Cork GAA is delighted to welcome the commencement of the 2026 county hurling leagues, sponsored by Red FM. To mark the launch, representatives of Cork GAA and Red FM, and representatives from the seven clubs who won their respective leagues in 2025, gathered in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday 7 February 2026, before the Cork v Tipperary league game.
The Red FM County Leagues will commence in this weekend, 6-8 March. Looking forward to the new season of competition, Red FM Sales Director Gráinne Murnane said, “We at Red FM are once again delighted this year to support the Cork club hurling leagues. Red FM is looking forward to the new season and to getting behind our clubs and communities as we commence the leagues and prepare for the championships.”
Cork GAA Chairperson, Pat Horgan, said, “I wish to acknowledge the commitment and support of Red FM for our club hurling leagues. Red FM have shown strong commitment to Cork hurling by their support, and we are grateful for it. We are proud to be associated with a brand that is very much a part of Cork, and its clubs and communities.”
Kevin O’Donovan, CEO/Secretary of Cork GAA noted that, “Our county leagues in hurling and football are structured across seven divisions, which allow for very competitive games and allow for teams from all parts of the county to meet and strive for promotion and league success. We look forward to a new season of competition, which will whet the appetite for the championships to come later in the year.”
Cork GAA and Red FM wish all our teams every success in this year’s league competitions, and look forward to what we hope will be a memorable season of hurling across the city and county in 2026.
The players pictured are: • Killian Murphy (Sarsfields) • David Barry (Bride Rovers) • Robbie Lucey (Diarmuid Ó Mathúnas) • James Lane (Aghabullogue) • Mickey Finn (Midleton) • Joe Enright (Inniscarra) • Lee Quilligan (Glen Rovers)
Saturday 07th March 2026
Red FM Division 4 HL
Ballyhea v Kildorrery, Ballyhea, 3:00pm
Red FM Division 5 HL
Kilbrittain v Midleton, Kilbrittain, 3:00pm
Glen Rovers v Cloyne, Glen Rovers, 3:00pm
Youghal v Dungourney, Club Áras, Youghal, 4:00pm
Red FM Division 6 HL
Sarsfields v Killavullen, Riverstown, 12:00pm
Ballygiblin v Erins Own, Caherlag, 3:00pm
Kinsale v Mayfield, Dunderrow, 4:00pm
Aghada v Diarmuid O Mathunas, Rostellen, 4:00pm
Red FM Division 7 HL
Passage West v Na Piarsaigh, MTU (CIT), 2:00pm
Douglas v Ballinora, Douglas, 3:00pm
Killeagh v Barryroe, Killeagh, 3:00pm
Sunday 08th March 2026
Red FM Division 1 HL
Midleton v Fr O Neills, Park South, Midleton, 11:30am
Killeagh v Douglas, Killeagh, 11:30am
Charleville v Carrigtwohill, Charleville, 11:30am
St Finbarrs v Blackrock, Togher, 11:30am
Red FM Division 2 HL
Kanturk v Carrigaline, Kanturk, 11:30am
Ballymartle v Ballincollig, Ballymartle, 11:30am
Bride Rovers v Valley Rovers, Rathcormac, 12:00pm
Na Piarsaigh v Newcestown, Na Piarsaigh, 12:30pm
Red FM Division 3 HL
Inniscarra v Russell Rovers, Ballyanley, 11:30am
Eire Og v Castlelyons, Ovens, 11:30am
Fermoy v Blarney, Fermoy, 11:30am
Courcey Rovers v Ballinhassig, Ballinspittle, 11:30am
Red FM Division 4 HL
St Catherines v Watergrasshill, Ballynoe, 11:30am
Cloughduv v Aghabullogue, Cloughduv, 11:30am
Mallow v Bishopstown, Mallow, 11:30am
Red FM Division 5 HL
Tracton v Castlemartyr, Minane Bridge, 11:30am
Milford v Ballygarvan, Milford, 11:30am
Red FM Division 6 HL
Ballinascarthy v Argideen Rangers, Ballinascarthy, 11:30am
Red FM Division 7 HL
Kilshannig v Meelin, Kilshannig, 11:30am
Monday 09th March 2026
Red FM Division 3 HL
Lisgoold v Bandon, Cloughduv, 8:00pm
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Red FM Division 4 HL
Blackrock v Kilworth, Church Road, 8:00pm
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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
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https://gaacork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Next-Game-Cork-v-Louth.jpg9001600https://gaacork.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/logoofoot.png2026-03-06 18:28:472026-03-06 15:24:56Cork Senior Hurling Team to play Limerick in Round 6 on Saturday evening.
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.
