Ní Mhuircheartaigh shines as Kerry hold off late Dublin rally

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh amassed a total of 1-6 at Parnell Park

KINGDOM OF JOY: Síofra O'Shea of Kerry after her side's victory in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship Round 1 match between Dublin and Kerry at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile 

TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC: Kerry 2-8 Dublin 1-9 

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh amassed a magnificent haul of 1-6 at Parnell Park as Kerry withstood a late surge from Dublin to seal victory in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 3.