Camógaíocht

Camógaíocht, commonly known as camogie, is a women's Gaelic team sport of ancient Gaelic and Irish origins. It is played by over 100,000 players worldwide, with the vast majority of players being in Ireland. The game is a high-scoring, fast-paced, and physically demanding sport. It is considered one of the most popular women's sports in Ireland.

The game is played between two teams of fifteen players each, although variations with fewer players exist. The objective is to score by striking a ball, called a sliotar, with a hurley (a wooden stick) into the opposing team's goal. The sliotar can also be kicked or thrown into the goal. Players can run with the sliotar on the hurley, pass it by hand or strike it with the hurley. Handling the sliotar with the hands is permitted but only for a short duration, usually a maximum of four steps before the sliotar must be bounced on the hurley or dropped on the hurley and caught again.

Camógaíocht is governed by the Camogie Association, which was founded in 1904. The sport shares many similarities with the men's game of hurling, including the equipment used and the rules of play. However, there are some notable differences, such as the size of the hurley and the sliotar, and the scoring system. The All-Ireland Camogie Championship is the premier competition in the sport.