‘A Game of Our Own’ Book Launch

On Monday 27th February, the Morgan Athletic Grounds will host the Ulster launch of ‘A Game of Our Own’. The event will be cause for a double celebration as Ulster Camogie will also confirm our two new Honorary Vice President’s, Lily Spence of County Antrim and Rev. Dean Davies of County Down. Both Lily and Rev Davies have a wealth of experience and distinguished service to Camogie within the Province and this will be celebrated on the night

Written by Limerick native Mary Moran, A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story charts the development of the Association from its foundation in 1904 through to the present day. It contains a rich array of photographs and fantastic archival material, stretching back over many decades. Mary Moran will be in attendance on the night along with Uachtaran Cumann Camógaíochta Joan O’Flynn. At the recent Croke Park Launch, Joan commented:

“When the Camogie Association was founded there were many challenges facing women, let alone women in sport. Our pioneering founders turned challenges into opportunities and were the first to establish a women’s Gaelic game.

The publication of A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story documents, for the first time, a distinctive and national narrative of the players, teams and games that have absorbed generations.

The production of a book like A Game of Our Own: Camogie’s Story shows how much was achieved through the amazing and unstinting work of volunteers. Our more recent history shows how much more that voluntary effort can achieve when it is supported by public policy including direct funding from the statutory authorities.

In the last decade, we have gone from strength to strength and government funding from the Irish Sports Council and Sport NI as well as commercial funding has been vital. It is crucial that such investment continues in order to allow more women to participate, and to reach the highest possible standards in camogie.”

The evening will begin at 7pm and light refreshments will be provided. There will also be the opportunity to purchase A Game of Our Own on the night, which will cost €25/£20. All are welcome