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 During the late 1880's an epidemic wave of nationalism gripped Ireland. The foundation of the Gaelic League around this time heralded the dawning of a new departure as Irish men women alike influenced by a spirit of resurgence sought to establish a unique culture of their own, of which they could be proud of and of which couldn't be copied by any other nation.
It was a situation of the Irish yearning to be even more Irish. The people wanted to be able to boast an identity, which was prestigious and valuable, and then, motivated by an abundance of vigour a renaissance of sorts commenced.
Enthusiasm for Irish games, language and song began to flow with passion from coast to coast. Encouraged by this renewed idealism the GAA came into being giving formal expression to centuries of tradition in the realm of Irish games and pastimes.
Following the footsteps of their male counterparts the ladies freed themselves of the shackles of an age which frowned upon the active participation of women in sport to add a new dimension to an Irish Ireland - the game of Camogie
* 1903 It is believed that camogie had its origins in the Keating Branch of the Gaelic League in Dublin
* 1904 The first public camogie match ever took place between two Dublin clubs Cuchulains and Keatings in Navan on Sunday 17th July; Keatings won by a goal to nil
* 1905 An Cumann Camogaiochata was officially inaugurated at 8 North Frederick St, Dublin on February 25th, with Maire Ni Chinneide as President
* 1911 On April 11th, a meeting organised by Seaghan Ua Dubhtaigh founded (or, more properly re-founded) the Camogie Association at 25 Rutland Square (now Parnell Square) Dublin.
* 1912 The 12th July saw the first official inter-county game when Dublin defeated Louth 2-1 to nil at Jones' Road
* 1915 The first University Camogie Club was founded in UCD. That year the oldest competition of which camogie can boast began and this was the Ashbourne Cup for inter-universities, being first won by U.C.D.
* 1918 Following a declaration by the British Army in July 1918, camogie for a brief period was listed as an "illegal assembly" and games played were stopped by the police and the players arrested.
* 1925 On the 25th April, over 100 delegates gathered in Conarchy's Hotel, Parnell Square, Dublin for the inaugural Congress of what was described as the All-Ireland Camogie, Association.
* 1930 During August Seaghan Ua Dubhthaigh while visiting the United States helped in the formation of the Camogie Association in New York.
Camogie Milestones (1903 - 1983).
* 1932 Re-organisation was required as some clubs began to play the game according to the Camogie Rule Book, with others following Hurling Rules. On 25th April a special Convention in the Gresham Hotel attended by sixty delegates sorted this problem and this marked the arrival of Cumann Camogaiochta na nGael, as we know it today. The All-Ireland Championship came into being.
* 1933 The '32 All-Ireland Final wasn't played until August of this year/ Dublin defeated their hosts Galway 3-2 to 0-2 and became the first holders of the O'Duffy Cup.
* 1934 Representatives of twenty counties attended Congress and from it came directive banning Camogie players from playing foreign games. |
 * 1942 The first ever draw in an All-Ireland final was played in Croke Park. This was also the first final to be broadcast on Radio
* 1943 A mighty attendance of 9,136 watched Dublin thrash rivals Cork in the All-Ireland final 8-0 to 1-1
* 1944-51 TURMOIL! Disagreements arouse in Munster in relation to the question of having male officers on Camogie Committees. Cork withdrew from the Munster Council. In 1945 Leinster, including Dublin, deserted the Association. In April 1947, confusion grew further as Louth, Laois, Meath, Wicklow and Cork set up their own private association. In 1948 there were moves towards unity instigated by Sighle Nic An Ultaigh (An Du1;n). By Spring 1949 difficulties were finally resolved apart from Cork who with the persuasion from Sighle eventually rejoined the Munster Council in November 1951.
* 1954 Camogie celebrated its Golden Jubilee.
* 1956 An Annual inter-provincial competition was established. In the inaugural Final at Knockbridge, Co Louth. Leinster defeated Ulster 7-1 to 3-0 to take the Gael Linn Cup.
* 1961 Kathleen Mills the legendary Dublin star, won the last of her record 15 All-Ireland medals when her county beat Tipperary by 7-2 to 4-1 in the final.
* 1964 Camogie celebrated its Diamond Jubilee. The All-Ireland Club Championship was introduced. Celtic (Dublin) defeated Deirdre (Antrim) by 5-2 to 1-0 in the final.
* 1966-67 Una O'Connor Dublin received the Texaco Award in 1966, whilst another great exponent of the game, Sue Cashman Antrim was honoured by Caltex in 1967. They are the only two camogie players ever chosen for these awards.
* 1968 Down carved a special niche for themselves by beating Cork 2-3 to 1-1 to win the first ever All-Ireland Junior Championship.
* 1970 The first National Camogie Course was held in Gormanstown. Coaching and Referees seminars were held throughout the country. The All-Ireland Colleges Council was set up. Camogie Milestones (1903 - 1983).
* 1971 In the spring a voluntary group of enterprising Dublin based young people published the first issue of the quarterly magazine "Camogie".
* 1972 Una Bean Ui Phuirseil became President if the newly established Comhairle Chamogaiochta na hInstitiudi um Ardoideachas (C.C.I.A.)
* 1974 Down by again beating Cork (3-0 to 1-0) made history, as their name was the first to be inscribed on the All-Ireland Minor Championship Trophy. The Association participated for the first time in Feile na nGael and Ahane, Limerick were the premier winners.
* 1976-77 National Senior League introduced in '76. First final played in '77 with Tipperary taking the title by beating Wexford 4-2 to 1-3. Also in '77 the first Purcell Cup Competition (for third level colleges) was held with Mary Immaculate, Limerick being the victors.
* 1979 Camogie celebrated its 75th Anniversary. A National League was inaugurated for the counties of Junior status. Armagh were the first winners of An Corn de Burca, just piping Kildare 2-5 to 2-3 after a thrilling final.
* 1980 On the 1st of August, Jo Golden became the first Oifigeach Forbartha of the Association. With the support of the GAA, which provided an office in Croke Park, Cumann Camogaiochta na nGael finally had its own headquarters.
* 1981 Sadly it was during this year that Seaghan Ua Dubhthaigh passed away. His trojan work will never be forgotten
* 1983 Progress continues! The National Coach Mary Moran published an advanced Coaching Manual and a record number of teams participated in the Feile na nGael displaying the continuing growth of the game. '83 also witnessed the passing away of one of camogies' most loyal servants Una Bean Ui Phuirseil.
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