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.

Follow ‘Scór Chorcaí’ on Facebook for the latest Cork Scór news, competition information and updates.

Co-Op Superstores County Hurling Semi-Final’s Details are now confirmed

Championship Semi-Final Fixtures Confirmed

 

Date Time Championship Fixture Venue
Friday, October 2 7.30pm Intermediate A Hurling Sarsfields v Aghada Carrigtwohill
Saturday, October 3 4pm Premier Junior Hurling St. Catherine’s v Barryroe Ballymaw
Saturday, October 3 4pm Intermediate A Hurling Bandon v Midleton Church Road
Saturday, October 3 4pm Premier Intermediate Hurling Valley Rovers v Dungourney Ballyanley
Saturday, October 3 4pm Premier Intermediate Hurling Ballincollig v Carrigaline Ovens
Saturday, October 3 5.15pm Senior A Hurling Blarney v Carrigtwohill SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Saturday, October 3 7pm Senior A Hurling Erin’s Own v Watergrasshill SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sunday, October 4 2pm Premier Senior Hurling Kanturk v St. Finbarr’s SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sunday, October 4 3.45pm Premier Senior Hurling Midleton v Glen Rovers SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sunday, October 4 3pm Premier Junior Hurling Kilshannig v Argideen Rangers Coachford

 

The next round of Cork GAA championship action has been confirmed, with a busy weekend of semi-final fixtures scheduled across the county from Friday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 4th.

The weekend gets underway on Friday evening when Sarsfields face Aghada in the Intermediate A Hurling Championship semi-final at 7.30pm in Carrigtwohill.

Saturday sees a packed programme of knockout action, with five semi-finals taking place across the county. St. Catherine’s meet Barryroe in the Premier Junior Hurling Championship in Ballymaw, while Bandon face Midleton in the Intermediate A Hurling Championship at Church Road.

The two Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship semi-finals will also take place on Saturday afternoon, with Valley Rovers facing Dungourney in Ballyanley and Ballincollig meeting Carrigaline in Ovens.

There will be a double-header of Senior A Hurling Championship semi-finals at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening. Blarney take on Carrigtwohill at 5.15pm before Erin’s Own face Watergrasshill at 7pm.

Sunday sees three further semi-finals, including another double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Kanturk meet St. Finbarr’s at 2pm in the Premier Senior Hurling Championship, followed by the meeting of Midleton and Glen Rovers at 3.45pm.

The weekend’s championship action concludes in Coachford at 3pm on Sunday when Kilshannig face Argideen Rangers in the Premier Junior Hurling Championship semi-final.

With places in the various county championship finals at stake, another exciting weekend of Cork GAA knockout action awaits.

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Super Sunday- Massive day of hurling in Premier Senior Championship

A dramatic Sunday of championship hurling saw Kanturk produce a historic victory over holders Sarsfields, while Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s also booked their places in the Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC semi-finals.

There was also extra-time drama in the Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship as Watergrasshill overcame Ballinhassig in a thrilling quarter-final at Ovens.

Sunday Results

Competition Result
Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC Kanturk 4-19 Sarsfields 1-25
Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC St Finbarr’s 1-24 Imokilly 1-13
Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC Glen Rovers 2-22 Charleville 1-20

Kanturk make history

Kanturk produced one of the results of the championship at Mallow, defeating reigning champions Sarsfields to reach the Premier SHC semi-finals for the first time.

Two first-half goals helped Kanturk establish a 2-8 to 0-10 interval lead. Sarsfields reduced the deficit after the restart, but a superb goal from Colin Walsh restored Kanturk’s advantage as the Duhallow side held on for a three-point victory.

Brian O’Sullivan finished with 0-10, while Walsh contributed 1-4. Kanturk will now face St Finbarr’s in the last four.

Barrs through to last four

St Finbarr’s produced a strong second-half display to overcome Imokilly by 1-24 to 1-13.

William Buckley led the scoring with 0-7, while Damien Cahalane struck a superb first-half goal. The Barrs then pulled clear after the interval, outscoring Imokilly by 0-10 to 0-3 during a decisive third-quarter spell.

The victory sets up a semi-final meeting with Kanturk.

Glen return to semi-finals

Glen Rovers secured their first Premier SHC semi-final appearance in five years with a 2-22 to 1-20 victory over Charleville.

Two first-half goals from Simon Kennefick and Patrick Horgan helped the Glen turn an early Charleville lead into a 2-10 to 0-11 half-time advantage.

Patrick Horgan finished with 1-12 as Glen Rovers held off a late Charleville fightback to book a semi-final against Midleton.

 

SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP

Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC

Kanturk v St Finbarr’s

Glen Rovers v Midleton

Super Sunday in Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship

Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC Quarter-Final Preview

The Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship reaches the knockout stages this Sunday, with three quarter-final fixtures taking place across Mallow and Midleton.

The group stages saw Charleville and Kanturk finish top of their respective groups, with Sarsfields and Glen Rovers progressing as runners-up. Imokilly joined the County Championship following their success in the Divisional/Colleges section, while Midleton have already secured their place in the County Semi-Final.

Charleville v Glen Rovers

Mallow | 1.30pm | Live on TG4

Charleville topped Group 2 after recording wins over Sarsfields and Douglas before finishing the group stage with a defeat to Newtownshandrum.

Glen Rovers secured their quarter-final place after recovering from an opening-round defeat to Blackrock with victories over Kanturk and Fr O’Neill’s.

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Kanturk v Sarsfields

Mallow | 3.30pm | Live on clubber.ie

Kanturk finished second in Group 1, behind Glen Rovers on scoring difference.

They opened their campaign with a win over Fr O’Neill’s, followed by a narrow defeat to Glen Rovers before responding with a victory over Blackrock.

Sarsfields also finished with four points after recovering from an opening-round defeat before recording wins in their remaining group games.

The reigning champions now face Kanturk with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

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Imokilly v St Finbarr’s

Midleton | 4.30pm | live on clubber.ie

Imokilly and St Finbarr’s meet in the Premier SHC quarter-finals for the second consecutive year.

Imokilly progressed from the Divisional/Colleges section as winners and booked their place in the knockout rounds, while St Finbarr’s advanced as group runners-up.

The sides meet in Midleton with a semi-final place at stake.

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Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC Quarter-Finals

Sunday

1.30pm: Charleville v Glen Rovers — Mallow
3.30pm: Kanturk v Sarsfields — Mallow
4.30pm: Imokilly v St Finbarr’s — Midleton

 

 

Relegation plan off

Fr O’Neill’s v Douglas

Carrigtwohill | 2.00pm | Live on clubber.ie

Fr O’Neill’s and Douglas meet in a crucial fixture, with Premier SHC status for next season on the line.

Both sides will be looking to secure their place in the top tier for 2027.

2.00pm: Fr O’Neill’s v Douglas — Carrigtwohill

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Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship – Semi-Final Line-Up Confirmed

The knockout stages are now down to the final four, with Aghada and Midleton progressing from the quarter-finals to complete the semi-final line-up.

Semi-Final 1
🔵 Sarsfields v Aghada

Semi-Final 2
🔴 Bandon v Midleton

Both semi-finals now offer a place in the Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship Final, with the four remaining clubs just one victory away from a county final appearance.

At the other end of the championship, Russell Rovers and Ballygiblin will meet in the Relegation Final, with Premier Intermediate ‘A’ status on the line.

The road to the final is now set. 🏆