The 2006
Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of
camogie, was won by
Leinster, who defeated
Munster in the final, played at
Navan.[1][2]
Arrangements
The 50th anniversary final was staged at
Páirc Tailteann, venue for the first match of cmaogie and the revival inter-provincial series in 1956. Leinster defeated Munster by 2–7 to 1–8 with two late points. A free by Wexford’s
Kate Kelly and injury-time point from Kilkenny's
Áine Fahy clinched victory for Leinster. Munster, who had nine players from Cork's All-Ireland winning side, trailed 2-3 to 0-5 at half-time after Leinster struck goals by
Brigid Curran and
Marie Dargan. Munster's only goal came 19 minutes into the second half through substitute Clare’s
Catherine O'Loughlin.[3]
Gael Linn Trophy
A last-minute point from
Veronica Curtin enabled Connacht defeat Ulster by a point 3–12 to 1–17, Ulster having led 1–13 to 2–4 at half time.