1952 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship

Cork's return

Galway defeated Mayo by 3–2 to 3–0 in the Connacht final, and lost the semi-final against Dublin 9–5 to 0–1. Cork returned after their eight-year absence from the championship and duly won the Munster title. Antrim defeated Cork 3–2 to 1–6 in a semi-final that drew 3,000 followers to Casement Park. Antrim then defeated London by 5-1 to 1-0 to reach the final.

Final

Sophie Brack scored three goals as Dublin defeated Antrim in the final, including Dublin’s winning goal in the last minute for a two-point victory. Kathleen Cody had retired and was replaced by UCD student, Annette Corrigan. The Celtic Club supplied the entire Dublin defence.

Final stages

date = July 20 Semi-Final | team1 = Antrim| score = 3-2 – 1-6 | team2 = Cork| stadium =Casement Park }}

date = July 27 Semi-Final | team1 = Dublin| score = 9-5 – 0-1 | team2 = Galway| stadium = Galway Sportsgrounds}}

date = August 10 Final | team1 = Dublin| score = 5-1 – 4-2 | team2 = Antrim| stadium = Croke Park }}

|} MATCH RULES

• 50 minutes
• Replay if scores level
• Maximum of 3 substitutions

References

References

1. Moran, Mary. (2011). "A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie". Cumann Camógaíochta.
2. Report of final in Irish News, August 4, 1952. Irish national newspapers were on strike during the period of the 1952 championship