The 1982 Gael Linn Cup, the most important representative competition for elite level participants in the women's team field sport of camogie, was won by Munster, who defeated Leinster in the final, played at Na Fianna, Glasnevin.
Leinster defeated Ulster 10âÂÂ17 to 2âÂÂ4 at Eglish, Munster defeated Connacht 2âÂÂ3 to 0âÂÂ2 at Tynagh. A last minute point by Mary O'Leary, who scored 2âÂÂ8 in all, helped Munster defeat Leinster 3âÂÂ10 to 2âÂÂ12 at Na Fianna Grounds. She had done the same in the All-Ireland final few weeks previously, Munster's other goal came from Marion Sweeney five minutes into the second half, which proved the turning point of the game. Angela Downey scored 1âÂÂ6 for Leinster, who pressed for an equaliser throughout the three minutes of added time.
Leinster defeated Ulster by 3âÂÂ11 to 1âÂÂ4 in the trophy semi-final at Eglish while Connacht defeated Munster 3âÂÂ3 to 0âÂÂ5 at Na Fianna. Leinster defeated Connacht by 3âÂÂ16 to 2âÂÂ8 in the final.