Camogie players forced to change into skorts after protest at Kilkenny-Dublin match
Players from the Kilkenny and Dublin senior camogie teams were ordered to change by match officials after taking to the field wearing shorts instead of the regulation skorts during Saturday's Leinster Senior Semi-Final at St Peregrine's GAA Club in Blanchardstown.
The move was part of a coordinated protest against what players described as an 'archaic' rule requiring camogie players to wear skorts – a garment combining a skirt and shorts – during official matches.
The protest came to a head when the referee intervened, informing both teams that the match would not proceed unless all players changed into the mandated attire. A general view of the Naomh Peregrines GAA Club. Pic: Inpho
While Kilkenny stood for the national anthem, the Dublin team walked off the pitch.
Eventually, all 30 players returned to the dressing rooms and re-emerged in skorts, allowing the game to go ahead.
According to Camogie Association rules, players must wear a 'skirt/skort/divided skirt' during matches. Non-compliance can result in a yellow card, escalating to a red card if players continue to refuse. While Kilkenny stood for the national anthem, the Dublin team walked off the pitch. Pic: Aisling Maher/Instagram
Kilkenny Camogie PRO Aoife Lanigan told the Irish Times that while some players don't object to the current dress code, many find the requirement frustrating and outdated.
'With the Camogie Association, LGFA, and GAA set to merge into one body by 2027, will players still be required to wear skorts if we're all under the same umbrella?' she asked, highlighting the need for uniform policy reform.
Following the game, Dublin captain Aisling Maher posted a message on her Instagram page that said. 'Career low for me today when 60 plus players ready to play a championship game in shorts are told their match will be abandoned if every player doesn't change into skorts.
'I love this game, but I am sick of being forced to wear a skort that is uncomfortable and unfit for purpose How are female players still having to push for permission to wear shorts while they compete at the highest level of their sport.'
Despite the pre-match disruption, Kilkenny emerged victorious, defeating Dublin 4-11 to 2-12.
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