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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
'The Sunday Game' : All-Ireland Camogie Final referee decisions 'balanced out'
All-Ireland camogie final referee Justin Heffernan came in for some strong criticism from Cork manager Ger Manley after the game. But RTE's Sunday Game panel felt that the refereeing decisions balanced themselves out by the end of the the Croke Park decider. Manley was particularly incensed by Hannah Looney's red card, a push in the back of his goalie Amy Lee and a late decision he felt went against Cork in their bid for a three-in-a-row as Galway upset the odds. Introducing a section on the refereeing decisions in the match, Sunday Game host Jacqui Hurley said: 'In a lot of ways he (the referee) tried to let the game flow and that probably added to it, because there was some decisions that were a little contentious. 'Because of that that maybe it was allowed to fester and maybe it leads to the sending off as well.' Former Limerick camogie player Aoife Sheehan said: 'I think so and that's probably something when you are on the field and you might feel that you are getting a raw deal. "And the next thing you might give away a free and someone else does it - and you don't get anything. That can be really difficult.' On the red card incident, Sheehan continued: 'Hannah Looney got a little dig in the back from Carrie Dolan and makes her feelings known straight away afterwards. 'She gives her I don't know what you would call it, a kind of a punch into the side of the head. I suppose she saw red there for it. 'That was her frustration coming out in that incidence. She gave the referee a decision to make and he made it.' In the lead up to the red card a Cork player was pushed in the back but no free was given before Looney was dunted in the back. In the closing stages a number of high tackles by Cork players went unpunished with one on Galway's Aoife Donohue resulting in a Cork free for overcarrying. Sheehan continued: 'There was funny decisions on both sides. Ger Manley I know was a bit incensed afterwards. 'He was saying it but on the balance I think a lot of them (decisions) just evened out each other. 'That's the way we've been calling for camogie to be refereed for a long time. Look, let it go, let it flow, let the physicality get into it and I think both teams did get into it.' Waterford player Niamh Rockett was also on the Sunday Game panel. She said: 'I think the refereeing really balanced out at that stage. 'We were talking at half time and we were saying will the sideline officials have a word with the referee over some of the more borderline decisions. 'To be fair to the referee, I think he balanced it out on both sides. He let it play when it needed to be played. No-one wants to be looking at a game that's going into a free taking competition. 'A spread of scorers for Cork and a spread of scorers for Galway. It wasn't just relying on Amy O'Connor and Saoirse McCarthy from Cork and Carrie Dolan to shoot the lights out. 'There were great scores from play. There were penalties. It had all the drama with it and I suppose the referee, they can only see the game and make a decision in a split second. 'Although Ger Manley might feel aggrieved by it I do feel it balanced out in the very end of it.'
Irish Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Gallant Cork senior camogie team praised for providing inspiration for the next generation
Captain fantastic Carrie Dolan emerged the hero for Galway as her late free secured victory on a final scoreline of 1-14 to 1-13 following a thrilling final. The Rebelettes played with 14 for just over half the game following Hannah Looney's straight red card and almost snatched victory following a brave comeback in the closing stages, but they agonisingly missed out securing three-in-a-row. In the aftermath of the game, warm tributes were paid to the Cork camogie team following their spirited performance last Sunday. Taoiseach Micheál Martin congratulated Galway for winning the title for the fifth time in their history. 'Congratulations to Galway on a thrilling victory in a most exciting All-Ireland final against a spirited and gallant Cork team.' Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire paid tribute to the Cork camogie team for fighting right to the end. 'Heartbreak for the Cork camogie team, but they really showed why they have been such fantastic champions. They fought right to the end and nearly pulled it off. 'Thank you to the players and all involved in Cork camogie for all the fantastic memories in the last few years and providing inspiration to the next generation,' he added. His party colleague Thomas Gould TD for Cork North Central said the Cork senior camogie team did themselves, their families and Cork proud. 'They never gave up and battled to the final whistle. Only an injury time free was the difference in a game where the Rebels never got any break. Thanks for a great year. Heads up agus Corcaigh Abú.'
