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Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has called out an April Fools Facebook post by Wicklow GAA, describing it as tone-deaf in the absence of integration. The post announced the approval of a €160 milion redevelopment of Echelon Park in Aughrim, stating that the LGFA and Camogie Association would be sharing the stadium as “equal partners”. […]

Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney has welcomed the resolution of the dispute over the compulsory wearing of skorts during camogie games, but called for the focus to now switch to the funding and visibility of women’s sports. Deputy Gibney, who is the party’s spokesperson on sport, said: “The overwhelming vote in favour of allowing women […]

Camogie players must be given the autonomy to choose whether they wear skorts or shorts during matches, according to Social Democrats TD Sinéad Gibney. “It simply beggars belief that we have to talk about this in 2025. The Camogie Association’s requirement for girls and women to wear skorts is something that should have been relegated […]