The Cork Minor Footballers will meet Louth in the Final of the Leinster Development League this Saturday, as they look to cap an impressive campaign with silverware.

Cork have been in excellent form throughout the group stages, recording three wins from three to book their place in the decider. Their consistency, work rate, and attacking style have been key features of their run, and they will aim to carry that momentum into the final.

Louth join Cork in the showpiece after a strong campaign of their own, setting up what promises to be a highly competitive and entertaining clash between two well-drilled minor sides.

Event details

Competition: Leinster Minor Football League Final

Fixture: Cork vs Louth

Date: Saturday

Time: 12.30pm

Venue: SETU Carlow

2026 Championship Draws Confirmed

The draws for a number of Cork’s 2026 club and divisional championships were completed at the March meeting of Cork County Board, marking an important milestone ahead of the upcoming season.

Among the competitions finalised were the Divisions / Colleges Football and Hurling Championships, along with the Confined Junior B Hurling, Confined Junior B Football and Confined Junior C Football Championships.

In the McCarthy Insurance Group Divisions / Colleges Football Championship, Carbery, Duhallow and Muskerry will enter as seeded sides, with Avondhu, Beara, Imokilly, MTU and Seandun also in the draw, alongside UCC. The competition continues to showcase the strength of divisional football and the contribution of third-level institutions within the county game.

The Co-op Superstores Divisions / Colleges Hurling Championship will feature Imokilly and UCC together with Avondhu, Carbery, Duhallow, Muskerry and Seandun, ensuring another competitive campaign at divisional level.

At club level, a strong entry has been confirmed for the Co-op Superstores Confined Junior B Hurling Championship, with 16 teams set to compete, while the McCarthy Insurance Group Confined Junior B Football Championship and Confined Junior C Football Championship also promise competitive and evenly matched contests across their respective grades.

Fixture details and scheduling information will be released in due course as preparations continue for the 2026 championship season.