🌟 2025 GAA Rounders Senior All-Star Nominees Announced

🌟 2025 GAA Rounders Senior All-Star Nominees Announced

The wait is over — the nominees for the 2025 GAA Rounders Senior All-Star Awards have been officially unveiled, celebrating the outstanding individual performances from this season’s Senior Men’s and Senior Ladies Championships.

After months of thrilling action, powerful batting, and incredible defensive displays, 60 players across seven clubs have been shortlisted for the sport’s top individual honours. From seasoned internationals to rising stars, these nominees represent the very best that Irish Rounders has to offer.

Senior Ladies All-Star Nominees (by Position)

Pitcher

  • Michelle Hopkins (Breaffy)
  • Irene Scanlon (Erne Eagles)
  • Joanne Murphy (Raheen)

Back Catcher

  • Katie Groonell (Breaffy)
  • Áine Reilly (Erne Eagles)
  • Leah Mullins (Cuchulainn)

1st Base

  • Margaret Fitzgibbon (Breaffy)
  • Rachel Reilly (Erne Eagles)
  • Sheena King (Glynn Barntown)

2nd Base

  • Mary Roche (Glynn Barntown)
  • Geraldine Goldrick (Erne Eagles)
  • Gillian Nolan (Cuchulainn)

3rd Base

  • Paula Doherty (Breaffy)
  • Maggie Brady (Erne Eagles)
  • Alisha Reddy (Glynn Barntown)

Short Stop

  • Fainche Higgins (Erne Eagles)
  • Caroline Waters (Cuchulainn)
  • Ann-Marie Dunphy (Glynn Barntown)

Left Outfield (LOF)

  • Lisa Flood (Erne Eagles)
  • Amy Moloney (Cuchulainn)
  • Katie Kenny (Breaffy)

Centre Outfield (COF)

  • Shirleen Burns (Erne Eagles)
  • Abbie Delaney (Glynn Barntown)
  • Aileen Gavin (Breaffy)

Right Outfield (ROF)

  • Lindsey O’Reilly (Erne Eagles)
  • Marian Shier (Cuchulainn)
  • Claire Burke (Breaffy)

Roaming

  • Leanne Carroll (Cuchulainn)
  • Chloe Doyle (Glynn Barntown)
  • Lindsey O’Reilly (Erne Eagles)

 

Senior Men’s All-Star Nominees (by Position)

Pitcher

  • Colin Cannon (Breaffy)
  • Jason Tennant (Glynn Barntown)
  • Barry Lambe (Carrickmacross Emmets)

Back Catcher

  • Gary Jordan (Glynn Barntown)
  • Colm Kiernan (Carrickmacross Emmets)
  • Jamie Murphy (Breaffy)

1st Base

  • Frank Duffy (Carrickmacross Emmets)
  • Shane Sheridan (Erne Eagles)
  • Aidan Jayne (Glynn Barntown)

2nd Base

  • Ronan Kiernan (Carrickmacross Emmets)
  • Gerard Clerkin (Erne Eagles)
  • Gary Boland (Glynn Barntown)

3rd Base

  • Justin Burns (Carrickmacross Emmets)
  • Paul Delaney (Glynn Barntown)
  • Patrick Heneghan (Breaffy)

Short Stop

  • Mark Jennings (Breaffy)
  • Michael Cullen (Erne Eagles)
  • Paul Cooper (Glynn Barntown)

Left Outfield (LOF)

  • Owen Roe O’Reilly (Erne Eagles)
  • Colm Jordan (Breaffy)
  • Declan Finnegan (Carrickmacross Emmets)

Centre Outfield (COF)

  • John Gibbons (Breaffy)
  • James Byrne (Limekiln)
  • Oran Kiernan (Carrickmacross Emmets)

Right Outfield (ROF)

  • Mick Kelly (Glynn Barntown)
  • Euan Matthews (Carrickmacross Emmets)
  • Justin Perrin (Erne Eagles)

