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The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Cork ace Ashling Thompson makes worrying prediction ahead of Camogie Association's Special Congress on skorts saga
CAMOGIE ASSOCIATION bosses hope their concerns over the playing of this year's All-Ireland Championships are put to bed this evening as the skorts saga comes to a head at Croke Park. Following a spate of protests from inter-county teams over the required playing gear, a Special Congress has been convened in an attempt to resolve the issue. Approximately 150 delegates are set to be in attendance to vote on a motion which would allow each player to make their own decision over whether to wear a skort or shorts in competitive fixtures. A two-thirds majority is needed for it to pass. After similar motions were defeated last year, delegates are sure to be reminded that freedom of choice — and not the abolition of the skort — is the matter at hand. At Congress in April 2024, a motion proposing that players be permitted to choose between skorts and shorts only received 45 per cent support. Read More On GAA Just 36 per cent of delegates backed a separate motion for shorts to replace skorts. This was despite Gaelic Players Association research which revealed 70 per cent of inter-county players deem skorts uncomfortable, while 83 per cent would like the right to choose between wearing skorts and shorts. Conscious of the potentially catastrophic consequences of the motion not being given the green light this evening, Camogie Association chiefs have lobbied county boards and provincial councils to vote for change. But Cork star Ashling Thompson has admitted that she is not confident it will pass. Most read in GAA Hurling Speaking on the Square Ball podcast, she said: 'That fear is based on the fact that these are delegates that are voting. 'These numbers were given and you had delegates that represented the players . . . we were voted against by our delegates.' Limerick GAA fans troll RTE pundit Donal Og Cusack after win over Cork Thompson was due to play for Cork in the Munster final against Waterford earlier this month. But it was postponed on less than 24 hours' notice after both teams made it clear that they were only prepared to play in shorts. The motion will come into effect for the start of the All-Ireland Championships on Saturday if passed. A statement on the outcome of the vote is expected to be issued some time after 8pm. 1 Ashling Thompson worries that once again the wishes of the majority of players will be ignored
Belfast Telegraph
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
SDLP MLA wears skort to gym to show solidarity with camogie players in debate on wearing shorts
Current camogie rules state that players must wear a skirt, skort (a pair of shorts with an overlapping fabric panel which resembles a skirt) or a divided skirt. However, women's gaelic football players are allowed to wear shorts. Ms Hunter decided to wear a skort to the gym to show how difficult it is to exercise while wearing one, and shared a video of her experience to TikTok. 'I think it's a really simple way of highlighting how ineffective they are. Shorts are far more comfortable, more practical and easier to wear and work out in,' she said. 'I thought I'd try it myself and I could see in real time just how restrictive it is.' Ms Hunter has backed the protesting players, saying: 'Women should have the choice to wear what makes them feel most comfortable, particularly when competing in sports. 'We want to see more women and girls celebrated in sport, allowing this decision is a part of that. 'They've been very vocal that they want change and our players should be supported.' The debate came to a head last Wednesday, when Cork camogie player Ashling Thompson said her team would wear shorts in Saturday's Munster senior camogie final – and if they were asked to change to skorts they would refuse to do so, even if it risked the game being abandoned or forfeiting the Munster title to Waterford. On Friday evening, Munster Camogie's Christine Ryan said the final would be deferred. Ms Hunter was disappointed with the decision to postpone the match. 'It's regrettable the game has had to be postponed because of something that should have been addressed long ago, but nobody should be forced to wear skorts and we hope this is addressed at the special congress and the game will go ahead with players allowed to wear what they choose,' she said. A crucial vote will take place on May 22 to decide if the rules around shorts in camogie will be changed. A two thirds majority will be required by delegates to pass the new motion. The rule amendment reads: 'Uniformly dressed means players can chose to wear skirt/skort/divided skirt/shorts on an individual basis, with no requirement to wear the same item as other players in the team, as long as they are the same colour and similar design.' If the motion is passed by delegates, the new rule will take effect from Saturday, May 24 – the day the senior and premier junior championships begin, with the intermediate championships starting the following week. Ms Hunter encouraged camogie players to continue fighting for choice to wear what they feel comfortable in. 'My message to them is, we in the SDLP support you, we're listening. This is about equality, it's about choice and enabling our young women and girls to feel comfortable, confident and have choice on the pitch.'
