President Breslin: ‘Would I like the interest football has? Yes, but our game is better’

Camogie, she points out, is moving into new markets, with counties like Donegal, Cavan and Sligo reporting increases in participation numbers, as well as the game overseas.

Pictured are (L-R) Clare’s Sinead O’Keefe (Premier Junior), Tipperary’s Claire Stakelum (Premier Junior), Camogie Association President, Hilda Breslin, Waterford’s Keeley Corbett-Barry (Senior), Cork’s Amy O’Connor (Senior), CFO of Glen Dimplex Group, Yvonne Burke, Derry’s Aine McAllister (Intermediate) and Meath’s Ellen Burke (Senior). Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

AN UACHTARÁN-TOFA of the Camogie Association has just been dragged into a debate which could be entitled: ‘If hurling is more loved than men’s football, can the same can be said about camogie over ladies football?’ 

Generally such curveballs are dealt with tactically through excruciating, deferential diplomacy by Presidents, Secretary Generals or Chairpersons of major sports organisations – but that’s not Hilda Breslin’s style.