The 1959 Gael Linn Cup is a representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Leinster, who defeated Ulster in the final played at Casement Park.
The competition was distinguished by two close semi-finals, Leinster defeating Munster 7âÂÂ2 to 6âÂÂ3 at Dungarvan as Una O'Connor scored six goals for Lienster and Kay Downes scoring five for Munster, and Ulster defeating Connacht 3âÂÂ4 to 3âÂÂ3. Five goals from Una O'Connor helped Leinster to a 6âÂÂ0 to 1âÂÂ3 victory over Ulster. Agnes Hourigan wrote in the Irish Press: <blockquote>The scoreline suggest a more one sided game than ensued. Full credit must go to the Linester defence and goalkeeper for their display.</blockquote>