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Louth girls bid for Gaynor Cup glory
The academy's 2011 squad (under-14s) will test themselves against elite teams from across the country in Ireland's premier underage football tournament, which takes place at the University of Limerick.
Louth kick off their campaign on Monday evening against Kilkenny in the opening game of Group 5 (kick-off 6pm), before back-to-back fixtures on Tuesday, against Mayo (12pm) and Tipperary South (6pm).
All teams in the competition then progress to knockout competitions from Wednesday to Friday, with a Cup, Shield, Bowl and Trophy all up for grabs.
Louth's campaign officially kicked off last Thursday night (29 May), with a special Gaynor Cup launch night at the Monasterboice Inn, to mark the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling journey through the iconic national tournament.
To celebrate their selection, each squad member was presented with their official squad number and kit, whilst the coaching staff overseeing the trip were introduced.
Head coach and Louth School Girls League (LSGL) chairperson Robbie Corr said: "The Gaynor Cup is the pinnacle of U14 girls' football in Ireland, and our squad is full of talent, ambition, and pride in representing Louth.
"Everyone at the LSGL would like to thank all our sponsors for supporting the squad as they head to such a prestigious tournament. We hope the girls enjoy a brilliant and memorable tournament and we wish them the best of luck."
Mick Neville, FAI regional development officer for Co Louth, added: "This is more than football. It's about teamwork, opportunity, and inspiring the next generation of female athletes."
Louth 2025 Gaynor Cup squad
Goalkeepers: Féile May Buckley (Walshestown), Abi Osawaru (Rock Celtic); Defenders: Anna Cromwell (Dromin United), Lily-Mae Curtis (Square United), Erin Kavanagh (Albion Rovers), Grace McEvoy (Rock Celtic), Mia Van Der Westhuizen (Rock Celtic); Defenders / Midfielders: Masie Ball (Rock Celtic), Anna-May Lynch (Blayney Academy), Anna-Lilly McDonnell (Rock Celtic), Anna-Kelly O'Reilly (East Meath United), Ellen Wright (Castletown Belles); Midfielders: Ava Fanning (Albion Rovers), Ellie Malone (Albion Rovers), Sophie McCabe (Castletown Belles), Hollie Rogers (Muirhevna Mor); Forwards: Hillary Adeniran (Albion Rovers), Éabha Byrne (Castletown Belles), Rosie Fox (Quay Celtic), Sophia Mackin (Quay Celtic)
Louth 2025 Gaynor Cup Coaching and Support Team: Head Coach: Robbie Corr; Coach: Joel Patino; Assistant Coach: Ciara Floyd; Goalkeeper Coach: Micheal O'Connor; Female Liaison Officer: Niamh Mulholland; First Aid & Medical Lead: Aimee Thornton; League Head of Delegation: Sinead McDonnell.
