Ciara Storey: To get back to the good days, you have to go through the bad ones
By Daragh Ó Conchúir There is a lot to sink your teeth into when talking about one of the most enduring, remarkable figures of camogie. Ciara Storey has stuck with Wexford through the leanest of times, the worst of which arrived in a Division 1 League outing against Galway in 2019, when they could field only 13 players and were …
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Camogie Finals and GAA Football Championship to Share Croke Park this Sunday for the First Time in History
This Sunday, April 14th, features a historic triple-header at Croke Park, with the Very Camogie League Finals and Leinster GAA Football Quarter Final taking place simultaneously. It is the first time in history that both events will occur on the same day at GAA Headquarters. In the Very Camogie All-Ireland Leagues Division 2A Final, Derry will play Westmeath at 12.30pm. …
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Camogie Association And UCD Announce Launch Of A New Fellowship On The History Of Camogie
UCD and the Camogie Association have announced the Newman Fellowship, designed to become a valuable resource for documenting the social and sporting history of camogie. The two-year project will aim to compile an extensive archival database chronicling the historical evolution of the Camogie Association from its inception to the present day. Additionally, the initiative will curate a catalog of records …
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First Male President of the Camogie Association Becomes Ratified, who is Brian Molloy?
Following their annual Congress at the weekend, the Camogie Association now have their first male President in their history, leaving many wondering – who is Brian Molloy? The inaugural male Uachtarán was ratified at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane, Co. Kildare, where over 150 delegates were in attendance and various motions were debated, including one which saw skorts remain in …
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Howard banks on Tipp’s “will to work” in bid to end 20-year title drought against three-in-a-row chasing Galway
Róisín Howard says that Tipperary’s camogie squad will be focusing only on the controllables as they prepare for the Very National League Division 1A final against three-in-row chasing Galway at Croke Park on April 14. For Denis Kelly’s panel of players, that is about knuckling down in the trenches from first minute to last. This will be Tipp’s first appearance …
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The Camogie Association Launch Strategy 2024-2027 Informed by Detailed Research into the Game
Yesterday the Camogie Association launched their Strategic Plan 2024-2027 – ‘Our Game, Our Passion’. This strategic plan, prepared by the Association in conjunction with Leading Sport, sets out ambitious targets for the next three years. The plan has been informed by the results of the in-depth “Research Baseline for Camogie” study, conducted by the Sport Industry Research Centre at Sheffield …
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Over 80% of Irish Communities Believe Camogie Vital for Positive Impact
Research commissioned by Very Ireland, proud sponsors of the Very National Camogie Leagues, through iReach, unveils compelling insights into the positive impact of Camogie on Irish communities. The nationally representative study of 1,000 respondents’ sheds light on the intrinsic value of Camogie in fostering community pride and unity. Over 80% of respondents expressed their belief in the positive impact of …
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2024 Electric Ireland camogie third level championships team of the year Revealed
Wednesday, 13th March 2024: Today, Electric Ireland is thrilled to spotlight 15 exceptional players from this season’s Camogie Third Level Championships, as it unveils the 2024 Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Rising Stars Team of the Year. Electric Ireland is delighted to continue its partnership with the Camogie Association for the second season, which sees Electric Ireland support the game …
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All you need to know about Ciara Gaynor’s Laochra Gael
Between 1999 and 2005, Ciara Gaynor was a cornerstone of Tipperary’s formidable defensive unit, one of the best camogie teams of all time. A player who won five All-Ireland medals and the player of the year award in 2003, Ciara and her team inspired a generation of young Tipperary girls to follow their dreams. The years of her youth, led …
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2023 AIB Camogie Club Championships Team of the Year unveiled : Who made it in?
AIB, proud sponsor of the Camogie Club Championships has today announced the players selected for the 2023 AIB Camogie Club Championships team of the year. An unforgettable season unfolded in 2023 featuring some matches where underdogs stood tall and old stalwarts showed us why they so often claim the biggest prizes in what was a fantastic season of AIB Camogie …
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