Gael Linn Cup 1979 Explained
| Gael Linn Cup 1979 |
| Winners: | Leinster (14th title) |
| Runnersup: | Munster |
| Matches: | 3 |
The 1979 Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Leinster, who defeated Munster in the final, played at Mobhi Road .[1] [2]
Arrangements
Leinster defeated Ulster 4–6 to 0–1 at Russell Park, Blanchardstown. Munster defeated Connacht 4–8 to 0–2. Leinster defeated Munster 1–5 to 0–4 on a wet and cold day at Athboy., where the match was staged to celebrate the 75th anniversary of camogie.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Gael Linn Trophy
Munster defeated Connacht by one point in the trophy semi-final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Ulster defeated Leinster at Russell Park by 5–2 to 1–2. Ulster defeated Munster by 0–4 to 1–0 in the final.
Final stages
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| | Leinster | | |
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| GK | 1 | Teresa O'Neill (Killkenny) | | FB | 2 | Anne O'Brien (Dublin) | | RWB | 3 | Ann Downey (Killkenny) | | CB | 4 | Bridie Martin (Killkenny) | | LWB | 5 | Deirdre Cousins (Wexford) | | MF | 6 | Anna McManus (Dublin) | | MF | 7 | Margaret Farrell (Killkenny) | | MF | 8 | Barbara Redmond (Dublin) | | RWF | 9 | Orla Ní Síocháin (Dublin) | | CF | 10 | Angela Downey (Killkenny) | | LWF | 11 | Dorothy Walsh (Wexford) | | FF | 12 | Helena O'Neill ((Killkenny) | |
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Junior Final
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| | Ulster | | |
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| GK | 1 | Teresa McDonnell (Monaghan) | | FB | 2 | Margaret O'Prey (Down) | | RWB | 3 | Margaret Moriarty (Armagh) | | CB | 4 | Bernie O'Callaghan (Cavan) | | LWB | 5 | Jane O'Loughlin (Tyrone) | | MF | 6 | Ursula Jordan (Tyrone) | | MF | 7 | Noleen Kiernan (Cavan) | | MF | 8 | Bernie Hasson (Antrim) | | RWF | 9 | Mary Ogle (Tyrone) | | CF | 10 | Ann Jordan (Tyrone) | | LWF | 11 | Noreen O'Prey (Down) | | FF | 12 | Eileen Clarke (Cavan) | |
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References
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Moran, Mary . Mary Moran (camogie)
. Mary Moran (camogie) . A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie . Cumann Camógaíochta . 2011 . Dublin, Ireland . 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
- http://www.camogie.ie Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
- Report of final in Irish Press, 29 October 1979
- Report of final in Irish Independent, 29 October 1979
- Report of final in Irish Times, 29 October 1979
- Report of final in Irish Examiner, 29 October 1979
- Report of final in Irish News, 29 October 1979
