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Gaelic games championships in Ireland

Overview

Regional Gaelic games championships continue to progress across various counties in Ireland. In the Offaly senior hurling championship, reigning champions Kilcormac–Killoughey secured a direct path to the semi-finals with a 2-24 to 0-14 victory over Birr.

In the Dublin Senior Football Championship, Kilmacud Crokes advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating Ballinteer St Johns 1-19 to 1-14, setting up a matchup against Castleknock. Meanwhile, the Cork Senior A Hurling Championship has moved into its final group stage matches, featuring fixtures such as Blarney versus Watergrasshill and Killeagh versus Na Piarsaigh.

In Cavan, the Senior Football Championship is being held at various venues due to Breffni Park being unavailable following a kitchen fire. Holders Kingscourt Stars have already secured a place in the last eight.

October 18, 2026, marks a significant day in the sporting calendar with twenty senior club championship football and hurling finals scheduled across the country. Notable football deciders include the Armagh SFC final between Killeavy and Crossmaglen Rangers, the Antrim SFC final between St. Brigid’s and O’Donovan Rossa, and the Tipperary SFC final between Clonmel Commercials and Loughmore-Castleiney at FBD Semple Stadium. Other major events include the Meath SFC final and hurling climaxes such as the Offaly SHC final and the Cork SHC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Entities

Baile Buadáin Naomh Éanna · O’Callaghans Mills · Blarney · Páirc Carmel · Ireland

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Gaelic games: Twenty senior club championship finals set for October 18

    Twenty senior club championship football and hurling finals are scheduled across various counties for Sunday, October 18, 2026.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Local GAA clubs prepare for championship fixtures

    Local GAA clubs Baile Buadáin Naomh Éanna and Cuala GAC prepare for major championship fixtures this Sunday, including hurling quarter-finals and a senior football county final.

  3. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    GAA club championships feature key hurling and football matchups

    Major GAA club championship games are set, including Carrigaline vs. Ballincollig in hurling and key football semi-finals in Mayo and Monaghan.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    GAA championship fixtures scheduled in Boden and Laois

    Major GAA championship action is approaching, featuring critical relegation play-offs for Boden and various county finals and senior semi-finals in Laois.

  5. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    GAA Club Championship features 20 matches across Ireland

    A busy weekend of GAA club championship action features 20 scheduled matches across Ireland, while Cratloe's Clare SHC campaign ended following a quarter-final loss to Inagh/Kilnamona.

  6. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    GAA hurling championships continue in Cork and Clare

    Hurling championships continue in Ireland, with Cork GAA hosting upcoming knockout and relegation matches, while Crusheen secures senior status in Clare after defeating O’Callaghans Mills.

  7. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Gaelic games championships progress across Ireland

    Gaelic games championships continue across Ireland, featuring Kilcormac–Killoughey's advancement in Offaly, Kilmacud Crokes' progress in Dublin, and critical group stages in Cork and Cavan.

Sources

balls.ie · ballyboden.ie · carrigdhoun.com · clareecho.ie · cualagaa.ie · dailydigest.ie · gaacork.ie · highlandradio.com · hoganstand.com · laoistoday.ie · the42.ie · world-today-journal.com · world-today-news.com

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history