Gael Linn Cup 1959
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| Winners | Leinster (4th title) | |
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| Runners-up | Ulster | |
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| Matches played | 3 | |
The 1959 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 Casement Park.[1][2]
Arrangements
The competition was distinguished by two close semi-finals, Leinster defeating Munster 7–2 to 6–3 at Dungarvan as Una O'Connor scored six goals for Lienster and Kay Downes scoring five for Munster, and Ulster defeating Connacht 3–4 to 3–3. Five goals from Una O'Connor helped Leinster to a 6–0 to 1–3 victory over Ulster. Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press:
The scoreline suggest a more one sided game than ensued. Full credit must go to the Linester defence and goalkeeper for their display.
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, 2 November 1959
- ^ Report of final in Irish Independent, 2 November 1959
- ^ Report of final in Irish Times, 2 November 1959
- ^ Report of final in Irish Examiner, 2 November 1959
- ^ Report of final in Irish News, 2 November 1959