Roaming

  • Patrick Bermingham (Carrickmacross Emmets)
  • Ciaran Weldon (Limekiln)
  • Justin Perrin (Erne Eagles)

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Breaffy (Mayo)

Ladies:

  • Michelle Hopkins – Pitcher
  • Katie Groonell – Back Catcher
  • Margaret Fitzgibbon – 1st Base
  • Paula Doherty – 3rd Base
  • Katie Kenny – Left Outfield
  • Aileen Gavin – Centre Outfield
  • Claire Burke – Right Outfield

Men:

  • Colin Cannon – Pitcher
  • Jamie Murphy – Back Catcher
  • Patrick Heneghan – 3rd Base
  • Mark Jennings – Short Stop
  • Colm Jordan – Left Outfield
  • John Gibbons – Centre Outfield

Total: 13 nominees

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Erne Eagles (Cavan)

Ladies:

  • Irene Scanlon – Pitcher
  • Áine Reilly – Back Catcher
  • Rachel Reilly – 1st Base
  • Geraldine Goldrick – 2nd Base
  • Maggie Brady – 3rd Base
  • Fainche Higgins – Short Stop
  • Lisa Flood – Left Outfield
  • Shirleen Burns – Centre Outfield
  • Lindsey O’Reilly – Right Outfield & Roaming

Men:

  • Shane Sheridan – 1st Base
  • Gerard Clerkin – 2nd Base
  • Michael Cullen – Short Stop
  • Owen Roe O’Reilly – Left Outfield
  • Justin Perrin – Right Outfield & Roaming

Total: 16 nominees

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Glynn Barntown (Wexford)

Ladies:

  • Sheena King – 1st Base
  • Mary Roche – 2nd Base
  • Alisha Reddy – 3rd Base
  • Ann-Marie Dunphy – Short Stop
  • Abbie Delaney – Centre Outfield
  • Chloe Doyle – Roaming

Men:

  • Jason Tennant – Pitcher
  • Gary Jordan – Back Catcher
  • Aidan Jayne – 1st Base
  • Gary Boland – 2nd Base
  • Paul Delaney – 3rd Base
  • Paul Cooper – Short Stop
  • Mick Kelly – Right Outfield

Total: 13 nominees

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Carrickmacross Emmets (Monaghan)

Men:

  • Barry Lambe – Pitcher
  • Colm Kiernan – Back Catcher
  • Frank Duffy – 1st Base
  • Ronan Kiernan – 2nd Base
  • Justin Burns – 3rd Base
  • Declan Finnegan – Left Outfield
  • Oran Kiernan – Centre Outfield
  • Euan Matthews – Right Outfield
  • Patrick Bermingham – Roaming

Total: 9 nominees

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Cuchulainn

Ladies:

  • Leah Mullins – Back Catcher
  • Gillian Nolan – 2nd Base
  • Caroline Waters – Short Stop
  • Amy Moloney – Left Outfield
  • Marian Shier – Right Outfield
  • Leanne Carroll – Roaming

Total: 6 nominees

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Limekiln (Dublin)

Men:

  • James Byrne – Centre Outfield
  • Ciaran Weldon – Roaming

Total: 2 nominees

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Raheen

Ladies:

  • Joanne Murphy – Pitcher

Total: 1 nominee

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🎥 LIVE TONIGHT – 2025 GAA Rounders Senior All-Star Nominees Reveal! 🌟

🎥 LIVE TONIGHT – 2025 GAA Rounders Senior All-Star Nominees Reveal! 🌟

7:30pm • Hosted by Darryl Dolan & Craig Davis

The stage is set for one of the biggest nights of the Rounders calendar! Join Darryl Dolan and Craig Davis live as they unveil the 2025 Senior Men’s and Senior Ladies All-Star nominees, recognising the standout players who defined another incredible season of GAA Rounders.

