Gael Linn Cup 1974

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Gael Linn Cup 1974
Winners
Champions Connacht (2nd title)
Runners-up
Runners-up Munster
Other
Matches played3

The 1974 Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Connacht, who defeated Munster in the final, played at Ballinsasloe. [1] [2]

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Arrangements

Munster defeated Ulster 10–4 to 1–3 in Shannon. Fielding an all-Galway selection, holders Connacht defeated Leinster 6–3 to 1–2 in Ballinsasloe and then retained the Gael-Linn Cup in a hugely entertaining final also at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe. Munster had a goal disallowed in the closing stages for square ball as they fought back from six points down. Margaret Murphy scored two of Connacht's goals, while Nono McHugh contributed 1–5. [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

The Connacht Tribune noted:

This Galway team showed an understanding and a maturity that stood them in good stead. From goalkeeper out they hurled with great confidence and whenever Munster fought back they were able to raise their game and take control again. Stickwork and ball control were admirable but, above all, and glory to them for it, they had spiritand the will to win.

Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press:

Nono McHugh, the Connacht right wing, was the star of the game. She played a vital part in her own position, was always at hand to help in defence and attack and scored a personal tally of 1–5. The all Galway side were fitter, played more constructive camogie and with less chances were two points in front at half time though facing a stiff breeze.

Final stages

Connacht 3–7 – 3–0 Munster
Connacht:
GK1 Margaret Killeen (Galway)
FB2 Mary Kilkenny (Galway)
RWB3 Claire Collins (Galway)
CB4 Rita Jordan (Galway)
LWB5 Marion Forde (Galway)
MF6 Nono McHugh (Galway) (1–5)
MF7 Ann O'Donoghue (Galway)
MF8 Catherine Ward (Galway) (0–1)
RWF9 Midge Poniard (Galway) (0–1)
CF10 Josie Kelly (Galway)
LWF11 Jane Murphy (Galway)
FF12 Margaret Murphy (Galway) 2–0
Munster:
GK1 Deirdre Sutton (Cork)
FB2 Marie Costine (Cork)
RWB3 Sheila Dunne (Cork)
CB4 Margaret O'Toole (Clare)
LWB5 Claire Harrington (Clare)
MF6 Deirdre Lane (Tipperary)
MF7 Pat Moloney (Cork)
MF8 Bríd Stokes (Limerick)
RWF9 Marian Sweeney (Cork) (1–0)
CF10 Anne Ryan (Cork)
LWF11 Marion McCarthy (Cork) (1–0)
FF12 Nancy O'Driscoll (Cork) 1–0

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References

  1. Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
  2. Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
  3. Report of final in Irish Press, 4 November 1974
  4. Report of final in Irish Independent, 4 November 1974
  5. Report of final in Irish Times, 4 November 1974
  6. Report of final in Irish Examiner, 4 November 1974
  7. Report of final in Irish News, 4 November 1974
Preceded by Gael Linn Cup
1954 – present
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