The launch of period packs for teenage camogie players across our underage squads has been warmly welcomed as an important and progressive initiative for female athletes within the county and across the wider game.
The initiative, supported through Leinster Camogie Council, represents a significant step forward in promoting player welfare, inclusion and wellbeing, while also helping to tackle the stigma that still exists around menstruation in sport.
The availability of period products for young players has become an increasingly important issue within female sport in recent years, with research showing that many teenage girls can feel anxious, embarrassed or uncomfortable when dealing with periods during training or matches. In some cases, it can even impact participation and confidence levels among young athletes.
By introducing period packs for players, the initiative aims to create a more supportive and understanding environment where girls feel comfortable, prepared and empowered to continue participating in camogie without unnecessary barriers.
A huge amount of work has gone into bringing the project to fruition, with special praise for Development Officer Linda Leavy for her dedication and commitment in driving the initiative forward.
Martin Quilty, Leinster Camogie Chairperson and Linda Leavy, Leinster Camogie Development Officer with players from the Westmeath and Laois Under 15 Development Squads at the launch of the Period Pack Initiative in TEG Cusack Park
Welcoming the launch, Leinster Chairman Martin Quilty said the support from Leinster Council underlined the growing recognition of the importance of female player welfare within Gaelic Games.
“I sincerely welcome this initiative and give great credit to Linda for all her work in getting it off the ground,” he said.
“The support from Leinster Council for initiatives like this is hugely important and shows a real commitment to the wellbeing of young female athletes. Periods should never be a barrier to participation in sport, and by providing these packs we are helping to normalise the conversation, reduce stigma and ensure our players feel supported at all times.”
Martin Quilty, Leinster Camogie Chairperson and Linda Leavy, Leinster Camogie Development Officer with County Development Officers at the the launch of the Period Pack Initiative in TEG Cusack Park
This initiative sends a strong and positive message to young players that their health and wellbeing matter both on and off the field.
The launch has been widely welcomed by counties as another positive development for camogie and for the continued growth of female participation in Gaelic Games.