Expect plenty of club pride, expert insight, and a few surprises along the way as we celebrate the top 60 performers from across Ireland. This is your chance to find out who made the cut and who takes centre stage at this year’s All-Star Awards!

📺 Watch Live on YouTube

👉 Click here to watch the live stream

🏏 Represented Clubs

  • 🟢 Glynn Barntown Rounders Club
  • 🦅 Erne Eagles Rounders Club
  • 🟡 Carrickmacross Emmets Rounders
  • 🟣 Limekiln Rounders GAA Club
  • ⚪ Cuchulainn Rounders (Carlow)
  • ⚫ Raheen Rounders Club
  • 🔵 Kilmeena GAA Rounders
  • 🔴 Michael Glaveys Rounders Team

Tag your club, tune in, and join the conversation as Ireland’s best players are recognised for their performances throughout 2025! 🥎

#GAARounders #AllStars2025 #SeniorAllStars #RoundersAwards #LiveShow #RoundersIreland

🌟 2025 Intermediate All-Star Nominees Announced

🌟 2025 Intermediate All-Star Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2025 GAA Rounders Intermediate All-Star Awards have been revealed, recognising the top performers from the closing stages of this year’s Intermediate Championships.

Selections are based on performances across the final few games of the season, highlighting players who delivered when it mattered most.

🏆 Winners will be announced next Tuesday at 7:30pm, with all trophies presented at the All-Stars Night on Saturday, 1st November.

We have our first confirmed All-Star for a club — with all three nominees in the Mixed Female category coming from Erne Eagles. It’s a remarkable reflection of their strength and consistency at Intermediate level this season.

There’s also a unique story within the nominations, as husband and wife duo Justin and Emma Perrin have both been shortlisted for All-Stars — Justin in the Mixed Male category and Emma in the Mixed Female list — marking an incredible shared achievement for the Cavan-based club.

🏆 Intermediate Men’s

  • Cathal Creaven – Galway City Rapparees
  • Ili Tuimauga – Galway City Rapparees
  • Padraig Langford – Emo Rounders

🏆 Intermediate Mixed (Male)

  • Gerard Clerkin – Erne Eagles
  • Justin Perrin – Erne Eagles
  • John Paul Tynan – Emo Rounders

🏆 Intermediate Mixed (Female)

  • Maggie Brady – Erne Eagles
  • Amy Lynch – Erne Eagles
  • Emma Perrin – Erne Eagles

🏆 Intermediate Ladies

  • Louise Byrne – Carrickmacross Emmets
  • Marie Whelan – Carrickmacross Emmets
  • Hannah McNamee – The Heath

👏 Congratulations to all nominees on being recognised among the top Intermediate performers of the 2025 season — an achievement that celebrates quality, consistency, and standout performances when it mattered most.

#GAArounders #AllStars2025 #IntermediateAllStars

🌟 2025 Junior All-Star Nominees Announced

🌟 2025 Junior All-Star Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2025 GAA Rounders Junior All-Star Awards have been revealed, recognising the top performers from the closing stages of this year’s Junior Championships.

Selections are based on performance across the final few games of the season, highlighting players who stood out when it mattered most.

🏆 Winners will be announced next Monday at 7:30pm, with all trophies presented at the All-Stars Night on Saturday, 1st November.

🏆 Junior Mixed (Male)

  • Matthew Flynn – Gusserane
  • Conor Murphy – Gusserane
  • Morgan Nash Colfer – Gusserane
  • John Hanlon – St Senan’s
  • Niall Sheehy – St Senan’s

🏆 Junior Mixed (Female)

  • Josephine Hickey – St Senan’s
  • Louise Kelly – St Senan’s
  • Aoife O’Carroll – St Senan’s
  • Cat Carty – Galway City Rapparees
  • Breda Rossiter – Gusserane

