Championship Draws 2026

 

Championship Season 2026 Starts Tuesday!


GAA fans across Cork are gearing up for the official start of the 2026 club championship season! The highly anticipated Cork County Championship Draws will take place this Tuesday night at 6:30 pm ahead of the County Convention.

You will be able to watch below.

📺 How to Watch the Draw

The event will be streamed live on Cork GAA website, allowing supporters and club members across the globe to follow the action as it happens.

✍️ What Competitions are Included?

The draws will encompass all major club championships, setting the groups for the 2026 season across both codes. The draws will include:

Hurling Championships (Co-Op SuperStores Championships)

  • Premier Senior Hurling Championship (The Seán Óg Murphy Cup)

  • Senior A Hurling Championship (The Jim Forbes Cup)

  • Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship (The Seamus Long Cup)

  • Intermediate A Hurling Championship (The Paddy Walsh Cup)

  • Premier Junior Hurling Championship (The Jimmy O’Mahony Cup)

  • Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
  • Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship

Football Championships (McCarthy Insurance Group Championships)

  • Premier Senior Football Championship (The Andy Scannell Cup)

  • Senior A Football Championship (The Kevin McTiernan Cup)

  • Premier Intermediate Football Championship (The Billy Long Cup)

  • Intermediate A Football Championship (The Seán Ó Suilleabháin Cup)

  • Premier Junior Football Championship (The Donal Hurley Cup)

  • Junior ‘A’ Football Championship
  • Junior ‘B’ Football Championship

 

Semi-Finals of the Co-op Superstores Premier JHC

Co-op Superstores Premier JHC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

This weekend, the semi-finals of the Co-op Superstores Premier JHC will take place, with Glen Rovers facing Cloughduv on Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM in Páirc Uí Rinn, and Kilbrittain taking on Ballygarvan on Saturday, October 4th at 4:00 PM in Minane Bridge. Both matches promise exciting action as the four teams battle for a place in the county final. Below is a summary of each team’s journey to the semi-finals.


Pictured are Sean O’Leary, Cloughduv and Ben Murphy, Glen Rovers, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 1: Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv

Venue: Páirc Uí Rinn | Time: Friday, October 3rd, 7:30 PM

Glen Rovers’ Path

Glen Rovers have been in fine form throughout the championship. They began with a narrow win over St Catherines, 1-14 (17) to 0-15 (15), before a draw with St Finbarrs, 2-15 (21) to 1-18 (21), showcased their resilience. They finished the group stages strongly with a comprehensive victory over Meelin, 1-25 (28) to 0-18 (18). Their strong performance earned them a bye directly into the semi-finals, skipping the quarter-finals.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Glen Rovers 1-14 – 0-15 St Catherines ✅

  • Round 2: Glen Rovers 2-15 – 1-18 St Finbarrs ⚖️ (Draw)

  • Round 3: Glen Rovers 1-25 – 0-18 Meelin ✅

Cloughduv’s Path

Cloughduv started with a dominant win over Nemo Rangers, 3-20 (29) to 0-17 (17). A tight contest with Kilbrittain in Round 2 saw them fall narrowly, 2-17 (23) to 1-17 (20), but they bounced back with a convincing victory over Barryroe, 1-25 (28) to 1-9 (12). In the quarter-finals, they defeated Argideen Rangers, 3-18 (27) to 1-14 (17), booking their place in the semi-final against Glen Rovers.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Cloughduv 3-20 – 0-17 Nemo Rangers ✅

  • Round 2: Cloughduv 1-17 – 2-17 Kilbrittain ❌

  • Round 3: Cloughduv 1-25 – 1-9 Barryroe ✅

Quarter-Final: Cloughduv 3-18 – 1-14 Argideen Rangers ✅

Buy Match Tickets for Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv 



Pictured are Philip Wall, Kilbrittain and Piaras O’Halloran, Ballygarvan, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 2: Kilbrittain vs Ballygarvan

Venue: Minane Bridge | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 4:00 PM

