The 1988 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 Connacht in the final, played at Silver Park Kilmacud.
Leinster extended their unbeaten run in the competition to six years with an 8âÂÂ9 to 0âÂÂ2 win over Ulster at Ballyholland, County Down, and Connacht surprised Munster 3âÂÂ10 to 1âÂÂ7 at Killimor. Leinster defeated Connacht 2âÂÂ9 to 2âÂÂ4 in the final at Kilmacud. Connacht took an early lead through Ann Ryan but Leinster took control soon afterwards with goals from Kilkenny's Angela Downey and Breda Holmes and led 2âÂÂ5 to 0âÂÂ3 at half time. Munster won their third successive Gael-Linn Junior Trophy defeating Connacht 3âÂÂ7 to 1âÂÂ2 at Killimor and Leinster by 4âÂÂ3 to 3âÂÂ5 at Kilmacud.