Ten-grand dig-out for New York ladies
October 07, 2011
New York players celebrate after the final whistle of their TG4 All-Ireland JFC semi-final win over Wexford a Birr ©INPHO/Cathal Noonan
The Exiles have to return to Ireland for a third time in seven weeks after their All-Ireland junior final with Wicklow at Croke Park finished in a draw.
There was a danger that they would not be able to make it back for the replay, as each trip costs around €25,000, but the Ladies Gaelic Football Association has come to their rescue by offering a ten-grand donation.
New York Ladies Board will fund the remainder of the trip themselves through a series of fundraising ventures.
It's unlikely a fourth trip will be required: extra time will be played this weekend if the teams finish level again. Tweet
