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A Record Number of Irish Women to Feature in TG4’s AFLW Coverage

Aussie Rules na mBan returns to TG4 from Saturday, 16 August

07.08.25

^{Grace Kelly, Kayleigh Cronin, Amy Boyle-Carr and Niamh Kelly – Adelaide Crows}

TG4 is proud to announce the return of Aussie Rules na mBan, with the station once again bringing weekly coverage of the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) season to Irish audiences. The 2025 season promises to be the most exciting yet, with a record 39 Irish players set to feature.

Amongst the Irish ranks are regulars such as Tipperary’s Orla O’Dwyer, the most capped Irish player in the AFLW, as well as newcomer Kayleigh Cronin, who won player of the match for Kerry in last year’s All-Ireland football final. Full list of Irish Players below.

The AFLW season begins on Friday, 16 August, with teams vying for a place in the Grand Final on Friday, 29 November. TG4’s Aussie Rules na mBan will broadcast two deferred matches each weekend, in addition to weekly highlights every Monday at 8.00pm as part of the GAA 2025 programme.

Coverage begins on Saturday, 16 August at 5.15pm with Geelong Cats v Kangaroos, followed by Port Adelaide v Fremantle on Sunday, 17 August at 5.15pm. All matches will be available on TG4 and TG4.ie.

Viewers can follow @SportTG4 on social media for highlights, updates, and exclusive content throughout the season.

Irish AFLW Players

- Amy Boyle-Carr (Adelaide)
- Kayleigh Cronin (Adelaide)
- Grace Kelly (Adelaide)
- Niamh Kelly (Adelaide)
- Neasa Dooley (Brisbane)
- Jennifer Dunne (Brisbane)
- Orla O’Dwyer (Brisbane)
- Maria Cannon (Carlton)
- Dayna Finn (Carlton)
- Erone Fitzpatrick (Carlton)
- Síofra O’Connell (Carlton)
- Aisling Reidy (Carlton)
- Muireann Atkinson (Collingwood)
- Kellyann Hogan (Collingwood)
- Sarah Rowe (Collingwood)
- Joanne Cregg (Fremantle)
- Orlagh Lally (Fremantle)
- Aisling McCarthy (Fremantle)
- Amy Mulholland (Fremantle)
- Aine Tighe (Fremantle)
- Rachel Kearns (Geelong)
- Kate Kenny (Geelong)
- Aishling Moloney (Geelong)
- Clara Fitzpatrick (Gold Coast)
- Niamh McLaughlin (Gold Coast)
- Grace Kos (GWS)
- Eilish O’Dowd (GWS)
- Aileen Gilroy (Hawthorn)
- Aine McDonagh (Hawthorn)
- Sinead Goldrick (Melbourne)
- Blaithin Mackin (Melbourne)
- Bláithín Bogue (North Melbourne)
- Amy Gavin Mangan (North Melbourne)
- Erika O’Shea (North Melbourne)
- Vikki Wall (North Melbourne)
- Aoibhín Cleary (Richmond)
- Tanya Kennedy (Sydney)
- Paris McCarthy (Sydney)
- Julie O’Sullivan (Sydney)

TG4 AFLW Coverage – Deferred Fixtures (Rounds 1–3)

Date	Round	Fixture	Venue	Time (TG4)
16/08/2025	Round 1	Geelong Cats v Kangaroos	GMHBA Stadium	17:15
17/08/2025	Round 1	Port Adelaide v Fremantle	Alberton Oval	17:15
23/08/2025	Round 2	Hawthorn v Carlton	Kinetic Stadium	14:15
24/08/2025	Round 2	Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats	Unley Oval	17:15
30/08/2025	Round 3	GWS Giants v Kuwarna (Adelaide Crows)	Henson Park	17:20
31/08/2025	Round 3	Brisbane Lions v Carlton	Brighton Homes Arena	17:20