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
All-Ireland Camogie Final: Galway beat Cork to win first title since 2021
Galway have beaten Cork in the All-Ireland Camogie Final at Croke Park to claim their first title since 2021. There was only one point separating the sides after the final whistle, with Cork on 1-13 and Galway on 1-14. Advertisement It's the county's fifth ever title, and the Tribeswomen prevented Cork from claiming three titles in a row. Carrie Dolan nailed a free from near the touchline to put Galway in front before the end, scoring her seventh point of the match. Orlaith Cahalane scored Cork's goal in the 60th minute, while Galway's goal came from Mairead Dillon after 14 minutes. Cork played the majority of the game with 14 players after a straight red card for Hannah Looney. FULL TIME in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship An incredible battle comes to an end at Croke Park! Cork 1-13 v Galway 1-14 🌟 Congratulations to Galway the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Champions! 🌟 A day of passion, pride and unforgettable… — The Camogie Association (@OfficialCamogie) August 10, 2025
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Hannah Looney: Easier be the hunter than the hunted
Cork's three-in-a-row bid is well-documented. It's been many years since it was achieved. In fact, over a half century. Hannah Looney joined the Rebel senior set-up as a young 17-year-old in 2014 and while six All-Ireland senior camogie medals is quite the haul, including back-to-back victories thrice, the quest of putting three All-Ireland wins together hasn't been realised. Similar to a number of her county teammates, the Killeagh club player would love to rectify that stat. The hugely successful dual star salutes those women of the early '70s that won four simultaneously, recognising their hard work and dedication. Actually, there is a strong connection throughout the four squads to east Cork and indeed to her own club, with names such as Marie Costine, Pat Moloney and Marion Sweeney just a few who played their part. 'I must look them up and find some of those ladies, it is on my to-do list,' she said at last week's media event. 'It's a long time since it was done alright. 'It is an opportunity for this team to leave a mark but for now, it is just another game and we won't be thinking about that on Sunday. It's a huge job to do and I don't really get sidetracked about it. We cannot look too far ahead. 'For me personally, the success Cork women have had in football and camogie over the years is just phenomenal.' Trying to hold on to the O'Duffy Cup is never easy. The hunter becomes the hunted. 'From experience, it is a lot easier when you are the one chasing, when you are the wolf climbing the hill, it is a lot, lot easier. 'I'm sure Galway will have that plastered on their dressing-room, us going for three-in-a-row and how they are going to stop it.' Wexford are the most recent county to claim three successive titles (2010-2012). Since then, Cork has come closest, winning two on the bounce a couple of times. 'I do think it is a lot harder to stay at the top,' she stated. 'If this Cork team does get over the line, it will tell a lot about us as a group. 'It's the third time in my career going for three-in-a-row. We won in '14 and '15 and we were stopped in '16 by Kilkenny. And then in '17 and '18 we won and Galway beat us in the semi-final in '19.'
BreakingNews.ie
20-06-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
Cork's Hannah Looney says more respect must be shown to dual players
Cork footballer and camogie player Hannah Looney says she fears dual players will not continue in the game, as fixture scheduling continues to impact those playing both codes. As the Cork camogie side prepares to take on Clare on Saturday at 2 pm, the ladies footballers face Mayo in Castlebar in a must-win game in the All-Ireland group stages. Advertisement Not the only player forced to make a decision ahead of this weekend, Looney will line out with the footballers alongside Aoife Healy, while Libby Coppinger will play with the camogie side. This is not a new problem for Looney, who has always played both codes. She says more must be done to highlight the challenges facing dual players. 'There was a lot more respect for the dual player. If you look at ten years ago, everything has evolved so much and keeps evolving. 'When I first started, there were male players dabbling in and out of dual, but now it has totally gone out of the men's game, and it seems to be going that way for us too, unfortunately. Advertisement 'It's fine for me — I'm at the latter end of my career — but I do see it's going to be harder. In Cork at the moment, if you had a 17- or 18-year-old breaking into the senior set-ups, I can't see how they could start out on a dual journey the way things are going.' In years gone by, some players have been forced to play two games in one day. Looney says she is disappointed more has not been done about ongoing fixture clashes. 'The bottom line is I feel there's less interest, less respect, and less value, unfortunately. 'Even the fixture clash this weekend — a couple of years ago, there would have been huge uproar about this. You would have had the backing of the media, and you might have had the support of the county boards and managers to try to make a change. But it has just been fail after fail after fail. Advertisement 'Myself and Aoife will play football this Saturday — it's a knockout game for us against Mayo. Libby will be lining out with camogie. Libby is on her way back from injury and is working really hard to get camogie minutes, but she's going to be an absolutely huge loss for us in football. 'It's really frustrating. It's got to the stage where you don't even bother trying anymore.' In camogie, Cork and Looney are chasing history as they aim for a third All-Ireland title in a row. This season, it has all gone to plan for Cork so far, with a league title secured and two wins from two in the All-Ireland championship. Advertisement Having come close before, Looney knows how hard it is to achieve such success. 'The goal is the three-in-a-row, but you've got to get through each training session first before you can even think of anything else. 'You look at Cork camogie teams of the past and the legacies they've left — the inspiration they've given. 'This is an opportunity for us to leave our own legacy because there are huge legacies left before us. The three-in-a-row hasn't been done in recent times, and it's a chance for us to do that. 'I've tried to do it twice before — losing in '16 and losing in '17 — and it took us so long to get back up the Hogan steps. 'If I'm being honest, it's a huge driver for me — the three-in-a-row. It's something I haven't achieved before. If you chat to other players — Ashling Thompson, for example — she'll say it's just the next All-Ireland for her.'
