Brendan Martin, one of ladies football's driving forces, dies aged 86
Founding member Brendan Martin, left, is presented with a commemorative medallion by LGFA president Mícheál Naughton at a special lunch to celebrate key milestones in 50 years of the LGFA ahead of the 2024 TG4 All-Ireland Finals at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
LADIES Gaelic Football Association President Mícheál Naughton has led tributes to Offaly native Brendan Martin (86), who has passed away.
The Brendan Martin Cup, presented annually to the winners of the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship, is named after the Tullamore man, who played such a key role in the development of Ladies Football from the Association’s formation in 1974.
