GAA Rounders Championship Preview: All the Key Games This Sunday (12 July 2026)

Sunday 12 July 2026

We’ve done it folks….we’ve reached our final Sunday of Junior league games for 2026! From Slaughtneil in Derry to Waterford City, from Castletown in Wexford to Coolcappagh in Limerick and almost everywhere in between, we’ve played Junior Women’s, Men’s and Mixed games.

We’ve played in sun, rain and hail, we’ve played during the day and into the evening, weekends and weekdays and we’ve had the best time. Brand new teams, established squads, Referees taking on epic journeys, hundreds of cups of tea made and a thousand sandwiches eaten…this is GAA Rounders Championship Sunday stuff and the Junior league is where it’s at its busiest.

While the end of the league is the beginning of the off-season for some clubs, for the qualifiers, the hard work is just beginning.

Next week, we’ll have all the information on the Junior quarter-final pairings but let’s not forget that Intermediate and Senior clubs still have another month to complete their league games. But that’s all ahead of us – for now, let’s dive right in and see who’s playing this Sunday.

Senior Championship

Senior action takes place in Dublin and Laois with six of our top teams braving the summer heat to try to take the points home.

The Heath, Laois

The Heath will host Cúchulainn for the day and start proceedings with a Senior Women’s game at 11.30am. Still chasing their first victory of the year, the Laois women gave Erne Eagles a good competitive game last Sunday and will be hoping for more of the same at home. Cúchulainn Ladies come into this weekend after facing Carrickmacross last week. Still a bit early to predict semi-final qualifiers but Cúchulainn know they need to secure wins from their last two games to put themselves in the best position to get to knockouts.

Next up will be Cúchulainn’s Mixed team taking on Mayo side Kilmeena. Both are sitting at the bottom of the table and, while qualification is still possible both teams will be heading into this game aiming for a win in this and their final league games of the season on 2 August. Cúchulainn’s win last Sunday over Carrickmacross Emmets will give them confidence. Kilmeena also beat the Monaghan side but it’s six weeks since that win – is it time to get another victory on the board?

Rounding off the day in Portlaoise will be the Senior Men’s meeting of Cúchulainn and Galway City Rapparees. Cúchulainn will fancy their chances of winning both of their final two league games while Rapparees know that they need to win this week as their final game against “yet to lose this season” Erne Eagles will be their toughest this year so far. Expect neither side to give an inch and say a prayer for the Referee!

Predictions

Senior Women: Cúchulainn
Senior Mixed: Cúchulainn
Senior Men: Galway City Rapparees

Referee: National Secretary Shirley Lennon

Tymon Park, Dublin

In Dublin’s Tymon Park, Wexford’s Raheen and Monaghan’s Carrickmacross Emmets will meet for Senior Men’s and Women’s games from 1pm.

Neither Raheen team has yet secured a win this year and, while Carrickmacross have had good days and bad days this season, their form would suggest that they will take both games without much trouble.

Predictions

Carrickmacross Emmets to win both

Referee: Glynn Barntown’s Sarah McGuinness

Intermediate Championship

On to Intermediate action, with key fixtures in Laois and Monaghan.

Emo, Laois

Also in Laois, Emo host Women’s, Men’s and Mixed matches when Glynn Barntown and St. Senan’s come to visit for a trio of games. Starting the day will be Men when Limerick side St. Senan’s come on a mission, knowing they must win or their Intermediate Men’s challenge for 2026 is over. A win will see them top the group, while a loss will see them finish bottom, or almost. Neither of these two teams can ever be written off and both will fight to the end, so this is guaranteed to be a cracking game.

Wexford side Glynn Barntown have had a slow season and are still seeking a win for either Intermediate team. Emo’s Women need to win to keep their hopes of qualifying alive. In Mixed, Emo will also want to win on Sunday to keep themselves well placed on the table going into their final game on 2 August.

Predictions

Men: St. Senan’s
Mixed: Emo
Women: Emo

Referee: The Heath’s Philip Keane

Inniskeen Grattans v Dublin Metropolitans

Also in Intermediate Women, Inniskeen Grattans welcome Dublin Metropolitans for both sides’ final league game of the year. Both teams moved to Intermediate in 2026 and both have acquitted themselves well, but this will be the end of the road for Mets for now. Inniskeen, however, can still qualify but will need to win convincingly on Sunday to keep that dream alive. With Emo and Castletown both expected to win, qualification could ultimately be decided on run difference.

Prediction

Inniskeen Grattans

Referee: Erne Eagles’ Emma Perrin

Junior Championship

The final day of the Junior League promises drama across four counties, with quarter-final places still to be decided.

Myshall, Carlow

Myshall will host Dublin and Waterford sides in Men’s and Mixed clashes. First up at 12pm will be Na Gaeil Nua in, for them, a must-win game. For a new side, Na Gaeil Nua have been impressive all year. They have already secured qualification, at worst in fourth place, thanks to their head-to-head win over Carrick. A victory this weekend could lift them as high as third.

A Myshall win will put them top of the table (as they beat both Inniskeen and Gusserane), which will give them a better draw into the quarter-finals. As three from this group will progress it’s still all to play for. In the same group, at 1pm, Gusserane host Inniskeen Grattans and, whoever wins here will also be guaranteed to qualify, so again, another high-stakes match!

At 2pm in Myshall, Naomh Pól arrive in Carlow for even more high-stakes Rounders. Myshall have already qualified thanks to their superior run rate. If Naomh Pól beat Myshall, the final qualification order will come down to run rate between Naomh Pól and Emo. Some achievement for a club only formed at the end of 2025!

Predictions

Junior Men: Myshall & Gusserane
Junior Mixed: Another can’t-predict nail-biter, but for experience we’ll give it to Myshall

Referees: Myshall – Glynn Barntown’s Mary Roche
Gusserane – Glynn Barntown’s Emma Reddy

Na Piarsaigh, Limerick

Our final Limerick games of 2026 will take place in Na Piarsaigh’s new pitch from 1pm when Galway side Athenry travel to take on the hosts in Junior Women and Mixed. With the two Women’s group qualifiers decided, this game is being played for pride! In Mixed, if Athenry win, both teams will be identically matched on points, so there really is all to play for!

