Ireland v Scotland: International Double-Header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Two international clashes, one big day of action on Leeside. Ireland and Scotland meet at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 24, for the 2026 Shinty-Hurling and Camogie Internationals.

The double-header will see Ireland’s camogie and hurling teams take on their Scottish counterparts in two exciting encounters under the compromised rules, bringing together the skill, speed and physicality of these traditional stick-and-ball sports.

The action gets underway with the Camogie and Shinty International at 4pm, followed by the Hurling and Shinty International at 6pm.

Following last year’s internationals in Inverness, the series returns to Ireland, with SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh providing the setting for a special day celebrating the sporting and cultural connections between Ireland and Scotland.

Match-Day Information

2026 Shinty-Hurling and Camogie Internationals

Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• 4pm: Ireland v Scotland – Camogie and Shinty
• 6pm: Ireland v Scotland – Hurling and Shinty

Ticket Information

Tickets are on sale now for the international double-header.

• Adults: €12
• Students and OAPs: €5
• Under-16s: Free admission

Supporters are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance and join us at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for a unique day of international sporting action.

 

A Unique International Sporting Occasion

The internationals bring together the traditions of Irish hurling and camogie with Scottish shinty, showcasing two distinctive sports on the international stage.

With two games on the programme, supporters can look forward to an evening of action at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Ireland and Scotland renew their rivalry.

Ireland v Scotland | Saturday, October 24
Camogie and Shinty – 4pm | Hurling and Shinty – 6pm
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | Tickets on Sale Now

 

 

Shinty-Hurling International: A Unique Sporting Rivalry Comes to Cork

Ireland and Scotland will renew one of the most distinctive rivalries in traditional stick-and-ball sports when the Shinty-Hurling International takes place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 24.

The annual international brings together Ireland’s national hurling team and Scotland’s national shinty team in a contest played under a unique set of compromised rules, combining elements of both sports.

Hurling and shinty share deep historical and cultural roots, with the international series providing an opportunity to celebrate that shared heritage while showcasing the contrasting skills, styles and traditions of the two games.

A Blend of Two Traditional Sports

Shinty-hurling is played using a combination of rules from Irish hurling and Scottish shinty. The adapted format creates a distinctive contest, requiring players from both traditions to adapt their skills to a common set of rules.

The scoring system differs from standard hurling, with goals worth three points, while points scored from open play are worth one and certain long-range or free strikes can earn two points.

The result is a fast-paced international encounter that offers something different for supporters familiar with either sport.

A Rivalry with a Long History

The relationship between the two sports stretches back well over a century. One of the earliest recorded meetings between shinty and hurling teams took place in 1896, when London Scottish Camanachd Club faced London GAA in a friendly fixture.

An official contest using a combination of the two sports’ rules followed in Scotland in 1897. International meetings between Ireland and Scotland took place intermittently before a more regular series was established in the modern era.

The Gaelic Athletic Association and the Camanachd Association committed to an annual series in 2003, helping to strengthen the relationship between the two sporting traditions. Following an interruption during the Covid-19 pandemic, the series returned in 2023.

Ireland and Scotland have enjoyed a competitive rivalry over the years, with the annual internationals continuing to provide a unique test for players from both countries.

International Action at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The 2026 internationals will bring the series to Cork, with both the camogie and hurling teams taking on Scotland in a special double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The programme begins with the Camogie and Shinty International at 4pm, followed by the Hurling and Shinty International at 6pm.

Tickets are available now, with admission priced at €12 for adults, €5 for students and OAPs, and free for Under-16s.

2026 Shinty-Hurling and Camogie Internationals

Date: Saturday, October 24
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork

4pm: Ireland v Scotland – Camogie and Shinty
6pm: Ireland v Scotland – Hurling and Shinty

BUY TICKETS HERE

Supporters are encouraged to come along and experience this distinctive international sporting occasion as Ireland and Scotland renew their rivalry on Leeside.