Camogie final preview: Can Cork go back to back?

Since 2013, Cork, Kilkenny and Galway have shared the O'Duffy Cup.

However, back-to-back wins haven't been achieved since 2017/18, highlighting the fine margins between the top teams.

Recent history falls in Galway's favour with an eight-game winning streak over the Rebels, one that lasted four seasons until Cork broke that losing run in 2023.

When glancing at the history books though, holders Cork dominate the competition with 29 titles to Galway's four.

The All-Ireland champions experienced a change in management this season as Matthew Twomey stepped away following the 2023 win.

However, the set-up remains consistent as coach Liam Cronin is still involved. Cronin previously coached the Dublin senior hurling team under Mattie Kenny and had a stint with the Clare hurlers from 2017-2019. He also spent time with Cork camogie in 2020.

Cronin has been credited with implementing the style of play that Cork have used to steamroll through the championship stages, with their closest game finishing in a nine-point victory over Wexford.

They boast a scoring total of 17-110 in 2024, averaging 3-18 per game.

O'Connor scored 3-07 in last year's final as Cork demolished Waterford. Speaking to the Echo Live this week, O'Connor shared an insight into the mentality of the reigning All-Ireland champions.

"Our motto is to try and make everyone look better than yourself and we will be trying to do that on Sunday and hopefully it will be enough to get us over the line," she said.

"You know, on a personal level, it was great last year, but I don't care as long as we get over the line.

"This year it could be someone else knocking over the points and a goal or two, the important thing is we perform and get the win."

The tactical decision facing Galway is