Cork and Kilkenny played out a tense affair in yesterday's All-Ireland senior camogie decider where the Cats ran out winners on a scoreline of 1-13 - 1-12.
Early on the rebels started slow and found themselves six points behind after 15 minutes. Soon after that Fiona Keating drove through the centre and raised the first green flag of the day to make it 1-00 - 0-06. At the interval the sides went in deadlocked at 1-04 - 0-07.
Deep into injury time Denise Gaule stepped up with an inspirational free as Brian Dowling's side hung on for the narrowest of victories and claimed their first All-Ireland title since 2020.
7 August 2022; Fiona Keating of Cork shoots to score her side's first goal, despite pressure from Kilkenny Michelle Teehan, during the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final match between Cork and Kilkenny at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
It was heartbreak for Cork once again who lost their second All-Ireland final in a row.
Cork camogie management team created a lot traction this year with Davy Fitzgerald as coach this year. After the game Davy Fitzgerald confirmed in an interview with the Irish Examiner that he would be stepping down from his coaching role after one year.
Fitzgerald said it was always his intention ''to give it one year, Matthew Twomey knew the story so I'll just be moving on''.
So the big question now is what's next for Davy Fitzgerald? Fitzgerald has had a near-constant presence as a hurling manager these past 15 years.
The Waterford, Offaly, Dublin and Laois jobs are still available if Fitzgerald fancies a return to Liam MacCarthy management.
Could we see Davy Fitzgerald make a return to the Déise county where we seen him serve as manager from 2008 - 2011? Looking at every inter-county team the Clare native has been involved with, there has been immediate success which is something that could appeal to all of these counties. That success along with the energy he brings on the line is something which can only be a benefit.
7 September 2008; Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald watches his side during the pre-match parade. GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final, Kilkenny v Waterford, Croke Park, Dublin. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE
There have been suggestions of the possibility of seeing Davy Fitzgerald in the nation's capital. This is something that could appeal to Dublin hurling fans given the Leinster senior hurling title he brought to Wexford. Eddie Brennan, who has worked as a coach with Cuala, is seen as another contender.
Laois and Offaly have vacancies too with both counties looking to make the jump from the Joe McDonagh up to the Liam McCarthy. However, RTÉ today reported today that Michael Duignean has not contacted Fitzgerald regarding succeeding Mick Fennelly.
Clare FM recently reported that Davy Fitzgerald has linked up with Clare camogie manager Conor Dolan to take charge of O'Callaghan Mills who compete in the Clare senior hurling championship.
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