Master Fixture Plan 2026

Cork GAA is today pleased to issue its Master Fixture Plan for the 2026 season, outlining full details of the County League programmes alongside County Championship dates, times and venues.

League Programme – Key Dates

The 2026 County Leagues will commence as follows:

  • McCarthy Insurance Group Football Leagues: Sunday, 1st March 2026
  • RedFM Hurling Leagues: Sunday, 8th March 2026

League Finals are scheduled for:

  • McCarthy Insurance Group Football League Finals: 3rd to 5th July
  • RedFM Hurling League Finals: 10th to 12th July

Championship Programme – Key Dates

The 2026 County Championship will begin with:

  • McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship – Round 1: July 24th – 26th
  • Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship – Round 1: July 31st – 2nd August

Full fixture details, including venues and throw-in times, are now available as part of the Master Fixture Plan.

Speaking on the release of the plan, Pat Horgan, Chairperson of Cork GAA, acknowledged the work undertaken to deliver the comprehensive schedule:

“Today’s publication of our 2026 Master Fixture Plan represents a major body of work. By issuing the League and Championship programmes together, we are showing a clear commitment to our clubs, giving certainty to players, coaches, administrators and supporters, and allowing everyone to plan with confidence.”

“I want to acknowledge the excellent work of our County Competitions Control Committee, led by its Chairman Noel O’Callaghan, along with our Operations Manager Daniel Lane. Their collaboration, attention to detail and determination to improve the fixture process has been central to delivering this plan.”

Cork GAA CEO Kevin O’Donovan said the Master Fixture Plan reflects a growing focus on long-term planning:

“This plan reflects extensive planning and co-ordination across all areas of Cork GAA, with a strong focus on clarity for our club players and officers. A significant amount of work has gone into aligning dates, venues and competition structures.”

“Publishing a complete fixture roadmap for 2026 is a very positive step and underlines Cork GAA’s commitment to providing certainty and continuous improvement in how our competitions are organised and delivered.”

Below, you can view the full Master Fixture Plan.

 

You can download a copy of the master plan here

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Our Full League programme can be viewed by clicking the links below

 


McCarthy Insurance Group Division 1 FL
McCarthy Insurance Group Division 2 FL
McCarthy Insurance Group Division 3 FL
McCarthy Insurance Group Division 4 FL
McCarthy Insurance Group Division 5 FL
McCarthy Insurance Group Division 6 FL
McCarthy Insurance Group Division 7 FL


Red FM Division 1 HL
Red FM Division 2 HL
Red FM Division 3 HL
Red FM Division 4 HL
Red FM Division 5 HL
Red FM Division 6 HL
Red FM Division 7 HL

November 2025

  • F3 Youth Athletic Development Course – November 15th

January 2026

  • Performance Nutrition Workshop (Adult Club) – January 14th

  • F3 Youth Athletic Development Course – January 17th

  • Youth “Resistance Training” Workshop – January 21st

  • Adult Coaching Conference – January 24th

  • Nursery Courses – January to February

  • Award 2 Football – October 2025 to January 2026

February 2026

  • Youth Football Coaching Workshop – February 8th

  • GPS & Performance Analysis Workshop for Club Coaches – February 9th

  • F3 Youth Athletic Development Course – February 14th

  • Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop – February 15th

  • Award 1 Youth Dual (Cork, Mallow, Clonakilty) – February to April

  • ICGG Workshops – February to April (42 total across 14 regions)

March 2026

  • Speed Workshop for Youth Club Coaches – March 4th

  • Football Goalkeeping Workshop – March 7th

  • Medical: ACL Conference (Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention) – March 9th

  • Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop – March 14th

April 2026

  • GAA Introduction to Performance Analysis Course – April 12th

  • Award 1 Youth Dual – continues through April

  • ICGG Workshops – conclude in April

May 2026

  • Performance Psychology Workshop: “Performing Under Pressure” – May 13th

  • Performance Analysis Workshop for Practitioners – May 24th

October 2026 – January 2027

  • Award 2 Hurling – October 2026 to January 2027

Cork Referees in Action for Munster Club Championship Weekend

Cork Referees in Action for Munster Club Championship Weekend

Cork referees will once again be at the heart of the action in this weekend’s
2025 AIB Munster GAA Football Club Championships, taking charge of key fixtures across the province.

In the Senior Club Championship Q-Final, David Murnane Macroom will officiate the clash between Éire Óg, Inis (Clare) and Rathgormack (Waterford) at
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg on Saturday, November 9th at 1:30pm.

