Staunton bagged 2-08 (1f) to drive Michael Ryan's 2004 outfit to victory in sweltering conditions at the Polo Club grounds.

In a game played over four 10-minute quarters, Irish soccer international Niamh Fahey grabbed the opening goal for the 2005 side, who led 1-02 to 0-04 at the end of the first quarter.

But, Staunton, a four-time All-Ireland winner, came to the fore in the second quarter bulging the net twice as the 2004 team added 3-03 to their tally. Leading 3-09 to 1-06 going into the final quarter, the 2004 selection eased home with Dublin's Mary Nevin tagging on 1-04 to her tally and Staunton and substitute Sinead Aherne kicking a point apiece.

Galway pair Fahey (1-01) and Lorna Joyce (0-03 (1f)) top-scored for the losers.

2004 ALL-STARS: C O’Connor; C Reilly, R Buckley, G Ni Fhlatharta; B O’Donnell, L Keegan, M O’Donnell; A Clarke, C Egan; C Heffernan, B Finlay, M Nevin (2-3); V Mulcahy (0-2), S Ramsbottom, C Staunton (2-8, 1f). Subs used: S Aherne (0-2), M O’Neill

2005 ALL-STARS: U Carroll; S Treacy, A Walsh, L Tector; B Corkery, A Daly, G Fay; M Downey; J Murphy; N Doherty (0-1), G Doherty (0-2), L Davey (0-1); L Tully, N Fahey (1-1), L Joyce (0-3, 1f). Subs used: K Connolly (0-1), E Gormley