Camogie players permitted to wear shorts after delegates vote for change by landslide margin

Camogie players will have the choice of whether to wear shorts or skorts, effective immediately, after a vote was overwhelming passed at this evening's Special Congress at Croke Park. 

98% of the 133 delegates voted in favour of the change., which was was in line with the wishes of the vast majority of players. 

Camogie Association President Brian Molloy said he was delighted to see the motion passed by such a majority. 

“We are pleased to announce that delegates have voted by an overwhelming majority in favour of giving players greater choice in their playing attire. From midnight tonight, each individual player will have the option to wear skorts or shorts - adding choice while maintaining the professionalism and uniformity of our team kits in both colour and design.

"I want to sincerely thank our incredible volunteers for their ongoing support over the last few weeks, and to our delegates for voting on behalf of over 120,000 members, including 94,000 playing members.

"As the All-Ireland Championships begin this weekend, we ask everyone to support their teams, drive higher attendances at all upcoming games, and help us fill Croke Park for the finals on August 10th.”

The vote saw a dramatic shift within the organisation after just 45% of delegates voted in favour of the change at Congress in 2024. 2027 was the next scheduled year that the matter could have been voted upon but pressure from players forced the need for an unprecedented Special Congress.

The Gaelic Players' Association were pleased to see the motion going in favour of their players' wishes. 

"We welcome the result of this evening’s vote for choice at the Camogie Association Special Congress.

"The GPA would like to put on the record our admiration for camogie players across Ireland and beyond, both at inter-county and club level, who made their voices heard to ensure this outcome.

"To our own membership who have led the campaign for choice, we salute your willingness to stand up for both yourselves, and future generations of camogie players.

"We thank the delegates who listened to players’ call for choice.

"The last few weeks have once again shown the necessity of putting players at the heart of decision making within Gaelic games."

Earlier today, Carlow Camogie issued a statement to say there was unanimous support within the county for the change.