Cork GAA Post Primary 2026/27: Schools Ready for a New Year of Competition
The 2026/27 school year promises another exciting season of Gaelic Games across Cork, with schools from every corner of the county preparing to take part in a packed programme of Post Primary GAA competitions.
From Senior level through to U16 and U14, schools will compete across a wide range of football and hurling grades, providing hundreds of students with the opportunity to represent their school, develop their skills and experience the excitement of competitive GAA.
The Cork Post Primary programme continues to provide a pathway for players of all abilities, with competitions ranging from Senior A through to Development grades, as well as extensive U16 and U14 competitions.
A County-Wide Programme
The 2026/27 competitions will see 55 schools represented across the calendar, with schools from Cork City, East Cork, West Cork, North Cork and South Cork all involved.
The schools taking part include:
- Ballincollig Community School
- Beara Community School
- Blackwater School, Waterford
- Boherbue Comprehensive School
- Carrigaline Community School
- Carrignafoy Community College
- Carrigtwohill Community College
- Christian Brothers College
- Clonakilty Community College
- Coachford College
- Coláiste an Chraoibhín
- Coláiste Choilm
- Coláiste Chríost Rí
- Coláiste Fionnchua
- Coláiste Mhuire Buttevant
- Coláiste Mhuire Cobh
- Coláiste Mhuire Crosshaven
- Coláiste Pobail Bheanntraí
- Coláiste an Chroí Naofa
- Coláiste an Phiarsaigh
- Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh
- Coláiste Daibhéid
- Coláiste Ghobnatan
- Coláiste Treasa, Kanturk
- Davis College
- De La Salle College Macroom
- Deerpark CBS (Coláiste Eamann Rís)
- Douglas Community School
- Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin
- Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG
- Glanmire Community College
- Hamilton High School
- Kinsale Community School
- Mayfield Community School
- McEgan College
- Maria Immaculata Community College, Dunmanway
- Midleton CBS Secondary School
- Millstreet Community School
- Mitchelstown CBS Secondary School
- Mount Saint Michael
- Nagle Community College
- Patrician Academy
- Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Youghal
- Presentation Brothers College
- Schull Community College
- Scoil Mhuire Ballingeary
- Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, Blarney
- Scoil Mhuire, Kanturk
- Skibbereen Community School
- St Aidan’s Community College
- St Brogan’s College, Bandon
- St Colman’s Community College, Fermoy
- St Colman’s Community College, Midleton
- St Francis College, Rochestown
- St Patrick’s College
We will also have Blackwater School, Waterford, who feature in the U14 A Hurling competition, adding an inter-county dimension to the programme.
Football and Hurling Across Every Age Group
At Senior level, schools will compete in Senior A, B, C, D and E Football and Hurling, ensuring a strong and varied programme throughout the school year.
The U16 programme will feature A, B, C, D and E grades in both football and hurling, while the U14 competitions will provide another extensive programme of football and hurling for younger players.
This structure allows schools to compete at an appropriate level while giving students the opportunity to progress through the grades and gain valuable competitive experience.
Building the Next Generation
Post Primary GAA plays a hugely important role in the development of young players throughout Cork.
For many students, school competitions provide their first experience of representative competition outside their club. They also offer an opportunity for students from different clubs and communities to come together and play alongside each other.
The 2026/27 season will once again see teachers, coaches, referees, volunteers and school communities come together to make the competitions possible.
With fixtures running throughout the school year, there will be plenty of opportunities to follow the action, celebrate school achievements and showcase the next generation of Cork footballers and hurlers.
A New School Year. A New Season.
As the 2026/27 school year gets underway, Cork Post Primary GAA looks forward to welcoming every school involved and wishes all players, teachers, coaches and school communities the very best of luck for the season ahead.
From Senior to U14, football to hurling, Cork Post Primary GAA is ready for another big year.
Let the games begin.
Fixtures, results, competition information and updates will be available through the Cork GAA Post Primary School Hub throughout the season.
Cork GAA Statement 28th August 2026
Cork GAA Statement 28th August 2026
Cork GAA can confirm that Ronan Curran will not be continuing in his role as a selector with the Cork Senior Hurling Team in 2027. One of the greats of Cork hurling, Ronan served the county with distinction as a player, U20 selector and last year with the senior team.
