Relief and pride as Cork secure shot at redemption in All-Ireland final camogie against Galway
Cork's camogie team has reached their sixth consecutive All-Ireland final after defeating Tipperary. The manager praised the team's resilience and work-rate following the departure of several key veteran players.
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Young Cork fans run onto the pitch after the win over Tipp on Saturday. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane
Rory Noonan Cork camogie manager Ger Manley admitted there was a sense of relief as well as delight after Cork secured their place in a sixth consecutive All-Ireland senior camogie final with a 2-16 to 0-17 victory over Tipperary in Thurles.
After a season that began with questions over Cork's prospects following the loss of several experienced stars, Manley praised the resilience of his rebuilt squad after they overcame the challenge of Tipp on their home patch at FBD Semple Stadium to set up a third successive final meeting with Galway.
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