Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League round-up
May 15, 2021
Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir
A brace of goals from skipper Amy O’Connor allied to a power-packed performance by Chloe Sigerson enabled Cork to keep Tipperary at bay in their opening Division 1 Group 2 tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as the Littlewoods Camogie League got under way.
All-Ireland champions Kilkenny were workmanlike in overcoming a Dublin side under new manager Adrian O’Sullivan in Group 3 in Callan, while Group 1’s Atlantic Coast derby saw Clare give League titleholders Galway a huge fright before giving best in Athenry.
Tipp had booked a place in the League decider last year before the competition unfortunately fell foul of Covid-19 and after following up by reaching the All-Ireland semi-final once again, Bill Mullaney’s crew represented a major challenge to the hosts.
A brace of goals from skipper Amy O Connor allied to a power-packed performance by Chloe Sigerson enabled Cork to keep Tipperary at bay in their opening Division 1 Group 2 tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as the Littlewoods Camogie League got under way.
All-Ireland champions Kilkenny ground out a win against a Dublin side under new manager Adrian O’Sullivan in Group 3 in Callan, while Group 1’s Atlantic Coast derby saw Clare give League titleholders Galway a huge fright before giving best in Athenry.
Tipp had booked a place in the League decider last year before the competition unfortunately fell foul of Covid-19 and after following up by reaching the All-Ireland semi-final once again, Bill Mullaney’s crew represented a major challenge to the hosts.
Camogie Association overturns controversial fixture plan as 53% vote for split season
The association announced the result of the poll this afternoon. By Sinead Farrell Tuesday 11 May 2021, 4:46 PM May 11th 2021, 4:46 PM 14,601 Views 3 Comments
Over 50% of those who responded are in favour of a split-season format.
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
THE CONTROVERSY REGARDING the schedule of the 2021 camogie season appears to be resolved after 53% of clubs voted in favour of a split-season format.
The Camogie Association announced the result this afternoon after polling its members on what direction the 2021 schedule should take.
This means that the Camogie Association will now run the 2021 Inter County Championship, after the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues which start this weekend, followed by clu
Cork will be boycotting the league next weekend if things aren t resolved
Laura Treacy speaks to The42 about ongoing issues about the structure for the 2021 season. By Sinead Farrell Sunday 9 May 2021, 8:40 PM May 9th 2021, 10:00 AM 41,038 Views 28 Comments
Updated May 9th 2021, 8:40 PM
CORK’S LAURA TREACY says her county are prepared to boycott their opening round of the league next weekend if issues around the camogie structure for 2021 are not resolved. Cork defender Laura Treacy. Source: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
The Camogie Association is currently polling its members regarding the format for the upcoming season. A consultation document which has been seen by