All-Ireland intermediate champs An Ghaeltacht heading to Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Donegal

All seven Gaeltacht counties will be represented as well as clubs from Dublin and Antrim in the 55th staging of the competition

AG TNÚTH GO MÓR LEIS: In attendance at the National Launch of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2026 at Croke Park in Dublin, are, back row, from left, Tomás Ó Síocháin, Príomhfheidhmeannach Údarás na Gaeltachta, Áine Uí Choinn, Cathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta Gaeilge CLG, Niamh Ní Churnáin, Grúpcheannasaí Gaeilge RTÉ, Dónal Ó Laoire, Cathaoirleach Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, Caolán Mac an Bhaird, Bhulf Tón, Fiach Ó Loingsigh, Cumann Caide Chorca Dhuibhne, Feargal Ó Grifín, Lios Póil, Conor Ó Cuirrín, An Rinn, Eoin Mac Giolla Chearra, Gaeil Fhánada, Darragh Mac Bhearsúla, Naomh Pádraig An Fhairche, Fiachra Mac Giolla Chóill, Gaoth Dobhair, Cathal Seoighe, Rúnaí Choiste Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, Maeve Quinn, Coiste Náisiúnta Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta, Shane Walsh, TG4, Cáit Ní Choirbhín, Bainisteoir Fhondúireacht Sheosaimh Mhic Dhonncha, Michelle Ní Chróinín, Ceannasaí Cumarsáide agus Margaíochta Údarás na Gaeltachta and front row, from left, Vivienne Ní Niaidh, Carna Caiseal, Cian Ó Faoláin, An Seanphobal, Megan Nic Dhonnacha, Naomh Anna Leitir Móir, Louise Ní Dhochartaigh, Naomh Columba, Rian Mac Seáin, Cill Chartha, Kate Lawlor, Na Gaeil Óga, Niall Stenson, Na Gaeil Óga, Ciara Ní Dhochartaigh, Cill Chartha. Picture: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

The GAA’s annual Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta will take place in the Donegal Gaeltacht this year across the May Bank Holiday weekend in CLG Chill Chartha. 

This year sees the 55th staging of Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta and more games than ever will be broadcast on TG4 and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta – both proud partners of the competition. 

All seven Gaeltacht counties will be represented as well as clubs from Dublin and Antrim.

GAA President, Jarlath Burns paid tribute to all involved.

The Irish language is an extremely important part of the GAA, and there is no better way to bring Irish speakers and Gaelic football supporters together from all corners of the country than through Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta.

“I wish everyone taking part in this year’s Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta the very best of luck, from players, managers, referees, competition organisers, supporters, and anyone else involved. I am certain that everyone will have a memorable weekend in Cill Chartha and in the Donegal Gaeltacht.” 

AR BÍS: An Ghaeltacht players and backroom staff sing 'An Poc ar Buile' in the middle of the pitch after their side's victory in the AIB GAA Football Intermediate Club Championship final in January. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta chair Dónal Ó Laoire said: “We are really looking forward to Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Cill Chartha. I would like to express my sincere thanks to the people of Cill Chartha for the wonderful work they have done over the past year, and I wish them every success in the week ahead.

“I wish all the teams taking part in the various competitions this year from the seven Gaeltacht counties as well as Dublin and Antrim the very best of luck. I am certain that a fantastic weekend of football and Gaeilge lies ahead.” 

Comórtas Sinsir na bhFear:

Cill Chartha (Dún na nGall), Bhulf Tón (An Mhí), An Rinn (Port Láirge), Cumann Caide na Gaeltachta (Ciarraí), Cill tSéadhna (Maigh Eo), Gaoth Dobhair (Dún na nGall), Naomh Abán (Corcaigh), Maigh Cuilinn (Gaillimh).

Comórtas Sóisir na bhFear:

Clann na nGael (An Mhí), Lios Póil (Ciarraí), Na Gaeil Óga (Áth Cliath), Tuar Mhic Éadaigh (Maigh Eo), Naomh Pádraig An Fhairche (Gaillimh), Gaeil Fhánada (Dún na nGall), Laochra Loch Lao (Aontroim), An Seanphobal (Port Láirge).

Comórtas Sóisir na mBan:

Carna Caiseal (Gaillimh), Tuar Mhic Éadaigh (Maigh Eo), Clann na nGael (An Mhí), Na Gaeil Óga (Áth Cliath), Cill Chartha (Dún na nGall), Laochra Loch Lao (Aontroim).

Comórtas Idirmheánach na mBan:

Naomh Columba (Dún na nGall), Naomh Anna Leitir Móir (Gaillimh).

Comórtas Sinsir na mBan:

An Tearmann (Dún na nGall), Baile Cláir na Gaillimhe (Gaillimh).