The Waterford ladies will play Division 1 football in 2020 after a pillar to post 5-13 to 1-17 victory over Munster rivals Kerry in Parnell Park this afternoon.

Player of the match Maria Delahunty finished with 1-4 while Aileen Wall also tormented the Kerry defence as nine Deise players got on the scoresheet. The winners struck 5-12 from open play over the hour.

Goals from Michelle Ryan, Kelly Ann Hogan, Maria Delahunty and Eimear Fennell left them 4-8 to 0-8 in front at the break.

Aileen Wall added a fifth on 46 minutes as Waterford ran out eight point winners and captain Karen McGrath raised the Division 2 trophy.

It was a proud day for the Ballymacarbry defender.

McGrath said that they took massive confidence from the semi final against Cavan.

Maria Delahunty says their movement and pace was top notch.