Dublin power past Kildare to advance to final

Niamh McEvoy’s first-half goal proved decisive as Dublin progressed to the final of the TG4 Leinster Ladies SFC at Kildare’s expense yesterday.

The 2010 All-Ireland champions ran out comfortable 1-14 to 2-4 winners at Hawkfield but were given plenty to think about by a spirited Kildare team. Kildare were trailing by just a point but McEvoy’s 28th-minute goal helped Dublin to lead by 1-3 to 0-5 at half-time.

Dublin moved up the gears to establish a healthy lead before Áine Gately struck for Kildare’s second-half goal.