Julianne Malone stepping up on maiden journey with Kilkenny

Julianne Malone aims to complete a dazzling debut national league season tomorrow by firing Kilkenny to a 12th title in the competition.

Having made her first start in the March defeat against Cork, Malone scored a vital extra-time goal in the semi-final win over Tipperary.

The 2014 champions topped Division 1, Group 2 with three victories in four games, that single point defeat to Cork on March 20 the only blemish.