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During a sporting weekend that gripped the nation, as the Republic of Ireland and Troy Parrott stole the headlines with back-to-back triumphs over Portugal and Hungary, you could be forgiven for missing some of the major stories unfolding closer to home on the GAA front.

All-Ireland Senior Camogie champions Galway have received 10 nominations for the PwC Camogie All-Stars awards that take place on November 15 at Croke Park.

By the time the final whistle blew at UPMC Nowlan Park, there was little doubt left — Cork were now just one step away from completing a historic three-in-a-row. Their 1-21 to 1-11 semi-final win over a spirited Waterford side was, on the scoreboard at least, comfortable. But behind the figures was a ferocious battle, one that pushed Ger Manley’s side to dig deep and remind everyone exactly why they are the dominant force in camogie.

Caoimhe Kelly is a rising star in Galway camogie. Just last year she sat her Leaving Certificate exams. This weekend she will grace Croke Park in the All-Ireland Final with the opportunity to bring home a first title for the county in four years.

Round 1 – Galway vs Dublin May 24 (Kenny Park)

Cathal Murray's side impressed as they secured a 1-18 to 1-11 semi-final victory over Tipperary at Nowlan Park last weekend. They did not have it all their own way, but the Tribeswomen prevailed to set up a repeat of last year's final at Croke Park.

The Tribeswomen have not been in action since late June, when they overcame Waterford in a top of the table clash in Kenny Park. That win booked their passage straight through into the semi-finals.

Niamh Mallon and Aoife Donohue opened the scoring for Galway in the opening three minutes. Orlaith Hull, Derry’s only scorer of the first half replied with Derry’s opening score a minute later.

The Galway Senior Camogie team travel to Cork this weekend as the top two of Division 1A face-off in a bid to make the league final. Galway can only be caught by Tipperary who sit two points behind going into the last game of the group phase.