Staunton ensures Mayo a place in semi-final draw

CORA STAUNTON scored 1-8 to fire Mayo into the semi-finals of the Suzuki Ladies National Football League in a 4-11 to 1-11 victory over Monaghan at Ballina yesterday.

All four quarter-finals took place over the weekend and Mayo, Meath, Galway and champions Cork will be the teams going into tonight’s open draw for the semi-finals.

Mayo rarely looked in trouble against Monaghan yesterday, with first-half goals from Triona McNicholas and Kelly Colleran giving them a 2-6 to 0-6 half-time lead.