Sinead Aherne says Katie Taylor's "phenomenal" success is a reminder of the potential still to be tapped by resourcing female athletes in Irish sport.
But Dublin star Aherne warns that while the LGFA's merger plans with the GAA will understandably take time due to the complexity of issues on the ground, claims that it could take 10 years to happen is too long.
"The whole country is immensely proud of Katie overall, and by what she did at the weekend," said Aherne. "She's been a phenomenal athlete, such a great role model.
