The championship was won by Killkenny, who defeated Dublin by a five-point margin in the final for a first success in four years.
[2][3][4][5][6] Marion McCarthy scored a goal direct from a puckout in the semi-final against Dublin.
A fabulous goal by Jo Dunne and the fact that Geraldine Wynne’s lastminute close-in free sailed inches over the bar enabled Kilkenny to beat Wexford by 2–6 to 2–5.
[7] and led by a wind assisted three points at half time but their challenge was a disappointment, despite Una Crowley scoring the game’s only goal.
Angela Downey slipped over three quick points after the break, and Kilkenny were level within two minutes.