Munster defeated Ulster by 5–10 to 0–1 in the semi-final at Kilmacud Crokes' ground in Glenalbyn. Goals from Angela Downey, Jo Dunne and Carmel O'Byrne gave Leinster a 4–6 to 1–6 victory over Munster in the final.[3][4][5][6][7]
Leinster defeated Munster by two points in the trophy semi-final and Kildare's Miriam Malone scored the winning goal five minutes from the end of the final to give them a one-point win over Munster.
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- ^ Moran, Mary (2011). A Game of Our Own: The History of Camogie. Dublin, Ireland: Cumann Camógaíochta. p. 460. 978-1-908591-00-5
- ^ Gael Linn Cup on Camogie.ie
- ^ Report of final in Irish Press, 13 October 1986
- ^ Report of final in Irish Independent, 13 October 1986
- ^ Report of final in Irish Times, 13 October 1986
- ^ Report of final in Irish Examiner, 13 October 1986
- ^ Report of final in Irish News, 13 October 1986