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A s the second year of the LGFA Learn to Lead programme gets underway, former Armagh Inter-county star Caoimhe Morgan discusses her motivation to apply for the PR/ Media strand of the programme. Q: Caoimhe, you have obviously been heavily involved in the sport for such a long time – what made you sign up for the LGFA Learn to Lead Programme? I had just retired from inter-county football and feel such a strong connection with the LGFA. I thought the Learn to Lead Programme would be the perfect challenge, helping to develop different skills but still keep me connected to an organisation I love and owe so much to. Q: What is your current involvement in LGFA? I coach my children Cadhla (8) and Dáire (5) at our local club Ballyhegan. I play my club football with Lissummon. I have been co-commentating with Jerome Quinn over the last couple of seasons on many LGFA games. Q: What is it about the PR/Media strand that attracted your attention? I've always wanted to try commentary and feel there needs to be more of a female presence across both men's and Ladies Football. I feel I owe it to the LGFA to continue to raise the profile of our great organisation. LEARN TO LEAD Q: When it comes to the coverage of Ladies Football , what pundit or journalist do you enjoy listening to or reading the most? Michelle Ryan and Denise Masterson are two of the best pundits I have listened to. They are experts of the game! Aisling O'Reilly is so passionate about sport, she is current and very relatable. Aisling is very knowledgeable and isn't afraid to give her opinion. Richard Bullick- a local journalist who put Armagh Ladies on the map in terms of media coverage. He is an honest journalist who has taught me so much. Jerome Quinn- I enjoy listening to his commentary and I have learned a lot from him. Q: If you could improve one thing about the PR and media around LGFA what would that be? I would like to see more coverage given to a wider variety of players instead of one or two predictable girls from each county. Q: What do you hope to achieve from your participation in the programme? I hope to make more friendships with like-minded LGFA enthusiasts. I would like to learn more about myself, my strengths and weaknesses. I hope to gain a greater understanding of the inner workings of PR/Media and help to promote our games. Q: What did you make of the 2021 TG4 All Ireland Finals? Wexford compounded their unbeaten championship run by becoming deserved Junior winners while Westmeath showed their experience and composure to take the Intermediate title. The senior game stole the show and in one word was - 'Amazing'! I have been so impressed with Meath and their buy-in to a system of play. I have huge respect for Dublin and all they have achieved but Meath have given everyone hope and that has to be admired! F E M A L E L E A D E R S H I P P R O G R A M M E