Tipperary camogie teams are preparing for the league at present
Very Ireland and the Camogie Association today announced the launch of the 2024 Very Camogie Leagues. The event, held at Croke Park, launched the league which start up shortly and will feature two Tipperary teams in Division 1A and 2B.
Very aims to honour the achievements of the players both on and off the field, while illuminating the unique magic that defines the beloved sport.
Division 2B of the Very Camogie Leagues is set to kick off on Saturday, January 27th, with an exciting lineup. The 2023 League Champions, Cork, will face off against Tipperary, while Wexford will take on Clare and Galway will go head-to-head with Kilkenny, who were previously defeated by Cork in a final replay at The Ragg in Tipperary.
On February 17th, the Very Camogie Leagues Round 1 for Division 1A, 2B, and 2A will kick off an exciting series of matches. In Division 1A, fans can anticipate thrilling encounters with Kilkenny versus Cork, Clare versus Galway, and Tipperary versus Waterford.
Notably, Waterford secured promotion to Division 1A after a triumphant victory over Wexford in the 2023 Division 1B showdown at FBD Semple Stadium.
Meanwhile, newly promoted Carlow is poised to leave their mark on Division 2A, following their nail-biting one-point victory over Armagh in the 2023 Division 3A final. They will open their campaign against Derry in Round 1, while Meath takes on Cavan, and Offaly faces Westmeath.
Additionally, the Very Camogie Leagues Division 3B will feature thrilling matchups, including Down versus Antrim and Dublin versus Limerick, adding to the excitement of the day's events.
Kerry will embark on their journey in Division 1B in 2024 after clinching victory in a thrilling battle against Meath, emerging victorious by just one point in Division 2A.
On the 24th of February our Division 1B Down v Antrim, Wexford v Dublin, Kerry v Limerick, Division 3A with Kildare versus Laois, Armagh versus Roscommon and Division 4 Wicklow will take on Louth, Tyrone will go head-to-head with Mayo.
Mark your calendars for the Division 2B and 3B finals, scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd. Subsequently, on April 13th, the finals for Division 1B, 3A, and Division 4 will take place, followed by a thrilling doubleheader on Sunday, April 14th, where the Very Camogie League finalists in Divisions 1A and 2A will vie for glory.
Catherine O’Toole Head of Marketing at Very said: “This weekend we see the launch of the Very Camogie leagues and what is sure to be a captivating season of sport. 2024 is our 8th year as the title sponsor, and we are proud to continue to support women in sport and highlight their successes. Together with supporting fans and new followers we will be cheering on these amazing athletes as they compete for a coveted place in their divisional finals.”
Hilda Breslin, Uachtarán Cumann Camógaíochta shared her excitement at the launch for the coming season: “We eagerly anticipate the commencement of the Very Camogie Leagues 2023. Every year, we witness the rise of new talents and unexpected upsets, and with the introduction of new structures last year, it has heightened the competitive spirit and excitement, making every match unmissable.
“Those who earn the opportunity to compete in their respective finals will have endured tough battles across our counties to secure their place.
“We are thrilled to have Very once again as our title sponsor and express our gratitude for their unwavering support and outstanding promotion of our beloved sport. We are eager to witness the fervour of our supporters as they rally behind their teams throughout the Very Camogie Leagues – join us and be part of the action!"
Very Leagues – Div 1A
6 Teams
Clare
Cork
Galway
Kilkenny
Tipperary
Waterford
Structure
1 group, play each other once.
Top 2 to Div 1A League Final.
