Female players ready to step up protest if they are not heard

Frustrated with the lack of progress made about agreeing on a players’ charter with their governing bodies for next season, they are seeking the GAA, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Camogie Association to enter discussions in the short term.

SHOW OF SOLIDARITY: GPA members back row from left Niamh Rockett, Waterford, Carla Rowe Dublin, Shauna Healy Galway, Karen McGrath Waterford, Siofra O'Shea Kerry, Ellen Healy Laois, Kelly Mallon Armagh, Neasa Byrd Cavan

Senior ladies football and camogie players have indicated they will escalate their protest at an impasse regarding welfare and support issues with their governing bodies.

In a show of strength at a press briefing organised by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) in Dublin yesterday, captains and representatives of 24 football and camogie teams released a joint statement confirming they will be playing the remainder of the championship under protest.