The 1991 National Camogie League is a competition in the women's team field sport of camogie was won by Cork, who defeated Kilkenny in the final, played at Ballinough.[1][2]
| Winners | |
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| Champions | Cork (3rd title) |
| Captain | Therése O'Callaghan |
| Runners-up | |
| Runners-up | Kilkenny |
Arrangements
editCork opened their National League campaign in march with a resounding win over dual champions Kilkenny. Kilkenny were short many regulars. The Galway travelled to Ballincollig and defeated Cork, There was a three way tie at the top of Division One between Kilkenny, Galway and Cork. When Galway and Cork drew, Kilkenny reached the semi-finals with Galway and Cork playing off for the other place.
The Final
editKilkenny played with the wind in the first half and scored a goal and a point after five and a half minutes, only to trail 2-7 to 1-4 at half-time. Although Kilkenny scored two quick points at the start of the second half they never looked like regaining the lead.[3][4][5][6][7] Kilkenny had to wait until the last minute to get their second goal, from Angela Downey.
Division 2
editThe Junior National League, known since 2006 as Division Two, was won by Limerick who defeated Roscommon in the final.
Final stages
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References
edit- ^ Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
- ^ National Camogie League on Camogie.ie
- ^ Report of final in Irish Press, July 1, 1991
- ^ Report of final in Irish Independent, July 1, 1991
- ^ Report of final in Irish Times, July 1, 1991
- ^ Report of final in Irish Examiner, July 1, 1991
- ^ Report of final in Irish News, July 1, 1991