Dublin to face Meath in Ladies All-Ireland final
Goals in either half from Kerrie Cole and Sarah Wall helped the Royals to a 2-12 to 1-9 victory against the reigning champions as they reached the final for the first time in three years.
A late flurry of goals and points in the second half of extra time helped the Dubs to claim a 3-14 to 2-14 win which sets up an all-Leinster decider.
The two sides will now face off in a repeat of the 2021 final on Sunday, 3 August at Croke Park.
Meath led 1-5 to 0-6 in Tullamore at half-time with Cole's smashed effort putting them in the ascendancy.
Kerry fought back to level early in the second half with a goal from Danielle O'Leary, but Meath wrestled back control and a second goal, this time from defender Wall proved crucial as they saw out the win.
Dublin and Galway were level at 1-6 to 0-9 half-time with Hannah Tyrell scoring a penalty for the Dubs.
It was nip-and-tuck in the second half right up until the closing stages, with Tyrell scoring a late free to force extra time.
The game sprang into life in the second half of extra time, as Carla Rowe and Kate Sullivan added further goals for the Dubs.
Andrea Trill and Olivia Divilly replied with goals for Galway, but it was not enough as Dublin tagged on a few more late points to progress.
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