LGFA NFL DIV1 PREVIEWS

TODAY

Meath v Mayo; Páirc Tailteann, Navan, 2pm HAvING suffered defeat to Waterford last time out, Mayo now find themselves with serious relegation problems. The Westerners have lost all three of their League fixtures and are at the bottom of the pile alongside Donegal. Champions Meath, meanwhile, have recovered well from their opening round loss to bank four points. The Royals beat Donegal before drawing with Galway last time out in a game they could have won, and which saw Emma Duggan make a big impact off the bench. Kerry v Dublin; Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 5.15pm, Live on TG4 KERRY are the story of Division 1 so far, with three wins from three. The Kingdom have the only 100 per cent record in the top flight and have adapted brilliantly on their return to Division 1 fare. Having captured the Division 2 title last year, Kerry’s primary aim would have been consolidation but another win would move them a step closer to the final. Dublin, however, are showing some good signs, with victories over Meath and Cork sandwiching a loss to Galway.

TOMORROW

Donegal v Waterford; Letterkenny, 1pm BEATEN Division 1 finalists last year, Donegal now find themselves in a battle to avoid the drop. Boss Maxi Curran is still without experienced stars but he’ll want to avoid relegation to Division 2 before getting his strongest team out in the Championship. Waterford would have been viewed by many as relegation candidates but the Déise have been really competitive. They only lost to highflying Kerry by a point before drawing with Cork and beating Mayo. Galway v Cork; Pearse Stadium, 2pm GALWAY’S 100 per cent record was ended by Meath in Navan last time out — and the Tribeswomen needed a late equaliser to avoid a first defeat. Galway have been moving nicely, though, and with seven points from a possible nine to date, they’re in a strong position. Galway management have been easing Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s All-Ireland club winners back into the fold in recent weeks and there’s a solid strength in depth within the county ranks. Cork are not out of the equation for a final place either, with four points on the board.