The 1997 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 Russell Park.
Leinster defeated Ulster 3âÂÂ14 to 3âÂÂ13 in the semi-final at Russell Park. Lynn Dunlea scored 2âÂÂ5 as Munster defeated Connacht 3âÂÂ14 to 2âÂÂ10.
Leinster led by four points ten minutes from the end of the final against Munster at Russell Park. But Munster's come back brought the match to extra-time for the second successive year and their superior fitness enabled them to add 3âÂÂ7 during the 20 minutes of extended play.
Munster defeated Connacht 3âÂÂ14 to 4âÂÂ6 and Kildare's Miriam Malone scored the only goal of the game as Leinster defeated Ulster 1âÂÂ8. Tipperary's Deirdre Hughes scored 3âÂÂ1 as Munster defeated Leinster 3âÂÂ11 to 2âÂÂ10 in the final.