Cork and Kerry Set for 2026 Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Final

The stage is set for Cork and Kerry to clash in the 2026 Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Final on Monday, May 18th at 7:35pm in Páirc Uí Rinn.

Cork enter the decider in excellent form after topping the Phase 2 table with a perfect record of three wins from three outings. The Rebels impressed throughout the campaign, finishing with an impressive scoring tally of 10-62 while conceding just 2-38.

Their Phase 2 journey began with a dominant 4-25 to 0-12 victory away to Clare before following up with a superb 3-18 to 1-14 win over Kerry in Austin Stack Park. Cork completed the group stages with another strong performance, overcoming Waterford by 3-19 to 1-12 at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Kerry secured their place in the final after finishing second in the table with two victories from three matches. The Kingdom opened their campaign with a convincing 3-17 to 2-9 win over Waterford before suffering defeat to Cork in Tralee. They bounced back strongly in Round 3 with a commanding 1-21 to 0-11 victory over Clare to book their place in the provincial decider.

The sides also met earlier this season in the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football League, where Cork claimed a narrow victory over Kerry in a highly competitive encounter. That result added another chapter to the fierce rivalry between the counties and sets the stage for what promises to be another thrilling contest under the lights at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Cork’s Road to the Final

• Cork 4-25 Clare 0-12
• Cork 3-18 Kerry 1-14
• Cork 3-19 Waterford 1-12

Kerry’s Road to the Final

• Kerry 3-17 Waterford 2-9
• Cork 3-18 Kerry 1-14
• Kerry 1-21 Clare 0-11

2026 Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship Final

• Cork v Kerry
• Monday, May 18th
• Throw-in: 7:35pm
• Venue: Páirc Uí Rinn

Phase 2 Final Table

Supporters can look forward to another thrilling chapter in the famous rivalry between Cork and Kerry as two talented young sides battle it out for Munster glory.