Waterford defeats Tipperary to reach first All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final since 1945

Waterford 1-12  Tipperary 1-11  By Daragh Ó Conchúir Waterford recovered from a very poor start to emerge narrow but probably deserved victors of a pulsating Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final at UPMC Nowlan Park, in the process bridging a gap back to 1945 since their last appearance in a decider.  Beth Carton earned player-of-the-match, but she had significant competition …

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All-Ireland Camogie Quarterfinal: Tipperary 3-23 Antrim 0-5

Tipperary 3-23  Antrim 0-5  Report by Séamas McAleenan Tipperary are back in the semi-finals of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior championship after this very comfortable quarter-final victory in Croke Park on Saturday against injury-hit Antrim.  Up until last year the Premier had made four successive semi-final appearances.  There was little chance of that experience not counting against the Saffrons who …

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Wins for Galway, Cork, and Tipperary in Very Camogie League Round 2

by Daragh Ó Conchúir It may only be the end of February and Galway manager Cathal Murray acknowledged the calendar realities but that did not prevent the two-time manager of the year recognising the importance of his side’s strong last-quarter showing, nor dilute the considerable satisfaction he derived from that. After all, the Maroons had entered the lion’s den in …

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