Pre-season competitions set to return in January after 12-month hiatus

However, Munster GAA is canvassing the opinion of their counties before a decision is made on whether to restore the Walsh Cup and Munster Hurling League

Derry players in a huddle before the Dr McKenna Cup match against Down at Celtic Park in January 2024. File picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ulster chairman Michael Geoghegan said the council lost out on over £300,000 in revenue as a result of there being no McKenna Cup this year.

Having been suspended for 12 months, pre-season competitions are set to return for January 2026 with confirmation expected to come at this weekend’s Central Council meeting in Croke Park.