Ahern delivers final spot for Dublin

DUBLIN are back in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC final for the first time since 2004 following a thrilling semi-final victory over Monaghan at St Mary’s GAA club, Ardee, Co. Louth, on Saturday.

Dublin’s victory over last year’s beaten finalists has set up an attractive September 27 showdown with all-conquering Cork, who are chasing a fifth successive title.

Ten minutes after half-time, Dublin trailed by four points, 1-13 to 1-9, but they were the stronger team for the remainder of the game and deservedly clinched victory.