Meath win to secure semi-final clash with Cork

Meath claimed a semi-final spot while Kildare were relegated from Division 1A of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League.

Those were the main talking points following the final round of regulation group fixtures, with semi-final match-ups revealed.

Holders Cork will face the Royal County, who edged out Laois for fourth spot, while Dublin will face Monaghan.

At Convoy, Meath beat hosts Donegal 4-6 to 0-8 to squeeze into that precious fourth position, finishing just a point clear of Laois.

At Naomh Mearnóg, Peter Clarke’s Dublin put last year’s beaten finalists Laois to the sword, running out 0-11 to 0-8 winners.

Sinead Aherne, Orlagh Egan and Amy McGuinness helped themselves to three points each while Olivia Leonard and Natalia Hyland grabbed a point each.

Laois, who trailed by 0-3 to 0-6 at half-time, tried hard throughout but were left disappointed as Mary Kirwan finished top scorer for the visitors with 0-3.

Elsewhere, Cork’s 2-10 to 0-11 victory over Tyrone in Killyclogher ensured a 100 per cent record so far this season for the League and All-Ireland champions. In Division 2, Mayo will play Kerry and Galway will take on Clare in the semi-finals, with Tipperary relegated to Division 3.