Rule Differences between Camogie and Hurling

There are very few differences between the two games. The following are the main differences:

Playing gear

All Camogie players, including the goalkeeper, must wear the same jersey.

• The goalkeeper in Hurling must wear a distinctive jersey.
• Skirt/divided skirt/skort is worn in Camogie
• Hurling: Shorts are worn

Sliotair

• Camogie: Weight: 90-110 grams Size: 21cm in circumference
• Hurling: Weight: 110-120 grams Size: 23-25cm

Scores

• Camogie: Handpassed goal is allowed
• Hurling: Handpassed goal is not allowed

Frees

• Camogie: 45 metre is awarded
• Hurling: 65 metre is awarded

Dropping the hurley

• Camogie: Hurley may be dropped to handpass the sliotar provided it is not dangerous to do so
• Hurling: It is a foul to drop the hurley to handpass

Tackling

• Camogie: Shouldering is not allowed
• Hurling: Side–to-side charge is permitted

Flicking of Hurley in the air and on the ground

• Camogie: A player may flick an opponent’s hurley from the ground or in the air with her own hurley
• Hurling: It is a foul to tip an opponent’s hurley up with a player’s hurley or foot. It is also a foul to tip an opponent’s hurley in the air