Donegal finished second in Division Two and will face fellow Ulster side Cavan in the final on Saturday in Clones.

For Nicola, between club and county commitments, she is on the pitch for nearly the full year, but the thought of an All-Ireland with her county continues to drive her on.

Mackin has been playing for Melbourne Rebels, alongside her sister Blaithain, since 2023.

In football, Dublin travel to face All-Ireland champions Armagh, with Dessie Farrell's side winning three out of their first four games in Division One.