Football

Neary takes over presidential role

THE Camogie Association welcomed it's new President Catherine Neary at their Annual Congress at Croke Park at the weekend, writes Niamh Archibald. The incoming president said she favours the creation of "One Association" for the family of Gaelic games while retaining Camogie's unique identity. "The 'One Association' remains on the agenda, which the Camogie Association (CA), the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) and the GAA have all officially recognised as a desired eventuality. In this context, the shared sponsorships with Liberty Insurance and AIB have increased the working relationship between the CA and GAA. "We have come a long way on the issue but there's a lot still to do. I am in favour of working closer together and integrating."

My background is a family that was steeped in the GAA. I didn't see a difference growing up between hurling and camogie. It being Kilkenny, there was no big ball but I always enjoyed watching football."