Dublin Defeats Mayo in NFL Division 1 Opener

In the opening round of the Allianz Football League at Croke Park, Dublin narrowly defeated Mayo 1-10 to 1-8, showcasing a promising start to the season. Dublin’s Sean Bugler was instrumental, scoring seven points, while debutant Kevin Lahiff contributed an early goal. Despite Dublin's strong start, Mayo fought back to equalize and briefly take the lead, highlighting their competitive spirit. In women's football, Dublin also emerged victorious against Mayo, winning by three points with Chloe Darby scoring a crucial goal early in the second half. Both teams faced challenges, with Dublin missing key players James McCarthy and Brian Fenton, while Mayo was without Cillian O’Connor and others. The matches reflected the ongoing rivalry and adjustments each team is making as they kick off the new season.