Qualification Watch

  • If Na Piarsaigh win, they will finish second and qualify
  • If Athenry win, depending on the number of runs they score, they could finish second

Predictions

Junior Women: Na Piarsaigh
Junior Mixed: Na Piarsaigh

Referee: Breaffy’s Mark Jennings

Clonguish v Drumhowan

Our final game of the day will be in Longford when Clonguish welcome Monaghan’s Drumhowan. Clonguish have been valiant all season with injuries and reduced player numbers, but they have shown up when they can and they’ve played some great games.

With additional numbers and continued hard work and training, we know these ladies can pull it together for 2027. Drumhowan have had a mixed year as well but will be hoping to end it on a high. This result will have no bearing on the table, but we hope both teams have an enjoyable game and the always excellent Clonguish post-match hospitality will be highly anticipated.

Prediction

Drumhowan

Referee: Erne Eagles’ Emma Perrin

League Table Reminder

Once a team has conceded three matches, they are eliminated from the championship

Clubs should also be reminded that run rate calculations differ depending on whether a walkover result affects a side with which you are on level points

So there we have it, the run-down on all 15 games taking place on Sunday. We’ll have a break for the following two Sundays – All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final Days – but Junior Quarter-finals will take place on Saturday 25 July in Tymon Park, Dublin, and league action will resume for Intermediate and Senior teams on 2 August.

So make the most of this Sunday, get out and support our players if you can.

Thank You

As always, thank you to the players, the Referees, the managers and the Club Secretaries – let’s continue to work together to make sure the remaining weeks of our 2026 season are competitive, fun, respectful and a credit to our brilliant sport!

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Games 5th July: GAA Rounders Championship Preview

July already! We’re into our fourth month of Rounders Championship fixtures for 2026 and this is Week 11 of our season

18 matches will take place this Sunday in six counties across three provinces and many of them promise to be crackers with quarter-final and semi-final places still up for grabs. Predictions have never been easy but this week, for some games, they’re almost impossible! Let’s preview the action nationwide.

Over half of Sunday’s action will take place in Ulster with six games in Monaghan and four in Cavan – with Senior, Intermediate and Junior teams all taking part.

Kicking off the day’s action at 10.30am, the Senior Women of The Heath will travel north to Mullahoran to take on Erne Eagles.

This is Eagles’ final league match while The Heath still have three more games after Sunday. Eagles have had a mixed season with two wins, two losses and two draws but The Heath are still after their first win of the year. With the top four teams in the group making it to semi-finals on 16 August, there’s still all to play for.

Next up in Mullahoran will be Erne Eagles’ Intermediate Mixed team who will take on another Cavan team – St. Clare’s. This will be St. Clare’s final league game and a win will leave them on the top of the table with 18 points. A win in this game, and in their final game against Galway Rapparees in August, will also give Eagles 18 points to top the table. Favourites Galway Rapparees have only played once this year so it’s difficult yet to predict who will qualify from this group.

The Intermediate Mixed game over, St. Clare’s men will be straight back onto the pitch to play Roscommon’s Kilmore, newly promoted to Intermediate in 2026 and proving they deserve their place in the higher grade with some excellent performances all year against more established teams. This is their final league game and they’ll be hoping to make it count. St. Clare’s will be looking to get to semi-finals and go one step further this year and make it to the final.

The final match of a long, brilliant day of Rounders in Mullahoran will be the Junior Women’s clash between Kilmore and Nobber. Kilmore have taken no prisoners all year and are well established on the top of the table. For a brand-new side in their first year in the Championship, Nobber have proved that hard work, determination, good leadership and a positive attitude can move mountains. Currently lying fourth in the table, we honestly expect them to give Kilmore a great game and make them work for their win!

Predictions: Senior Women – Erne Eagles; Intermediate Mixed – St. Clare’s; Intermediate Men – honestly can’t predict this one, on the day either team could just inch this…but possibly the experience of St. Clare’s should just push them through; Junior Women – Kilmore

Referee: National Secretary Shirley Lennon is setting up camp in Mullahoran for the day!

In the next county, Carrickmacross will have two Rounders venues on the go all day. Senior action will take place in Platinum Tanks Park when Carlow side Cúchulainn travel north to play three games in Monaghan.

At 12pm both sides’ Men’s teams will start the day’s proceedings. With both teams having played four times this season, only one point separates them and a win for Cúchulainn would see them edging up into the top half of the table. Fresh from a comprehensive defeat of Glynn Barntown three weeks ago, confidence should be high for the Carlow men.

Next up will be the Mixed teams. Cúchulainn have yet to win a Mixed game this year while Carrickmacross, after a slow start, have been building momentum. With no other Senior Mixed games taking place this weekend, a win for Carrickmacross would have them sitting nicely on the top half of the table, with only one game left to play before semi-finals.

The day will close with the Women’s teams. Again, just one point separates them on the table with four games played each. Carrickmacross will be hoping that home advantage will give them the edge and that a win will move them to within a point of Limekiln and fourth in the table with a shot at semi-finals in August.

Predictions: Men & Mixed – Carrickmacross Emmets; Women – Cúchulainn

Referee: GAA Rounders Vice President Michael Dowling will take charge of all three games.

Around the corner in the grounds of Inver College, three exciting Junior matches will take place from 11am.

Hosts Carrickmacross Emmets will take on their near neighbours Inniskeen Grattans and Belfast side Wolfe Tones in what will be all three clubs’ final league matches in Junior Mixed Group B. The results of these games will give a fairly clear picture of who will be moving on to quarter-finals on 25 July. With Kilmore likely to top the group, Carrickmacross will want to win both games to be secure of one of the three places on offer. If Carrick lose to Wolfe Tones but beat Inniskeen, we could have three teams on 26 points, so it will come down to run rate to decide who will qualify – exciting times ahead in Inver College on Sunday!

Later in the afternoon, the Junior Women of Drumhowan and Skryne will play at 3pm. This will be Skryne’s last game of the league and Drumhowan’s penultimate outing. Kilmore have already secured top spot in the group thanks to their head-to-head victory over Skryne, so first place is settled. However, there is still plenty to play for with Skryne and Carrickmacross battling for second place. A Skryne win would strengthen their position, while a Drumhowan victory would make the final standings even more interesting. Another exciting Sunday evening is in store!

Predictions: Inniskeen Grattans, Carrickmacross Emmets and Skryne

Referee: Limekiln’s Amanda Hoxha will take charge of all three games.

More Senior games take place in Athlone from 1pm when on-a-roll Breaffy take on Raheen in both Men’s and Women’s. With the form that Breaffy have been showing all year, it’s hard to believe that anyone will give them much trouble and they’re likely to continue their winning ways on Sunday. For anyone spectating, it would be great to see Raheen giving them two great matches and making those wins just a bit harder to achieve!

