Gala Senior Camogie Championship – Dublin vs. Tipperary

Tipperary defeated Dublin by 2-12 to 1-10 in the Gala Senior Camogie Championship on Saturday in Parnell Park Dublin.

THREE weeks after being beaten by Kilkenny in their opening group game of the Gala All Ireland senior camogie championship, Tipperary showed there is plenty of fight left in the Premier County with their 2-12 to 1-10 victory over Dublin at Parnell Park on Saturday. The victory sets them up for their final group tie which will be an all-Munster affair against champions Cork at Páirc Ui Rinn on August 1.

With the Blues entertaining Kilkenny on the same day, there are many permutations to see who will qualify for the All Ireland semi-finals, especially if the Dubs can build on Saturday’s display. At one stage the home side were behind by 12 points, but a determined fight back in the closing quarter saw them hit 1-5 to Tipperary’s single point.

The sides were level on three occasions in a competitive opening half, but a cracking goal from Mairead Luttrell in injury time gave the visitors a distinct advantage going to the dressing room, 1-7 to 0-3. Upon the resumption, Dublin had to withstand a lot of pressure however points from Rachel Costello and Emer Lucey kept them in touch.

Tipperary struck again when Emily Hayden’s shot dipped under the crossbar to put them in a 2-11 to 0-5 lead. But Dublin, putting in one of their best performances in a while, stepped up to the challenge magnificently. A goal from Jean Murphy ignited the comeback followed by a flurry of points to leave them just five adrift, and plenty to ponder on.

Tipperary 2-12, E Hayden 1-1, M Luttrell 1-0, C Devane 0-4 (0-3f), J Ryan 0-3, G Kinnane 0-2, J Horan, M Shortt 0-1 each

Dublin 1-10, J Murphy 1-0, L O’Hara,R Costello 0-2 each, N Taylor 0-2f, E Brannigan, E Lucey,A Murphy 0-1 each.

Fixture Details

Saturday July 18th
Gala Senior Camogie Championship
Tipperary vs. Dublin @ 3:30pm
Referee: Ciarán Quigley (Kildare)
Venue: Parnell Park Dublin

Team News

Dublin: S Carthy; A Fitzpatrick, T Corrigan, C Power; E O’Meara, L O’Hara (Capt), S Ryan; C Lucey, L Twomey, R Costello, E Brannigan, N Taylor; E Lucey, A Murphy, J Hoary

Tipperary: P Ryan; M Ryan, S Kelly, T Shortt; P Bulfin, T O’Halloran, U O’Dwyer; L Bourke, J Horan; G Kinnane (Capt), M Luttrell, C Devane; J Ryan, E Hayden, M Shortt

Match Preview

Tipperary have regrouped since their opening round defeat to rivals Kilkenny a couple of weeks ago. Significant is the naming of Una O’Dwyer in her more familiar role in defence. The Premier County must win this tie if they harbour hopes of qualifying from their group as their final game is a tough one away to Cork.

Dublin, likewise, need a victory if they are to keep their hopes alive. Playing in Parnell Park is sure to spur them on, and with Kilkenny yet to face Louise O’Hara and co. need the win too.