Cork will have to fire on all cylinders to overpower Mayo

CORK, surprisingly, contest the Suzuki Ladies Football National League final in Pearse Stadium tomorrow against all-conquering Mayo, who were only allowed back into the competition at the 11th hour.

The game is part of an attractive triple-header, which sees Galway hurlers play Limerick and their footballers replaying their League semi-final with Tyrone.

Qualification for the final represents a major achievement for Cork. It follows their success in the Division Two final last year, when they defeated Roscommon. Earlier in the season, Cork clubs recorded a treble in the All-Ireland club finals, Donoughmore winning the senior title, Naomh Aban the intermediate and Gabriel Rangers the junior. On the broader front, it's seen as a reward for the work done at under-age level and the coaching expertise of Donegal-born Charlie McLoughlin, who is involved with Nemo Rangers.