Predictions: Breaffy to win both

Referee: Michael Glavey’s Seán Bailey will take charge in Athlone.

From Athlone we move west to Galway where Galway City Rapparees will take on Roscommon and Mayo in Junior Men and Mixed.

At 1pm Elphin’s Men will challenge the Rapparees, who remain unbeaten this year and have already secured top spot in the group thanks to their head-to-head victory over Na Piarsaigh. That result has already booked their place in the semi-finals, so Sunday’s game is all about maintaining their unbeaten record. With several squad players expected to feature, Rapparees will still be confident of finishing the league campaign with another win, but Elphin may feel this is a game they can take. It should be a very entertaining match.

Following this, at 3pm, Garrymore take on Rapparees’ Mixed team. Again, Rapparees are unbeaten this year and, unless all the stars majorly unalign this weekend, they look set to top the group and progress to the quarter-finals as winners of Junior Mixed Group A. Garrymore, meanwhile, need to win by a good few runs to move ahead on run rate and keep their hopes of qualification alive, adding another layer of intrigue to what should be an excellent contest.

Predictions: Galway City Rapparees to win both

Referee: Galway City Rapparees’ Jay Hall will take charge in Galway.

Finally, back to Leinster for four Junior matches in Carlow and Laois. In Myshall, the home side will take on Leighlinbridge in Mixed and Wexford team Gusserane in Men and Women.

The Men’s clash should be one of the games of the day with both sides well matched. Gusserane are unbeaten and Myshall only narrowly lost to Carrickmacross. With this being the penultimate game for both teams, the winner here will be well placed to qualify from the group to semi-finals next month.

Gusserane’s Women started the year strong but have struggled with injury and player availability. Myshall have only lost to table toppers Leighlinbridge and look strong to finish in second place.

Finally, those Leighlinbridge table toppers who are also flying high in the Mixed group will take on the hosts and this should be another cracking game. This is Leighlinbridge’s final game while Myshall still have to play Emo and while two wins for them will see them top the group, less than that will see run rate coming into play if Emo and Naomh Pól win their remaining games.

Predictions: Mixed – Myshall; Men – Gusserane; Women – Myshall

Referee: Our Myshall Referee will be Glynn Barntown’s Sarah McGuinness

And last, but certainly not least, will be the clash between Emo and Oulart The Ballagh at 11am in Emo. Only having lost to Myshall and Leighlinbridge, Emo’s newly formed Junior Mixed team are playing really well this year. For a new team in this year’s Championship, Oulart The Ballagh have also done themselves very proud with good displays against more established teams.

Prediction: Emo

That’s some line-up of impressive and must-win games for a summer Sunday and we’d be encouraging anyone in the vicinity of any of those venues to head out and watch some games and support our players. By Sunday evening, some of our quarter and semi-finalists will be revealed and we can start looking forward to knockout games and analysing who’ll be playing who.

Finally, just a reminder: GAA Rounders has always prided itself on being a welcoming, family-friendly sport built on respect, and we’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the following:

  • Respect Referees: Match officials are essential to our game and deserve to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times. Their decisions must be accepted without abuse or intimidation.
  • Respect your Opponents: Personal insults, foul language, threatening behaviour or attempts to provoke players or mentors have no place in GAA Rounders.
  • Lead by Example: Managers, coaches and team officials set the standard for their players and supporters and are expected to ensure their sidelines remain respectful throughout every match.
  • Know the consequences: Abusive or intimidating behaviour towards referees, players or officials is unacceptable and will be dealt with under the GAA Rounders Constitution. Clubs are asked to ensure that everyone representing them understands this.

Let’s all work together to ensure that the remainder of the 2026 season is remembered for the quality of the competition and the respect shown by everyone involved.

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New for 2026 – Summer Skills -Register your interest now!

 

GAA Rounders Welcomes American Baseball Coach to Ireland for National Rounders Skills Clinic

GAA Rounders is teaming up with Emerald Diamond International (EDI) to host a national Rounders Skills Clinic in Laois led by American baseball coach AJ LaMonda, bringing more than a decade of high-level coaching experience to Rounders players and coaches from clubs across Ireland.

Coach LaMonda is set to bring a wealth of experience to our summer skills program

Partnership building connections

The partnership reflects EDI’s ongoing mission to build connections between American baseball and Irish sport, and GAA Rounders’ continued investment in player development at club level.

“We’re delighted to welcome AJ to Ireland and to be working alongside Emerald Diamond International on this initiative. While Rounders and baseball are distinct sports, they share many of the same core skills, and learning from coaches with AJ’s experience will be a real benefit to our players and coaches. We hope this is the beginning of a long-term partnership focused on developing young players and supporting clubs across the country,” said Craig Davis, Chair of the GAA Rounders youth committee.

The clinic will focus on fundamentals that translate directly between the two sports—including hitting mechanics, fielding technique, base running, and game awareness—giving players and coaches direct access to coaching methods honed at the high school, collegiate, and national team levels in the United States.

Coach LaMonda, brings extensive Southern California high school coaching experience, including stints at Servite, Orange Lutheran, and St. John Bosco, most recently as Head Coach at Damien High School in La Verne. A former first baseman at Loyola Marymount University, he has also worked as a scout for USA Baseball. Before travelling to Laois, Coach LaMonda will deliver a series of baseball clinics in Kinsale.

The programme will consist of four clinic sessions across two days, 28 and 29 July, with participating clubs allocated to sessions to ensure the best use of coaching time and to maximise the experience for every player.

Register your interest 

Applications are now invited from Rounders clubs across Ireland. Participating clubs will be selected based on a number of criteria designed to ensure they can maximise the long-term benefits of the programme. Each participating club will also receive a generous equipment package, kindly sponsored by Emerald Diamond International, to support the continued development of players within their clubs.

Further details on the venue and the club application process will be announced shortly. Clubs interested in participating or seeking further information should contact GAA Rounders Juvenile Secretary, Cat Carty, at juvenilesecretary.rounders@gaa.ie.

About Emerald Diamond International

Emerald Diamond International (EDI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation dedicated to growing and supporting youth baseball in Ireland while celebrating the contributions of the Irish to the game of baseball in America.

