Cork’s late flourish secures final spot

Cork 3-13 Kerry 3-8

Cork started without All Star Valerie Mulcahy, who had just returned from holidays, but her absence made no difference as Orlaith Farmer netted just two minutes in, while a penalty by Emma Farmer on the 29th minute gave Eamonn Ryan’s side a three-point lead at the turnaround (2-7 to 2-4), with Deirdre Hallissey and Deirdre Corridan registering Kerry’s goals on the 16th and 24th minutes respectively.

The 2013 Division 2 champions were dealt a blow upon the restart when captain Bernie Breen was sin-binned, but it didn’t hamper their play as Hallissey found the net for Kerry again on the 37th minute.