Meath get defence of TG4 All-Ireland title off to winning start on day of drama

Dublin bounced back from their opening round loss to put Cavan to the sword by 5-15 to 1-8, with Carla Rowe leading the way with a superb 3-6 haul.

DEFENCE OF TITLE: Meath get defence of their All-Ireland title under way with a win against Waterford. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Meath interim manager Jenny Rispin said she was delighted that the reigning TG4 All-Ireland champions got the defence of their title off to a winning start when they defeated Waterford by 1-13 to 1-8 at Fraher Field.

All Star forward Emma Duggan fired 1-4, including a late goal, as they advanced to the quarter-finals with a hard-earned win in Dungarvan. Orlagh Lally landed four points from play for the visitors while Niamh Gallogly got two.