Galway defender Aine Keane says the Tribeswomen have the quality within their pack to halt Cork’s bid for a third consecutive All-Ireland senior camogie championship title.

The sides met on the same stage last year at Croke Park where the Rebels edged a 1-16 to 0-16 victory and they are favourites once again this time around to defend the O’Duffy Cup.

Speaking to RTE Sport ahead of the final, Keane says Galway will need a massive effort to get over the line against their Munster opponents this weekend.

"Cork will be favourites going in and deservedly so as they have been the standout team in this championship. They are All-Ireland champions, so we know what's ahead of us but we are determined to put on a performance. If we can do that we have a chance,” she said.

"Last year was disappointing. We were leading at half-time but then they came out and scored 1-04 without any response from us. To get ourselves back in the game was positive. Obviously, the ending was not ideal but again we took positives from it. It will take the same workrate and effort but the girls are in better nick this year, are definitely fitter. As a group we are that bit closer this year and I believe we have the quality in the panel to get us over the line."

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