Duggan sparkles as Galway ladies get off to bright start

ALL-IRELAND Ladies Football champions Galway started the year brightly with a six points win over Monaghan (2-14 to 0-14) on the opening weekend of the Suzuki National Football League.

After a close opening half in the Division 1A tie at Donaghmoyne, Galway, with Niamh Duggan in top form, were three points clear at the break (0-9 to 0-6). However, goals from Duggan and corner back Marie O’Connell ended the Monaghan resistance as the Connacht side won with ease.

The other game in the top flight ended with a convincing win for Cork against their Munster rivals Kerry (5-9 to 2-5).