🏆 Junior Men’s

  • John Paul Mulvihill – St Senan’s
  • Euan Sheehy – St Senan’s
  • Niall Sheehy – St Senan’s
  • Philip Brooks – Inniskeen Grattans
  • Eoin Rea – Myshall

🏆 Junior Ladies

  • Kathrina Byrne – Inniskeen Grattans
  • Layla McArdle – Inniskeen Grattans
  • Carol McKeown – Inniskeen Grattans
  • Julianne Smith – Inniskeen Grattans
  • Áine McDermott – Elphin

👏 Congratulations to all nominees on being recognised among the top Junior performers of the 2025 season — an achievement that reflects strong finishes, consistency, and impact in the final stages of competition.

How to Buy Tickets for the GAA Rounders All-Stars Night

How to Buy Tickets for the GAA Rounders All-Stars Night

The 2025 GAA Rounders All-Stars Night is for everyone — and this year, that really means everyone.

The highlight of the night will be the presentation of the 2025 Senior All-Star Awards, celebrating the very best players in our sport. 🌟

But for the first time ever, we’ll also be recognising Junior and Intermediate clubs with dedicated awards — making this a truly inclusive celebration of all levels.

Whether you’re in your first season or a club veteran, this is your night to enjoy – a black-tie evening with great food, great music, and the amazing community that makes Rounders what it is.

🏆 Awards on the Night Include:

  • 22 Senior All-Star Awards
  • Junior & Intermediate All-Star Awards*
  • Club of the Year
  • Junior, Intermediate & Senior*
  • President’s Award*
  • Provincial club awards*
  • Social Media Recognition Awards*

🎉 *Some awards will be announced in advance, so keep an eye on our pages!

📅 Date

Saturday, 1st November

📍 Venue

Osprey Hotel, Naas

💶 Tickets

€65 per person • €600 table of 10

We’d love to see Junior, Intermediate and Senior teams from across the country there – because this night is for everyone.

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🏆 GAA Rounders – 2025 Provincial Club of the Year Winners Announced

🏆 GAA Rounders – 2025 Provincial Club of the Year Winners Announced

The 2025 GAA Rounders Provincial Club of the Year Awards have officially been revealed — celebrating four outstanding clubs who continue to set the highest standards both on and off the field. Each of the winners has demonstrated remarkable growth, commitment to their members, and an unwavering passion for promoting Rounders in their province.

🌿 Connacht Winner – Galway City Rapparees

Highlights of 2025:

  • Rose through the ranks to compete at Senior level
  • Truly international membership with over 50 adult players
  • Fielded five adult teams across competitions
  • Strong commitment to the wider game with referees and members on AC
  • Huge contribution off the field, hosting over 20 games for other clubs
  • Became a Go Games Champion Club for 2026

The Galway Rapparees are a shining example of what can be achieved in a short space of time – both on and off the pitch.

💙 Munster Winner – St. Senan’s

Highlights of 2025:

  • Brand-new Men’s team won All-Ireland in debut season
  • Awarded Go Games Champion Club for 2026
  • Strong underage and adult membership
  • Provided referees to support the game
  • Organised and hosted underage events in Munster

St. Senan’s continue to shine as one of the most vibrant and ambitious clubs in Irish Rounders.

💛 Leinster Winner – Glynn Barntown

Highlights of 2025:

  • Fielded six adult teams across competitions
  • Huge commitment to juvenile Rounders
  • Large and active adult & juvenile membership
  • Fantastic promotion of Rounders through radio, newspapers, and social media
  • Provided referees and volunteers who helped organise tournaments

Glynn Barntown continue to be a shining example of excellence, growth, and commitment to Rounders at every level.

🦅 Ulster Winner – Erne Eagles

Highlights of 2025:

  • Fielded four adult teams, with All-Ireland success
  • Enjoyed major achievements at juvenile level
  • Built a large and active membership
  • Named Go Games Champions for 2026
  • Delivered fantastic promotion of GAA Rounders
  • Maintained a strong social media presence and wider promotion

The Eagles remain one of the most outstanding names in the sport, consistently leading the way in performance and promotion.

