CROKER HOSTS A NEW DAWN

Tomorrow is an important day for camogie in Dublin — and a step forward for the sport on a broader level — as they play host to Down in the Littlewoods Ireland League as the first leg of a double- header at Croke Park (1.45pm throw- in).

Being twinned with the Dublin- Donegal League outing adds lustre to an outing that may not have direct impact on promotion or relegation but helps to open the window for a new set of fans and to supply one more piece of the jigsaw in giving camogie’s players an equality with their other

Gaelic games counterparts.

Apart from a few, this will be a first experience for Adrian O’Sullivan’s charges and one of the stars, Hannah Hegarty is very much looking forward to it.

“It’s massive,” admits Hegarty.

“Adrian said there was no point saying it was just another game because it clearly isn’t.

“Nearly all the team, it was be the first time playing there, and it will be the first time for them to play a senior match in Croke Park so we’re just delighted and excited about that.

Chance

“I thought I would never get the chance throughout my career to do it.

“I just didn’t see it happening.

“Some of the girls have played Cumann na mBunscol, some played on the junior team that won the

All- Ireland a few years ago which was great but it’s my first match.

“Hopefully now we can get more games in Croke Park in the future and not just for Dublin.

“It’s where everyone wants to play and we are really looking forward to it.

“But it could be great now if we could get a few more double- headers.”

Hegarty added: “We’ve still got a game to win.

“We can’t let the pitch get in the way of that and of getting a performance.”