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Launch of Red FM Cork County Hurling Leagues 2026
Launch of Red FM Cork County Hurling Leagues 2026
Cork GAA is delighted to welcome the commencement of the 2026 county hurling leagues, sponsored by Red FM. To mark the launch, representatives of Cork GAA and Red FM, and representatives from the seven clubs who won their respective leagues in 2025, gathered in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday 7 February 2026, before the Cork v Tipperary league game.
The Red FM County Leagues will commence in this weekend, 6-8 March. Looking forward to the new season of competition, Red FM Sales Director Gráinne Murnane said, “We at Red FM are once again delighted this year to support the Cork club hurling leagues. Red FM is looking forward to the new season and to getting behind our clubs and communities as we commence the leagues and prepare for the championships.”
Cork GAA Chairperson, Pat Horgan, said, “I wish to acknowledge the commitment and support of Red FM for our club hurling leagues. Red FM have shown strong commitment to Cork hurling by their support, and we are grateful for it. We are proud to be associated with a brand that is very much a part of Cork, and its clubs and communities.”
Kevin O’Donovan, CEO/Secretary of Cork GAA noted that, “Our county leagues in hurling and football are structured across seven divisions, which allow for very competitive games and allow for teams from all parts of the county to meet and strive for promotion and league success. We look forward to a new season of competition, which will whet the appetite for the championships to come later in the year.”
Cork GAA and Red FM wish all our teams every success in this year’s league competitions, and look forward to what we hope will be a memorable season of hurling across the city and county in 2026.
The players pictured are:
• Killian Murphy (Sarsfields)
• David Barry (Bride Rovers)
• Robbie Lucey (Diarmuid Ó Mathúnas)
• James Lane (Aghabullogue)
• Mickey Finn (Midleton)
• Joe Enright (Inniscarra)
• Lee Quilligan (Glen Rovers)
Saturday 07th March 2026
Red FM Division 4 HL
Ballyhea v Kildorrery, Ballyhea, 3:00pm
Red FM Division 5 HL
Kilbrittain v Midleton, Kilbrittain, 3:00pm
Glen Rovers v Cloyne, Glen Rovers, 3:00pm
Youghal v Dungourney, Club Áras, Youghal, 4:00pm
Red FM Division 6 HL
Sarsfields v Killavullen, Riverstown, 12:00pm
Ballygiblin v Erins Own, Caherlag, 3:00pm
Kinsale v Mayfield, Dunderrow, 4:00pm
Aghada v Diarmuid O Mathunas, Rostellen, 4:00pm
Red FM Division 7 HL
Passage West v Na Piarsaigh, MTU (CIT), 2:00pm
Douglas v Ballinora, Douglas, 3:00pm
Killeagh v Barryroe, Killeagh, 3:00pm
Sunday 08th March 2026
Red FM Division 1 HL
Midleton v Fr O Neills, Park South, Midleton, 11:30am
Killeagh v Douglas, Killeagh, 11:30am
Charleville v Carrigtwohill, Charleville, 11:30am
St Finbarrs v Blackrock, Togher, 11:30am
Red FM Division 2 HL
Kanturk v Carrigaline, Kanturk, 11:30am
Ballymartle v Ballincollig, Ballymartle, 11:30am
Bride Rovers v Valley Rovers, Rathcormac, 12:00pm
Na Piarsaigh v Newcestown, Na Piarsaigh, 12:30pm
Red FM Division 3 HL
Inniscarra v Russell Rovers, Ballyanley, 11:30am
Eire Og v Castlelyons, Ovens, 11:30am
Fermoy v Blarney, Fermoy, 11:30am
Courcey Rovers v Ballinhassig, Ballinspittle, 11:30am
Red FM Division 4 HL
St Catherines v Watergrasshill, Ballynoe, 11:30am
Cloughduv v Aghabullogue, Cloughduv, 11:30am
Mallow v Bishopstown, Mallow, 11:30am
Red FM Division 5 HL
Tracton v Castlemartyr, Minane Bridge, 11:30am
Milford v Ballygarvan, Milford, 11:30am
Red FM Division 6 HL
Ballinascarthy v Argideen Rangers, Ballinascarthy, 11:30am
Red FM Division 7 HL
Kilshannig v Meelin, Kilshannig, 11:30am
Monday 09th March 2026
Red FM Division 3 HL
Lisgoold v Bandon, Cloughduv, 8:00pm
Tuesday 10th March 2026
Red FM Division 4 HL
Blackrock v Kilworth, Church Road, 8:00pm
Cork minors set for Leinster Development League final showdown with Louth
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
Cork Senior Hurling Team to play Limerick in Round 6 on Saturday evening.
Cork Senior Hurlers travel to the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick this weekend for Round 6 of the Allianz Hurling League.
The Cork team for the game has been announced as follows:
Tickets for the game can be purchased below
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Draws for confined championships and College/Divisional Teams
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.
County Committee Bulletin 3rd March 2026
County Committee met on Tuesday, 3rd March.
report 1 March
report 2 March