Four Cork schools will compete in the 2026-27 TUS Dr Harty Cup, following the recent draw.
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh and Midleton CBS have been drawn in Group 2, alongside reigning champions St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh and Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís.
It promises to be one of the most competitive sections of the competition. St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh secured their second Harty Cup title in three years last January, while Ardscoil Rís were crowned Dean Ryan Cup champions last December.
There is also recent history between Midleton CBS and Gaelcholáiste Mhuire, with Midleton coming out on top in the 2024-25 Dean Ryan Cup final.
Group 3 will also have a strong Cork presence, with Christian Brothers College Cork drawn alongside St Flannan’s College Ennis, Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore and John The Baptist Community School Hospital.
CBC reached last year’s Dean Ryan Cup final, where they were narrowly defeated by Ardscoil Rís, while St Flannan’s were beaten by St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh in the most recent Harty Cup final.
The fourth Cork representative, St Colman’s College Fermoy, will compete in Group 4. They have been drawn with St Joseph’s Secondary School Tulla, Blackwater Community School Lismore and Castletroy College.
The only group without a Cork school is Group 1, which features Thurles CBS, De La Salle Waterford, Tralee CBS and Cashel Community School.
With two teams from each group progressing to the quarter-finals, the Cork schools face a demanding route through the group stages.
Cork’s most recent Harty Cup success came in 2019, when Midleton CBS defeated Christian Brothers College in the final. Since then, no Cork school has reached the decider.
TUS Dr Harty Cup 2026-27 – Group Stage Draw
Group 1
- Thurles CBS
- De La Salle Waterford
- Tralee CBS
- Cashel Community School
Group 2
- St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh
- Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh
- Ardscoil Rís
- Midleton CBS
Group 3
- St Flannan’s College Ennis
- Christian Brothers College Cork
- Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore
- John The Baptist Community School Hospital
Group 4
- St Joseph’s Secondary School Tulla
- St Colman’s College Fermoy
- Blackwater Community School Lismore
- Castletroy College
Cork’s Proud Dr Harty Cup Record
Cork has been the dominant county in the history of the Dr Harty Cup, with schools from the county accounting for 41 titles and a further 33 runner-up finishes in Munster’s premier post-primary hurling competition.
That remarkable record has been built by a number of schools, with the North Monastery leading the way.
North Monastery – 20 titles
The North Monastery has been the most successful school in Harty Cup history, claiming an outstanding 20 titles.
The Cork school’s contribution to the competition’s history is unmatched, while they have also finished runners-up on 10 occasions.
St Colman’s College – 9 titles
St Colman’s College, Fermoy, have also enjoyed an outstanding record, with nine Harty Cup victories to their name.
The Fermoy school has been one of the major forces in Munster schools hurling throughout the competition’s history and remains one of Cork’s most successful representatives.
St Finbarr’s College – 7 titles
St Finbarr’s College, Farranferris, have won the competition seven times, adding another chapter to Cork’s impressive record.
The school has also appeared in three losing finals.
Midleton CBS – 4 titles
Midleton CBS have claimed the Harty Cup four times, with their most recent success coming in 2019.
Their latest triumph came in an all-Cork final against Christian Brothers College, continuing the strong tradition of East Cork schools in the competition.
Midleton have also finished runners-up six times, demonstrating their consistency at the highest level of Munster schools hurling.
Other Cork winners
Cork’s Harty Cup success has not been confined to its traditional powerhouses.
Coláiste Chríost Rí have won the competition once, while Coláiste Iognáid Rís have also recorded a single Harty Cup triumph.
Together, Cork’s winning schools have amassed 41 titles, underlining the county’s extraordinary contribution to the competition.
Cork’s record in finals
Cork schools have reached the Harty Cup final on 74 occasions, winning 41 and finishing runners-up 33 times.
