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Gael Linn Cup 1988


FieldValue
nameGael Linn Cup 1988
winnersLeinster (21st title)
runnersupConnacht
matches3

The 1988 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 Connacht in the final, played at Silver Park Kilmacud.

Arrangements

Leinster extended their unbeaten run in the competition to six years with an 8–9 to 0–2 win over Ulster at Ballyholland, County Down, and Connacht surprised Munster 3–10 to 1–7 at Killimor. Leinster defeated Connacht 2–9 to 2–4 in the final at Kilmacud. Connacht took an early lead through Ann Ryan but Leinster took control soon afterwards with goals from Kilkenny's Angela Downey and Breda Holmes and led 2–5 to 0–3 at half time. Munster won their third successive Gael-Linn Junior Trophy defeating Connacht 3–7 to 1–2 at Killimor and Leinster by 4–3 to 3–5 at Kilmacud.

Final stages

date = 6 November Final | team1 = Leinster| score = 2–9 – 2–4 | team2 = Connacht| stadium = Silver Park Kilmacud }}

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Junior Final

date = Final | team1 = Munster| score = 4–3 – 3–5 | team2 = Leinster| stadium = Silver Park Kilmacud }}

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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 Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie]
  3. Report of final in Irish Press, 7 November 1988
  4. Report of final in Irish Independent, 7 November 1988
  5. Report of final in Irish Times, 7 November 1988
  6. Report of final in Irish Examiner, 7 November 1988
  7. Report of final in Irish News, 7 November 1988
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