Camógaíochta

Camógaíocht, commonly known as camogie, is a women's Gaelic team sport played predominantly in Ireland. It is a high-skill, fast-paced game that shares many similarities with the men's game of hurling, but with distinct rules and equipment. The objective of the game is to score by hitting a ball, called a sliotar, with a hurley, a wooden stick, into the opposing team's goal.

Two teams of fifteen players compete on a rectangular field. Players use the hurley to strike the sliotar, which can be caught, carried, or passed by hand, but not thrown. A player can run with the sliotar on the hurley for a maximum of four steps before they must either strike it or "toe-tap" it, lifting it onto the hurley and back again. Players can also solo the sliotar by bouncing it off the hurley while running. Points are scored by hitting the sliotar between the goalposts. A shot that goes over the crossbar and between the posts scores one point, while a shot that goes under the crossbar and into the net scores three points.

Camogie is governed by the Camogie Association, which was founded in 1904. The sport has a strong tradition and is played at various levels, from school and club competitions to inter-county championships, including the prestigious All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship. It is known for its physicality, athleticism, and the skill displayed by its players.