CAMOGIE’S TOP OFFICIAL has called for a equality in Irish sport, insisting the country’s children must be taught that women are ‘high achievers’ on the field of play.

“Sport is for all. There is a welcome increase in females playing sport particularly camogie,” camogie president Joanne O’Flynn said at the launch of this year’s championships.

“Just as sport played by men is not for men only, sport played by women is not for women only.

“An increase in women in decision making roles in sport, positive attitudes, actions towards women’s sport and giving greater prominence and recognition to women’s sporting achievements will all make a difference.

“It is vital for future female participation in sport that children get the opportunity to understand that women are major sports achievers and are accomplished sports stars in their own right,” she added.

• The first round of the Camogie Championship takes place on Saturday, 11 June

PICTURED: (left to right) Claire McMahon, (Clare), Orla Kilkenny (Galway), Rena Buckley (Cork), Julie Kirwan (Tipperary), Ursula Jacob (Wexford), Danielle Smith (Dublin), Elaine Dermondy (Offaly), Elaine Aylward (Killkenny), Nicola Morrissey (Waterford), Rosie Crowe (Cavan) and Jane Adams (Antrim)