Aileen Gilroy and Cora Staunton help preserve Mayo’s fine run

Aileen Gilroy netted a brace of goals and Cora Staunton hit six points as in-form Mayo made it five wins from five in Division 1 of the Lidl Ladies NFL. Mayo made the trip to Fitzgerald Stadium a successful one as they scored a 2-8 to 2-6 victory over hosts Kerry.

Sarah Houlihan registered 2-3 for the Kingdom but it wasn’t enough as Mayo kept their perfect record.

Gilroy’s goals in either half proved crucial -her first came in the 23rd minute before striking again four minutes from time. Gilroy’s opening effort put Mayo 1-3 to 0-3 clear but Kerry rallied to lead 1-5 to 1-3 at half-time, as Houlihan collected the first of her brace three minutes before the interval. Houlihan was on target again eight minutes into the second-half as Kerry grabbed a firm stranglehold but Mayo fought their way back and ultimately it was a run of 1-5 without reply that swung it their way.