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The Kieran Shannon Interview: Ann Downey - The good gets better
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Despite winning 12 All-Ireland medals herself, Ann Downey has always lived in the shadow of her sister Angela, one of the greatest camogie players of all time. But returning Kilkenny to the top has secured her standing as a special figure in her own right, writes Kieran Shannon.

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Cork and Kilkenny have 28 All-Ireland titles going into Sunday’s final. Michael Ellard takes a flick through history’s pages.

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