About GAA Rounders

GAA Rounders is one of the four founding codes of the Gaelic Athletic Association, established under the GAA’s original 1884 charter alongside hurling, Gaelic football, and handball. The sport is governed nationally by the GAA Rounders National Council and continues to grow through investment in club development, coach education, and youth participation.

GAA Rounders Preview – 28 June 2026

GAA Rounders Preview – 28 June 2026

With no scheduled adult matches taking place last Sunday – due to the U15 Feile in Portlaoise – we’re back at it full strength this weekend.
Although some might say that Croke Park will be the place to be on Saturday and Sunday, Rounders fans know that Tymon Park – hosting eight Junior, Intermediate and Senior games on Sunday afternoon – is the go-to destination for a fantastic afternoon of sport.
With multiple games in Roscommon, Laois and Galway and matches in Monaghan and Carlow, it’s set to be a busy Sunday.
Let’s have a look and see what games are in store nationwide this weekend.

Sunday’s Senior Games

Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin Teams: Limekiln & Erne Eagles
Limekiln will host Erne Eagles for Senior Women’s, Mixed and Men’s games. Starting at 12.30pm the Women will take to the pitch first. Limekiln’s newly strengthened 2026 side have won three of their four games this year while Erne Eagles have won two, lost two and drawn one. With home advantage, will Limekiln make it up to second on the table by Sunday evening? Both clubs’ Mixed teams will play at 2pm. Both evenly matched with one win after four games, the winner of this will move nicely up the table with only two games left to play this year. At 3.30pm it will be the turn of the Men from both clubs to face each other. Eagles are five from five while Limekiln have also played five but with less successful results. Eagles will be keen to keep their clean slate while Limekiln will hope that a game on home turf will give them the advantage.
Predictions: Women – Limekiln; Mixed – Limekiln; Men – Erne Eagles Referee: Glynn Barntown’s Sarah McGuinness
Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin Teams: Glynn Barntown & Kilmeena Our second Senior Mixed second clash of the day is between second from top of the table, Glynn Barntown, and second from bottom of the table, Kilmeena. While Kilmeena have played one game less than their Wexford opponents, they have only won one game this season and will be looking to improve on that this Sunday. Prediction: Glynn Barntown Referee: GAA Rounders Vice-President Michael Dowling
 
Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin  Teams: Galway Rapparees & Glynn Barntown While Limekiln and Erne Eagles will square up on Pitch 2 at 3.30pm, another exciting Men’s game will be starting on Pitch 1 when Wexford’s Glynn Barntown meet Galway City Rapparees. Both playing their fifth game of the season, both having won two and lost two, this match will decide third place in the table on Sunday evening and give the winners a fighting chance of qualifying out of the group into our Semi-finals on 16 August. Prediction: Galway City Rapparees Referee: GAA Rounders Vice-President Michael Dowling
Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin Teams: Glynn Barntown & Inniskeen Grattans Commencing the day’s Intermediate action in Tymon Park will be the ladies of Glynn Barntown and Inniskeen Grattans in a bottom of the table clash. The Wexford side are only out for the second time this year, while Inniskeen have played twice and won once. Prediction: Inniskeen Grattans Referee: Limekiln’s Amanda Hoxha
Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin Teams: Dublin Metropolitans & Kilmeena Before Kilmeena’s Senior side take on Glynn Barntown, their Intermediate men will face home side Dublin Metropolitans. Another bottom of the table clash, both have played three times this season with the Mets slightly ahead with one win. Kilmeena showed promise in their last two games against Kilmore and St. Clare’s – they’ll be hoping that this will be the day their luck turns. Prediction: Kilmeena Referee: Limekiln’s Amanda Hoxha
Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin Teams: Inniskeen Grattans & Na Gaeil Nua Starting the day’s proceedings in Tymon Park and the only Junior Match of the day in Dublin, Monaghan’s Inniskeen’s established Junior Men’s team take on Dublin newcomers Na Gaeil Nua. Neither side has played much yet this season, but Na Gaeil Nua have one win in the bag and will be hopeful of beating a second Monaghan side this month. Prediction: Na Gaeil Nua Referee: Limekiln’s Christy Hughes Snr
Venue: Kilmore, Roscommon Teams: Kilmore, Skryne, Wolfe Tones, Michael Glavey’s & St. Senan’s Hosting a trio of Junior games in Roscommon on Sunday from 11am, Kilmore will be taking part in both Junior Women and Junior Mixed. Women will start the day when Meath-side Skryne take on the hosts. Both teams are unbeaten this year, but Kilmore have been the more impressive side all season and should win this one comfortably. Prediction: Kilmore
Next up will be Kilmore’s Junior Mixed side against Belfast’s Wolfe Tones. While Wolfe Tones won their last two games, Kilmore will provide a greater challenge, and their skilful fielding and batting should mean that the game goes the home team’s way. Prediction: Kilmore
At 3pm the hosts can take a break watch fellow Roscommon-side Michael Glavey’s fight it out with newly promoted to Intermediate Mixed Limerick team St. Senan’s. Both teams have played twice this season, but Senan’s have won once. Glavey’s will be hoping that Sunday is their first victory of the year. Prediction: St. Senan’s Referee: Breaffy’s Mark Jennings
Another trio of Junior Mixed games will take place in Co. Laois from 11am when hosts Emo open the day facing Carlow side Myshall. Both sides have three games under their belts this season, but Myshall remain unbeaten and are slightly ahead on points. Fresh from a very successful weekend in Tymon Park on 14 June, Emo will be hoping to keep this run going. Prediction: Emo
At 1pm Emo will host Meath side Dunsany in their first away game of their first season. Yet to register a win, Dunsany will hope to prove they have what it takes to beat the Laois side on home ground. Prediction: Emo
The final match of the day will be Dunsany vs Waterford newcomers Naomh Pol. Although new to the Championship in 2026 Naomh Pol have performed very well so far this year, winning two from four and sitting third on the table. Prediction: Naomh Pol
Finally, two standalone Junior games will take place on Sunday; in Carrickmacross – when the home side take on Derry’s Naomh Trea in Mixed – and in Carlow – when Leighlinbridge’s and Gusserane’s Women’s teams meet. Predictions: Carrickmacross Emmets and Leighlinbridge
Our final set of Junior games on Sunday will be in Galway when Galway City Rapparees host Junior Men’s and Mixed games featuring Limerick and Galway teams. At 1.45pm Galway City Rapparees Junior Mixed team will take on Limerick’s Na Piarsaigh. Both sides have played twice and won twice so the winner of Sunday’s game will move to the top of the table with only one more match to play this season. Prediction: Galway City Rapparees
The second match will be the same clubs’ Junior Men’s teams. Rapparees are unbeaten this year and still have a game in hand while Na Piarsaigh must win this game to top the table and make it straight to Semi-finals. Prediction: Galway City Rapparees
Hard to believe but we’re nearly at the end of our Junior league games for 2026 with only two more Sundays of Junior matches. Some teams have already booked their places in quarter-finals but whether that’s in first, second or third place is yet to be decided in many cases.
With a lot still to play for, our Junior teams will be giving it their all and hoping to record their first, or last, win of the season.
Intermediate and Senior games will continue into August so there’s still some time for teams to cement their successes or start a winning streak!
As always, sincere thanks to our Referees who go out week after week to officiate at games – without their dedication and commitment, our Championship just couldn’t happen.
Thanks also to Club Secretaries, Team Managers and players for giving it their all every week – you’re all the reason why Rounders is the wonderful sport it is. Mile buiochas!

