Veteran Thompson shines as Cork's dual gems lead the way

Saoirse McCarthy of Cork celebrates her side’s victory in the Very National Camogie League Division 1A final match between between Cork and Galway at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Tom Beary/Sportsfile
Three Cork players were chasing double league glory at the weekend. Libby Coppinger, Hannah Looney and Aoife Healy lost the Division 2 ladies football final on Saturday against Galway in Croke Park. Less than 24 hours later all three were magnificent in ending Cork’s 12-year wait for a Division 1A camogie league title in FBD Semple Stadium.