Cork GAA Coaching & Games Development

Coach Education Calendar 2025–2026

Cork GAA is delighted to launch our 2025–2026 Coach Education Calendar, offering a full programme of learning opportunities designed to support coaches at all stages of their development.

This year’s schedule includes accredited coaching awards, practical workshops, athletic development sessions, performance analysis education, and health & wellbeing supports for club and school coaches across the county.

Coach Education Awards

Our accredited coaching qualifications form the foundation of coach development in Cork GAA:

Award 2 Football
October – January 2025/26
Award 2 Hurling
October – January 2026/27
Award 1 Youth Dual (x3 Courses)
February – April 2026 in Cork, Mallow & Clonakilty
ICGG – Introduction to Coaching Gaelic Games (x42 Courses)
February – April 2026 across 14 regions
Nursery Courses (x80)
January – February 2026, countywide

Coach Education Events

A series of targeted workshops and conferences will support coaches working with teams at all levels:

Adult Coaching Conference – January 24th 2026
Youth Football Coaching Workshop – February 8th 2026
Youth Hurling Coaching Workshop – February 15th 2026
Football Goalkeeping Workshop – March 7th 2026
Hurling Goalkeeping Workshop – March 14th 2026

Athletic Development

Strength, speed and movement development continues to be a key focus in 2026, with multiple training opportunities for coaches:

F3 Youth Athletic Development Course
November 15th, January 17th & February 14th
Youth “Resistance Training” Workshop – January 21st 2026
Speed Workshop for Youth Club Coaches – March 4th 2026

Performance Analysis

Educational supports for clubs and analysts include:

GPS & Performance Analysis Workshop for Club Coaches – February 9th 2026
GAA Introduction to Performance Analysis Course – April 11th 2026
Performance Analysis Workshop for Practitioners – May 23rd 2026

Medical & Wellbeing

Ensuring safe, supportive and high-performing environments:

Performance Nutrition Workshop (Adult Club) – January 14th 2026
Medical ACL Conference: Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention – March 9th 2026
Performance Psychology Workshop: “Performing Under Pressure” – May 13th 2026

Further Information

Full event details, including venues and registration information, will be available on www.gaacork.ie.
For Athletic Development, Performance Analysis and Medical/Wellbeing queries, contact:
aidan.oconnell.cork@gaa.ie

For Coach Education Awards queries, contact:
niall.twomey.chg.cork@gaa.ie

Booking information will be posted closer to each event.

Please note that all event details may be subject to change.

Rebels Bounty Draw for November

Rebels’ Bounty November Draw – Live Tonight!
Join us at 8:00 PM for the stream of the November Rebels’ Bounty Draw.
This month’s top prize is €20,000!

Best of luck to everyone involved 🔴⚫️

The November Rebels’ Bounty Draw takes place in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!

This month’s prize fund includes:

🏆 Top Prize: €20,000
🥈 €3,000
🥉 €2,000
💶 Three prizes of €1,000
🎁 Plus all remaining monthly prizes down to 30th place

Best of luck to all our members and thank you for supporting Rebels’ Bounty! ❤️🖤

Tickets Now On Sale for this weekends Junior and U21 games

Tickets are now available for this weekend’s championship fixtures across Páirc Uí Rinn, Glenville, Macroom, and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G.
Support your club — click below to purchase tickets for each game.

Match	Date	Venue	Tickets
Donoughmore v Nemo Rangers (JAFC SF)	Sat, Nov 22 — 3:00 PM	Glenville	Buy
Charleville v Kilmacabea (JAFC SF)	Sat, Nov 22 — 3:00 PM	Páirc Uí Rinn	Buy
Ballinora v Cobh (JAHC SF)	Sun, Nov 23 — 2:00 PM	Páirc Uí Rinn	Buy
Ibane Gaels v Douglas (U21 A FC Final)	Sun, Nov 23 — 2:30 PM	Macroom	Buy
Dungourney v Blackrock (JBHC SF)	Sun, Nov 23 — 7:00 PM	SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G	Buy

Updated County Championship Fixtures

All fixtures will be played under Winner-on-the-Day Regulations.

Tuesday, November 18th

U21 C FC QF: St. Peter’s v Ilen Rovers – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G @ 7.45pm

Saturday, November 22nd

Munster JFC SF: Buttevant v Ahane – Kildorrery @ 1pm

JAFC SF: Charleville v Kilmacabea – Páirc Uí Rinn @ 3pm

JAFC SF: Donoughmore v Nemo Rangers – Glenville @ 3pm

U21 C FC SF: Diarmuid Ó Murchú’s v St. Peter’s / Ilen Rovers – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G @ 7pm

Sunday, November 23rd

Munster IFC SF: Aghabullogue v Askeaton/Ballysteen/Kilcornan – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh @ 1pm

Munster SFC SF: St. Finbarr’s v Éire Óg, Inis – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh @ 3.30pm

JAHC SF: Ballinora v Cobh – Páirc Uí Rinn @ 2pm

U21 A FC Final: Ibane Gaels v Douglas – Macroom @ 2.30pm

JBHC SF: Dungourney v Blackrock – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4 @ 7pm

Double Delight: Aghabullogue Claim Intermediate Hurling Crown

Photo George Hatchell

Aghabullogue capped a remarkable season by securing the Co-Op Superstores Cork Intermediate A Hurling Championship title, narrowly defeating Bandon 1-21 to 0-23 in a thrilling final replay at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The victory sees Aghabullogue achieve a historic double, having already won the Premier Intermediate Football title two weeks prior, marking them as double champions twice in the last three years. The win also secures their return to the Premier Intermediate Hurling grade.

The final was an action-packed, back-and-forth contest. Aghabullogue’s crucial score came in the 10th minute when James Lane netted the game’s only goal. Despite trailing 1-11 to 0-12 at halftime, Bandon, led by an immense performance from captain Michael Cahalane, continuously fought back, drawing level multiple times in the second half.

Photo George Hatchell

Ultimately, it was the ice-cool composure of Matthew Bradley that settled the affair. He matched Cahalane’s tally of 11 points, slotting the winning score from a free in the sixth minute of stoppage time to seal the one-point victory.