THE LIST OF nine GAA greats who will feature in the new series of Laochra Gael, has been revealed today.
The series commences on Thursday 23 January, starting with Tipperary All-Ireland winner Pádraic Maher.
Kerry’s Marc Ó Sé, Wexford’s Ursula Jacob, Armagh’s Ronan Clarke, Offaly All-Ireland winning manager Michael Bond, Cork’s Bríd Stack, Cork hurling twins Ben and Jerry O’Connor, and Donegal’s Eamon McGee will also feature in the series.
This year will mark the 23rd edition of the popular series, produced by Nemeton TV, who are based in An Rinn in the Waterford Gaeltacht.
Here’s a trailer for the new series.
2025 Laochra Gael
- 1. Pádraic Maher – 9.30pm, Thursday 23 January.
- 2. Marc Ó Sé – 9.30pm, Thursday 30 January.
- 3. Ursula Jacob – 9.30pm, Thursday 6 February.
- 4. Ronan Clarke – 9.30pm, Thursday 13 February.
- 5. Michael Bond – 9.30pm, Thursday 20 February.
- 6. Bríd Stack – 9.30pm, Thursday 27 February.
- 7. Ben & Jerry O’Connor – 9.30pm, Thursday 6 March.
- 8. Eamon McGee – 9.30pm, Thursday 13 March.
He is a big unit for a flanker… I was very impressed with his ability to fight through the tackle in SA. Stephen Ferris Mark II maybe. He has a very cluttered field to get through, but I see a bright international future for this boy.
@Paul Ennis: some of the other options look a bit lightweight compared to this guy!
@brian o’leary: Not sure I would call POM, Beirne, Cian Prendergast, Conan, Izzy, Baird or Ahern lightweight! That’s what is what I mean by a cluttered field. But he seems to have what it takes. I don’t think I would have him as an international 2nd row option, but I am open to correction from those who actual know!
@Paul Ennis: he’ll be PoM replacement, as in he has that aggression, enforcer mentality, he wouldn’t let another team or player intimate anyone. Something Ulster have lacked in recent years. Hes a very good player also, but that mentality may see him move above the others.
@Paul Ennis: given his size would second row not be his best fit? Although If he was mobile enough for blindside, great?
@Kingshu: I think if he wants to be POM’S Irish replacement then Ulster will have to decide which of himself or Izzy is the 6 going forward. Baird at Leinster is in the same position as Ahern is at Munster. I agree with you that Sheridan has the raw aggression that others lack but the others have unique points of difference also.
@Kingshu: exactly pom or PTSD type .. but sooo much competition in the back row in Ireland
@Tom Reilly: Ahern has that bit of dog also. Baird more of a Rolls Royce backrow. All 3 are line-out options in backrow also. As is Cormac Izzy. Probably, Ahern has more of everything. He has great speed also. Both Ahern and Baird seem to be prone to injury. All to play for.
@brian o’leary: I don’t think he is tall enough for 2nd row. He will probably play a bit of 6, 8 and cover 2nd row when stuck – similar to Coombes / Baird / Ahern
@Tom Reilly: o hearn and baird will be the fucture for ireland Sheridan just young raw no where near the irish squad for awhile anyway
He’s a dawg