The 1969 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 Munster in the final, played at Cahir, . 978-1-908591-00-5Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
Arrangements Munster defeated Connacht 2–2 to 0–4 in the semifinal at Athenry on 4 October with goals by Ann Comerford and Beatrice Lawrence. Leinster defeated Ulster 7–5 to 1–4 at Croke Park. Leinster won the final by 5–4 to 2–2.Report of final in Irish Press, 27 October 1969Report of final in Irish Independent, 27 October 1969Report of final in Irish Times, 27 October 1969Report of final in Irish Examiner, 27 October 1969Report of final in Irish News, 27 October 1969 Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press: The winners won because they played as a team and passed out quickly to a team-mate when challenged and surrounded. Munster, who were also fine players, were a side of individuals and paid the price in lost chances.
Final stages
Leinster: GK 1 Teresa Sheil (Wexford) FB 2 Joan Murphy (Wexford) RWB 3 Mary Ryan (Dublin) CB 4 Margaret O'Leary (Wexford)LWB 5 Ally Hussey (Dublin) MF 6 Ann Carroll (Killkenny) (0–2)MF 7 Kitty Murphy (Dublin) MF 8 Orla Ní Síocháin (Dublin) (0–1)RWF 9 Mary Doyle (Wexford) (1–0)CF 10 Mary Walsh (Wexford) (1–0)LWF 11 Judy Doyle (Dublin) (3–0) FF 12 Una O'Connor (Dublin) (0–1)Munster: GK 1 Sally Long (Tipperary) FB 2 Mel Cummins (Cork) RWB 3 Josephine Marshall (Tipperary)CB 4 Anne Graham (Tipperary) LWB 5 Mary Jo Ryan (Cork) MF 6 Liz Garvan (Cork) (0–1) MF 7 Margaret Cleary (Tipperary)MF 8 Anne Comerford (Cork) (captain)RWF 9 Beatrice Lawrence (Tipperary)CF 10 Carrie Clancy (Limerick) LWF 11 Anne McAuliffe (Cork) FF 12 Bridie Conroy (Tipperary) (2–1)
References
External links Camogie Association