The Division 1 final pairing is yet to be confirmed, while relegation is a live threat for several teams.
It’s all to play for, with the final pairing yet to be confirmed and relegation a live threat for several teams. Two teams drop to Division 2 this year in a change from recent seasons.That’s the big question. Here, The 42 runs the rule over the eight Division 1 sides.Armagh The Orchard county, back in the top-flight for the first time since 2016, are the only team with a 100% record after five rounds.
Kerry The defending champions are among several teams in the running for a final spot. They’ll be targetting a Croke Park return to defend their crown. Advertisement They face a tricky trip to Meath next, before hosting Galway – who are looking to stave off relegation.Under the watchful eye of former Armagh boss Shane McCormack, they have won three games and lost two so far. They’re without Vikki Wall, who is pursuing Rugby Sevens, and the recently-retired Niamh O’Sullivan, but have unearthed some new names.Meath will be looking to improve their defensive record, however.
Mayo Mayo should be safe in Division 1 for 2025. Under new manager Liam McHale, their record is two wins, two defeats and that impressive draw away to Kerry – “a huge turning point,” as All-Star defender Danielle Caldwell said. They travel to Kerry in the closing round, hoping to avoid the drop to Division 2 for the first time since 2014.Waterford won Division 2 in 2019. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO
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