Ashling’s Comeback Against All Odds | Dublin News

Ashling Thompson defied doctors’ four-month recovery timelines after a brutal elbow dislocation that tore ligaments, broke bones, and left her forearm separated from her upper arm—worse than her previous knee injury. Determined to return, she built a home gym and pushed through grueling rehab, coming back as a substitute in Cork’s All-Ireland group match just over three months later. She played full 60 minutes against Waterford ahead of schedule, but the physical toll caught up: scans revealed a hamstring tear after the semi-final win. Mentally drained by the relentless cycle of injuries, she’s questioning her future in camogie—but the drive for her seventh senior medal, which feels like the ultimate prize, keeps her pushing toward the All-Ireland final against Galway. 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/75067f3135e71dd4