Ephie Fitzgerald encouraged by Cork's maturity

While Sunday might be Cork’s eighth time reaching the final since 2011, a new team has taken shape that bears very little resemblance to the side which achieved the six-in-a-row from 2011-2016

Cork manager Ephie Fitzgerald addresses his players following the 2020 Lidl Ladies National Football League match against Westmeath. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Sunday will be Cork’s 13th All-Ireland ladies football final appearance since 2005. During this 16-year period, there have only been three finals where the red jersey was absent.

Sunday also represents a fifth meeting of Cork and Dublin in an All-Ireland final in the past seven seasons.