2004 National Camogie League

Arrangements

Wexford overcame defending champions Cork in the semi-final at Wexford Park with a brilliant second half display. Cork, who had the wind advantage in the opening half, were 0-11 to 0-3 ahead at half time. The Wexford fight back began with a goal four minutes after the break from full-forward Michelle Hearne, who added another with three minutes of remaining.

Division 2

The Junior National League, known since 2006 as Division Two, was won by Kildare who defeated Laois in the final. Susie O'Carroll, with two goals in the opening 20 minutes, inspired Kildare to a fourth title as they withstood a determined Laois recovery

The Final

The two sides shared goals in the opening five minutes, Deirdre Hughes scoring after 90 seconds from close range, and Michelle Hearne quickly replying for Wexford. Eimear McDonnell and Deirdre Hughesagain added further goals as Tipperary led 3-2 to 1-4 at half-time. Tipperary's experience was evident through the second half.

Final stages

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References

References

1. Moran, Mary. (2011). "A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie". Cumann Camógaíochta.
2. [http://www.camogie.ie/league.asp National Camogie League on Camogie.ie]
3. [http://www.independent.ie/sport/sportlines-479996.html Wexford 2-13 Cork 1-13 report in Irish Independent May 9 2004]
4. Report of final in Sunday Tribune, May 23, 2004
5. [http://www.independent.ie/sport/sportslines-480454.html Report of final in Sunday Independent, May 23, 2004]
6. Report of final in Irish Times, May 24, 2004
7. Report of final in Irish Examiner, May 24, 2004
8. Report of final in Irish News, May 24, 2004
9. [http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/camogie-hernon-celebrates-169353.html Irish Independent June 28 2004 Hernon Celebrates]