1979 National Camogie League

Arrangements

For the first time the league was divided into four, rather than two zones. Dublin defeated Derry, Wicklow and Antrim easily but were held to a draw by Cork in the semi-final, scoring 2-2 in the first ten minutes and leading 3-4 to 0-5 at half-time. They won the replay at Blanchardstown by 5-5 to 3-4 despite another brave second half rally by Cork. Limerick defeated the holders Kilkenny and Clare and then Down in the semi-final.

The Final

The final was the lowest scoring in the history of the League. Agnes Hourigan, who was then president of the Camogie Association, wrote in the Irish Press: Their busy programme over the past few months was an advantage for Dublin. They were sharper and faster to the ball and would have own by a bigger margin were it not for the superb defensive work of the Limerick side.

Final stages

date = October 21 Semi-Final | team1 = Limerick| score = 4-2 – 0-4 | team2 = Down| stadium = Adare

date = October 21 Semi-Final | team1 = Limerick| score = 4-9 – 4-9 after extra time| team2 = Down| stadium = Páirc Uí Chaoimh

date = November 4 Semi-Final Replay| team1 = Limerick| score = 5-5 – 3-4 | team2 = Down| stadium = Russell Park

date = November 18 Final | team1 = Dublin| score = 0-6 – 0-0 | team2 = Limerick| stadium = Russell Park }}

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References

References

1. Moran, Mary. (2011). "A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie". Cumann Camógaíochta.
2. [http://www.camogie.ie/league.asp National Camogie League on Camogie.ie]
3. Report of final in Irish Press, November 19, 1979
4. Report of final in Irish Independent, November 19, 1979
5. Report of final in Irish Times, November 19, 1979
6. Report of final in Irish Examiner, November 19, 1979
7. Report of final in Irish News, November 19, 1979