Scór na nÓg 2026 and Scór na bPáistí 2027 dates announced
Scór na nÓg is back for 2026, with clubs across Cork now invited to get involved in the upcoming competitions.
If you were U17 on 1 January 2026, you are eligible to take part in Scór na nÓg and represent your club across any of the eight disciplines:
- Rince Foirne
- Amhránaíocht Aonair
- Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht
- Bailéad Ghrúpa
- Nuachleas
- Ceol Uirlise
- Rince Seit
- Tráth na gCeist
Divisional competitions will take place ahead of the Cork County competitions, with dates to be confirmed by the respective divisional committees.
Scór na nÓg 2026 – Cork dates
Divisional Finals
Dates: TBC by respective divisional committees.
Tráth na gCeist – County Round
Wednesday, 11 November | 7.30pm
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The first and second rounds of the county table quiz will take place on the same evening.
The quiz is open to all clubs in Cork, with no qualification from the divisional finals required.
The top three teams at the end of the first round will progress to the second round on the night.
Cork County Final
Saturday, 14 November | 6.30pm
Éire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens
Munster Semi-Final
Saturday, 21 November | 2.00pm
Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick
The semi-final will involve representatives from Clare, Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford.
Kerry and Cork receive a bye to the Munster Final.
Munster Final
Sunday, 6 December
Tráth na gCeist: 12 noon
Stage competitions: 2.00pm
Venue: TBC
All-Ireland Final
Saturday, 23 January 2027
TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar
Scór na bPáistí 2027
Dates have also been confirmed for the 2027 Scór na bPáistí competitions.
National school children can take part in the usual eight Scór competitions, with three additional disciplines also available:
- Rince Aonair
- Ceol Aonair
- Rince Sean-Nós
Cork Scór na bPáistí 2027 dates
County Semi-Finals
Friday, 12 March | 7.30pm
Abhann Dubh, Dú Ealla, Múscraí and Seandún
and
Saturday, 13 March | 2.00pm
Beara, Cairbre, Carraigdhoun and Uí Mac Choille
Both semi-finals will take place at the Éire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens.
Cork County Final
Saturday, 20 March | 2.00pm
Éire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens
Divisional Contacts
Divisional round dates will be confirmed by the respective committees. Clubs looking for further information should contact their divisional representative.
| Division | Contact |
|---|---|
| Abhann Dubh / Avondhu | Barry Ahern – 086 022 0906 / bazhelen40@gmail.com |
| Beara | John O’Mahony, County Cultural Officer – irishculturalofficer.cork@gaa.ie |
| Cairbre / Carbery | Deirdre Hodnett – 086 825 7136 / dhodnett67@gmail.com |
| Carraigdhoun | Elaine Hurley – elainemaryhurley@gmail.com |
| Dú Ealla / Duhallow | Margaret Kiely – 087 767 3331 / kielymgt@gmail.com |
| Uí Mac Choille / Imokilly | Alan Whelan – 087 440 0654 / ajwhelan123@gmail.com |
| Múscraí / Muskerry | Colm Ó Mocháin – 087 953 6024 / irishculturalofficer.muskerry.cork@gaa.com |
| Seandún | Mick Buckley – chairperson.seandun.cork@gaa.ie |
Get involved
Scór provides GAA clubs with an opportunity to celebrate Irish music, song, dance, storytelling and culture, while giving young members the chance to represent their club on the county and provincial stage.
Clubs are encouraged to start preparing now and contact their divisional committee for details of local competitions.
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