Bottom team will be relegated to Div 1B
Saturday 17th February 2024 – Round 1
Clare v Galway
Tipperary v Waterford
Kilkenny v Cork
Saturday 24th February 2024 – Round 2
Waterford v Cork
Tipperary v Galway
Kilkenny v Clare
Saturday 9th March 2024 – Round 3
Galway v Kilkenny
Waterford v Clare
Cork v Tipperary
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Round 4
Cork v Clare
Galway v Waterford
Kilkenny v Tipperary
Saturday 30th March 2024- Round 5
Galway v Cork
Waterford v Kilkenny
Clare v Tipperary
Sunday 14th April – Final
Very Leagues Div 1B
6 Teams
Antrim
Down
Dublin
Kerry
Limerick
Wexford
Structure
1 group, play each other once
Top 2 to Div 1B League Final
Winner promoted to Div 1A
Bottom team relegated to Div 2A
Saturday 24th February 2024 – Round 1
Down v Antrim
Wexford v Dublin
Kerry v Limerick
Saturday 2nd March 2024 - Round 2
Kerry v Dublin
Wexford v Antrim
Limerick v Down
Saturday 9th March 2024 - Round 3
Antrim v Kerry
Dublin v Limerick
Down v Wexford
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Round 4
Wexford v Kerry
Down v Dublin
Antrim v Limerick
Saturday 30th March 2024- Round 5
Limerick v Wexford
Dublin v Antrim
Kerry v Down
Saturday 13th April 2024 – Final
Very League - Div 2A
6 Teams
Carlow
Cavan
Derry
Meath
Offaly
Westmeath
Structure
1 group, play each other once
Top 2 to Div 1B League Final
Winner promoted to Div 1A
Bottom team relegated to Div 2A
Saturday 17th February 2024 – Round 1
Derry v Carlow
Offaly v Westmeath
Meath v Cavan
Saturday 24th February 2024 – Round 2
Carlow v Offaly
Cavan v Derry
Meath v Westmeath
Saturday 9th March 2024 – Round 3
Cavan v Offaly
Westmeath v Carlow
Derry v Meath
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Round 4
Carlow v Meath
Offaly v Derry
Cavan v Westmeath
Saturday 30th March 2024- Round 5
Carlow v Cavan
Westmeath v Derry
Meath v Offaly
Sunday 14th April – Final
Very League - Div 2B
6 Teams
Clare
Cork
Galway
Kilkenny
Tipperary
Wexford
Structure
1 group, play each other once
Top 2 to Div 2B League Final
Bottom team relegated to Div 3B
Saturday 27th January 2024 – Round 1
Tipperary v Cork
Wexford v Clare
Galway v Kilkenny
Saturday 3rd February 2024 – Round 2
Kilkenny v Wexford
Galway v Cork
Clare v Tipperary
Saturday 17th February 2024 – Round 3
Wexford v Tipperary
Clare v Galway
Cork v Kilkenny
Saturday 2nd March 2024– Round 4
Clare v Kilkenny
Tipperary v Galway
Cork v Wexford
Saturday 9th March 2024- Round 5
Cork v Clare
Wexford v Galway
Kilkenny v Tipperary
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Final
Very Leagues - Div 3A
4 Teams
Armagh
Kildare
Laois
Roscommon
Structure
1 group, play each other once
All 4 will progress to Div 3A semi-finals where top placed team will have home advantage against bottom placed team and 2nd placed team will have home advantage against 3rd placed team.
Winners will be promoted to Div 2A
Saturday 24th February 2024 – Round 1
Kildare v Laois
Armagh v Roscommon
Saturday 2nd March 2024 – Round 2
Laois v Armagh
Roscommon v Kildare
Saturday 9th March 2024 – Round 3
Armagh v Kildare
Roscommon v Laois
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Semi-Finals
Saturday 13th April -Final
Very Leagues - Div 3B
4 Teams
Antrim
Down
Limerick
Dublin
Structure
1 group, play each other once
All 4 will progress to Div 3B semi-finals where top placed team will have against bottom placed team and 2nd placed team will have home advantage against 3rd placed team.
Winners will be promoted to Div 2B
Saturday 17th February 2024 – Round 1
Down v Antrim
Dublin v Limerick
Saturday 24th February 2024 – Round 2
Dublin v Antrim
Limerick v Down
Saturday 2nd March 2024 – Round 3
Down v Dublin
Antrim v Limerick
Saturday 16th March 2024- Semi-Finals
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Final
Very Leagues - Div 4
4 Teams
Louth
Mayo
Tyrone
Wicklow
Structure
1 group, play each other once
All 4 will progress to Div 4 semi-finals where top placed team will have home advantage against bottom placed team and 2nd placed team will have home advantage against 3rd placed team.
Winners will be promoted to Div 3A
Saturday 24th February 2024 – Round 1
Wicklow v Louth
Tyrone v Mayo
Saturday 2nd March 2024 – Round 2
Tyrone v Wicklow
Mayo v Louth
Saturday 9th March 2024– Round 3
Wicklow v Mayo
Louth v Tyrone
Saturday 23rd March 2024- Semi-finals
Saturday 13th April -Final
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