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Féile na nGael report

GAA Rounders Féile 2026: A Day of Outstanding Rounders in Laois

 

GAA Rounders was once again proud to be part of Féile na nGael, with Laois hosting a fantastic day of action, skill, sportsmanship and drama across the Girls, Mixed and Boys competitions.

 

Under blazing sunshine and blue skies, teams from across the country delivered a showcase of what GAA Rounders has to offer, with thrilling games and moments that will live long in the memory.

 

Girls Competition: Athenry Claim Féile Glory

 

The Girls competition culminated in a hard-fought final between The Heath of Laois and Athenry of Galway.

 

In a best-of-three format, with each match consisting of four innings, both teams battled through the heat to produce a fitting final. The quality of play, determination and composure on show was a credit to both sides.

 

After a tightly contested series, it was Athenry who emerged victorious to claim the Féile title.

The Girls champions. Athenry (Galway) GAA Rounders squad pictured with Diarmuid Cahill, Chairperson of John West National GAA Féile Competitions and Paula Doherty (GAA Rounders President)
Pic: Alf Harvey

Mixed Competition: Drama Until the Final Out

 

The Mixed competition provided twists and turns from the very beginning.

 

Erne Eagles of Cavan, Glynn Barntown of Wexford and Elphin of Roscommon all finished the group stage tied on points. With head-to-head results unable to separate the teams, qualification came down to average runs conceded, with Glynn Barntown missing out on a place in the final by the narrowest of margins.

 

The final raised the bar even further on what had already been a tournament full of high-quality Rounders.

 

A special mention must go to both pitchers, who were asked to pitch from the distance most adult women are required to pitch from and performed brilliantly, helping create a contest where every run had to be earned.

 

The game ebbed and flowed, with just one run separating the teams heading into the final innings.

 

Erne Eagles showed remarkable composure, scoring five runs when down to their final out and seven in total, setting Elphin a target of six to force extra innings, or seven to claim the title.

 

Elphin responded with patience and skill at the plate, getting runners on base and creating scoring opportunities. However, every score came at a cost, with excellent catches in centre outfield and a rocket throw to first base keeping the pressure on.

 

As Elphin closed in, the Erne Eagles pitcher held her nerve, drawing a third ball foul for the final out at exactly the right moment and securing the Féile title for Cavan.

The Mixed Team champions. Erne Eagles (Cavan) GAA Rounders pictured with Diarmuid Cahill, Chairperson of John West National GAA Féile Competitions and Paula Doherty (GAA Rounders President) at the John West Féile na nGael finals
Pic: Alf Harvey

Boys Competition: New Champions Crowned

 

The Boys competition had plenty to capture the imagination.

The Michael Glaveys (Roscommon) GAA Rounders squad
Pic: Alf Harvey

 

Michael Glaveys of Roscommon and defending champions Emo of Laois entered as early favourites, joined by last year’s Under 14 runners-up Na Fianna of Dublin, Rounders stalwarts The Heath of Laois, and newcomers St Fintans/Our Lady’s Island of Wexford.

 

The group stages were played at a blistering pace in the heat, with results not always following the form book.

 

St Fintans quickly announced themselves as a team to watch, combining explosive batting, aggressive base running and impressive pitching and fielding to record four wins.

 

The Heath continued to show the strength of their Rounders tradition, defeating Na Fianna and pushing every opponent to the limit, giving a glimpse of what is to come from their return to the game.

 

Na Fianna battled bravely throughout, but an injury to their regular pitcher in their third game made their challenge even more difficult.

 

The group stage’s defining fixture saw Emo and Michael Glaveys meet in what became a semi-final showdown for a place in the Féile final.

The Emo (Laois) GAA Rounders squad.
Pic: Alf Harvey

 

In a “blink and you’d miss it” contest, Emo secured a 4-2 victory in a game dominated by exceptional fielding from both sides.

 

Shield Final: The Heath Add Another Honour

 

The Shield Final saw Michael Glaveys face The Heath, and both teams produced a feast of Rounders.

 

Two home runs from Adam Bailey of Michael Glaveys were among the highlights, but The Heath’s consistency proved decisive as they secured the Féile Shield title and added another honour to the club’s already impressive GAA Rounders roll of honour.

The Heath (Laois) receive the boys Féile shield trophy. Pictured with Diarmuid Cahill, Chairperson of the National Féile committee and GAA Rounders president Paula Doherty

Cup Final: St Fintans Make History

 

The Cup Final between Emo and St Fintans/Our Lady’s Island delivered another high-quality contest, with pressure moments, home runs and excellent pitching on display.

 

The Wexford side managed to find more gaps in the Laois defence and set Emo a target of seven runs in the final innings.

 

Scoring against St Fintans had proven difficult for every team throughout the afternoon, with precision bowling and an outfield that seemed capable of picking the ball out of the sky.

 

In the end, seven runs was enough of a cushion, as St Fintans/Our Lady’s Island completed a remarkable Féile journey, claiming the title in their first year playing Rounders.

Captain of St Fintans/Our Lady’s Island receives the boys Féile trophy from Chairperson of National Féile committee, Diarmuid Cahill and GAA Rounders president Paula Doherty

A Celebration of Rounders

 

GAA Rounders would like to extend its thanks to the National Féile Committee, Laois GAA and everyone who contributed to making this year’s participation in Féile na nGael possible.

 

The day showcased everything that makes GAA Rounders special — skill, inclusion, competition, friendship and outstanding sportsmanship.

