It’s tight at the top of Division 3 where leaders Louth take on third place Wexford in Darver. Down near the bottom Sligo travel to Longford looking for their first points of the campaign. 

Kate Flood’s point saw Louth overcome Kildare in the top of the table clash in Hawkfield this afternoon. Clare keeper Amy Lenihan pulled off a number of fine saves as her side got a much needed win against Offaly. 

Kildare welcome Louth to Hawfield in a top of the table clash in Division. Both teams have recorded three wins from three games. Sligo are bottom of Division but hoping that changes on Sunday when they take on Wexford.

Kildare had another convincing win, this time defeating a young Longford side. Wexford had a fine win over Clare while Louth made it two wins from two with victory over Offaly.

The game of the weekend is in Cooraclare on Sunday when Clare entertain Wexford. Both these sides were impressive in their opening games with victories over Sligo and Offaly respectively. Down at the end other end two sides that lost last weekend will be looking to pick up points this weekend when Down take on Sligo in Newry.

Kildare started life under new manager Diane O’Hora with a fine win over Down while Clare, who were relegated from Division 2 last year, signalled their intentions for the year with a comfortable win over Sligo.

New Kildare manager Diane O’Hora starts her tenure with a visit of her former side Down, newly-promoted Offaly take on beaten Division 3 finalists in 2022 Wexford.