Kilbrittain’s Path

Kilbrittain began their championship campaign with a win over Barryroe, 0-22 (22) to 1-15 (18). They suffered a setback in Round 2, losing narrowly to Cloughduv, 2-17 (23) to 1-17 (20), but came back strongly in Round 3 with a big win over Nemo Rangers, 3-19 (28) to 1-10 (13). Their performance in the group stages earned them a bye into the semi-finals, skipping the quarter-finals.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Kilbrittain 0-22 – 1-15 Barryroe ✅

  • Round 2: Kilbrittain 1-17 – 2-17 Cloughduv ❌

  • Round 3: Kilbrittain 3-19 – 1-10 Nemo Rangers ✅

Ballygarvan’s Path

Ballygarvan started strong with a win over Milford, 1-23 (26) to 0-20 (20), before losing narrowly to Tracton, 1-14 (17) to 1-18 (21). They bounced back in Round 3 with a victory over Argideen Rangers, 0-26 (26) to 2-14 (20), securing a place in the quarter-finals. There, they edged past St Catherines in a thrilling contest, 1-18 (21) to 1-17 (20), to reach the semi-finals against Kilbrittain.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Ballygarvan 1-23 – 0-20 Milford ✅

  • Round 2: Ballygarvan 1-14 – 1-18 Tracton ❌

  • Round 3: Ballygarvan 0-26 – 2-14 Argideen Rangers ✅

Quarter-Final: Ballygarvan 1-18 – 1-17 St Catherines ✅


Ticket Information

  • Páirc Uí Rinn (Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv, Friday 7:30 PM): Tickets available at the venue on the day.

  • Minane Bridge (Kilbrittain vs Ballygarvan, Saturday 4:00 PM): Tickets available at the venue on the day.

Both semi-finals promise exciting, high-scoring encounters as the teams battle for a spot in the county final.

Semi-finals details for Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship

 

Friday, October 3rd

Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Final

  • Glen Rovers v Cloughduv – Páirc Uí Rinn, 7.30pm

Saturday, October 4th

Intermediate A Hurling Championship Semi-Finals

  • Sarsfields v Bandon – Riverstick, 4.00pm
  • Aghada v Aghabullogue – Ballyanley, 4.00pm

Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Final

  • Kilbrittain v Ballygarvan – Minane Bridge, 4.00pm

Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi-Finals

  • Dungourney v Ballincollig – Caherlag, 4.00pm
  • Ballinhassig v Cloyne – Ovens, 7.30pm

Senior A Hurling Championship Semi-Finals

  • Carrigtwohill v Bride Rovers – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 5.45pm
  • Castlelyons v Blarney – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7.30pm

Sunday, October 5th

Premier Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals

  • Blackrock v Midleton – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 2.00pm
  • Sarsfields v St. Finbarr’s – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3.45pm
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Co-Op Superstores Premier JHC – Semi-Finals Set

Co-Op Superstores Premier JHC – Semi-Finals Set

The Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship quarter-finals delivered plenty of action and excitement.

Cloughduv stormed past Argideen Rangers 3-18 to 1-14, showcasing a powerful attacking display, while Barryroe secured a convincing 1-21 to 0-11 win over Meelin. In the relegation play-off, Ballygarvan edged St. Catherines 1-18 to 1-17, ensuring their survival in the championship.

The semi-finals promise to bring more drama and intensity. On Friday, 3rd October, Glen Rovers will take on Cloughduv at Páirc Uí Rinn at 7:30 PM, in what is expected to be a high-octane clash. The following day, Saturday, 4th October, Kilbrittain face Ballygarvan at Minane Bridge at 4:00 PM, with both sides determined to secure a place in the final.

Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship – Semi-Finals Set

Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship – Semi-Finals Set

The Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship has produced plenty of excitement as the quarter-finals concluded.

In a thrilling relegation play-off, Castlemartyr narrowly defeated Mallow 1-19 to 0-19, ensuring their survival in the championship.

The quarter-finals delivered high drama and decisive wins. Ballincollig powered past Carrigaline 1-21 to 1-9, showing their championship credentials, while Cloyne edged out Valley Rovers 1-18 to 0-20 in a closely contested clash.

The semi-finals are now set and promise to be eagerly anticipated:

  • Dungourney vs Ballincollig at Caherlag, 16:00

  • Ballinhassig vs Cloyne at Ovens, 19:30

These encounters, scheduled between now and October 18th, are expected to attract strong interest as teams battle for a place in the final.