The fact that manager Ger Manley is without ten of last year’s All-Ireland final starting 15 makes it even more challenging. Their line out will be built around the experienced Amy Lee, Libby Coppinger, Ashling Thompson, Emma Murphy and Saoirse McCarthy. We used 34 players last year in the league, we will be looking at doing the same this year. “We have girls from the U23 team, girls from last year’s panel, and girls from UCC that won the Ashbourne Cup on Sunday after a great campaign. They are also keeping an eye on the handpass, which we know is an issue in both hurling and camogie.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2026 16:07 UTC