 

GAA Rounders is proud to be part of an event that celebrates participation and provides a stage for young players from across the country to experience the joy of the game.

St Fintans/ Our Lady’s Island (Wexford) receive the trophy from National Féile Committee Chairperson Diarmuid Cahill and GAA Rounders President Paula Doherty

Monaghan ready to “Go”

Monaghan Ready to Go as Go Games for Rounders Launches

 

Monaghan’s team of Go Games volunteers are ready to bring rounders to a new generation.

Monaghan GAA Rounders is ready to Go this weekend as the county launches its new Go Games for Rounders schedule, bringing the fun, excitement and inclusiveness of Rounders to the youngest members of the community.

The initiative is being driven by a dedicated team of volunteers who are ready to bring the programme to life, creating opportunities for children to experience the game in a fun, player-focused environment and helping clubs introduce a new generation to one of the GAA’s original sports.

The first Go Games for Rounders blitz takes place this Saturday, 20th June at Platinum Tanks Park, with clubs and children ready to get involved and enjoy the action.

Francis Walsh said: “I am proud to support this initiative in Monaghan. The commitment of the volunteer team ready to drive Go Games for Rounders forward is fantastic to see. Bringing the game to our youngest members gives children the chance to enjoy themselves, learn new skills and experience the teamwork and friendships that come with sport.”

Kim Thornton added: “The equipment pack is a brilliant resource and makes getting started so simple. I can’t wait to see children out playing, developing their skills and experiencing all the benefits that Rounders has to offer.”

Monaghan is showing the way with Go Games for Rounders, giving young players the opportunity to discover the game, make memories and be part of its future.

Under 13 Féile – Review and results

GAA Rounders Under 13 Féile 2026 – A Day of Outstanding Action

The future of GAA Rounders was on full display at the Under 13 Féile, with teams travelling from Laois, Carlow, Dublin and Galway for a day of brilliant games, brilliant skill, and plenty of drama.

From the first pitch, it was clear that this would be a Féile to remember.

Boys Féile – A Competition Full of Drama

The boys competition featured Emo (Laois), Myshall (Carlow), Ioma (Laois), Kevin’s (Dublin) and Cuchulainn (Carlow).

The round robin stage produced some fantastic games, with every match capable of swinging either way. Strong batting, excellent fielding and some impressive defensive plays ensured there was very little between the teams throughout the day.

Eventually, the Féile final would see Emo take on Kevin’s, while Myshall and Cuchulainn would meet in the Shield final.

Myshall Claim the Shield

Myshall (Carlow) take home the Féile shield title

The Shield final saw both teams find their rhythm with the bat, producing a high-scoring contest. In the end, it was Myshall who took home the Shield title after an excellent performance.

Emo Edge a Classic Féile Final

Emo retain the Under 13 Féile title

The Féile Championship final brought together two teams who had earned their place there.

Kevin’s had shown all day that they were not there simply to make up the numbers. They were strong in defence, composed under pressure and dangerous with the bat.

Emo came into the final with a proud history in this competition, but they knew nothing would be handed to them. All-Ireland titles are earned, not given.

And both teams had to earn every single run.

The final innings arrived with Kevin’s holding a narrow lead, leaving Emo needing something special to turn the game around. That moment arrived through Barry McDonald, whose home run was enough to put Emo ahead and secure the Féile title.

Emo player, Barry McDonald receives the match ball from referee Sarah McGuiness

Girls Féile – A High Quality Line-Up

The girls competition had a strong local feel, with three Laois teams involved — Emo, The Heath and tournament newcomers Borris Ossory Kilcotton. Cuchulainn of Carlow and Athenry of Galway completed a brilliant line-up.

Borris Ossory Kilcotton showed throughout the day that they could trouble anyone with the bat. Cuchulainn showed that their defensive organisation could match anyone.

The Heath, returning to underage Féile competition after a number of years away, proved they still knew their way around a Rounders pitch.

Athenry and Emo, both highly decorated in recent years, arrived with the reputation of teams to beat — and both would prove to be every bit as competitive as expected.

Round Robin Sets Up Exciting Finals

The round robin did not disappoint. Big hits found gaps, strong defensive teams shut down ambitious base running, and the standard of Rounders on display was excellent.

The Heath Take Shield Honours

The Heath(Laois) win the U13 Féile shield title

The Shield final was a local battle between two sides who know each other well — Emo and The Heath.

The game started with plenty of scoring, but as the innings progressed The Heath began to take control. A strong final innings saw them slow down Emo’s batting order and hold on for a well-earned Shield victory.

Cuchulainn Continue Remarkable Season

Cuchulainn (Carlow) receive the u13 girls Féile title

The Féile Championship final was a repeat of the recent Under 14 final, with Athenry meeting Cuchulainn.

Athenry have built a reputation as one of the toughest defensive teams to score against, while Cuchulainn have developed a defensive system built on communication, awareness and trust.

The final was a tense and tactical contest. Outs came quickly, chances were taken, and before long the game moved into the final innings.

With outstanding coordination between their pitcher, second base and short stop, and a match-winning performance from Eabha O’Byrne, they kept Athenry scoreless in the final innings to secure another Féile title and another set of All-Ireland medals for Carlow.

It is becoming a remarkable season for Cuchulainn.

Eabha O’Byrne receives the match ball from referee Craig Davis

A Huge Thank You to Emo GAA

A special mention must go to Emo GAA for their tireless work hosting the event.

The venue was immaculate, the hospitality was exceptional, and they even managed to arrange some brilliant weather to match the quality of the Rounders on display.

Thank you for your continued support of our underage competitions and for helping make days like this possible.

GAA Rounders Championship Preview: 28 Matches Scheduled Across Ireland This Weekend

Preview 14 June 2026

Welcome to the busiest weekend of the season so far with 28 matches taking place up and down the country. In addition to all the great adult games in store over the weekend, on Saturday, the U13 Féile, our flagship Juvenile event, will take place in Emo, Co. Laois all day Saturday and anyone in the area is encouraged to attend and watch some of our youngest players give it their all in Boys’ and Girls’ Competitions. We have Championship games on Saturday and from 10am to 6pm on Sunday – it’s going to be some feast of Rounders so let’s get started and see who will be playing where and when.

