BREAKING: Camogie Association to hold special congress on skorts/shorts issue following Kilkenny and others protest

The Camogie Association has announced that it will call a Special Congress on May 22 at Croke Park to tackle the skorts/shorts issue.

It follows a co-ordinated protest, in which players from Dublin and Kilkenny arrived at the Leinster semi-final in shorts, instead of skorts (deemed mandatory uniform). The teams were duly informed that if they didn’t change into the skorts, the match would be abandoned. Kilkenny Captain Katie Power saying players didn't feel listened to. Other teams held similar protests, with Cork and Waterford Senior Camogie Panel last night saying they would play Saturday’s Munster Final in shorts.

The Special Congress is being called to consider motion(s) to provide all players with the choice to wear skorts or shorts while playing camogie. The decision on whether this motion is adopted will rest with the Congress delegates (delegates represent all members of the Association including all players).

"The Association had proposed to deal with this issue at next year’s Congress but having listened to player feedback, the Association recognises that waiting until 2026 is not acceptable for many," said the Association in a statement this morning.

"Although similar motions did not pass at the 2024 Congress, the Association is committed to representing the voices of players who wish to have a choice in their playing attire. If the motion(s) passes, the new rule(s) - allowing the option to wear skorts or shorts - would take effect from May 24, 2025."

A working group, established to examine the comfort, fit, design and overall performance of playing wear, will remain in place and continue to engage with players at all levels across the country.  

Commenting on the updated position Uachtarán Brian Molloy said: "Our goal is to deliver, as quickly as possible, a best-in-class playing uniform designed for female players and allowing for individual choice.”

The Camogie Association remains committed to respecting the democratic process in all decisions that affect all of our members, while ensuring the game evolves in a way that reflects the needs and voices of its players.