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A Familiar Final

For the third year running, the Senior Ladies All-Ireland Final will see Breaffy and Glynn Barntown face off in Abbotstown. Breaffy, chasing a historic fourth consecutive crown, lifted last year’s title, while Glynn, runners-up in 2024, are determined to turn the tables this time.

This rivalry runs deep. It’s the fourth time since 2020 these two sides have met in the decider. Back then, Breaffy denied Glynn a fifth straight title – a win that would have broken Castlebar’s record of four-in-a-row. Even more impressively, since 2016 at least one of these clubs has featured in every Senior Ladies Final, underlining their dominance over the past decade. It’s truly a battle of titans.

Chris Hughes will referee for his second senior final. 

I can’t wait to see both sides leave it all on the pitch and showcase why they’ve been the standard-bearers for so long. – Chris Hughes 

The Road to the Final

Breaffy have been untouchable: five wins from five in the group, 78 runs for and just 31 conceded. Their unbeaten form rolled into the semi-final with a commanding 24–10 win over Cuchulainn.That semi-final showcased why they’re champions: Breaffy scored in every inning, including a decisive 8-run burst in the 6th. Katie Groonell was the star hitter, crossing home multiple times and leading from the front at backstop. Helen Gallagher impressed at 2nd base with both bat and glove, while Michelle Hopkins — one of the championship’s leading ladies and leading bowlers — again played a central role. At 3rd base, Paula Doherty provided her trademark composure and power, steadying the middle order and sharpening the infield.

Glynn Barntown finished second in the group with four wins from five. In the semi-final they delivered a composed 11–4 victory over Erne Eagles, landing a crucial 5-run surge in the 4th inning to pull clear. Annmarie Dunphy and Abbie Delaney led a balanced, controlled display that booked a second successive final appearance.

Head-to-Head

• 2023/4 Final’s: Breaffy beat Glynn Barntown
• Group Stage (10 Aug 2025): Breaffy 12–5 Glynn Barntown

Recent meetings favour Breaffy, but finals take on a life of their own. Glynn arrive battle-hardened and better equipped to ask serious questions.

The Verdict

Breaffy’s march towards a four-in-a-row makes them deserved favourites: unbeaten season, scoring depth across the lineup, and proven big-game pedigree. Glynn Barntown, however, have tightened up and timed their run. If they can contain Breaffy’s mid-game surges and capitalise early, this could run close.

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