The 1979 Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Leinster, who defeated Munster in the final, played at Mobhi Road .
Leinster defeated Ulster 4âÂÂ6 to 0âÂÂ1 at Russell Park, Blanchardstown. Munster defeated Connacht 4âÂÂ8 to 0âÂÂ2. Leinster defeated Munster 1âÂÂ5 to 0âÂÂ4 on a wet and cold day at Athboy., where the match was staged to celebrate the 75th anniversary of camogie.
Munster defeated Connacht by one point in the trophy semi-final at Páirc UàChaoimh, Ulster defeated Leinster at Russell Park by 5âÂÂ2 to 1âÂÂ2. Ulster defeated Munster by 0âÂÂ4 to 1âÂÂ0 in the final.