The county’s record includes an impressive collection of successful schools:
| Cork School |
Harty Cup Titles |
Runner-Up Finishes |
| North Monastery |
20 |
10 |
| St Colman’s College, Fermoy |
9 |
4 |
| St Finbarr’s College, Farranferris |
7 |
3 |
| Midleton CBS |
4 |
6 |
| Coláiste Chríost Rí |
1 |
2 |
| Coláiste Iognáid Rís |
1 |
— |
| Total |
41 |
33 |
With four Cork schools involved in the 2026-27 TUS Dr Harty Cup — Midleton CBS, Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh, Christian Brothers College and St Colman’s College Fermoy — the county will once again have a strong presence in the competition.
Cork’s last success came in 2019, but with such a rich history in the Harty Cup, there is no shortage of tradition for the current generation to build upon.
Dr Harty Cup 2026-27: Cork Schools Learn Their Group Stage Opponents
Four Cork schools will compete in the 2026-27 TUS Dr Harty Cup, following the recent draw.
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh and Midleton CBS have been drawn in Group 2, alongside reigning champions St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh and Limerick’s Ardscoil Rís.
It promises to be one of the most competitive sections of the competition. St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh secured their second Harty Cup title in three years last January, while Ardscoil Rís were crowned Dean Ryan Cup champions last December.
There is also recent history between Midleton CBS and Gaelcholáiste Mhuire, with Midleton coming out on top in the 2024-25 Dean Ryan Cup final.
Group 3 will also have a strong Cork presence, with Christian Brothers College Cork drawn alongside St Flannan’s College Ennis, Our Lady’s Secondary School Templemore and John The Baptist Community School Hospital.
CBC reached last year’s Dean Ryan Cup final, where they were narrowly defeated by Ardscoil Rís, while St Flannan’s were beaten by St Joseph’s CBS Nenagh in the most recent Harty Cup final.
The fourth Cork representative, St Colman’s College Fermoy, will compete in Group 4. They have been drawn with St Joseph’s Secondary School Tulla, Blackwater Community School Lismore and Castletroy College.
The only group without a Cork school is Group 1, which features Thurles CBS, De La Salle Waterford, Tralee CBS and Cashel Community School.
With two teams from each group progressing to the quarter-finals, the Cork schools face a demanding route through the group stages.
Cork’s most recent Harty Cup success came in 2019, when Midleton CBS defeated Christian Brothers College in the final. Since then, no Cork school has reached the decider.
TUS Dr Harty Cup 2026-27 – Group Stage Draw
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Cork’s Proud Dr Harty Cup Record
Cork has been the dominant county in the history of the Dr Harty Cup, with schools from the county accounting for 41 titles and a further 33 runner-up finishes in Munster’s premier post-primary hurling competition.
That remarkable record has been built by a number of schools, with the North Monastery leading the way.
North Monastery – 20 titles
The North Monastery has been the most successful school in Harty Cup history, claiming an outstanding 20 titles.
The Cork school’s contribution to the competition’s history is unmatched, while they have also finished runners-up on 10 occasions.
St Colman’s College – 9 titles
St Colman’s College, Fermoy, have also enjoyed an outstanding record, with nine Harty Cup victories to their name.
The Fermoy school has been one of the major forces in Munster schools hurling throughout the competition’s history and remains one of Cork’s most successful representatives.
St Finbarr’s College – 7 titles
St Finbarr’s College, Farranferris, have won the competition seven times, adding another chapter to Cork’s impressive record.
The school has also appeared in three losing finals.
Midleton CBS – 4 titles
Midleton CBS have claimed the Harty Cup four times, with their most recent success coming in 2019.
Their latest triumph came in an all-Cork final against Christian Brothers College, continuing the strong tradition of East Cork schools in the competition.
Midleton have also finished runners-up six times, demonstrating their consistency at the highest level of Munster schools hurling.
Other Cork winners
Cork’s Harty Cup success has not been confined to its traditional powerhouses.
Coláiste Chríost Rí have won the competition once, while Coláiste Iognáid Rís have also recorded a single Harty Cup triumph.
Together, Cork’s winning schools have amassed 41 titles, underlining the county’s extraordinary contribution to the competition.
