'It's a constant battle for female sport,' says Ailish Considine

Former Clare football and camogie player Ailish Considine has described the ongoing battle for equality in women's sport as frustrating.

Considine's comments come as it was announced that senior intercounty camogie and football panels will play the remainder of the season "under protest" over what they feel is inaction by sporting governing bodies to establish a code to ensure minimum standards for female player welfare.

Last weekend saw players sit down in protest before matches, calling for the integration of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association. So far this weekend, players have worn white t-shirts with the slogan #Unitedforequality ahead of throw-in.

Speaking to Breakingnews.ie on the protest, the dual-player voiced her support for the players protesting, and hopes it can lead to change for the better.

"I fully support what they are doing, they have been fighting for it for a long time. Back when I was playing, there was a big difference what the male and female players were getting.

"It's only right that there is a standard charter in place. For the players and the quality of the sport, something needs to change. Players are right to make a stand, and it's important that they do, because if they don't then things won't change.

"It's great to see a lot of people supporting the stance that they are taking, and I hope it brings some generate some form of change."

While little progress has been made in Ireland for Ladies Football and Camogie, Ailish has seen the results of a sport that has prioritised developing the women's game in the Women's Australian Football League (AFLW).

Having been one of the most successful Irish players to play Aussie Rules football, with two Premiership titles since 2019, the growth of the