Compiled by John Fallon
Galway manager Daniel Moynihan was delighted as his side bounced back from their Lidl Division One league final defeat to capture their third TG4 Connacht SFC title in a row by defeating neighbours Mayo by 1-11 to 0-11.
A goal from Kate Slevin proved decisive as Galway held off a spirited comeback from their arch rivals to triumph at Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick on Shannon.
“It is hugely positive,” said Moynihan. “At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if Mayo are Division 2 or Division 1. Galway-Mayo is always going to be an absolute battle. Mayo brought the battle which we knew they would but we held out in the end.”
Tyrone booked their place in the TG4 Ulster SFC final with a comprehensive 4-10 to 2-7 win over Donegal in Lifford, with Chloe McCaffrey shooting a hat-trick for last year’s All-Ireland intermediate championship.
In Leinster, Carla Rowe and Michelle Davoren struck second half goals at Parnell Park as holders Dublin kick-started their quest for a 13th successive TG4 Leinster senior football championship title with a 2-14 to 1-11 win over Kildare.
Waterford continued their brilliant start to the Munster SFC title race when they backed up their opening round win over Kerry by defeating Cork by 3-18 to 3-7 with Kellyann Hogan, Katie Murray and Clare Walsh getting the goals.
Reigning Munster champions Kerry bounced back from that opening loss to edge out a spirited Tipperary side by 1-6 to 0-7 at Clonmel Sportsfield, with Jadyn Lucey getting the only goal of the game.
Meanwhile, Leitrim were crowned TG4 Connacht intermediate champions when they defeated Roscommon by 4-18 to 0-8.
