Camogie Clash: The Fight for Shorts in Irish Sport

Irish camogie players are intensifying protests to permit shorts, challenging traditional dress rules in the sport. Upcoming matches, like the Munster final, could be disrupted if players' demands aren't met. Many players view wearing shorts as essential for comfort and freedom, risking game forfeits to make their stand.

Camogie players in Ireland are escalating their protests this weekend, demanding the right to wear shorts over traditional skirts. The move follows a survey by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) indicating 83% of players support this choice.

Last weekend, teams from Dublin and Kilkenny were forced to wear skorts to avoid game forfeitures. Now, Cork and Waterford plan to up the ante during Saturday's Munster final. Waterford's Niamh Rockett declared their readiness to abandon the fixture if shorts aren't allowed.

The Gaelic Players Association stands firm, stating that players will appear in shorts as elected attire. Despite county instructions, club matches are ongoing in Dublin while athletes take the field in shorts versus skorts. The situation may set the stage for potential changes during the All-Ireland championship starting May 24.

(With inputs from agencies.)