‘Keeper Mairead O’Sullivan the hero as Cork book minor final spot

Holders Cork emerged from a game for the ages to book their place in a third successive All-Ireland minor A ladies football final.

The Leesiders saw off Galway by 3-14 to 3-12 in Nenagh, in what was a repeat of the last two finals.

Grace Culloty’s two goals proved crucial and captain Laura Cleary led by example with a haul of 1-2 as Cork prevailed in a classic.