Cork hold on to reclaim All
Cork reclaimed the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship title by defeating Galway 2-14 to 0-19 at Croke Park. Second-half goals from Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane secured the victory in front of a record crowd.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant milestone for Cork in one of Ireland's premier sporting competitions.
Cork reclaimed the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship as a second half surge saw them dethrone Galway by 2-14 to 0-19 at Croke Park.
The Rebels missed out on the three-in-a-row last year, against the same opposition, but second half goals from Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaith Cahalane saw them get their hands on the O'Duffy Cup for the 31st time.
The Tribeswomen were looking to win back-to-back titles for the first time ever, and they were on top in the first half with Caoimhe Kelly to the fore.
But the Munster woman were good value for their win, holding off a late surge from Galway in front of a record crowd for a camogie final of 33,419 on Jones' Road.
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