Tipperary survive Galway comeback to take Division 1A crown

Tipperary have ended a long wait to win the Division 1A title of the Very Camogie League, beating Galway in the second of the day's double-header at Croke Park.

In the earlier game, Westmeath got on the winning side of Derry to claim the 2A title, 4-8 to 0-16.

An impressive performance from Karin Blair helped Tipperary weather the Galway storm, converting eight frees and vitally claiming the winning point at the death.

Tipp had found themselves six points down after just over 20 minutes of play, but clawed the deficit back to one by the half-time whistle, when it stood 0-8 to 0-7.

After the break, Tipperary's efforts were rewarded when Karen Kennedy netted in the 38th minute, pushing them four points ahead.

Galway recovered to level the game in the 58th minute, with a low shot from Niamh Mallon that just cleared the crossbar. However, it was Blair who had the final, taking a point, and the win, for Tipperary in the final minute.

Paul Mannion with Dublin’s second goal against Meath late on