Cork’s record in finals
Cork schools have reached the Harty Cup final on 74 occasions, winning 41 and finishing runners-up 33 times.
The county’s record includes an impressive collection of successful schools:
With four Cork schools involved in the 2026-27 TUS Dr Harty Cup — Midleton CBS, Gaelcholáiste Mhuire an Mhainistir Thuaidh, Christian Brothers College and St Colman’s College Fermoy — the county will once again have a strong presence in the competition.
Cork’s last success came in 2019, but with such a rich history in the Harty Cup, there is no shortage of tradition for the current generation to build upon.
Cork PPS- Senior Competitions 2026
Senior A FC
Senior A HC
Senior B FC
Senior B HC
Senior C FC
Senior C HC
Senior D FC
Senior D HC
Senior E FC
Senior E HC
Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship Round-Up: Thursday & Friday
The Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championships continued on Thursday and Friday with a number of closely contested games across the grades.
Thursday, 20 August
Valley Rovers got the better of Kilworth in the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, winning 0-20 to 0-18.
Friday, 21 August
Carrigtwohill recorded a strong victory over Courcey Rovers in the Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship, winning 2-25 to 1-18.
In the Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship, Midleton came out on top against Blackrock, winning 2-19 to 1-19.
There were two games in the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship. St Catherine’s defeated Milford 1-23 to 1-16, while St Finbarr’s edged past Mayfield 1-25 to 1-23.
With another busy weekend of championship action ahead, the battle for places in the knockout stages continues across the various grades.
Full Results
Thursday, 20 August
Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship
Friday, 21 August
Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship
Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship
Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship
Help Us Understand How Demographic Change Is Affecting Your Club and Community
Cork is changing, and our GAA clubs are changing with it.
We want to hear your views on how the GAA can continue to grow and develop in rapidly expanding areas, while also supporting clubs and communities experiencing population decline.
Changing Communities, Changing Challenges
GAA clubs throughout Cork work tirelessly — and with great success — to promote all aspects of Gaelic Games, including hurling, football, camogie, ladies football, handball and scór.
While many clubs are thriving, others are facing significant challenges as communities change.
Growing and Declining Populations
In some rural and urban areas, declining populations can make it difficult for clubs to field teams.
In rapidly growing communities, clubs can face a different set of pressures, including:
Planning for Cork’s Future
The challenges presented by demographic change have been highlighted nationally, including in the GAA National Demographic Committee’s report:
These issues are already visible across Cork, where major housing and infrastructure developments are underway, with many more planned for the coming years.
Cork GAA and Munster GAA are examining how developing areas can best cater for this growth and ensure that every boy and girl has the opportunity to play and enjoy Gaelic Games.
We Want to Hear From You
To help guide this work, we want to hear directly from clubs, volunteers and communities across Cork.
Your experience is important. You understand the opportunities and challenges facing your local area better than anyone.
Take Part in the Questionnaire
We are inviting you to share your views on:
Have Your Say
Your feedback can help shape how Cork GAA responds to demographic change and plans for the future.
Your Voice Matters
The feedback received will play an important role in helping Cork GAA and Munster GAA understand the impact of demographic change and plan for the future.
Together, we can help ensure that Gaelic Games continue to be at the heart of Cork’s growing and changing communities.
We Would Appreciate Your Support
We would sincerely appreciate your time and contribution.
Survey closes on September 4th at 4pm.
Le míle buíochas,
Eoghan O’Connor
Cork GAA Demographic Officer
Cork Club Hurling Championships Round 2: Full Weekend Schedule & Tickets
Round 2 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Hurling Championships arrives this weekend with a massive slate of action across Premier Senior, Senior A, Premier Intermediate, Intermediate A, and Premier Junior grades. All tickets must be purchased online prior to arrival at the venues.
Friday, August 21 – Schedule & Tickets
Saturday, August 22 – Schedule & Tickets
Sunday, August 23 – Schedule & Tickets