Leinster camogie finals to be played under protest in skorts — but no photos 

The Kilkenny and Wexford senior camogie panels and the Carlow and Laois Intermediate panels have issued a joint statement.

Kilkenny players wear shorts before the Leinster semi-final. Pic: Paul Lundy

The Leinster senior and intermediate camogie finals will go ahead under protest on Saturday, with players playing in skorts at Netwatch Cullen Park if they are required to. 

The players involved have requested that there should be no photography or video at the matches if skorts are enforced.

The senior panels of Kilkenny and Wexford and the intermediate panels of Carlow and Laois issued a joint statement on Wednesday, released by the GPA.

The players say they have been put in an impossible position by camogie administrators. Last weekend's Munster final was postponed when Cork and Waterford players confirmed they would only play in shorts.

This Saturday, players will again wear shorts, but if they are required by the officials to change into skorts before throw-in, they will do so to allow the games go ahead.

A Special Congress will be held on May 22 at which motions to change the rule on mandatory skorts will be voted on. 

The statement reads: "This weekend, following months of training and preparation, we are scheduled to go head-to-head for Leinster titles. Today, we come together, united, to make an almost impossible choice because camogie authorities refuse to do so.

"We will be togged out in shorts at Netwatch Cullen Park on Saturday and we want our choice to be respected.

"However, if the current outdated rule is enforced, we will change into skorts, solely to ensure the games are not abandoned. We will play the games under protest.

"As part of this protest, we do not consent to any photography or video to be taken of the matches themselves, should we be forced to wear skorts.

"We call on the Leinster Council to ensure this is enforced and we ask both the media and supporters to respect our position.

"We have made this decision based on the belief and trust that players will be listened to and heard. We expect camogie delegates will vote for choice at Special Congress on May 22nd and that no further protest will be necessary.

"We stand steadfastly with our fellow players in demanding that choice. We will not be making any further  comment until after the weekend."