Meanwhile, James Regan Lough Rovers has been appointed to the Intermediate Club Championship Quarter-Final between Corofin (Clare) and Stradbally (Waterford), which also throws in at 1:30pm on Saturday, November 9th in Corofin.

Rounding off the Cork representation, Brian Crowley from Castlehaven will take charge of the Junior Club Championship Quarter-Final as Killimer (Clare) meet Clonmel Óg (Tipperary) at Kilmihil on Friday, November 8th at 1:30pm.

Cork GAA extends its best wishes to all three officials as they represent the county on the provincial stage this weekend.

Divisional Drama Sets the Stage for Cork Junior A Football Championship Knockout Rounds

Cork Junior A Football Championship – Divisional Finals and next stages

The Divisional Finals of the Cork Junior A Football Championship have concluded, and the race for county honours now enters the knockout stages.

It was an exciting weekend of football across the county, with several tight finishes — and just one game requiring a replay to determine progression.

Divisional Final Results

Carbery:
Kilmacabea 0-15 – 0-10 St. Mary’s
(Sunday, October 26th @ Skibbereen)

Imokilly:
Carrig na bhFear 3-12 – 1-8 Erin’s Own
(Monday, October 27th @ Ballincurra)

Carrigdhoun:
Ballygarvan 1-14 – 0-16 Carrigaline (2)
(Saturday, October 25th @ Shanbally)

Avondhu:
Charleville 0-18 – 0-13 Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels
(Saturday, October 25th @ Milford)

Seandún:
Nemo Rangers (3) 3-15 – 2-11 Mayfield
(Saturday, October 25th @ Ballinlough)

Duhallow:
Castlemagner 1-7 – 1-6 Kanturk
(Saturday, October 18th @ Cullen)

Muskerry:
Aghinagh 1-12 – 0-15 Donoughmore
(Saturday, October 25th @ Macroom)
Result: Draw – Replay required.
Replay scheduled for Saturday, November 1st @ 3:30 PM in Macroom.
Winners of this game will receive a bye to the County Semi-Final.

County Quarter-Finals

Fixture Venue Date Time
Kilmacabea vs Carrig na bhFear Newcestown Sat, Nov 1st 14:30
Ballygarvan vs Charleville Venue TBC Date/Time TBC
Nemo Rangers (3) vs Castlemagner Mourneabbey Sun, Nov 2nd 14:00
Muskerry Final Replay – Aghinagh vs Donoughmore Macroom Sat, Nov 1st 15:30

Path to the County Final

Semi-Final 1:
Winners of Kilmacabea / Carrig na bhFear
vs
Winners of Ballygarvan / Charleville

Semi-Final 2:
Winners of Nemo Rangers (3) / Castlemagner
vs
Winners of Aghinagh / Donoughmore (bye to Semi-Final)

County Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship – Latest Update

Cork County Junior A Hurling Championship – County Stage Update

The County Junior A Hurling Championship is entering the county stages, with several thrilling contests already played at divisional level. We are now down to seven clubs in contention for county honours.

In the divisional finals, there was no shortage of drama and quality across the county. In the Carrigdhoun Final, Belgooly edged past Kinsale on a scoreline of 1-24 to 1-17, while Ballinora overcame Grenagh 0-22 to 1-11 in the Muskerry Final. The Imokilly Final saw Cobh prove too strong for Bride Rovers, winning 3-19 to 3-11, while in the Seandún Final, Whitechurch emerged from a replay battle against Na Piarsaigh after a tightly contested series.

In Avondhu, Kilshannig came out on top against Dromina, winning 1-18 to 2-13. Out west, the Carbery Final saw Ballinascarthy defeat Kilbree 0-22 to 1-16, and finally, in Duhallow, Newmarket advanced impressively with a 3-28 to 1-23 win over Dromtariffe.

These results have set up an exciting set of quarter-final and semi-final fixtures:

🗓️ Quarter-Finals

  • Belgooly vs Ballinora

  • Cobh vs Whitechurch

  • Kilshannig vs Ballinascarthy

🔜 Semi-Finals

  • Winners of Belgooly vs Ballinora will meet the winners of Cobh vs Whitechurch

  • Kilshannig or Ballinascarthy will face Newmarket, who received a bye to the semi-finals

The road to the 2025 County Junior A Hurling Championship title is now clearly marked out, with several in-form sides eager to make their mark as the battle for county glory intensifies.