2024 Very camogie league is launched in Croke Park ahead of resumption of action

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

Antrim

Down

Dublin

Kerry

Limerick

Wexford

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

Wexford v Kerry

Down v Dublin

Antrim v Limerick

Limerick v Wexford

Dublin v Antrim

Kerry v Down

Saturday 13th April 2024 – Final

Very League - Div 2A

Carlow

Cavan

Derry

Meath

Offaly

Westmeath

Derry v Carlow

Offaly v Westmeath

Meath v Cavan

Carlow v Offaly

Cavan v Derry

Meath v Westmeath

Cavan v Offaly

Westmeath v Carlow

Derry v Meath

Carlow v Meath

Offaly v Derry

Cavan v Westmeath

Carlow v Cavan

Westmeath v Derry

Meath v Offaly

Very League - Div 2B

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

Saturday 3rd February 2024 – Round 2

Kilkenny v Wexford

Saturday 17th February 2024 – Round 3

Wexford v Tipperary

Cork v Kilkenny

Saturday 2nd March 2024– Round 4

Clare v Kilkenny

Cork v Wexford

Saturday 9th March 2024- Round 5

Wexford v Galway

Saturday 23rd March 2024- Final

Very Leagues - Div 3A

4 Teams

Armagh

Kildare

Laois

Roscommon

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

Kildare v Laois

Armagh v Roscommon

Saturday 2nd March 2024 – Round 2

Laois v Armagh

Roscommon v Kildare

Armagh v Kildare

Roscommon v Laois

Saturday 23rd March 2024- Semi-Finals

Saturday 13th April -Final

Very Leagues - Div 3B

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 2nd March 2024 – Round 3

Saturday 16th March 2024- Semi-Finals

Very Leagues - Div 4

Louth

Mayo

Tyrone

Wicklow

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

Wicklow v Louth

Tyrone v Mayo

Tyrone v Wicklow

Mayo v Louth

Saturday 9th March 2024– Round 3

Wicklow v Mayo

Louth v Tyrone

Saturday 23rd March 2024- Semi-finals