Niamh Ryan goal foils Cork and sends Limerick to semis

A goal from sub Niamh Ryan 10 minutes from time saw Limerick defeat Cork and advance to the National Camogie League Division 1 semi-finals for the second consecutive year, in just their third season in the top tier.

The 1-11 to 0-7 result in Mallow was all the sweeter, given that the Leesiders had been their conquerors at the penultimate stage last term.

While for some, this might be considered a surprise, it should be remembered that this was almost a replica of the scoreline when the teams clashed in Rathkeale last February (Cork managing two more points on that occasion).