Centenary joy for Tipp

Tipperary 2-11 Cork 0-9

After what was to prove a vital goal from Deirdre Hughes in the 19th minute, the champions always seemed to be on course for a fifth title in six years as star player Una O’Dwyer maintained her absolute control at the heart of their defence.

And, as brave and committed as Cork were, they were heading for certain defeat after the second goal from team captain Joanne Ryan at the three-quarters stage.