Standout score: McCarthy's moment of class the pick of the bunch 

The Cork half-forward line’s speed of movement has troubled so many teams all year and this was the finest example of the energy they bring.

JOYOUS SCENES: Cork players Fiona Keating and Saoirse McCarthy defeating Galway. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

There were a few sensational scores that stood out from those in Cork colours.

Wing-forward Saoirse McCarthy’s response to an Ailish O’Reilly point in the 24th minute was out on its own.