Donegal into relegation play-off after Armagh defeat
Caroline O'Hanlon scored 0-4 as Armagh retained their top-flight status for next season
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Donegal have dropped into the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship relegation play-off after a 0-15 to 0-5 defeat by Armagh.
In a repeat of the Ulster final, which Armagh won, both sides dropped into the opening relegation play-off round after finishing bottom of their respective groups.
The Orchard County held a 0-11 to 0-1 lead at the break and their dominant first-half performance was enough to retain their top flight status.
Donegal will now face Leitrim in the relegation play-off and the loser will drop into the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship for next season.
Niamh Reel, Lauren McConville both hit two points and Caroline O'Hanlon struck her third score just before half-time as Armagh dominated proceedings, while Jodie McFadden recorded Donegal's sole point of the half.
McFadden and Cait Gillespie started chipping into Armagh's lead after the restart, but Catherine Marley, Reel and Katie Dowds helped the Ulster champions keep Donegal at arm's length in the second half.