Donoughmore cruise to a hat-trick of provincial titles

Donoughmore 3-13 Ballymacarbry 0-5

Opponents Ballymacarbry, whose name is etched on the cup a record 14 times since the mid-1980s, had no answer as the Cork side's explosive start saw them compile a comprehensive 3-9 to 0-2 interval lead.

Well-balanced and on top in most sectors, the Donoughmore ladies struck early when the unbeatable Mary O'Connor of county camogie fame slotted two points in as many minutes to set the pattern for the day's play. They had wind-assistance in this half.