The origin of the word camogie is interesting. Men played hurling – a near identical game – using a curved stick called a camán. Women would use a shorter stick, at one stage described by the diminutive form camóg. Then in 1904, the name was Anglicised to camogie.

How did camogie get its name?

When the Gaelic Athletic Association was founded in 1884 the English-origin name "hurling" was given to the men's game. When an organisation for women was set up in 1904, it was decided to anglicise the Irish name camógaíocht to camogie.

What is the difference between hurling and camogie?

While they are similar, different rules apply. Camogie is less physical than hurling. One of the main difference is for the goalkeepers. In hurling the goalies must wear distinctive jerseys from the team, whereas in camogie everyone must dress in the same colour.