Women's football round-up: Dublin beat Meath while Armagh continue win streak

Champions Armagh made it five wins from five outings in Division 1 of the 2025 Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday.

The Orchard County maintained their 100 per cent record as they got the better of Kildare at Silverbridge Harps by 2-15 to 1-7.

Goals in either half from Niamh Henderson and Emily Druse were key to victory for the home side, who led by 1-6 to 0-2 at the break.

Kildare got a lifeline with a goal as Leah McGovern slotted home from close range but Armagh pushed on for victory.

Also on Sunday, TG4 All-Ireland Senior champions Kerry made it four wins on the spin to keep alive their hopes of a Lidl NFL Division 1 final place with a 2-8 to 0-4 win in Swinford over Mayo.

The Kingdom, aiming for a third Division 1 decider in row, inflicted yet another defeat on basement side Mayo, who remain pointless and deep in relegation trouble.

Mayo trailed by 0-4 to 0-2 at the break having played with the wind and goals from Danielle O’Leary and Siofra O’Shea propelled Kerry to victory.

In Aghyaran, a hat-trick from Lauren McGregor helped Waterford oust Tyrone by 6-15 to 0-6.

Waterford led by 3-8 to 0-2 at the break with Kellyann Hogan finishing with 1-8 and Katie Murray and Chloe Fennell also finding the net in an emphatic win.

On Saturday, in a crucial Leinster derby at Parnell Park, a strong start by Dublin was key to their 2-19 to 0-9 win over neighbours Meath.

Goals in the first quarter from Caoimhe O’Connor and Carla Rowe set the tone as Dublin, who led by 2-8 to 0-2 at the interval, pushed on for their second win of the campaign.

Points from Marion Farrelly and Emma Duggan hinted at a Meath revival after the restart but the gap was much too big and they were unable to prevent a second loss in the campaign.

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