2026 McGrath Cup

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The 2026 McGrath Cup is a Gaelic football competition for county teams in the province of Munster.

Kerry player Joe O'Connor was opposed to the McGrath Cup taking place. [1] Munster GAA ignored this and the fixtures were announced in November 2025, with the competition scheduled to commence on 2 January. [2] The first fixture, between Clare and Waterford, is scheduled for a Friday evening, 2 January. [3] [4]

References

  1. Brady, Seamus (11 September 2025). "Kerry's Joe O'Connor not keen on return of McGrath Cup in 2026". sportsjoe.ie.
  2. "Munster Senior Hurling League and McGrath Cup fixtures announced". Hogan Stand. 7 November 2025.
  3. Locke, Cian (6 November 2025). "Fixtures confirmed for Munster Hurling League and McGrath Cup". Irish Examiner.
  4. Keane, Thomas (17 December 2025). "Waterford gearing up for the start of the 2026 Inter county season". Waterford News & Star.