First LGFA Interfirms Blitz set to Take Place

Nine companies are ready to take to the field in Naomh Mearnóg tomorrow as the first LGFA Interfirms All Ireland Blitz is set to take place. 

The 7 a side tournament will see the 11 teams split into 2 groups with the top team from each group going forward to contest the final with the 2 teams that finish in second in their groups contesting the shield final.

The tournament has attracted some very familiar names to lace up their boots and take part in the action. Limerick legend, Dympna O’Brien and former Cork All Ireland winning Captain, Anne Marie Walsh will play with AIB. Current Westmeath star, Laura Brennan will be joined by Galway’s Joanna Connolly and Mayo legend; Marth Carter as they line out for An Garda Siochana, whilst Lidl will look to Donegal star; Roisin Friel and former Cavan captain Gráinne McGlade.

The 9 companies that will be taking park in the inaugural Interfirms competition are Accenture, AIB, Arthur Cox, An Garda Siochana, Intel, Irish Prison Service, Lidl, Pramaceria and Pallas Foods.

Speaking about the Interfirms tournament LGFA National Development Manager, Paula Prunty said ‘We are looking forward to seeing the 9 companies in Naomh Mearnóg and beginning this new initiative. It will be great to see women that are returning to the sport after a break mixing it with seasoned inter county players. I hope that this initiative will encourage some new players to take to the game or some lapsed players to rediscover their love for the sport.’