Cathal Murray proud of league glory but admits Galway will be judged on All-Ireland Camogie championship performance

Galway manager Cathal Murray is turning his attentions to their All-Ireland defence after watching his side fight back to claim the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League title.

The reigning All-Ireland champions were trailing against Cork before a strong finish, aided by the impact of the bench, saw them win by four points.

Speaking to RTÉ Sport after Saturday's final, Murray expressed joy at victory but regards the latest success as akin to half-time in their year.

"We're really happy with the win. It's a final in Croke Park and you want to win it," he said.

"We're only halfway through the year and we’ll be judged on what we do in the championship but we’re delighted and proud to be league champions."

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Murray praised his side's improved work-rate for helping to steady the ship after Cork's goal right at the start of the second half.

"Huge performance in the second half. We weren't in a great position at half-time. Three points down and probably lucky to be only three points down," he said,

"We didn't work hard enough for me and certainly didn't use the ball well enough. But Cork are a quality side as well.

"You needed character out there then and it was a huge sign when they went six points up, we got two points straight away to steady things.

"In the second half we ran at Cork and caused them trouble. We upped the work-rate and we’re really proud of the performance."

Both of Galway's goals in the comeback were scored by substitutes Carrie Dolan, who was named Player of the Match, and Catherine Finnerty. Murray was pleased to see those players channel any frustration at missing out