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
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