The 1990 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 Ulster in the final, played at Ballyholland.
Patricia O'Grady from Clare was the star of the competition, scoring a last minute to defeat eight-in-a-row seeking Leinster, who were without Angela Downey, at Farranlea Road. She then scored 9âÂÂ1 in Ulster's 10âÂÂ10 to 1âÂÂ2 victory in the final at Ballyholland. Munster's Paula Carey, Jean Paula Kent and Mary Lenihan scored the goals for Munster as they defeated Leinster by 5âÂÂ12 to 3âÂÂ6 in the Gael Linn trophy semi-final at Farranlea Road. Ulster defeated Munster 5âÂÂ11 to 5âÂÂ3 in the final at Ballyholland.