30 players from 23 schools in 9 counties received their MFC PPS All Star awards in Canavan’s tonight. Former Ulster President Gerry Doherty was master of ceremonies as the 30 girls received their awards from Ulster President Eileen Jones Hardy. Oisin and Phil from MFC Sports were also on hand to provide each of the girls with a goodie bag which included a unique jersey and a poster featuring all 30

Initially 180 players trialed and these were reduced to 60 for a second trial from which the final squad were selected.

Armagh’s Division 1 tie with Cork fell victim of the weather and will be re-fixed for next weekend.

In Division 2 on Sunday, Donegal, with two goals from Katie Dowds (pictured) and one from Ciara McGarvey, won the top of the table clash with Tyrone to preserve their 100 per cent start with a 3-9 to 1-8 win.

Mayo maintained their unbeaten start with a 0-9 to 0-7 win over Tipperary, while Cavan secured their second win when a goal from Niamh Keenaghan heled them to a 1-11 to 2-6 win over Wexford.

An early goal from Éabha Sherry set Monaghan on their way to their first win when they defeated a Westmeath side 1-12 to 1-6 who were also searching for their first victory.

In Division 3, leaders Down continued their impressive form by seeing off Clare by 7-13 to 4-13. There were also wins for Laois and Louth, while Roscommon and Antrim drew.

Results:

 Lidl NFL Division 1

Armagh P Cork P
Galway 3-12 Kildare 1-7
Kerry 4-10 Meath 2-12
Waterford 1-10 Dublin 0-8

Lidl NFL Division 2

Cavan 1-11 Wexford 2-6

Mayo 0-9 Tipperary 0-7
Monaghan 1-12 Westmeath 1-6

Donegal 3-9 Tyrone 1-8

Lidl NFL Division 3

Down 7-13 Clare 4-13

Laois 5-15 Limerick 0-7

Louth 4-9 Fermanagh 0-8

Roscommon 2-8 Antrim 2-8

The LIDL National leagues continue with 8 teams from Ulster in action on Sunday.

Armagh v Cork – Dromintee 1pm

Clare v Down – Clarecastle 1pm

Cavan v Wexford – Knockbride 2pm

Tyrone v Donegal – Aghyaran 2pm

Monaghan v Westmeath – Castleblayney 2pm

Louth v Fermanagh – Integral Grounds 2pm

Roscommon v Antrim – St. Croan’s 2pm

OLSPK 3-3 St. Mary’s 1-6

Our Lady’s and St .Patrick’s Knock won their first ever Ulster U20A title with a three-point victory over St. Mary’s Magherafelt. Both teams deserve credit for serving up an excellent game in very damp conditions.

St. Mary’s Aoife Doherty fired over the first score of the game however their lead was short lived as Grace Guest found the net for OLSPK in the seventh minute. The Knock school then extended their lead when full forward Rose Horisk also rattled the net and Guest sent over another point.

In the second quarter the teams scored a couple of points each. Jemma Shivers scored two frees for the Magherafelt outfit while Evie McHugh and Guest cancelled these scores. Going in at the break OLSPK led by 6 points, 2-3 to 0-3.

Early in the second half Shivers cut the lead to five when she pointed however OLSPK then scored a fortunate goal. Evie Mc Hugh’s free was launched into the square and the wet ball slid of a number of defender hands into the net.

St. Mary’s to their credit never gave up. With 13 left, Ava Hurl found the net with a well taken penalty. Further points followed from Doherty and Shivers to leave just three between the sides. In the final minutes the Magherafelt side piled on the pressure,  however OLSPK stood strong to claim the title.

Grace Guest top scored with 1-2 while Jemma Shivers fired over four points and Evie Mc Hugh contributed 1-1. OLSPK Captain Isa Mc Carron was named MFC Player of the Match.

MFC sponsored jerseys for both finalists. The OLSPK sported a FW inside a star, to commemorate their former teacher Frankie Wilson who was heavily involved in ladies football in the school before his untimely passing. It was also a great night for Cara McDermott who celebrated her 18^th Birthday today.