Saturday

Venue: Slaughtneil, Derry
Teams: Slaughtneil, Naomh Trea & Wolfe Tones

Three cracking Junior Mixed matches will take place in Slaughtneil in Derry from 11.30am when three Ulster clubs each play two matches and Naomh Trea, Slaughtneil and Wolfe Tones all meet each other. All three are currently shoring up the bottom of Junior Group B’s table with Wolfe Tones and Slaughtneil both having played two games and Naomh Trea only out for the second time this year. Two wins for 2025 quarter-finalists Wolfe Tones would slide them up to second position on the table and give them a chance to qualify out of the group.

Predictions: Wolfe Tones to beat Slaughtneil and Naomh Trea. Slaughtneil to beat Naomh Trea.

Referee: Shirley Lennon

Sunday’s Senior Games

Venue: Mullahoran, Cavan
Teams: Erne Eagles & Breaffy

The Mayo hard to beat teams of Breaffy will arrive in Cavan on Sunday morning eager to continue their winning streaks and outperform Erne Eagles. The day starts with the Men’s match at 11.30am and this promises to be an excellent display of equally matched Rounders brilliance. Expect outstanding performances from the always reliable Shane Sheridan, Mark Jennings, Colm Jordan and Ger Clerkin to name a few. Darryl Dolan’s pitching this year has been steadily getting back to his best form and this has the potential to be our match of the day.

Following that, the Mixed teams take to the pitch. Breaffy have won five from five, Eagles have lost two of the three they’ve played. Breaffy would appear to have the edge, but Eagles can never be written off.

The final Senior match in Mullahoran will be between both clubs’ Women’s teams. Again, Breaffy are four from four while Eagles have won two, drawn one and lost one. Will home advantage give Erne Eagles the boost to take this match?

Predictions: Men – Erne Eagles; Mixed – Breaffy; Women – Breaffy

Referees: Men & Mixed – Michael Dowling; Women – Seán Bailey

Venue: Glynn Barntown, Wexford
Teams: Glynn Barntown & Cúchulainn

Starting at 12.30pm with Senior Men, Glynn Barntown welcome Carlow’s Cúchulainn for three games. Both teams have played three times this season, but Glynn Barntown have won twice and will hope that another victory this week will keep their semi-finals hopes alive. No doubt Cúchulainn will be thinking the same!

The Mixed teams play at 2pm and again, the Wexford side has fared better this year so far. Finally, at 3.30pm the Women’s teams will line out and Glynn Barntown could really do with a win to ensure that their Championship dreams stay alive.

Predictions: Men – Glynn Barntown; Mixed – Glynn Barntown: Women – Cúchulainn

Referee: Danielle Keane

Intermediate Action

Venue: Mullahoran, Cavan
Teams: Erne Eagles & Michael Glavey’s

Following the Senior extravaganza, two Intermediate teams will close the day’s action when the home side take on Roscommon’s Michael Glavey’s. Both teams have lost their opening match of this year’s Championship and will be anxious to make their way from the bottom of the table.

Prediction: Erne Eagles

Referee: Shane Sheridan

Venue: Tymon Park, Dublin
Teams: Dublin Metropolitans & Emo

Dublin Metropolitans’ home ground for this year is Tymon Park and on Sunday they welcome Laois side Emo for three Intermediate games. The Men start the day at 11am and Emo, playing their penultimate game in this group, will be keen to put last week’s defeat to St. Clare’s behind them and move to top of the table.

The Mixed teams meet at 1pm and while this is Mets last Mixed group game, Emo have only played once, and won. Mets have only lost once so will be keen to win this as well and hope their place as table toppers stays secure for another six weeks.

At 3pm the Women’s teams take to the pitch and a win for either will put them joint top of the table with one match left to play.

Prediction: Men – Emo; Mixed- Emo; Women – Emo

Referee: Chris Hughes

Venue: Elphin, Roscommon
Teams: Elphin & St. Clare’s

St. Clare’s will be busy on Sunday playing matches in two Connacht counties. The ladies’ day starts at 12pm in Elphin, where they’ll take on the newly promoted side. Fresh from great wins last Sunday, both sides should be confident but Intermediate Women’s Group B is at the exciting stage where if Elphin win, they top the table with 18 points but if St. Clare’s win their two games on Sunday they top the table with 18 points. It’s highly likely that on-form Galway City Rapparees will ultimately come out on top of this group so Sunday’s matches could well decide who will come in second and qualify for a semi-final place.

Prediction: St. Clare’s

Referee: Shirley Lennon

Venue: Kilmeena, Mayo
Teams: Kilmeena, St. Clare’s & Kilmore

As soon as the Elphin match finishes, St. Clare’s will be on the road again to Kilmeena to play another Women’s game against the Mayo ladies. Kilmeena have only played once this season and lost but St. Clare’s result against Elphin may well predict their mood coming into this game – and the result. They have what it takes to win but then so have Kilmeena if they play at their best.

The ladies get a chance to sit and watch while St. Clare’s Men then take on the home side. After a winning performance in terrible weather conditions last Sunday, St. Clare’s should be confident they can do this.

Last game of the day is another Men’s match between Kilmeena and Kilmore. The Roscommon side hit the ground running in opening weekend comprehensively defeating Dublin Metropolitans but have struggled in their two games since. Another loss this weekend will make qualification from the group less certain, so they’ll be aiming to win and make knockouts in their first year as an Intermediate side.

Prediction: Women – St. Clare’s; Men – St. Clare’s; Men – Kilmore

Referee: Shirley Lennon

Junior Round-up

Venue: Skryne, Meath
Teams: Skryne, Carrickmacross Emmets, Na Gaeil Nua & Gusserane

Three matches in Skryne get underway at 10.30am with the home side’s Junior Women taking on Carrickmacross Emmets. Table toppers Carrickmacross will hope to win this and beat a Skryne side who have yet to be tested this season.

At 12.30pm the Carrickmacross men take on Dublin side Na Gaeil Nua. Carrickmacross’s pitcher and catcher team of Paul Boylan and Darren Hughes have played brilliantly all season and if they, and Carrick’s strong outfielders, can manage to keep that going this Sunday, they can overcome the super batting of Na Gaeil Nua.

Carrickmacross will only have a short while to recover before they have to then take on Junior Day Men’s winners Gusserane in another Men’s match. Performing strongly in Men and Mixed this year, it will be hard to predict which of the two teams will come out on top…but we’ll try!

