Evanne Ní Chuilin
Former sports broadcaster and Fine Gael senator speaking about the 2025 camogie uniform controversy and players' campaign for choice between shorts and skorts.
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Nov 21, 2025 • 10min
Newsmakers: Skortgate
Evanne Ní Chuilin, a former sports broadcaster and Fine Gael senator, dives deep into the 2025 camogie uniform controversy. She highlights the historic reasons behind the skort rule and the discomfort it caused players. The pivotal campaign for shorts, led by Dublin's Aisling Maher, is discussed, showcasing the players' determination to change the norms. Evanne also reflects on the media's unexpected focus and the backlash from the sporting community, emphasizing that the core issue was about player choice and comfort over tradition.
