Limerick players secure thrilling Purcell Cup camogie final success with UL

THE University of Limerick picked up the honours after holding out in a tense, defensive battle against Queen’s University to record a 2-9 to 1-9 victory in the Purcell Cup final at the DCU Sportsgrounds on Sunday.

It is the first time since 1991 for UL to claim the title. Both sides managed to score four times (1-3 apiece) in the second half of Sunday's keenly-contested final.

Caoimhe O’Donovan (Offaly), Emma Mulhall (Kilkenny), Aisling Cooney and Aoife Anderson (both Clare) were very strong in the opening half, controlling the middle of the field and ensuring a steady flow of possession for the Shannonside students.

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Queen’s made a bright start when Sinéad Quinn powered down the left wing to set up the opening score for Katie Molloy, but Kaci Toomey’s reflexes meant she was first to react to Clodagh Kelly’s save on a Sadhgbh Buttle shot, and UL never trailed from then on.

Queen’s did draw level but UL pulled away again with points from Fianait Dooley and Emma Mulhall and by half time they led by 1-6 to 0-6.

Mulhall was the player who ensured that UL would take the honours as she seized the initiative to score the all-important second UL goal in the 48th minute.

Purcell Cup Final Day!

After a brilliant semi-final victory on Tuesday, our Purcell squad are back in a @3rdLevelCamogie Championship final for the second year in a row. It’s the 3rd time this season they’ve faced @QueensGAA and it should be another cracker!#BelongToThePack pic.twitter.com/D4HaLz6G1l

— UL GAA Club (@ul_gaa) February 8, 2026

The move started with a sideline ball from the right corner, meaning there were plenty of bodies back. The Conahy Shamrocks player made light of that by scopping up the ball and exploding through a sea of bodies in one fluid movement.

Her shot was saved by Kelly but momentum took Mulhall through where she was able to sweep the ball to the net to push the lead out to seven points.

UL were comfortable for most of the remainder of the game but a low strike from Jessica Traynor in the first minute of stoppage time set up a grandstand finish.

Queen’s couldn’t get another clean look at goal however and ultimately time ran out on their bid to build on their Fr. Meaghair Cup win two years ago.