Compiled by John Fallon
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 (pictured) 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.
In Division 2, goals from Shauna Hynes and Olivia Divilly helped secure a 2-16 to 0-6 win over Donegal which keeps them firmly on course for a swift return to the top flight.
Cork are also on course for a quick return to Division 1 after defeating Roscommon by 4-17 to 2-9.
Two goals apiece from Libby Coppinger and Emma Cleary helped them lead by 4-6 to 2-5 at the break, with Aisling Hanly and Laura Mannion, who finished with 1-5, finding the net for Roscommon.
Tipperary scored a 3-16 to 2-6 win over Westmeath, with Kirsty Crotty Ryan, Maria Curley and Aishling Moloney getting the goals in the opening half.
Anna Jones twice found the net for Westmeath.Monaghan defeated Clare by 4-11 to 0-9 after Jennifer Duffy hit the net twice in the opening 10 minutes with Éabha Sherry getting the other two, while Clare’s goal came from an Ailish Considine free.
In Division 3 there were wins for Cavan and Louth, while Laois and Limerick, along with Wexford and Down, finished level.
In Division 4, Antrim, Fermanagh and Sligo are through to the semi-finals with neighbours Leitrim and Longford set to battle it out for the remaining spot.
RESULTS Lidl National Football League Division One Round Five
Dublin 2-19 Meath 0-9, Armagh 2-15 Kildare 1-7, Waterford 6-15 Tyrone 0-6 Kerry 2-8 Mayo 0-4
Lidl National Football League Division Two Round Five
Cork 4-17 Roscommon 2-9, Galway 2-16 Donegal 0-6, Monaghan 4-11 Clare 1-9, Tipperary 3-14 Westmeath 2-6
Lidl National Football League Division Three Round Five
Cavan 3-12 Offaly 0-4, Louth 3-16 Carlow 0-10 Laois 2-12 Limerick 2-12 Wexford 1-7 Down 1-7
Lidl National Football League Division Four Round Six
Derry 5-15 Kilkenny 0-4, Fermanagh 2-10 Sligo 0-6 Antrim 7-6 Wicklow 1-7 Leitrim 0-16 Longford 1-13
