Ciara O'Sullivan contends that there is less pressure on Cork this year, even though they are seeking a record-equalling six-in-a-row of All-Ireland ladies football titles on Sunday.

The Rebelettes' captain says early season losses to Mayo and Sunday's opponents Dublin have helped lower expectations.

"I think there has been less pressure on us this year," she told RTE.

"With the new management team, it may have taken the pressure off us, in terms of people didn't give us as much of a chance as they did previously, as we would be going through a period of transition.

"We did have a few hiccups at the start of the year, in terms of league losses, where we were beaten by a Mayo team who were far superior to us and Dublin, and actually, a good few teams looking back on it. We came good and those losses stood to us later on in the year. Nobody likes losing and it's just remembering those losses which drives you on."

O'Sullivan expects the All-Ireland final to go right to the wire.

"This Dublin team is an excellent, excellent team. We've had great battles with them down through the years and every time there has only been a point or two either way. And I suppose we will be expecting the same tough battle on Sunday. We will be very, very wary of them," she added.

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