Limerick camogie sides learn groups for 2023 championships

LIMERICK have been drawn in Group 3 of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

John Lillis' Limerick side are drawn alongside Waterford, Antrim and Offaly.

Group 3 comprises two of last year’s quarter-finalists with Limerick and Waterford as well as an up-and-coming Antrim and a rebuilding Offaly. All four teams have been competing in Division 1B of the Very Ireland National Leagues and indeed, Limerick and Offaly cross swords on Saturday in a crucial tie where the loser will drop to third tier, Division 2A. 

The Shannonsiders begin their championship campaign against Antrim on the weekend of June 3-4, before taking on Waterford on June 17-18.

Limerick then face Offaly on the weekend of July 1-2.

The draws for the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Championships were broadcast across The Camogie Association's social channels on Thursday evening.

In the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Championship, Limerick are in Group 2 along with Armagh, Mayo, and Offaly.

The action starts here on the weekend of May 27-28 with Limerick opening their campaign against Offaly.

Qualification Criteria:

As in previous years, six teams will qualify for the knockout stages of the Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Championships, two from each group. Two of the three group winners will advance directly to the semi-finals, with one team joining the other three second placed teams in the quarter-finals. 

The identity of those straight to semi-final will be determined by a draw involving the three group winners. 

The quarter-final pairings will be decided by an open draw but there will be no repeat pairings. i.e. the group winners participating in the quarter-final cannot play the runner-up from their group. 

Hilda Breslin, Uachtaraán Cumann Camógaíochta said: “The Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Championship draws always throw up exciting pairings and interesting discussions, and this year is no different. I want to thank our sponsors Glen Dimplex for their invaluable support in year two of our partnership together.

"I wish all our players and counties good luck and success in what promises to be a thrilling championship. We look forward to a summer of excitement and continuation of the great action we have seen during the National League this year.”  

Mike Cavanagh, Glen Dimplex Head of Communications said: “We are extremely excited to be sponsors of the Camogie All-Ireland Championships, particularly following the athleticism, skill, determination and passion on display at last years’ championships.

"We are delighted to be part of these great moments in Irish sport, taking place throughout communities across Ireland. We wish all the Premier Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams the very best of luck.” 

Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Championship
Group 1: Cork, Galway, Clare, Down
Group 2: Kilkenny, Dublin, Tipperary, Wexford
Group 3: Waterford, Limerick, Antrim, Offaly 

Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Championship
Group 1: Cork, Dublin, Kilkenny, Kildare, Galway
Group 2: Derry, Wexford, Carlow, Antrim
Group 3: Meath, Laois, Kerry, Westmeath 

Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Premier Junior Championship
Group 1: Cavan, Wicklow, Tipperary
Group 2: Armagh, Mayo, Limerick, Offaly
Group 3: Clare, Louth, Tyrone, Roscommon