Wexford 2-12 Antrim 0-15

Jane Adams' impressive tally of 13 points for Antrim was not enough as Wexford built on a quick start to win the All-Ireland Intermediate camogie title.

Adams was an inspired figure for the Saffrons but her heroic efforts were in vain as Wexford’s superior overall scoring threat was enough to get them over the line.

Wexford had a dream start when Ciara O’Connor beat two defenders before hand-passing beyond Mairéad Graham into the net in the eighth minute.

Less than a minute later, Wexford had scored their second goal as Fiona Rochford capitalised on some poor defending to send a first-time shot into the net. Louise Codd pointed soon after and it was plain sailing for the Model County.

Adams finally got Antrim off the mark with a 14th-minute free and with the rearguard tightening up considerably after those early lapses, they had the margin down to three as their skipper added five points to leave them trailing 2-3 to 0-6 at half time.

Wexford resumed in determined fashion to stretch their lead to seven as Linda Bolger, Síona Nolan and Tracey Nolan all shot a brace of points each.

It could have been more as Bolger was bundled over by Graham for a 39th-minute penalty but Síona Nolan’s drive was deflected over the bar.

Adams continued to drive her side on from centre-forward and when placed ball opportunities were presented, the skipper made no mistake.

Four points in as many minutes, including two in the 57th by Michaela Convery and Charlene Hamill, left three points between the sides again.

It was Adams who was involved in a last-gasp bid to foil Wexford as she was hauled down just outside the square. However, her resultant free was blocked and cleared and Wexford held on for a deserved victory.

Scorers – Wexford: C O’Connor 1-3(0-1f); F Rochford 1-1; S Nolan (1 pen), L Codd, L Bolger, T Nolan 0-2 each.

Antrim: J Adams 0-13 (8fs, 2 45s); M Convery, C Hamill 0-1 each.

Wexford: H Jacob; C Atkinson, B Holohan, F Doran; L O’Leary, Á Codd, L Bolger; S Kehoe, S Nolan; L Codd, B Curran, S Redmond; C O’Connor, F Rochford, L Bolger.
Subs: T Nolan for Curran (43); S Kehoe for L Codd (54)

Antrim: M Graham; C Carey, A Martin, A McCall; B Orchin, E Connolly, A Jackson; C Doherty, R Torney; M Convery, N McGuinness, C Hamill; K McAleese, J Adams, L McAleese.
Subs: M McGourty for L McAleese (23); O O’Hara for K McAleese (36); L McMullan for McCall inj (46)

Referee: J Dolan (Clare).