🏅 Celebrating Excellence Nationwide

Together, these four provincial winners reflect the incredible progress and professionalism that continues to drive GAA Rounders forward across Ireland. From grassroots coaching to All-Ireland glory, each club has played a key role in shaping the sport’s growth and community impact in 2025.

All four Provincial Club of the Year awards will be officially presented at the GAA Rounders All-Stars Night on 1st November 2025.

📅 Upcoming Schedule for All Clubs

📅 Upcoming Schedule for All Clubs

Here’s the plan for the next couple of weeks as we move towards the All-Stars and Club of the Year awards.

🗓 Tuesday, 7th October

  • Voting forms for the Senior, Intermediate, Junior, and Overall Club of the Year will be circulated.
  • Please return completed forms by Friday, 10th October.
  • Announcement of Ladies, Mixed, and Men’s Junior All-Star nominees – 7pm.

🗓 Wednesday, 8th October

  • Announcement of Ladies, Mixed, and Men’s Intermediate All-Star nominees – 7pm.

🗓 Thursday, 9th October

  • The Senior All-Star nominees will be revealed live on YouTube from 7:30pm.
  • All Senior nominations will be posted here at 8:30pm.

🗓 Monday, 13th October

  • Winners of the Ladies, Mixed, and Men’s Junior All-Star awards will be announced.

🗓 Tuesday, 14th October

  • Winners of the Ladies, Mixed, and Men’s Intermediate All-Star awards will be announced.

🗓 Wednesday, 15th October

  • Announcement of the Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Club of the Year awards.

🗓 Thursday, 16th October

  • Expect the 250 tickets to the All-Stars to be sold out.

🏆 Saturday, 18th October

  • Connacht Cup Finals

🌟 Saturday, 1st November

  • Presentation evening for the Senior All-Star winners and the Overall Club of the Year winner, along with all previously announced award winners.

CWL Rounders Winter League 2025 | Fixtures, Teams & Key Dates

CWL Rounders Winter League Returns for Year 2

The CWL Rounders Winter League is back for its second season! After the huge success of last year’s inaugural competition, clubs from Carlow, Wexford, and Laois are once again ready to battle it out over the winter months in what promises to be an even bigger and better campaign.

📅 Key Dates

  • Start Date: Sunday, 5th October 2025
  • End Date: Sunday, 1st February 2026
  • Match Days: 8 Sundays of action across the winter
  • Opening Day Venue: Myshall GAA Club

Last season saw brilliant games, plenty of drama, and huge crowds coming out to support their clubs. This year promises even more with expanded fixtures, strong rivalries, and a full slate of competitions across Ladies, Mixed, and Men’s grades.

🏆 CWL Winter League 2025 – Team List

Participating Clubs – Opening Weekend (5th October, Myshall GAA Club)

Mixed Teams

  • Oulart the Ballagh
  • Myshall
  • Kilrush A
  • Kilrush B
  • Leighlinbridge B
  • Glynn/Barntown A
  • Glynn/Barntown B
  • Cuchulainn A
  • Cuchulainn B
  • Heath/Leighlinbridge
  • Emo

Ladies Teams

  • Leighlinbridge A Ladies
  • Cuchulainn Ladies
  • Glynn/Barntown A Ladies
  • Glynn/Barntown B Ladies
  • Castletown
  • Emo Ladies
  • Killinernan
  • St. Martins

Men’s Teams

  • Emo
  • Myshall
  • Cuchulainn
  • Glynn/Barntown

🏆 CWL Winter League Opening Day Fixtures

Sunday, 5th October 2025 – Myshall GAA Club

Pitch 1 – Top Pitch (Nearest Clubhouse)

