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Irish Camogie Players to Defy Skorts-Only Rule in Final

Cork and Waterford teams plan to wear shorts in protest of outdated uniform regulations as governing body faces mounting pressure for change.

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Joe Biden and Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar watch as girls play hurling during a youth Gaelic sports demonstration at Farmleigh House on April 13, 2023, in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Overview

  • Cork and Waterford camogie teams have announced they will wear shorts in Saturday's final, directly challenging the sport’s skorts-only rule.
  • The Gaelic Players Association has called for an interim rule relaxation from the sports minister to avoid potential match cancellations.
  • A recent poll revealed 83% of players prefer the option to wear shorts, with 70% reporting discomfort in skorts.
  • Prime Minister Micheál Martin and former Prime Minister Simon Harris have publicly supported the players' right to choose their uniforms.
  • The Camogie Association has scheduled a special congress for May 22 to reconsider the dress code, following years of rejected proposals for change.