Connacht captured the prestigious interprovincial Gael Linn camogie title for the first time since 2000 with a thrilling one-point victory against Munster on Sunday.

Connacht ended an eight-year wait for glory as they hung on in a gripping finish to secure a 1-14 to 2-10 victory at Donaghmore Ashbourne, County Meath.

Connacht led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half-time but the game really sprung to life two minutes after the restart when Tipperary's Geraldine Kinnane goaled to open up a 1-7 to 0-6 lead for Munster.

Midway through the half, the sides were deadlocked as Connacht rallied brilliantly to draw level at 0-10 to 1-7 before the outstanding Jessica Gill found the net from a free with seven minutes of normal time remaining.

Cork's Síle Burns netted with a last minute goal for Munster as Connacht were left hanging on for the victory, secured with the aid of superb individual performances from Galway stars Gill and Veronica Curtin.

In semi-finals, Connacht enjoyed a facile 1-28 to 0-7 victory over Ulster but they were made to fight to the very end in a memorable tit-for-tat final against Munster.

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