Camogie Championship triumph for Galway: Defeating reigning champions Cork, Galway clinch their fifth senior title - Real-time updates
Galway Clinch Narrow Victory in Thrilling All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final
In a nail-biting finish at Croke Park on August 10, 2025, Galway emerged victorious in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final, defeating Cork 1-14 to 1-13. This was Galway's fifth All-Ireland Senior Camogie title, a significant achievement against a historically dominant Cork side that had won 30 titles and were the reigning champions.
The game started off closely contested, with both teams drawing level after Galway hit two wides. Aoife Donohue was penalized for fouling Amy O'Connor, resulting in a point for Cork, making the score 0-2 each.
As the minutes ticked by, the match remained tight, with Cork playing with over half a player down after their star midfielder Hannah Looney was sent off late in the first half. Despite this setback, Cork managed to draw closer to Galway when Ashling Thompson scored a point from the 65. The score stood at 0-5 for Cork and 1-4 for Galway.
Mairead Dillion capitalized on a goal opportunity for Galway, scoring a goal to increase their lead. The score was now 1-4 for Galway and 0-4 for Cork. Carrie Dolan responded with a point from a free, but Caoimhe Kelly missed a goal opportunity for Galway. Amy O'Connor scored a free for Cork, making the score 1-6 for Galway and 0-6 for Cork.
The game continued to be a closely fought contest, with both teams demonstrating their determination and skill. Carrie Dolan scored another free, increasing Galway's lead to three points. However, Laura Hayes scored a point for Cork, which was immediately answered by a point from Carrie Dolan for Galway.
In dramatic injury time, Galway’s Carrie Dolan scored a crucial free from a long distance under the Cusack Stand, securing the victory for Galway in the 63rd minute. This was Dolan’s seventh point of the game.
Ailish O'Reilly had a fine individual display for Galway in the final, and both she and captain Carrie Dolan were central to Galway’s success. Aoife Donohue was named MVP.
The final was recognized as a highly physical and gripping contest, with Galway’s energy and resilience overcoming Cork’s challenge, preventing Cork from achieving a three-in-a-row All-Ireland title, which they had aimed for after wins in 2023 and 2024. The match attracted a crowd of 28,795 spectators at Croke Park.
This victory marks a significant moment in the history of Camogie, as Galway not only claimed the title but also ended Cork's three-in-a-row bid.
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Carrie Dolan's long-distance free in injury time secured Galway's fifth All-Ireland Senior Camogie title, marking a significant moment in the history of the sport. Galway's nail-biting victory at Croke Park also ended Cork's three-in-a-row bid, showcasing the resilience and energy of the team in a highly physical and gripping contest.
