Waterford player 'who revolutionised Ladies Football' to feature on TG4 documentary

Laochra Gael, TG4's GAA sports series will feature the story of Waterford footballer, Áine Wall when it returns this spring.

Returning for a 21st series, the hour-long format has proved a huge success, bringing each player’s personal stories to screen. The series features eight Laochra with genuine star quality and reveals deeper, fresh and sometimes unexpected insights into the lives of these icons.

While their sporting careers continue to provide the backdrop to the story, the series travels well beyond the four white lines. Gripping personal storylines will compel viewers to travel towards territory unique to the GAA television landscape.

Áine Wall came to the fore with her club, Ballymacarbry, but it was with the county that she became a star. With Áine spearheading the attack, Waterford won 5 All Irelands in the 90s, bringing unprecedented success to the Déise faithful. On top of that, as a result of the heroics of Áine and her friends, the sport , which had never even been broadcast when she started out, gained attention and respect.

She is described by the series makers as "one of the greatest ever footballers, who revolutionised Ladies Football".  

The series is directed by Cormac Morel. The episode featuring Áine will air on Thursday, February 23. 

Participants in the episode on Áine Wall, include Áine along with Marie Crotty; Michael Ryan; Michelle Ryan; Daragh Ó Conchúir; Geraldine O'Shea; Seamus Kennedy; Mary Wall; Eoin Wall; Michael Wall; Ann Dunford; Noirín Walsh; June Whyte; Catriona Casey.