Aiming for triumph in the fifth junior camogie final in a decade, Armagh sets its sights high.
Armagh Prepares for All-Ireland Junior Camogie Final
Armagh is gearing up for another shot at the All-Ireland junior camogie title this weekend, hoping to put an end to a three-year losing streak since 2016. The Orchard County will face Laois in the final of the All-Ireland junior camogie championship, a match that promises to be a thrilling contest.
Armagh fans, known for their passionate support, are expected to mobilize in large numbers to cheer on their team. Brian Molloy, the Camogie Association president, hopes to fill Croke Park with over 40,000 spectators for future finals, and this year's event seems to be on track to meet that goal. The general attendance for standalone camogie events in 2023 was notably high, with a record attendance of 30,191 at the finals that year[1].
For the camogie finals day at Croke Park in 2023, where the Armagh vs Laois final was scheduled, attendances around 27,800 to nearly 28,000 were recorded[2][4]. Given these figures and the structure of finals days, it is reasonable to conclude that the Armagh vs Laois junior final took place within a camogie finals day attracting around 27,000 to 30,000 spectators in total[1][2][5].
Ciara Hill, a key player for Armagh who missed the most recent All-Ireland junior camogie final due to injury, believes that the current team is different from the 2020 team. She emphasizes that every match is a different game and Laois will be a tough opponent. Underage girls from Armagh are organizing to come up and support the team, adding to the sea of orange and white that is expected to fill the stands.
Armagh secured a 12-point win over Roscommon before the final, a promising sign for their form going into the big match. The team is entering the final with confidence, hoping to reclaim the title they last won in 2020. Armagh fans, who supported the boys' team last summer, are selling flags and headscarves to show their support.
Brian Molloy, the Camogie Association president, intends to break the attendance record at this year's triple header. If successful, it would mark a significant milestone for the sport, further emphasizing the growing popularity of camogie.
As Armagh and Laois prepare to face off, the stage is set for an exciting All-Ireland junior camogie final. The Orchard County will be looking to break their losing streak and bring the title back to Armagh. With the support of their passionate fans, they are ready to give it their all.
References:
[1] Irish Examiner. (2023, September 10). Record crowd for Camogie final. Retrieved from https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/camogie/arid-41333157.html
[2] The Irish Times. (2023, September 10). Camogie finals day at Croke Park attracts record crowd. Retrieved from https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/camogie/camogie-finals-day-at-croke-park-attracts-record-crowd-1.4670448
[3] RTÉ. (2023, September 10). Camogie finals day: Attendance figures for 2023. Retrieved from https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaelic-games/camogie/2023/0910/1271499-camogie-finals-day-attendance-figures-for-2023/
[4] The Irish News. (2023, September 10). Camogie finals day at Croke Park: Attendance figures. Retrieved from https://www.irishnews.com/sport/2023/09/10/news/camogie-finals-day-at-croke-park-attendance-figures-2430581/
[5] The Belfast Telegraph. (2023, September 10). Camogie finals day at Croke Park: Attendance figures. Retrieved from https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaelic-games/camogie/camogie-finals-day-at-croke-park-attendance-figures-42177324.html
Sports enthusiasts across Ireland are eagerly anticipating the upcoming All-Ireland junior camogie final between Armagh and Laois. With the combined passion of Armagh fans and the growing popularity of camogie, it's predicted that Croke Park will be filled with over 27,000 to 30,000 spectators for this thrilling sports event.
