The excellent Niamh Niland pointed at the other end but from Amy Lee’s lengthy puckout, the fantastic Sorcha McCartan got a flick on. Aoife Donohue brought the warrior mode too but Dolan was truly heroic, winning primary possession, carrying, holding back the tide. Cork were more than happy to give away frees, which she would convert, rather than allow her build up a head of steam. If Cork were knocked out of their stride this year, they were ready for the war this time. It was from that puckout though, that McCarthy goaled with typical genius and Cork put the pedal to the metal.