O’Connor points the way as Cork see off Premier

CORK’S camogie team repeated the feat of the county’s hurlers a fortnight ago by defeating old rivals Tipperary.

The champions held off a brave second-half rally from the Premier to secure a 1-16 to 0-15 win in the first round of the Gala All-Ireland senior championship at Semple Stadium

Gemma O’Connor and Orla Cotter were amongst the stars for the champions who raced into a 0-9 to 0-4 interval lead. Maria Walsh’s goal three minutes after the restart stretched their advantage to seven points.