Ronan said: ‘Myself and Ben had a good chat up in his home recently and I told him that I would be stepping away for 2027. Ben is a great friend of mine, and I’d like to thank him for the opportunity to come on board, firstly with the U20s in 2023 and 2024, and then with the Senior Team last year. The year didn’t end as anyone in Cork would have wanted, but it was a great experience. From here we have chosen different paths, but I look forward to supporting Ben and all the lads from the stands next season.’
Cork manager Ben O’Connor is grateful for Ronan’s contribution, noting: ‘Ronan is a top-class hurling man, a good Cork man and a good friend and I would like to thank him for everything he gave us throughout the year and wish him all the best going forward.’
Cork GAA chairperson Pat Horgan said: ‘I wish to put on record the appreciation of the County Board for Ronan’s contribution over the last year. The demands of being involved at this level are enormous and Ronan demonstrated huge commitment and passion for the cause. We wish him every success in his future endeavours.’
Further details relating to the management and coaching arrangements for Cork’s intercounty teams will be confirmed at the next meeting of Cork County Committee on Tuesday, 08 September 2026.
Cork GAA Post Primary 2026/27: Schools Ready for a New Year of Competition
Cork GAA Post Primary 2026/27: Schools Ready for a New Year of Competition
The 2026/27 school year promises another exciting season of Gaelic Games across Cork, with schools from every corner of the county preparing to take part in a packed programme of Post Primary GAA competitions.
From Senior level through to U16 and U14, schools will compete across a wide range of football and hurling grades, providing hundreds of students with the opportunity to represent their school, develop their skills and experience the excitement of competitive GAA.
The Cork Post Primary programme continues to provide a pathway for players of all abilities, with competitions ranging from Senior A through to Development grades, as well as extensive U16 and U14 competitions.
A County-Wide Programme
The 2026/27 competitions will see 55 schools represented across the calendar, with schools from Cork City, East Cork, West Cork, North Cork and South Cork all involved.
The schools taking part include:
We will also have Blackwater School, Waterford, who feature in the U14 A Hurling competition, adding an inter-county dimension to the programme.
Football and Hurling Across Every Age Group
At Senior level, schools will compete in Senior A, B, C, D and E Football and Hurling, ensuring a strong and varied programme throughout the school year.
The U16 programme will feature A, B, C, D and E grades in both football and hurling, while the U14 competitions will provide another extensive programme of football and hurling for younger players.
This structure allows schools to compete at an appropriate level while giving students the opportunity to progress through the grades and gain valuable competitive experience.
Building the Next Generation
Post Primary GAA plays a hugely important role in the development of young players throughout Cork.
For many students, school competitions provide their first experience of representative competition outside their club. They also offer an opportunity for students from different clubs and communities to come together and play alongside each other.
The 2026/27 season will once again see teachers, coaches, referees, volunteers and school communities come together to make the competitions possible.
With fixtures running throughout the school year, there will be plenty of opportunities to follow the action, celebrate school achievements and showcase the next generation of Cork footballers and hurlers.
A New School Year. A New Season.
As the 2026/27 school year gets underway, Cork Post Primary GAA looks forward to welcoming every school involved and wishes all players, teachers, coaches and school communities the very best of luck for the season ahead.
From Senior to U14, football to hurling, Cork Post Primary GAA is ready for another big year.
Let the games begin.
Fixtures, results, competition information and updates will be available through the Cork GAA Post Primary School Hub throughout the season.
One Cork Dublin Golf Classic takes place
A fantastic day of golf, camaraderie and Rebel spirit at Powerscourt Golf Course
Cork GAA was delighted to host the One Cork Dublin Golf Event 2026, proudly sponsored by Procure.ie, at the stunning Powerscourt Golf Course in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, on Thursday, August 27th.
The event brought together Cork GAA supporters, friends and guests for a fantastic day on one of Ireland’s most picturesque golf courses. There was plenty of competition on the course, with two teams ultimately taking home the top prizes:
Congratulations to both Procure.ie and Rockwell on their winning performances.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the One Cork Dublin Golf Event such a successful and enjoyable occasion. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Procure.ie for their generous sponsorship and continued support of Cork GAA.
From the first tee to the final putt, it was a great day of golf, friendship and Cork GAA community spirit.
One Cork. One Community. One Great Day. 🔴⚪️
📸 Event Gallery
Check out our photographs from a memorable day at Powerscourt Golf Course.
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