Time Grade Team 1 Team 2 Referee
11am – 12pm Mixed Oulart the Ballagh v Myshall Paul Cooper
12:15pm – 1:15pm Mixed Myshall v Kilrush B PJ Lalor
1:30pm – 2:30pm Leighlinbridge B v Kilrush A Laura Corrigan
2:45pm – 3:45pm Men Emo v Myshall Amy K (Cuchulainn)

Pitch 2 – Top Pitch

Time Grade Team 1 Team 2 Referee
11am – 12pm Ladies Leighlinbridge A Ladies v Cuchulainn Ladies Aaron
12:15pm – 1:15pm Mixed Glynn/Barntown B v Cuchulainn B Ann Marie Brennan
1:30pm – 2:30pm Mixed Heath/Leighlinbridge v Cuchulainn A Peadar Waters
4pm – 5pm Men Cuchulainn v Glynn/Barntown PJ Lalor

Pitch 3 – Bottom Pitch

Time Grade Team 1 Team 2 Referee
11am – 12pm Ladies Glynn/Barntown B Ladies v Emo Ladies Micheal Slevin
12:15pm – 1:15pm Ladies Glynn/Barntown A Ladies v Castletown –
1:30pm – 2:30pm Mixed Emo v Glynn/Barntown A Emma Reddy
2:45pm – 3:45pm Ladies Leighlinbridge A Ladies v Castletown Amy K (Leighlinbridge)
4pm – 5pm Killinernan v St. Martins Jen Kelty

Plenty of Rounders action this Sunday – come along and enjoy the opening day of the CWL Winter League! 🔥⚾

🔥 Building on Last Season’s Success

Year 1 of the CWL Winter League proved there is an appetite for competitive rounders all year round. This year, the standard is expected to rise even higher.

Whether you’re playing, coaching, or supporting, make sure to get down to the pitches and be part of this growing league.

Provincial Club of the Year 2025 – Top Clubs Revealed Nightly

📢 Provincial Club of the Year – Announcements Coming this Week!

We’re nearly ready to reveal our Provincial Club of the Year winners – here’s how it’s going to work:

  • 🗓 Monday, 7pm – Top 3 from Munster
  • 🗓 Tuesday, 7pm – Top 3 from Ulster
  • 🗓 Wednesday, 7pm – Top 3 from Connacht
  • 🗓 Thursday, 7pm – Top 5 from Leinster
  • 📢 Provincial Club of the Year – Winners Revealed This Evening.

    Friday from 5pm, we will announce the four Provincial Club of the Year winners.
    • Munster – 5pm
    • Ulster – 5:30pm
    • Connacht – 6pm
    • Leinster – 6:30pm

    All four winners will be presented with their award at the All-Stars on the 1st of November.

    This has been a record-breaking season, with nearly 60 clubs and 120 teams involved – the biggest in the history of GAA Rounders. The sport is exploding nationally.

    🌟 The winning clubs represent the highest standards on and off the field. They’ve gone above and beyond by:
    ✅ Providing referees and officials
    ✅ Many serving on national committees
    ✅ Hosting competitions and blitzes
    ✅ Promoting juvenile rounders and building membership
    ✅ Featuring in newspapers and on radio to promote the game

    👏 While tonight’s winners will be in the spotlight, it’s worth remembering that so many clubs across Ireland have also given back enormously hosting games and providing board members and referees. Every one of them has played a part in driving the huge surge of growth we’re seeing nationwide.

