Red Hands see off Donegal to escape drop

Tyrone ensured survival in the top flight of the Bord Gáis Ladies NFL with victory over Donegal on Sunday.

Ace forward Joline Donnelly scored 1-5 for the Red Hands as they ran out 2-13 to 3-4 winners over hosts Donegal in Ballybofey. Donegal are now locked in a desperate relegation battle with just one round of fixtures remaining in a fortnight’s time.

Kildare prop up the table with just one point from six matches and the Lilywhites suffered a 0-3 to 0-22 hiding from table-toppers and holders Cork, who maintained their perfect record this season. The final round of group fixtures will see Kildare travel to Monaghan, who are already assured of a place in the semi-finals, while Donegal host Meath.