Dublin set for showdown with arch rivals Meath

DUBLIN had more than one reason to celebrate yesterday after John O’Leary’s ladies set up a mouth-watering TG4 Leinster senior football final with rivals Meath by beating Kildare 2-18 to 2-9.

Dublin, who are reigning Leinster champions, led by one point at the break against the Lilywhites in St Peregrine’s club grounds. However, it was a brace of goals by Niamh Hurley that effectively fired the Dubs to victory.

The victory was built on solid performances by Denise Masterson and Niamh McEvoy at midfield, while Bernie Finlay also impressed.