Wicklow and Louth Leinster final postponed as ‘skorts' controversy goes on
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Wicklow Camogie chairperson Ciaran Goff has confirmed to The Wicklow People and The Bray People that tomorrow's Leinster Junior Championship final between Wicklow and Louth has been postponed.
Goff has said the decision was communicated to the Wicklow Camogie Association this afternoon. The game's deferral is connected to ongoing controversy which has seen camogie players protesting against having to wear skorts – or refusing outright to play if forced to wear skorts instead of shorts.
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Wicklow People Wicklow Camogie chairperson Ciaran Goff has confirmed to The Wicklow People and The Bray People that tomorrow's Leinster Junior Championship final between Wicklow and Louth has been postponed. Goff has said the decision was communicated to the Wicklow Camogie Association this afternoon. The game's deferral is connected to ongoing controversy which has seen camogie players protesting against having to wear skorts – or refusing outright to play if forced to wear skorts instead of shorts.
