1996 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final facts for kids
| Event | All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship 1996 | ||||||
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| Date | 22 September 1996 | ||||||
| Venue | Croke Park, Dublin | ||||||
| Referee | Áine Derham (Dublin) | ||||||
| Attendance | 10,235 | ||||||
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Get ready for an exciting look back at the 1996 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final! This was the 65th time this big event happened. It was the final match of the 1996 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship. This championship is a super important tournament for the best camogie teams in Ireland.
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What is Camogie?
Camogie is a fast-paced team sport played mainly by women in Ireland. It's a lot like hurling, which is played by men. Players use a wooden stick called a hurley to hit a small ball called a sliotar. The goal is to score points by hitting the ball over the crossbar or goals by hitting it into the net.
How Do You Play?
- Two teams of 15 players each compete on a large grass field.
- Players wear helmets for safety.
- You can hit the sliotar on the ground or in the air.
- You can also catch the sliotar in your hand, but you can only hold it for a few steps.
- The game is split into two halves, usually 30 minutes each.
The Big Match: Galway vs. Cork
The 1996 final was a thrilling game between two strong teams: Galway and Cork. Both teams had worked hard all season to reach this championship match. The final was held at Croke Park in Dublin, which is a famous stadium in Ireland. A huge crowd of 10,235 fans came to watch the game!
First Half Action
The game started with both teams playing their best. Cork got off to a strong start and showed why they were in the final. By half-time, Cork was leading the game with a score of 1-9. Galway had scored 1-6. It was a close match, and everyone wondered what would happen next!
Second Half Excitement
In the second half, Galway fought back with amazing effort. Denise Gilligan was a star player for Galway, scoring two fantastic goals! These goals were super important and helped Galway catch up. Cork had some chances to score more points, but they couldn't quite make them count.
The Final Score
Galway kept pushing and scored more points and goals. In the end, Galway won the match with a score of 4-8. Cork finished with 1-15. Even though Cork scored more points, Galway's four goals made all the difference! It was a memorable victory for Galway.
Key Players and Officials
- Denise Gilligan was a hero for Galway, scoring two crucial goals.
- The referee for this important match was Áine Derham from Dublin. Referees make sure the game is fair and follows all the rules.
