Kerry change before throw-in:

19. Mikala Mulvihill starts for Anna Galvin.

It wasn’t the week that Kerry fans wanted after losing their bid for a Sam Maguire two-in-a-row last weekend. But the Ladies team will hope to give their people something to cheer for at full-time today.

After that breakout victory in 2004, Galway got back to the final the following year, where they lost out to a Cork team that was about to dominate the sport for the next decade.

Further final appearances followed in 2019, and that clash with Kerry in 2024, but victory has proved elusive for Galway. Can they end that wait today?

As always, here’s the usual hit of essential pre-match reading:

• Hoping Kerry support translates for All-Ireland and reflecting on a colourful sporting career
• The first LGFA All-Ireland final under the new rules – and the potential for a shootout
• ‘People probably think we’re underdogs as well’ – Can Galway take inspiration from Mayo?
• Having watched 2025 All-Ireland final poolside in Portugal, Kerry back with unfinished business
• ‘You wouldn’t see it in men’s football. That’s a little bit disappointing’

And here is how Kerry is set to line out

Kerry

1. Mary Ellen Bolger (Southern Gaels)

2. Róisín Rahilly (Ballymacelligott), 3. Deirdre Kearney (Na Gaeil), 4. Eilís Lynch (Castleisland Desmonds)

5. Aishling O’Connell (Scartaglen), 6. Emma Costello (Firies), 7. Aoife Dillane (Austin Stacks)

8. Anna Galvin (Southern Gaels), 9. Mary O’Connell (Na Gaeil)

10. Niamh Carmody (Finuge/St Senans), 11. Niamh Ní Chonchúir (Corca Dhuibhne), 12. Caoimhe Evans (MKL Gaels)

13. Jadyn Lucey (Na Gaeil), 14. Danielle O’Leary (Rathmore), 15. Síofra O’Shea (Southern Gaels – captain).

Here’s how Galway have been named to line out:

Galway

1. Leah O’Halloran (Claregalway)

2. Brónagh Quinn (Annaghdown), 3. Sarah Ní Loingsigh (Naomh Anna Leitir Móir), 4. Kate Geraghty (Tuam Cortoon – captain)

5. Hannah Noone (Kilkerrin-Clonberne), 6. Nicola Ward (Kilkerrin-Clonberne), 7. Niamh Divilly (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)

8. Louise Ward (Kilkerrin-Clonberne), 9. Siobhan Divilly (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)

10. Olivia Divilly (Kilkerrin-Clonberne), 11. Kate Slevin (Claregalway), 12. Kate Thompson (Salthill Knocknacarra)

13. Eva Noone (Kilkerrin-Clonberne), 14. Leanne Coen (Corofin), 15. Róisín Leonard (Corofin)

It’s All-Ireland final day in the Ladies Football calendar with the usual festival of three deciders gracing the stage in Croke Park.

Antrim kickstarted the occasion with victory over Carlow in the Junior final while Roscommon have just been crowned intermediate champions in the last few minutes after a comfortable win over Fermanagh.

And now it’s over to Kerry and Galway to contest the senior showpiece. It’s a repeat of the 2024 final where Kerry lifted the Brendan Martin cup for the first time since 1993. Galway are still chasing a first senior All-Ireland success since winning their first-ever in 2004.

This will be the first year of Ladies All-Ireland finals under the new playing rules which adds to the intrigue as well.

We’ll have team line-ups for you in the next few moments as we close in on the 4.15pm throw-in. Stay tuned.