Galway finish with a flourish to see off Kilkenny as Dublin and Tipp share spoils

Very Camogie League round-up: Ailish O’Reilly's crucial late brace helps Tribeswomen past Kilkenny while in Division 1B there are wins for Clare, Down and Antrim 

LEADING LIGHT: Galway captain Carrie Dolan helped her side keep Kilkenny within reach. File Pic: INPHO/Ashley Cahill

With Cork getting off to a fast start in their chase for a first Very Camogie League Division 1A title with a win over Waterford on Saturday, other suitors tried to match.
Galway dug out a 0-13 to 0-11 victory over Kilkenny following a fast finish from Cathal Murray’s charges. Kilkenny, managed for the first time by former coach Tommy Shefflin, led 0-7 to 0-5 at half-time but Galway managed to dig deep to come away from Dunmore with the two points.

Miriam Bambrick and Katie Nolan gave Kilkenny the ideal start. Although Sabina Rabbitte got the westerners off the mark in reply, Kilkenny continued to control the early stages, racing 0-5 to 0-1 clear as Katie Byrne slotted over.