Inter-county teams to finish season 'under protest'

The inter-county camogie and women's football panels have stated that they will play the remainder of the 2023 season "under protest" and have warned not to expect "business as usual in the coming weeks and months."

Representatives of the two inter-county female codes, incorporating intermediate and junior squads also, came together at a press conference this morning, arranged by the Gaelic Players Association, to outline their frustration at the LGFA, Camogie Association and the GAA to engage in discussions to develop a charter designed for female inter-county players.

Recent events with the Kildare camogie team and Cavan ladies footballers have brought players issues and challenges to the forefront.

Today, through the GPA, the two inter-county codes warned that they are no longer prepared to wait for a charter to be drawn up.

"We find ourselves in a situation we never wished to be in, echoing the experiences of our soccer and rugby counterparts in recent years.

"Regrettably, we feel that our National Governing Bodies do not want to hear our real concerns, so we’re speaking directly to you.

"We will play the remainder of the 2023 championship under protest.

"Our representative body, the GPA, released the State of Play report two months ago whish shed light on significant issues within our training and playing environments.

"The main request has been well documented. We asked the LGFA, Camogie Association and the GAA to engage in discussions with the GPA to to develop a charter designed for female players to be implemented in the 2024 season.

"This charter would establish minimum standards for our collective welfare."

The statement revealed that the GPA privately contacted the three NGBs, seeking collaboration to achieve the