The 1974 Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of

camogie Camogie ( ; ga, camógaíocht ) is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women. Camogie is played by 100,000 women in Ireland and worldwide, largely among Irish communities. A variant of the game of hurling (which is played by men onl ...

, was won by Connacht, who defeated

Munster Munster ( gle, an Mhumhain or ) is one of the provinces of Ireland, in the south of Ireland. In early Ireland, the Kingdom of Munster was one of the kingdoms of Gaelic Ireland ruled by a "king of over-kings" ( ga, rí ruirech). Following the ...

in the final, played at Ballinsasloe.

Arrangements

Munster defeated Ulster 10–4 to 1–3 in Shannon. Fielding an all-Galway selection, holders Connacht defeated Leinster 6–3 to 1–2 in Ballinsasloe and then retained the Gael-Linn Cup in a hugely entertaining final also at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe. Munster had a goal disallowed in the closing stages for square ball as they fought back from six points down. Margaret Murphy scored two of Connacht's goals, while Nono McHugh contributed 1–5.Report of final in Irish News, 4 November 1974 The Connacht Tribune noted:

This Galway team showed an understanding and a maturity that stood them in good stead. From goalkeeper out they hurled with great confidence and whenever Munster fought back they were able to raise their game and take control again. Stickwork and ball control were admirable but, above all, and glory to them for it, they had spiritand the will to win.

Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press:

Nono McHugh, the Connacht right wing, was the star of the game. She played a vital part in her own position, was always at hand to help in defence and attack and scored a personal tally of 1–5. The all Galway side were fitter, played more constructive camogie and with less chances were two points in front at half time though facing a stiff breeze.

Final stages

References

External links

Camogie Association
{{Gaelic games in Ireland 1974 in camogie

1974 Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; f ...