Aisling O'Neill 'sickened' that Clare are out of the running

Another week, another round of enthralling action in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship. And another draw.

It was the fourth time in as many rounds that two teams could not be separated but notably, three of those have been in Group 1, where a number of other clashes have gone down to the wire.

It all means that only Clare are out of contention for qualification to the knockout stages but they still have something to play for in the final round, on 2 July, as they bid to avoid a relegation play-off.

Indeed only Cork can afford to experiment, as they are assured of top spot and the direct route to the All-Ireland semi-final. That leaves Waterford, Tipperary, Dublin and Wexford vying for the two quarter-final positions. So little separates the quartet that the first three named could qualify by losing their last group games but at the same time, could also miss out by drawing them.

It speaks to a level of competitiveness that may be at an all-time high. Certainly, Eimear Kelly noted the positivity for camogie, though she was devastated that despite a player-of-the-match contribution that enabled Clare to reel in a five-point deficit late on and draw with Dublin 1-9 each at Cusack Park, the Bannerwomen would not make the final six.

Kelly shot three second-half points and set up Clare Hehir for the crucial goal before Lorna McNamara clipped over two points to secure the share of the spoils.

A brilliant solo goal from 18-year-old Leaving Cert student Aisling O'Neill, who has lit up this year’s championship, looked to have sent Dublin on their way but they had to settle for a share of the spoils in the end.

"I’m just sickened now to be honest," said Kelly afterwards. "I’m so proud of all of our girls. It’s