What Is Camogie in Irish?

Camogie (/kəˈmoʊɡi/ kə-MOH-ghee; Irish: camógaíocht [kəˈmˠoːɡiːxt̪ˠ]) is an Irish stick-and-ball team sport played by women.

What does the word camogie mean?

: a team sport similar to hurling played with camogs by women in Ireland.

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.