Ashling Thompson's Ten Medal Journey | Dublin News

Ashling Thompson capped a grueling season with her seventh All-Ireland title, bringing her total senior medals to ten — a perfect milestone she immediately reflected on after the win. Despite battling a devastating elbow injury and a hamstring tear that sidelined her for months, she credits her team’s unwavering belief in her as the key to her comeback. Still dealing with lingering pain from the dislocated elbow, she’s determined to keep playing, comparing the mental demands of Croke Park to a UFC ring. Cork’s turnaround after a Munster loss was fueled by intense training and the calming influence of new backroom coach Donal O’Grady. A halftime tactical shift, moving Thompson forward to mark Galway’s sweeper Ciara Hickey, disrupted their game plan and unlocked Cork’s attack. Now, as she contemplates her future, she hasn’t ruled out playing into 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f0929b6b1bae9f4