Cork are ready to risk having Saturday’s Munster final against Waterford abandoned in protest against the controversial skort rule.
It comes after last weekend’s Leinster semi-final was almost abandoned when both Dublin and Kilkenny emerged onto the field in shorts, rather than skorts.
Skorts are a combination of both shorts and skirts. However, the majority of camogie players say they are highly uncomfortable and have been vocal in requesting that the Camogie Association change the rule.
Dublin’s semi-final with Kilkenny only commenced once the players returned to the dressing room to change into skorts. However, Cork’s captain Méabh Cahalane says they will refuse to change, even if it means forfeiting the game for the greater good.
She told Cork’s 96FM GAA reporter Finbarr McCarthy: “Us as Cork players, we’re with the majority of camogie players around the country. That’s something that camogie players are feeling strongly about. That’s something we support.
“We’re hoping to make our own stance this weekend but we really hope that it doesn’t come to that. We got wind that the match might be abandoned if that was the case but we’re just hoping that it won’t come to that.
“We have the support of all our panel. We respect the decision of every camogie player around the country. And we’re willing to stand with that.
“The thing is, you just don’t want young girls or any camogie players around the country feeling that they can’t play camogie because they’re uncomfortable or they don’t like the image of wearing a skort.
“I know people are complaining about photos that might have gone on papers or social media of them playing camogie. That’s probably the main thing.
“The LGFA (women’s football), they wear shorts. I don’t see the difference between the two sports, so if that’s something that camogie players feel strongly about around the country, the change has to be made. We’re willing to support that.”
It is believed Waterford will also wear shorts to put further pressure on the association to make a rule change. Cork’s Ashling Thompson reiterated their desire to stand firm despite the threat of abandonment.
She told RTE’s News at One: “What we’re going to do is wear shorts and if we’re asked to return to the dressing room we won’t.
“If that means abandoning the game and handing over the Munster title to Waterford, that’s what we’ll do.
“We’re just hoping that Waterford will follow suit. It’s not about us versus the association. It’s standing up for what’s right.”
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