THE draws with the All-Ireland Camogie Championships were made today, in conjunction with the Camogie Assoociation’s new sponsor.

Carmel Naughton and Glen Dimplex have announces a five-year sponsorship the Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior competitions.

Glen Dimplex is an Irish-headquartered international manufacturing group, which specialises in innovative low-carbon electric heating and ventilation solutions and is owned by the Naughton family.

The new five-year deal is a huge boost for the sport and was warmly welcomed by the Camogie Association and camogie county boards representing almost 600 clubs nationwide. The new title sponsorship, and the launch of the 2022 Championships, were announced today at Croke Park in Dublin by Rowena McCappin, Head of External Relations and Engagement, Glen Dimplex, Camogie Association President Hilda Breslin and Ard Stiúrthóir, Sinéad McNulty. It was also announced that the senior championship semi-finals will be held in Croke Park this July,

Glen Dimplex’s Rowena McCappin said the company were delighted to be involved with the sponsorship of such a key sport in Ireland and highlighted the connection between Glen Dimplex and the Camogie Association.

“I see a synergy between Glen Dimplex’s business and the Camogie Association, given the energy that is exuded on the camogie pitch, and the sport’s role in inspiring and sustaining local communities. We’re all, as a society, on a journey of sustainability for climate and community,” she said.

Hilda Breslin, of the Camogie Association acknowledged the generous contributions of Carmel Naughton and Glen Dimplex, and the commitment shown through signing a five-year deal.

She also welcomed the significance of having an Irish-owned internationally recognised brand associated with the organisation and its competitions:

“We would like to thank Carmel Naughton and Glen Dimplex for their support,” she said. “We are thrilled to be working alongside an international Irish brand such as Glen Dimplex. This new sponsorship enables us to progress so many important initiatives and allows us to plan for the future.  We look forward to working together to grow this wonderful women’s sport.”

 The All-Ireland Camogie Championships, which commence from the weekend of 21st/ 22nd May 2022 and will culminate in a triple-header All Ireland Final at Croke Park on Sunday 7th August 2022. The draws have been completed for the Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior competitions with groupings and competition structures set out below.

Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Championship

Top team in each group advance to the semi-finals, with the second and third placed teams. The bottom team in each group playing off for relegation.

Group 1: Cork, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford, Dublin, Clare

Group 2: Galway, Kilkenny, Down, Antrim, Limerick, Offaly

Glen Dimplex Intermediate All-Ireland Championship

Top team in each group advance to the semi-finals, with the second and third placed teams. The bottom team in each group playing off for relegation.

Group 1: Westmeath, Galway, Carlow Laois, Dublin, Kerry
Group 2: Kilkenny, Meath, Derry, Cork, Kildare, Wexford

Glen Dimplex Premier Junior All-Ireland Championship

Group 1: Armagh, Roscommon, Antrim, Limerick, Down
Group 2: Tipperary, Clare, Mayo, Cavan, Waterford

Top team in each group advance to the semi-finals, with the second and third placed teams competing in the quarter finals.

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