Angela Casey | Annette Clarke | Briege Corkery | Bernie Finlay | Lorna Joyce
Kate Leahy | Angie McNally | Valerie Mulcahy | Mary Nevin | Bronagh O'Donnell Geraldine O'Shea | Grainne Smith | Cora Staunton | Aisling Tierney

Galway emerged as a real force in this year's Ladies Football Championship with an emphatic 0-16 to 0-2 Connacht final win over champions Mayo. This year, they have a new star in their ranks. Her name is Lorna Joyce and she has already proved herself as one of the best forwards in the game. The Clonbur star, who was nominated for an All-Star in 2003, is really enjoying competing at the top level and her performances in this year's championship have reflected this.

After winning the Junior All-Ireland in 2002, Galway have come a long way and with Lorna kicking over points for fun, they are, without doubt, a team to be reckoned with. Lorna bagged two points in that famous win over Mayo, but now there is only one thing on her mind - All-Ireland success in Croker this September. If she continues to show the form that we have grown accustomed to over the last few years, then Galway are going to take some beating.

What has been your greatest moment in sport?
Winning the Junior All-Ireland in 2002 with Galway. It was my first really big final in Croke Park and to go on and win it was extra special as it helped lay the foundation for our progress to senior level.

Who are the toughest teams?
Mayo are always difficult opponents and they have set the standard for all other teams to follow. They are our closest rivals and every game with them is like a big local derby especially as my best friend Nuala O’Shea is the Mayo captain.

Who was your toughest opponent?
Without doubt, Nuala O’Shea.

Any childhood heroes?
I was always a big fan of Kerry’s Maurice Fitzgerald and I was Galway’s biggest fan when they won the All-Ireland in ’98.

Any advice for young players?
Have a go at every sport. If you love gaelic football try to become as good at it as you can and you will enjoy it even more.

What are your hopes for the future?
To add an All-Ireland medal or an All-Ireland Colleges’ O’Connor Cup medal to my collection and to keep playing at the highest level and stay active.

How do you balance being a student & playing football at the highest level?
It’s easy. I look forward to the games and the training as it gets me away from all the hard work of being a medical student.

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