    Stay tuned – the big reveal is coming from 5pm

The four winners will be presented with an award on the night of the All-Stars

This award is all about how much a club is giving back to Rounders ❤️

Each pick is based on clubs who went above and beyond in 2025, measured on:

  1. Contribution to the Game – Referees, volunteers, AC/CCC work – the people keeping the game going for everyone 👏
  2. Hosting & Organisation – Running great days and welcoming visitors
  3. Juvenile Development – Entering and hosting competitions
  4. Growth & Development – Registered players, new teams, and overall club progress 📈
  5. Promotion of the Game – Radio, newspaper coverage, and active social media channels 🎙️📰📲

And we’re not done yet – next week clubs will get their chance to vote for:

  • 🏅 Overall Club of the Year (National)
  • 🏅 Junior Club of the Year
  • 🏅 Intermediate Club of the Year
  • 🏅 Senior Club of the Year

🔥 These are the clubs that made 2025 a special year – make sure you’re here each evening to see if your club made the list!



Emo Crowned Kings and Queens of Underage Rounders with 10 All-Ireland Titles in 2025

Emo Crowned Kings and Queens of Underage Rounders with 10 All-Ireland Titles in 2025

Emo Rounders have completed a truly remarkable year, sweeping the boards to win 10 All-Ireland underage titles across boys, girls, and mixed competitions in 2025. From windswept Féile weekends to scorching finals days, the Laois club has set a new benchmark for youth development in Irish Rounders.

The Roll of Honour

  • U13 Boys Féile – Roscommon, 31st May (June Bank Holiday Weekend)
  • U14 Boys – Monaghan, 17th May
  • U14 Girls – Monaghan, 17th May
  • U15 Boys (Féile) – National Féile, Ferns, Co. Wexford, 22nd June
  • U15 Girls (Féile) – National Féile, Ferns, Co. Wexford, 22nd June
  • U16 Boys – Emo, 5th July
  • U16 Girls – Emo, 5th July
  • U16 Mixed – Roscommon, 13th September
  • Minor Men – Carlow, 28th September
  • Minor Mixed – Carlow, 28th September

A Year on the Road (and at Home)

The journey began in Monaghan on 17th May, a blistering hot day that saw Emo’s U14 boys and girls deliver commanding performances to secure an early double. Just two weeks later, the focus turned to Roscommon for the U13 Boys Féile, where Emo showed grit and resilience in challenging conditions.

In June, attention shifted to the National Féile in Wexford. Competing against the best young teams from across the country, Emo’s U15 boys and girls both triumphed in Ferns on 22nd June, proving the strength in depth across the club.

July marked a landmark moment as Emo played host to the U16 boys and girls competitions. The club’s facilities were filled with colour, energy, and excitement — and their teams delivered again, lifting both titles on home soil in front of a proud local crowd.

September brought high-stakes drama. On the 13th, the U16 Mixed side edged past Erne Eagles in a heart-stopping final in Roscommon. Just two weeks later, the club sealed its 9th and 10th crowns with a stunning double victory over long-time rivals St. Martins of Wexford in Carlow — first in Minor Men, then in Minor Mixed after a thrilling finale.

Michael Slevin & the Power of Teamwork

This unprecedented run of success would not have been possible without the incredible work of Michael Slevin. His years of dedication to underage development have laid the foundations for Emo’s golden generation. But just as importantly, Michael hasn’t done it alone.

He has brought together a brilliant group of fellow coaches and volunteers — all of whom give their time based on their own children’s age groups. Rather than siloed teams, Emo’s coaching setup is a shared, collective effort, built on community, commitment, and care. That unity is visible in how the players perform, support one another, and carry themselves on and off the pitch.

“When you add them all up, 10 titles is beyond our wildest expectations. But the best part is not what we’ve done this year, but what we are doing for our future. There’s around six or seven players eligible to play adult next year – maybe I’ll get to hang up my boots soon and watch some top-class rounders.”
— Michael Slevin, Emo Rounders

Setting the Standard for Youth Development

What Emo have achieved in 2025 is nothing short of historic. But more importantly, they have built a system that works — not just for winning, but for developing young people, growing the game, and strengthening their club from the ground up.

With ten titles in the bag, a united coaching team, and a stream of young players ready to step up to adult level, Emo Rounders are not just enjoying the moment — they’re building a legacy.