CAMOGS have broadly welcomed a decision by the Camogie Association to overwhelmingly approve a motion to give players the choice between wearing shorts or skorts during matches.
The motion passed with a decisive 98% vote in favour at a Special Congress held on Thursday, May 23, 2025, in Croke Park. Given the number of delegates this means that no more than three voted against the motion.
The change comes into effect immediately, meaning in games this weekend players from all age grades and levels can now decide which option they feel most comfortable wearing.
Speaking after the vote, Camogie Association President Brian Molloy hailed the moment as “a historic day for the association.” He emphasised the speed and clarity of the decision, noting that the session, which represented more than 120,000 members across the country and overseas, was completed in just 30 minutes.
“From midnight tonight (Thursday), each individual player will have the option to wear a skort or shorts,” Molloy said. “Tens of thousands enjoy skorts; tens of thousands prefer shorts—and that’s what we’ve now enabled.”
Molloy thanked volunteers, delegates, and players for their role in pushing the issue to the top of the agenda.
The Gaelic Players Association, which has strongly supported player efforts to modernise the playing kit rules also welcomed the outcome. saying the result was a powerful endorsement of player voices and a significant step in aligning Camogie governance with the principles of athlete welfare and inclusion.
“This is an important moment,” the GPA said in a statement. “Players made their voices heard to ensure this outcome. The support from delegates reflects a recognition of the need to modernise.”
A GPA survey conducted earlier this year found that 83% of camogie players preferred having the option to wear shorts, and 70% reported discomfort while playing in skorts.
The campaign to change the dress code gained widespread attention in April when players from Dublin and Kilkenny took to the field in shorts during a Leinster semi-final, in defiance of current rules. The protest led to a heated standoff with officials, with the match reportedly close to being called off.
Further support came from players in other counties, including Derry, Cork and Waterford, with teams refusing to play or threatening to forfeit unless uniform rules were changed. The Munster Camogie final was postponed in response to these escalating tensions.
With the new rule now in place, reactions among players have been overwhelmingly positive across social media. Dublin captain Aisling Maher, one of the most vocal advocates for change, had previously called the Leinster match incident “a career low,” noting the lack of consent in being told what to wear.
Thursday’s decision reflects a broader effort within the Camogie Association to modernise the sport and respond to the evolving expectations of its players.
