Gemma Begley | Angela Casey | Annette Clarke | Nollaig Cleary
Edel Concannon | Katrina Connolly | Briege Corkery | Bernie Finlay
Lorna Joyce | Kate Leah | Fiona McHale | Sarah McLoughlin | Angie McNally
Valerie Mulcahy | Andrea Murphy | Juliet Murphy | Mary Nevin
Bronagh O'Donnell | Geraldine O'Shea | Grainne Smith | Cora Staunton
Aisling Tierney | Patrice Dennehy

Bernie Finlay has had another great year with the Dubs. She played a major part in their march to a 2nd consecutive All-Ireland Ladies’ football final with powerful performances against Laois, Donegal and Kerry. The Na Fianna netbuster scored a vital goal in what was a very close game with the Kingdom, to set up an
All-Ireland showdown with Galway. Sadly, it was more disappointment for the Dubs, as they went down to the Tribeswomen in a scoreline of 3-08 to 0-11, losing out to a team from the west for the second year in a row. But, after another good showing from the Jackies in 2004, Bernie is confident that they can bounce back next year, and finally get their hands on the Brendan Martin Cup.

What was your greatest sporting moment?
The 2003 All-Ireland final against Mayo was brilliant, as it was my first time in a major senior final in Croker. The build up to the big day was fantastic but, sadly, we lost out to a last-minute goal just before the hooter sounded.

Who are the toughest teams?
We played Donegal in this year’s quarter-final and they were one of the toughest teams we ever came up against.

You’re a half-forward, I bet you came up against some good
defenders in your time?
Dublin’s Maria Kavanagh is one of the best defensive players around and I don’t fancy it when I have to mark her in training. Another Dub, Louise Keegan, and Anna Connelly from Laois, are very good backs as well.

Which players do you admire?
Laois’ superstar footballer, Sue Ramsbottom.

Who was your childhood hero?
Matt Connor from Offaly, he was the complete footballer.

What advice would you give to young players?
If you put in the work in training, you will get the results on the field of play.
One other important thing is to always practise with your weaker foot as sometimes it will get you out of trouble in a game.

What club do you play for and who are your biggest rivals?
I play for the Na Fianna club in Dublin. Our biggest rivals are Ballyboden St Enda’s who are the 2004 Dublin champions.

Do you play any other sports?
Not really, I just concentrate on the Gaelic football as I have loads of games for both club and county.