Gael Linn Cup 1968
The 1968 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 Ulster in the final, played at Croke Park.[1][2]
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| Winners | Leinster (8th title) | |
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| Runners-up | Ulster | |
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| Matches played | 3 | |
Arrangements
Judy Doyle scored five goals as Leinster defeated Connacht by 7–9 to 3–1 at Pearse Park. Munster goalkeeper, Mel Cummins, kept the margin from being more than 8–4 to 4–4 as they lost to Ulster at Fermoy. Ally Hussey was the Leinster star in the final against Ulster, dominating the game from the centre-back position. It was the first Gael Linn final to be played at Corke Park.Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press:
Although there were eight of the Antrim side on the Ulster team, Ulster played as individuals and thus much of their valuable approach work was wasted.
Final stages
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References
- Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
- Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
- Report of final in Irish Press, 21 October 1968
- Report of final in Irish Independent, 21 October 1968
- Report of final in Irish Times, 21 October 1968
- Report of final in Irish Examiner, 21 October 1968
- Report of final in Irish News, 21 October 1968
External links
| Preceded by Gael Linn Cup 1967 |
Gael Linn Cup 1954 – present |
Succeeded by Gael Linn Cup 1969 |