The coin toss debacle has come to an end, with the news that Clare and Dublin have .
Clare and Dublin accept Camogie Association's Ard Chomhairle offer for play-off August 1st 2pm in Semple Stadium, Thurles
— Camogie Association (@OfficialCamogie) July 29, 2015
Thankfully the players’ championship futures will be decided in Semple Stadium rather than a boardroom casino, and the first reaction was relief from players and fans alike.
"Camogie statement: http://t.co/rw9OcFXqTz " *puts down chocolate cake* 😂🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/exxnTdsL66
— Chloe Morey (@Morey_ChloeJane) July 29, 2015
This is how I feel right now…. Common sense has prevailed 🙏 pic.twitter.com/K0F5KvtJYG
— Ali Maguire (@Ali_Maguire) July 29, 2015
Common sence is a beautiful thing…
— Brendan Bugler (@brendanbugler) July 29, 2015
Fair play to @OfficialCamogie offering play-off to Clare & Dublin. Tricky situation for all involved. #camogie #cointoss
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) July 29, 2015
However there were plenty of reservations about the 48-hour turnaround the victorious team will face:
A playoff offered to @ClareCamogie & @CamogieDublin on Saturday in Thurles. The winner takes on Wexford on Monday! Two day recovery??
— Derrick Lynch (@lynch_derrick) July 29, 2015
@OfficialCamogie so now u expect girls to play 2 games in 2 days ? Where is the player welfare? Are u complete idiots seriously ??
— Marie Halpin (@halps13) July 29, 2015
@ClareCamogie @CamogieDublin well done all ! Common sense nearly – 2 day turn around??????
— Rosie Foley (@FoleyRosie) July 29, 2015
After all, it seems an alternative was available:
Wexford were willing to play on the 8th August – but Camogie Association decided instead to give Clare or Dublin one day's rest.
— Off The Ball (@offtheball) July 29, 2015
A Monday game will mean less TV coverage too:
Unfortunate consequence of playing camogie 1/4 final on Monday rather than following Saturday is that they lose coverage on Sunday Game.
— Pauric Lodge (@pauriclodge) July 29, 2015
Still, an actual game of camogie is better than none…
@gavreilly Take the victory! It's not ideal but in comparison to #cointoss ….
— Sinead O'Carroll (@SineadOCarroll) July 29, 2015
Hopefully the hundreds of hours of training will all be worth it!
Driving from Galway to Dublin for training not even sure if it would go ahead… Thankfully it is! #updadubs #boycott
— Dee Johnstone (@Hoop_Me_Loop) July 29, 2015
And maybe a few of those who tweeted about the #CoinToss will help fill the stands on Saturday too…
Playoff's a fair result, good to see. Nowwww, will semple hold everyone who tweeted about "cointoss"? #BackItUpLads
— Gemma Begley (@GBegs) July 29, 2015