2015 National Camogie League

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2015 National Camogie League
League details
DatesFebruary – 3 May 2015
League champions
Winners Galway (4th win)
Captain Niamh Kilkenny
League runners-up
Runners-up Cork
Captain Ashling Thompson
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The 2015 National Camogie League , known for sponsorship reasons as the Irish Daily Star National Camogie League, commenced in February 2015 and was won by Galway. [1]

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References

  1. "Galway defeat Cork to claim Camogie League Division One title". The Irish Times.