Camogie: Galway and Cork in All-Ireland final after semi-final wins

Michael Bolton

Galway are in the All-Ireland senior Camogie semi-final after their 1-18 to 1-11 win over Tipperary in Nowlan Park.

Niamh Mallon scored 1-2, while Ailish O'Reilly scored five points to bring Galway to their second consecutive final.

Galway got off to a quick start, as they opened up a 0-8 to 0-2 lead after 24 minutes.

However, Tipperary eneded the half strong and scored the first goal of the game through Karen Kennedy.

Further points from Grace O'Brien, Eimear Hefferenan, and Casey Hennessy meant the teams went in level at 0-9 to 1-6 at the interval.

It was Galway who once again started the half stronger, and had their goal through Mallon in the 39th minute.

Points from O'Reilly and Carrie Dolan meant Galway opened up a six point lead in the 46th minute.

Galway's momentum continued until the final whistle, and they ran out seven point winners to book their place in Croke Park.

In the other semi-final, Cork have put themselves in position to win their third straight All-Ireland with a 1-21 to 1-11 win over Waterford.

Waterford lead for much of the first half, and had the game's first goal through Beth Carton.

Among the standout players in a tough first half for Cork was Saoirse McCarthy, who brought Cork level just before the interval, before Waterford's lead was restored by Abby Flynn.

However, Cork took charge in the second half, with scores from Amy O'Connor and Sorcha McCartan giving them a 0-16 to 1-9 lead after 45 minutes.

Cork rounded off the win through substitute Orlaith Mullins, who scored their goal in the 61st minute