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Camogie Association President Backs Shorts Option Ahead of Critical Vote

Player protests over skort-only rule prompt expedited May 22 vote as Munster final remains postponed.

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Overview

  • Camogie players have intensified protests against the sport's skort-only dress code, with Cork and Waterford refusing to play their Munster final in skorts, leading to its postponement.
  • The Camogie Association has called a special congress on May 22 to vote on introducing an optional shorts rule, following player and public pressure.
  • President Brian Molloy has publicly supported giving players the choice to wear shorts and expressed confidence that the motion will pass.
  • A Gaelic Players Association survey found 83% of players favor the option to wear shorts, citing discomfort, exposure concerns, and anxiety caused by skorts.
  • The All-Ireland championship, set to begin two days after the vote, could face disruption if the motion fails to pass.