Hegarty and Dublin not hiding from enormity of Croke Park showcase

Adrian O'Sullivan's side take on Down at HQ in curtain-raiser to men's football clash with Donegal. They are ready to shine — and make it a more regular occurrence 

Big stage: Cork's Amy O'Connor tackles Dublin's Hannah Hegarty, in action against Cork's Amy O'Connor, is relishing the opportunity to play at Croke Park. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Tomorrow is an important day for camogie in Dublin, and another step forward for the sport on a broader level, as the county’s senior team plays host to Down in the Littlewoods Ireland League as the first leg of a double-header at Croke Park (1.45pm throw-in).

Being twinned with the Dublin-Donegal GAA football league outing adds lustre to an encounter that may not have direct impact on promotion or relegation but in developmental terms, helps to open the window for a new set of fans and to supply one more piece of the jigsaw in giving camogie’s players an equality of standing with their other Gaelic games counterparts.