Cork All-Ireland camogie champions after holding off Galway comeback
Michael Bolton
Cork are All-Ireland senior camogie champions after defeating Galway 2-14 to 0-19 in Croke Park.
It is a third All-Ireland title in four years for the Rebels, as they got revenge after losing last year's final to Galway by a single point.
In the third straight final between the sides, Cork's second-half performance made all the difference, with goals from Saoirse McCarthy and Orlaigh Cahalane helping bring the O'Duffy Cup back to Cork.
For Galway, they threw everything at Cork in the final stages, and reduced the gap to one point, but Ger Manley's side held on for victory.
At half-time, Galway led Cork 0-9 to 0-7 in a tight first half.
The sides were level four times in the first half, with Caoimhe Kelly and Niamh Niland scoring two points each. However, Galway lost Niamh Mallon to injury.
Sorcha McCartan scored two points for Cork, with Amy O'Connor scoring three.
Carrie Dolan, who scored two brilliant points, can consider herself lucky to still be on the pitch after two dangerous tackles.
Cork started the stronger of the sides in the second half, and had their first goal of the game through Saoirse McCarthy.
It went from bad to worse for Galway, with Ciara Hickey coming off with an injury, as Cork had the momentum.
The Rebels took full advantage, as Orlaith Cahalane scored their second goal in the 45th minute to give them a five-point lead.
Points from McCartan and O'Connor helped Cork keep Galway out of arm's reach, as Galway struggled past the Cork defence in the second half.
Galway could not find the goal chance they needed, but reduced the gap to four points going into the final moments.
Dolan's free meant a goal would bring Galway level, but they could only manage two points as Cork's solid defence held firm.
All-Ireland Intermediate camogie final
Antrim are All-Ireland Intermediate camogie champions after a 1-22 to 0-11 win over Laois.
The win means Antrim return to senior camogie after they were relegated in 20024, while back-to-back All-Ireland titles for Laois could not be completed.
Antrim's Roisin McCormick scored 1-11 in a performance to remember in an All-Ireland final.
2026 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 9/8/2026
Antrim's goalkeeper Caitríona Graham lifts the Jack McGrath Cup. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Antrim started quickly and had a 0-7 to 0-3 lead after 21 minutes.
Scores from McCormick and Eobha McAllister helped Antrim to a 0-9 to 0-5 lead at the interval, as they were always a step ahead of Laois.
While Laois closed the gap to two points at one stage, McCormick's goal put Antrim nine ahead in the 40th minute with a 1-14 to 0-8 lead, as they put the foot down in the second half.
In what turned out to be a one-sided final, Antrim scored 1-15 from play, as they will return to the top tier of camogie.
All-Ireland Premier Junior camogie final
Armagh are All-Ireland Premier Junior camogie champions after they defeated Cavan 0-17 to 0-15 in Croke Park.
It is joy for Armagh after the heartbreak of losing last season's final, while it is still a remarkable season for Cavan, as they went years without fielding a camogie team.
2026 Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Final, Croke Park, Dublin 9/8/2026Cavan vs Armagh
Armagh's Rachael Trainor lifts the Kay Mills Cup. Photo: Inpho.
Rachael Trainor scored six points from corner forward for Armagh, including two inside the first 10 minutes as Armagh led 0-4 to 0-3.
Cavan grew into the game and led 0-8 to 0-6, with Róisin O'Keefe coming up with vital points.
However, Trainor's free just before the interval put Armagh one ahead at the interval.
Armagh kicked on early in the second half, stretching out to a 0-14 to 0-9 lead after 39 minutes.
The opening 10 minutes of the second half proved to be crucial, as Armagh kept Cavan at arm's length.
Both goalkeepers were in top form to keep clean sheets, and while Cavan had their chances to make a comeback, it was Armagh who ran out as winners.
