2013 National Camogie League

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2013 National Camogie League
League details
DatesFebruary – 5 May 2013
League champions
Winners Cork (16th win)
Captain Anna Geary
League runners-up
Runners-up Wexford
Captain Ursula Jacob
2012
2014

The 2013 National Camogie League , known for sponsorship reasons as the Irish Daily Star National Camogie League, commenced in February 2013 and was won by Cork. [1]

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References

  1. "Irish Daily Star National Camogie League Division 1 Final - Cork 0-12 Wexford 1-7". May 5, 2013.