Gael Linn Cup 1996
Gael Linn Cup 1996
Winners: Munster (11th title)
Runners-up: Ulster
Matches played: 3
Final venue: Russell Park
Date: weekend of 16 June
The 1996 Gael Linn Cup was won by Munster, who defeated Ulster in the final at Russell Park. In the semi-finals, Ulster beat Connacht 4-8 to 4-7, with Maureen McAleenan scoring 2-7 for Ulster. Munster beat Leinster to reach the final, in a heavy defeat for Leinster.
The final was a ten-goal thriller. Ulster led by eight points at half-time, but Munster battled back in the second half and the game went to extra time, with Munster finally winning 4-18 to 6-10. In the final, Fiona O'Driscoll scored 2-10 for Munster and Maureen McAleenan 3-4 for Ulster.
Additional results on the day included Ulster defeating Connacht 3-12 to 1-3, Munster defeating Leinster 4-13 to 2-7, and Munster completing the weekend with a 3-17 to 1-7 victory over Ulster.
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