LIMERICK CAME DESPERATELY close to pulling off a major upset against Cork in this afternoon’s Munster senior camogie championship final.

The hosts were level at 0-10 apiece with a minute remaining in Kilmallock but were denied a very first senior provincial crown as two late Katrina Mackey points saved the day for Cork, who were Munster and All-Ireland champions last year.

It’s a 59th Munster senior crown for Cork, who had Mackey in superb form against a Limerick side inspired by Niamh Mulcahy.

This one was nip and tuck throughout and at half-time, Cork led by just a single point, 0-7 to 0-6.

Cork moved three points clear but were reeled in by dogged Limerick, before the Leesiders showed all of their nous to claim the silverware again.

Elsewhere, Antrim have the chance to bounce back to Liam MacCarthy Cup hurling at the first attempt after booking their place in the Christy Ring Cup final this afternoon.

The Saffrons saw off Ulster rivals Down by 1-24 to 0-23 in a dramatic semi-final in Loughgiel, with ace marksman Conor Clarke prominent.

In a dramatic finish, the sides were deadlocked at 1-20 to 0-23 with two minutes of normal time remaining but Antrim finished with a flourish to secure a final date at Croke Park.

At half-time, the visitors led by 0-13 to 0-7 but a goal from captain Conor Carson hauled Antrim back into contention early in the second half.

Results:

Munster Senior camogie final

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