Armagh, Cork, Kerry, Longford, Roscommon and Tyrone aim for ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 glory
Armagh, Cork, Kerry, Longford, Roscommon and Tyrone aim for ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 glory
- All three games will be live-streamed and free to view on Saturday July 25
CAPTAINS from the six competing teams have gathered at Croke Park ahead of next Saturday’s (July 25) 2026 ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 Championship Finals.
With the countdown well underway to three cracking games, the respective team captains Anna Lavery (Armagh), Laura Walsh (Cork), Muireann Teahan (Kerry), Zara Drake (Longford), Shauna McGrath (Roscommon) and Keeva Owens (Tyrone) visited Croke Park for a pre-finals photocall.
The 2026 ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 ‘A’ Final pits Cork against Roscommon at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, as part of a double-header alongside the ‘B’ Final between Kerry and Tyrone. The ‘B’ Final gets underway at 2pm, followed by the ‘A’ decider at 4pm.
The ‘C’ Final, to be played at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones, will have a 2pm start and features Armagh and Longford.
In the ‘A’ grade, holders Cork are aiming for back-to-back crowns and a 14th title in all. Opponents Roscommon will contest a second All-Ireland U-18 ‘A’ Final, and a first since 1991.
In the ‘B’ Final, 2023 winners Kerry are preparing for a clash with Tyrone, who were runners-up in this competition two years ago. The ‘C’ final pits Armagh, runners-up two years ago, against Longford, who will play in their first decider in this grade.
The ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 ‘A’ and ‘B’ Finals will be streamed live on the Spórt TG4 YouTube Page, https://www.youtube.com/@SportTG4/streams while the ‘C’ Final will be available to view on the LGFA Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LadiesGaelicFootball/ and YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@LadiesFootballTV/streams.
Looking ahead to the games, Ladies Gaelic Football Association President, Trina Murray, commented: “We’re looking forward to what should be three excellent games. All six teams have shown really good form en route to the finals and I wish them the very best of luck ahead of Saturday.
“We’re also delighted to have the continued support of ZuCar as competition sponsors. ZuCar came on board with us in 2021 as the LGFA’s Official Performance Partner, and it was fantastic to recently confirm a long-term extension of that partnership through to 2029, which also sees them continue as title sponsors of our All-Ireland U-18 Championships.
“I wish to acknowledge the wonderful contribution that ZuCar have made during the course of our partnership to date. I’m also delighted that all three of Saturday’s games will be available to viewers who can’t be present at the venues.”
Speaking on behalf of ZuCar, Joe Duffy Group Chief Executive Gavin Hydes said: “Now in our fifth year of partnership with the LGFA, ZuCar is proud to continue as the Official Performance Partner and title sponsor of the All-Ireland U-18 Championships.
“ZuCar is part of the Joe Duffy Group and is a national Used Car brand, with locations in Limerick, Athlone, Cork and Drogheda and will soon be opening Ireland’s largest indoor used car centre in Dublin. Our shared values of drive, ambition, teamwork, and performance are very much aligned and make this partnership especially meaningful.
“We are delighted to support the players, coaches and volunteers who bring such energy and commitment to the game. As we look ahead to three fantastic ZuCar All-Ireland U-18 Championship finals on Saturday, we wish every participating team the very best of luck and look forward to building even more momentum with the LGFA in the years ahead.”
Saturday, July 25th, 2026
2026 ZuCar All-Ireland U18 Championship Finals
‘A’ – Cork v Roscommon; Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, 4pm – Live on Spórt TG4 YouTube
‘B’ – Kerry v Tyrone; Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, 2pm – Live on Spórt TG4 YouTube
‘C’ – Armagh v Longford, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, Co. Monaghan, 2pm – Live on LGFA Facebook and YouTube
