Staunton superb as Mayo edge out Galway

ALL-IRELAND champions Galway were defeated by neighbours Mayo in the Suzuki Ladies National Football League in Tuam yesterday.

Cora Staunton yet again inspired Mayo as they gained revenge over Galway with a four-point victory, 2-7 to 0-6, in Division 1A.

Mayo led 2-5 to 0-4 at the break after goals by Emma Mullin and Staunton.

Meanwhile, in Division 1B Meath defeated Louth at Pairc Tailteann, 3-16 to 2-5, while Dublin drew with Roscommon in Portmarnock, 1-9 to 0-12.

The Westerners enjoyed the better of the second-half after an Aisling McCormack goal had given Dublin a narrow lead at the break, 1-6 to 0-8.

Roscommon looked odds on for the win until Allstar Mary Nevin came off the bench to score a late equalising point.

In the other Division 1B game, Waterford got the better of Tyrone in Dunsany, 1-11 to 0-8.

On Saturday, All-Ireland junior champions Kildare caused something of a surprise with a one goal victory over last year’s beaten senior All-Ireland finalists Kerry, 1-16 to 0-16 in Division 1A.

Also in Division 1A on Saturday, Cork were comprehensive winners over Monaghan, 2-17 to 2-3.