Galway were en route to Parnell Park when Cork clash changed venues

'The health and safety of our players was to the forefront in the LGFA’s decision to proceed at Croke Park'

Galway's Sinead Burke and Mairead Seoighe dejected at the end of the game. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has said the health and safety of the Galway and Cork players was at the forefront of their minds as they changed the venue of this afternoon's game two hours before throw-in.

Cork booked their spot in the All-Ireland final with today's 2-17 to 0-13 win.