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Leah Fox Faces Former Teammate Eilish O'Dowd in All-Ireland Senior Championship Clash

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Jun 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Leah Fox, a skilled attacker for Leitrim, is set to face her former teammate Eilish O'Dowd, now a key player for Dublin, in a Group 4 clash of the TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship. This encounter will be a unique experience for the O'Dowd sisters, Laura and Eilish, as they go up against each other in a high-stakes match. Despite the Dublin team's top-tier status, Fox remains optimistic about Leitrim's chances, citing their own goals and the potential to cause upsets in the championship.

Key Takeaways:

Leah Fox, a key player for Leitrim, played alongside Eilish O'Dowd in the Lidl National Football League Division 4 before O'Dowd's transfer to Dublin in January 2023.
O'Dowd helped Dublin claim the Brendan Martin Cup in August 2023, while Fox and other former Leitrim teammates went on to win a TG4 All-Ireland intermediate football championship title in 2024.
Fox scored a notable 9-13 in eight games during the county's NFL Division 4 campaign in 2023, but her involvement was curtailed by a knee injury.
Fox has also achieved success with her club Glencar Manorhamilton, winning five senior county championship titles (2020-2024) and a Connacht intermediate championship title in 2021.
Fox was part of DCU Dochas Eireann's three consecutive AIG O'Connor Cup title wins from 2023 to 2025, and reflects fondly on her time in the capital-based institution.

Statistics:

Leitrim begins their Brendan Martin Cup odyssey in earnest against Dublin today, marking their first season in the senior championship since 2010.
Dublin has ended the Brendan Martin Cup competition six times, with a third-place finish in Division 1 of the Lidl NFL and a TG4 Munster senior football championship final appearance in 2025.
Fox's 9-13 in eight games during the county's NFL Division 4 campaign in 2023 showcased her exceptional skill and scoring ability.

Sources:

"Fox set to face former teammate O'Dowd in All-Ireland clash" ( Times et al. )

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