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Major women's sporting final CANCELLED over clothing row as furious players take a stand
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CAMOGIE final has been cancelled in Ireland - after players from both teams attempted to wear shorts. Cork and Waterford players claimed they had been "completely let down" by league bosses after the postponement. 2 Waterford players refused to play their final against Cork in shorts Credit: Sportsfile 2 The camogie clash was postponed with the rules stating both teams must wear skorts Credit: Sportsfile Camogie is the women's version of hurling and is hugely popular in Ireland. The teams had been due to play in the final of the Munster Senior Club Camogie Championship on Saturday afternoon. But because players wanted to wear shorts in the hot weather, the match was called off shortly before the off. Per Camogie Association rules, players are required to wear skorts - a skirt cut to the length of shorts. Refusal to wear skorts under the rules can lead to sanctions for breaching rules on dissent. Munster Camogie wrote in a statement: "As the current Camogie Rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved." Players from both sides had made it clear in the build-up to the game that they would be wearing shorts. Cork star Ashling Thompson told Her Sport: "We're going to wear shorts and if we're asked to return to the dressing room we won't. "It's not about us versus the association. It's about standing up for what is right." The teams later penned a joint statement in response to the postponement. 'It's a failure on the camogie association' - RTE GAA pundits don't sit on fence over 'no-brainer' skorts saga It read: "As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. "It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. "We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. "Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place." A Special Congress is set to take place on May 22 at Croke Park. Members will vote on a rule that would allow players to choose between either skorts or shorts. Speaking to RTE Radio One, Camogie Association president Brian Molloy said: "I'm very comfortable that we will get the support [for shorts] to get it across the line. "I don't set the rules of the association. The association rules are set by the members and they do that in Congress. "And my role as president is to make sure that those rules are respected and those decisions of Congress are respected. "We spent the last few days trying to resolve this issue and it's been difficult."
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Major women's sporting final CANCELLED over clothing row as furious players take a stand
A CAMOGIE final has been cancelled in Ireland - after players from both teams attempted to wear shorts. Cork and Waterford players claimed they had been "completely let down" by league bosses after the postponement. 2 2 Camogie is the women's version of hurling and is hugely popular in Ireland. The teams had been due to play in the final of the Munster Senior Club Camogie Championship on Saturday afternoon. But because players wanted to wear shorts in the hot weather, the match was called off shortly before the off. Per Camogie Association rules, players are required to wear skorts - a skirt cut to the length of shorts. Refusal to wear skorts under the rules can lead to sanctions for breaching rules on dissent. Munster Camogie wrote in a statement: "As the current Camogie Rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved." Players from both sides had made it clear in the build-up to the game that they would be wearing shorts. Cork star Ashling Thompson told Her Sport: "We're going to wear shorts and if we're asked to return to the dressing room we won't. "It's not about us versus the association. It's about standing up for what is right." The teams later penned a joint statement in response to the postponement. It read: "As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. "It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. "We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. "Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place." A Special Congress is set to take place on May 22 at Croke Park. Members will vote on a rule that would allow players to choose between either skorts or shorts. Speaking to RTE Radio One, Camogie Association president Brian Molloy said: "I'm very comfortable that we will get the support [for shorts] to get it across the line. "I don't set the rules of the association. The association rules are set by the members and they do that in Congress. "And my role as president is to make sure that those rules are respected and those decisions of Congress are respected. "We spent the last few days trying to resolve this issue and it's been difficult."
The Irish Sun
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Major women's sporting final CANCELLED over clothing row as furious players take a stand
A CAMOGIE final has been cancelled in Ireland - after players from both teams attempted to wear shorts. Cork and Waterford players claimed they had been "completely let down" by league bosses after the postponement. Advertisement 2 Waterford players refused to play their final against Cork in shorts Credit: Sportsfile 2 The camogie clash was postponed with the rules stating both teams must wear skorts Credit: Sportsfile The teams had been due to play in the final of the Munster Senior Club Camogie Championship on Saturday afternoon. But because players wanted to wear shorts in the hot weather, the match was called off shortly before the off. Per Camogie Association rules, players are required to wear skorts - a skirt cut to the length of shorts. Advertisement READ MORE ON SPORT Refusal to wear skorts under the rules can lead to sanctions for breaching rules on dissent. Munster Camogie wrote in a statement: "As the current Camogie Rules of play are still in place and the players have indicated they would not be prepared to play the game in skorts, the decision has been made to defer the game in the best interests of all players and officials involved." Players from both sides had made it clear in the build-up to the game that they would be wearing shorts. Cork star Ashling Thompson told Advertisement Most read in Sport Breaking "It's not about us versus the association. It's about standing up for what is right." The teams later penned a joint statement in response to the postponement. 'It's a failure on the camogie association' - RTE GAA pundits don't sit on fence over 'no-brainer' skorts saga It read: "As a united group of players, we want to express our bitter disappointment that today's Munster Senior Camogie Final has been postponed. "It shows scant regard for the preparation of players both physically and mentally to be ready for a provincial showpiece, to make this decision just 16 hours before the scheduled throw-in. Advertisement "We feel completely let down. Both panels had meticulously planned to peak for today. "Training schedules and workload will now have to be readjusted, while not even knowing when the game will take place." A Special Congress is set to take place on May 22 at Croke Park. Members will vote on a rule that would allow players to choose between either skorts or shorts. Advertisement Speaking to "I don't set the rules of the association. The association rules are set by the members and they do that in Congress. "And my role as president is to make sure that those rules are respected and those decisions of Congress are respected. "We spent the last few days trying to resolve this issue and it's been difficult." Advertisement