Prediction: Carrickmacross Emmets to win all three

Referee: Amanda Hoxha

Venue: Nobber
Teams: Nobber & Clonguish

Nobber will host Longford side Clonguish at 3pm and for a brand new to the Championship side, only formed five months ago, the Meath ladies are certainly impressive. Narrowly losing their first match and then winning their third and drawing with veteran side Drumhowan last weekend, it’s clear that there’s talent in abundance in this squad. Clonguish have struggled with numbers and have had to concede two matches this season but it’s great to see them back again this year and working hard.

Prediction: Nobber

Referee: Colm Birdy

Venue: Oulart The Ballagh
Teams: Oulart The Ballagh, Myshall & Castletown Liam Mellows

At 11.30am in Wexford, new team Oulart The Ballagh take on Carlow neighbours Myshall in a Junior Mixed match. Myshall have been performing well all season and look strong but for their first year in the Championship, Oulart have done well and their excellent result at Junior Day will have given them confidence in their abilities.

At 1.30pm Myshall’s ladies will play Castletown Liam Mellows’ newly formed Junior team. The Wexford ladies have struggled in their first year out but their recent win over Kilrush Askamore shows their talent. Myshall are two from two and will be hoping to make that three from three.

Prediction: Mixed – Myshall; Women – Myshall

Referee: Cathy Kearns

Venue: Coláiste Muire Máthair, Galway
Teams: Galway City Rapparees & Na Piarsaigh

The two table topping teams will meet at 1pm in Galway in the first of their home and away games this season. Both have won both their games so far although Rapparees’ run rate is higher due to the 57 runs they’ve scored over both games.

Prediction: Galway City Rapparees

Referee: Jay Hall

Venue: Garrymore, Mayo
Teams: Garrymore & Na Piarsaigh

One game done and then Na Piarsaigh will be on the road to Mayo to meet Garrymore for a Junior Mixed game. This is only the second game this season for both sides with both taking the win in their first outing.

Prediction: Na Piarsaigh

Referee: Craig Davis

Venue: Ballybrown, Limerick
Teams: Sporting Limerick, St. Kieran’s, St. Senan’s & Knockainey

Sporting Limerick will host three Junior Women’s games on Sunday from 10am when Knockainey travel to take on St. Senan’s. While St. Senan’s is a newly formed team this year, they can rely on experienced players like 2025 Junior All-Star Louise Kelly and it would be fair to assume that they’ll have what it takes to win this match.

At 12pm St. Kieran’s will meet home side Sporting Limerick. Performing well this year, opening the season with a win against Athenry, St. Kieran’s will be favourites to win this.

Finally, at 2pm, Sporting Limerick will be on the pitch again to play St. Senan’s. Again, on paper, St. Senan’s would appear the stronger side and the more likely to take the win.

Prediction: St. Senan’s, St. Kieran’s & St. Senan’s

Referee: Michael Sheahan

With no adult games taking place on Sunday 21st – due to the U15 National Féile in Laois GAA Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise – this Sunday is your big chance to get out, watch some excellent Rounders and support our players. With games from Derry to Wexford, Dublin to Mayo and many place in between, there’s never been a better opportunity to grab your camping chair, pack a picnic, put on some sunscreen and immerse yourself in our favourite game for several hours. Wherever you watch your games, we hope you enjoy them! Ádh mór to all our players!

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Cavan Runs Another Successful Go Games Blitz

 

The afternoon may have brought grey skies and rain, but spirits remained high in Mullahoran on Saturday 6th June as Cavan hosted its second Go Games for Rounders blitz of the year.

Getting to grips with it.

Young players from across the county braved the elements to enjoy an action-packed day of Rounders, proving that a little rain is no match for the excitement of the game. The Go Games format provided the perfect opportunity for children to learn new skills, build confidence and experience the fun of Rounders in a positive and inclusive environment.

Fantastic atmosphere 

Players from Mullahoran GFC, Lacken GFC, Lavey GFC, Ballyhaise GFC, Gowna GFC and Ballinagh GFC all took part, with every club contributing to a fantastic atmosphere. There were brilliant catches, determined batting displays and plenty of enthusiastic support from teammates and spectators alike throughout the afternoon.

“To see kids coming out and enjoying the game in this weather is amazing,” remarked Amanda Fitzsimmons, Cavan Go Games for Rounders Champion. “The smiles on their faces tell you everything you need to know. The players threw themselves into every game and it was fantastic to see so many clubs represented.”

 

As Go Games for Rounders continues to grow across the county, more and more young players are discovering the enjoyment of one of the GAA’s most accessible and exciting sports.

Go Games volunteers on hand when needed

Get involved

Go Games events are taking place in Cavan every month. Clubs, coaches and parents interested in learning more or getting involved can email gogames.cavan.rounders@gaa.ie for further information.

GAA Rounders Honoured at oneills.com GAA World Games Launch

The oneills.com GAA World Games launch took place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, at the SETU Arena, Waterford, and GAA Rounders was honoured to be officially invited to take part.

The day began in Waterford city with official photographs of the World Games ambassadors—Limerick hurler Dan Morrissey, Galway footballer Shane Walsh, Cork camóg Saoirse McCarthy, Tyrone footballer Sarah Donnelly, and Galway handball player Ciana Ní Churraoin—alongside GAA Presidents Jarlath Burns, Paula Doherty (Rounders), Brian Molloy (Camogie), and Trina Murray (LGFA). This was followed by the official launch in the SETU Arena Conference Room.

The games will take place in Waterford from 13–17 July and will feature football, hurling, camogie, and handball. Marking our first time to be officially involved in the tournament, GAA Rounders will host three exhibition matches on Thursday, 16 July. We are incredibly excited to be invited to take part in such a prestigious event.

A Celebration of Global Gaelic Games

The World Games take place every three years in Ireland, bringing together over 2,000 players from Europe, the US, Africa, South America, Canada, Britain, Australasia, Asia, and the Middle East to compete and experience Irish culture.

Thursday, 16 July is a designated rest day for many tournament players. We will be actively encouraging them to come to SETU to watch the best of our athletes showcase the skill, speed, and excitement of a game that has been a core part of the GAA since the original charter in 1884.

Speaking at the launch, Paula Doherty, President of GAA Rounders, said:

“On behalf of GAA Rounders, I want to wish all participants the very best of luck. The absolute best of our sport will be on display, and we encourage everybody during their downtime to take in a match and see what GAA Rounders—a code experiencing massive growth—can offer their club.”

Further details regarding teams, times, and exact locations will be available soon. For now, keep the date free – Thursday, 16 July – and prepare to be treated to some world-class Rounders at the GAA World Games!