camogie

/ kaˈmoːɡiː /

noun

1. a form of hurling played by women

Word History and Origins

Origin of camogie¹

from Irish Gaelic camógaíocht, from camóg crooked stick

Example Sentences

Certainly showing the right determination was her friend Katie, also 11, who despite breaking her ankle while playing camogie, said she would stick with the sport.

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It fields football, hurling and camogie teams.

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Earlier this year, Syrian students learned about Irish culture by participating in Gaelic games, including football, hurling and camogie.

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Gaelic football, hurling and camogie are sports which historically have been played predominately by Catholic nationalists in Ireland.

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Croke Park was built to showcase the traditional Irish sports of Gaelic football; hurling and camogie but it has also been used to host rock and pop concerts as well as conferences and corporate events.

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