Donegal 2-11 Waterford 1-12 (AET)
Roisin Rodgers struck a vital late goal as the Donegal Ladies defeated Waterford in Roscommon today to retain their senior championship status.
It wasn’t looking good for Donegal at half-time as they were 1-6 to 0-2 down at the break.
Eva Gallagher came off the bench and made a great impact while Susanne White netted a penalty in the 48th minute.
Donegal drew level and Cait Gillespie then pushed them into the lead. However, Waterford hit back to force extra-time.
The Deise county outscored Donegal by three points to none in the first half of extra-time.
Gallagher and Gillespie pointed before captain Rodgers notched a goal in the 78th minute.
White followed up a free and Donegal will play senior championship football once again in 2027.