TG4 Connacht IFC Final Player of the Match Leah Fox believes Leitrim can beat anyone if they perform to their potential
Leitrim’s ladies’ football team secured a decisive victory in the TG4 Connacht Ladies’ Gaelic Football Association Intermediate Club Football Championship final, beating Roscommon by 4‑18 to 0‑8 at the Heartland Credit Union Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. The win, which came on a Sunday evening, sent a clear message that the Green and Gold are serious contenders for the TG4 All‑Ireland Intermediate title this year.
Player of the match Leah Fox, who played a pivotal role in the win, said the team’s intensity was the foundation of the triumph. “If the Green & Gold can perform on the day to the best of their ability, we can beat anyone,” she told reporters. Fox added that the team’s hard work on and off the ball was the key to the result. “Hard work is the minimum; everything else is a plus,” she explained. “When you work hard, you open up spaces and give yourself a chance.”
The final was a stark contrast to the county’s earlier Division 4 final, where Leitrim lost by a single point after extra time. Fox was asked whether the recent win was a reaction to that loss. She was uncertain, noting that the league final had been a close affair and that the team had not performed to its full potential. “I don’t know,” she said. “I don’t think we’d be happy with long parts of the league final, but we only lost by a point. I think we know if we perform on any day we can beat anyone and if we don’t, anyone can beat us. It’s fairly straightforward. We just need to focus on getting that performance from today and bringing it into the next day and hopefully getting a bit of momentum.”
The victory was achieved by a team that includes players from the Glencar Manorhamilton club, which has long been a cornerstone of Leitrim ladies’ football. The club’s contribution to the county side was evident in the disciplined, high‑intensity play that saw the team dominate the match. The win also highlighted the club’s commitment to developing talent and fostering a culture of hard work and resilience.
Leitrim’s success in the Connacht final comes at a time when the county is building momentum across all levels of Gaelic football. The county’s men’s teams have also been making headlines, and the ladies’ side’s performance adds to the growing sense of optimism within the community. The win is expected to boost confidence as the team prepares for the All‑Ireland series, where they will face the best intermediate clubs from the other provinces.
The final was played at the Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada, a venue that has hosted numerous important matches in recent years. The atmosphere was electric, with supporters from across the county turning out to cheer on the Green and Gold. The scoreline reflected the team’s dominance, with Leitrim scoring four goals and 18 points to Roscommon’s eight points. The margin of victory underscored the effectiveness of the team’s strategy and the execution of their game plan.
Leah Fox’s comments about the team’s potential were echoed by other members of the squad, who stressed the importance of maintaining focus and intensity in the coming matches. The team’s coaching staff also highlighted the role of training and preparation in achieving the result. “We’ve worked hard all season,” said one coach. “The players have shown great commitment, and that’s what made the difference on the day.”
The win also carries symbolic significance for the town of Manorhamilton, where the Glencar club is based. The community has long supported the club’s efforts to promote Gaelic games, and the recent success has added to the town’s sporting pride. Local supporters celebrated the victory in the streets, and the club’s facilities were filled with cheers and applause.
As Leitrim looks ahead to the All‑Ireland Intermediate championship, the team will aim to carry the same intensity and hard work into the next stage. The message from Leah Fox is clear: if the Green and Gold perform to their potential, they can beat any opponent. The county’s ladies’ football side will be keen to prove that message on the national stage.
For the full details of the match and the post‑game reaction, see the Leitrim Observer.
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