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The 1961 Gael Linn Cup is a representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Munster, who defeated Connacht in the final, played at Pearse Park Galway.

Arrangements

Leinster suffered their first defeat in the competition surprisingly losing the semi-final Connacht by 7–3 to 5–1 at Pearse Park. A dramatic late goal by Kathleen Downes helped Munster defeat Ulster by 4–1 to 2–6 at Roscrea, Munster own their first title by 5–2 to 1–0 against Connacht in heavy rain at Pearse Park.

The breach of Leinster dominance was regarded as a healthy development just as interest in inter-provincial camogie showed a danger of waning.Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press:

As Leinster won this competition in all previous years since its inauguration, the trophy must have new holders this season, which is all to the good, for the dominance of Leinster in the cup must eventually have killed the competition from the standpoint of public interest.

Final stages

Munster

Connacht

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References

1. Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
2. Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
3. Report of final in Irish Press, 23 October 1961
4. Report of final in Irish Independent, 23 October 1961
5. Report of final in Irish Times, 23 October 1961
6. Report of final in Irish Examiner, 23 October 1961
7. Report of final in Irish News, 23 October 1961

External links

• Camogie Association

• 1961 in camogie
• Gael Linn Cup seasons