Ní Chonchúir, had to come from behind to achieve victory, with goals from Aine O'Sullivan and Katie Quirke helping Cork lead by 2-6 to 1-1 having played with the wind. Kerry, though, took over after the restart and outscored their neighbours by 4-4 to 0-3 after the restart, with Siofra O'Shea (two), Danielle O'Leary and Rachel Dwyer getting the goals as they ran out 5-7 to 2-9 winners. Kerry are now certain of a home quarter final but Cork must travel to Mayo next weekend to keep their season alive. Galway also booked a home quarter-final thanks to a 1-11 to 1-2 win over Donegal in Lifford. They laid the foundation for victory in the opening half when a goal from Ailbhe Davoren helped them to a 1-2 to 0-0 interval lead, before pushing the advantage out to nine points after the restart. Donegal, who travel to Tipperary next week to determine the group runners-up, finished strongly. Susanne White pointed a free before assisting in their goal which was finished to the net by Mia Bennett. Advertisement Meath also advanced to the last eight when they edged out Kildare by 0-7 to 0-4 at Manguard Park in another game impacted by the bad weather. The sides were level at 0-2 apiece at the break before Meath got on top with Emma Duggan taking her haul to 0-5 to book their quarter-final spot, with Kildare heading to Armagh next weekend with a quarter-final spot on the line. Meanwhile, the eight quarter-finalists in the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship have been confirmed, with a draw to take place on Monday morning to confirm the last eight pairing. Table-toppers Laois are joined in the knockout phase from Group 1 by Fermanagh, who defeated Roscommon by 4-10 to 3-9. Two goals from Eimear Smyth and one apiece from Molly McGloin and Bronagh Smyth paved the way for last year's All-Ireland junior champions who led by 4-2 to 1-5 at the interval. Tyrone defeated Westmeath by 6-11 to 0-7 to top Group 2, with Westmeath also advancing in second place. Last year's All-Ireland IFC finalists Tyrone led by 2-4 to 0-4 at the break thanks to goals from Caitlin Campbell and Aoibhinn McHugh, while a brace of penalties from Sorcha Gormley and further goals from Niamh O'Neill and Aoife Horisk wrapped up a big win. In Group 3, Wicklow edged out Monaghan by 1-11 to 1-10 but dropping out on score difference as three teams finished level on three points. Cavan top the group with Monaghan also going through and Cavan dropping out despite a win where Lucy Dunne's goal was decisive after Monaghan had an early goal from Éabha Sherry. In Group 4, Clare defeated Wexford by 1-9 to 0-10, with Clare going through in first place and Wexford as runners-up. Lauren's Conway early goal was decisive for a Clare side who led by 1-5 to 0-4 at the break. In the ll-Ireland Junior Championship at the weekend, there were victories for Limerick and Louth in Group A, while in Group B there were victories for Antrim and Longford. ***** Results: All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 1: Galway 1-11 Donegal 1-2 Group 2: Kerry 5-7 Cork 2-9 Group 3: Meath 0-7 Kildare 0-4 Group 4: Dublin 8-18 Leitrim 0-7 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Group 1: Fermanagh 4-10 Roscommon 3-9 Group 2: Tyrone 0-11 Westmeath 0-7 Group 3: Wicklow 1-11 Monaghan 1-10 Group 4: Clare 1-9 Wexford 0-10 All-Ireland Junior Championship Group A: Limerick 8-12 Derry 1-8 Group A: Louth 4-20 Kilkenny 1-1 Group A: Antrim 3-18 London 0-0 Group B: Longford 2-6 Carlow 1-4 *****
