Goals from Denise Gaule and Miriam Walsh put game beyond Cork as Cats retain trophy

Cats banish the hurt after six All-Ireland final defeats in a row and no title since 1994

Kilkenny will be looking to stop the Rebelettes making it three in a row

Offaly never quite recover after Julieann Malone’s goal gives Noresiders dream start

She has been on Cork panel since 2006 and despite a bulging medal haul remains as hungry for success as ever

Noresiders defeat Tipperary at Carriganore after extra time by 2-13 to 0-15 while Galway edged past Limerick by 1-11 to 0-13

A round-up of Sunday’s matches in group 1 and group 2 as All-Ireland champions downed