Gael Linn Cup 2006#Junior Final

The 50th anniversary final was staged at Páirc Tailteann, venue for the first match of camogie and the revival inter-provincial series in 1956. Leinster defeated Munster by 2–7 to 1–8 with two late points. A free by Wexford’s Kate Kelly and injury-time point from Kilkenny's Áine Fahy clinched victory for Leinster. Munster, who had nine players from Cork's All-Ireland winning side, trailed 2-3 to 0-5 at half-time after Leinster struck goals by Brigit Curran and Marie Dargan. Munster's only goal came 19 minutes into the second half through substitute Clare Catherine O'Loughlin.[http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/lastgasp-leinster-stun-holders-74626.html 2006 Leinster 2-7 Munster 1-8 report in Irish Independent] and http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2006/1023/1160606896649.html Irish Times]

A last-minute point from Veronica Curtin enabled Connacht defeat Ulster by a point 3–12 to 1–17, Ulster having led 1–13 to 2–4 at half time.

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team1 = Connacht|

score = 3-12 – 1-17 |

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• [http://www.camogie.ie Camogie Association]

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Category:2006 in camogie

2006