Mayo make one change for Armagh tie
Fiona McHale (left) returns to the starting lineup after missing the win over Cork. Picture: INPHO/Ben Brady
Mayo ladies manager Liam McHale has made one change for their encounter against Division 1 table-toppers Armagh in James Stephens Park, Ballina this Sunday.
Fiona McHale, who missed the victory over Cork, returns to the starting XV in place of Tara Needham and is named at corner-back.
Mayo boosted their survival hopes with victory over Cork last time out and are currently on seven points, four clear of the relegation zone.
A win here would leave Armagh potentially sweating on their Final place and guarantee top flight football again in 2025 for the green and red.
Armagh, meanwhile, just need to avoid defeat to make the Division 1 Final at Croke Park on Sunday April 7.
But Armagh, who have named an unchanged side, are the form team in the country and with five wins from five, they’ve made a seamless transition from second tier football to Division 1, having captured the Division 2 title last year.
If Armagh’s Lauren McConville starts, as selected, she’ll rack up her 100th outing in county colours since making her debut, without being injured or dropped.
March 17 is also a date that resonates with McConville as her father, Jim, captained Crossmaglen Rangers to their first All-Ireland Senior club title win on St Patrick’s Day in 1997.
Throw-in is at 1pm.
