Aherne fires Jackies to victory over Galway

Dublin captain Sinead Aherne helped herself to 2-6, including a penalty goal and three frees, as Dublin beat Galway won by 2-10 to 2-6 in Tuam.

Galway had a 2-5 contribution from Roisin Leonard, including a penalty goal and five frees, but Dublin took the chance to draw level in the Division 1 standings with the hosts.

Aherne netted twice in the first half, including the penalty in stoppage time, as Dublin led by 2-2 to 1-1 at the break.

Dublin continued their dominance in the second half and while Leonard made no mistake with a penalty seven minutes from time, the Sky Blues held out.

Results:

Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1

Mayo 3-9 Kerry 2-11

Galway 2-6 Dublin 2-10

Cork 0-12 Donegal 3-16

Monaghan 2-15 Armagh 2-12

Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2

Sligo 2-9 Clare 3-14

Cavan 4-16 Laois 2-6

Waterford 1-8 Tyrone 1-16

Westmeath 3-13 Kildare 0-10

Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 3

Roscommon 0-11 Wexford 2-7

Offaly 4-16 Down 5-11

Limerick 0-6 Tipperary 4-16

Leitrim 3-8 Meath 0-13

Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 4

Wicklow 0-9 Longford 1-9

Derry 2-10 Carlow 4-8

Louth 5-8 Fermanagh 6-10

Kilkenny 1-10 Antrim 5-10