Gael Linn Cup 2000
The 2000 Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Connacht, who defeated Ulster in the final, played at Bohernabreena. It was the only time these two provinces met in the final.[1][2] Therese Maher of Connacht and Siobhán Convery of Ulster were named Schwarzkopf senior and junior players of the tournament.
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| Sponsor | Schwarzkopf | |
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| Winners | Connacht (2nd title) | |
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| Runners-up | Ulster | |
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| Matches played | 3 | |
Arrangements
The tournament at St Anne's, Boheranbreena produced an unusual final pairing between the two weaker provinces for the first time, Ulster defeated Leinster 3–15 to 1–12. Connacht defeated Munster 2–12 to 0–11 and Ulster in the final 3–10 to 0–3 to win their first title since 1974 and third in all.[3][4][5][6][7]
Gael Linn Trophy
Ulster defeated Leinster 3–9 to 1–8. Munster defeated Connacht 7–18 to 0–8. Ulster defeated Munster 1–10 to 2–6 in the final.
Final stages
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Junior Final
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References
- Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
- Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
- Report of final in Evening Echo, 1 October 2000
- Report of final in Irish Independent, 1 October 2000
- Report of final in Irish Times, 1 October 2000
- Report of final in Irish Examiner, 1 October 2000
- Report of final in Irish News, 1 October 2000
External links
| Preceded by Gael Linn Cup 1999 |
Gael Linn Cup 1954 – present |
Succeeded by Gael Linn Cup 2001 |