Camogie All-Ireland senior finalWexford manager Stellah Sinnott summed it up neatly when asked to explain why Cork are so dominant.

"They are strong down the middle. In defence, Mary O'Connor. In midfield, Gemma O'Connor, Briege Corkery are very strong players. Potent forward line that can score. Any of them can take a score. I just feel they are quite strong all over but we have the players to match them, I've no doubt we have."

The last remark remains to be seen. Sinnott could have listed off numbers one through 15 and come Sunday her players are the only ones standing in the way of a famous three-in-a-row.

Cork appear to have finally outlasted the Tipperary side that have been on their heels in recent years - they beat them comprehensively, 2-18 to 0-14, in the semi-finals. Wexford also showed their pedigree with an eight-point victory over Galway in their semi-final.

Wexford have beaten Cork on two occasions this season. However, these results can be taken with a pinch of salt as when it really mattered, the league final, Cork edged a tight affair. They met again six days later and the recovering Rebelettes were hit for four goals in a comprehensive defeat.

But Cork have all the medals.

"I suppose you can look at it in a positive way," said Cork captain Gemma O'Connor. "Wexford beat us and it was kind of a shock to the system. No one knew what to expect. Now we know what to do against Wexford on the day. We are prepared for Wexford really."

That defeat focused the mind. Tipperary (twice), Galway, Kilkenny and Dublin were dispensed with as the champions hit their stride. Now, their main opponent seems to be themselves.

"I suppose there is pressure on us to perform well because we are champions. We'll have to keep our focus. We can't be thinking about being champions for the last two years on Sunday as some of the players have never played in an All-Ireland final before."

Most of them have been there before and the evidence suggests they're not the type of team to reflect on the past.