Cork's opening two Munster SHC games confirmed for camogie double-headers
Clare's Caoimhe Cahill and Ashling Thompson of Cork in action during last year's Munster Senior Camogie Championship game at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg. Picture: Inpho/Tom Maher
Two of Cork’s Munster SHC round-robin clashes will have camogie games serving as curtain-raisers, the provincial council has confirmed.
In addition, both the senior football final in the province will be preceded by the meeting of Cork and Kerry in the Munster Ladies’ SFC, while the camogie decider will also take place on the same bill as a senior hurling tie.
Cork’s provincial hurling opener on Sunday, April 19 is a repeat of last year’s All-Ireland final as they travel to face Tipperary. The game has a 4pm throw-in time and the Munster senior camogie quarter-final between the counties will also take place at FBD Semple Stadium, commencing at 2pm.
A week later, on Sunday, April 26, the winners of the camogie game will face Limerick and that has been confirmed for 12 noon at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, to be followed by the hurling clash between Cork and Limerick at 2pm.
The Munster SFC final is confirmed for Sunday, May 10 at 1.45pm, with the venue being dependent on the counties involved. However, regardless of the pairing it will have the ladies’ football clash between Cork and Kerry as its under-card, starting at 11.45am.
Then, a week later, the Munster camogie decider will be held on either Saturday, May 16 or Sunday 17 – once the finalists are known, the decision will be taken as to whether it will be in Thurles on the Saturday, before Tipperary v Clare, or on the Sunday in Limerick, prior to the meeting of Limerick and Waterford.
Speaking following confirmation of the curtain-raiser fixtures, Munster GAA chairperson Tim Murphy said “The inclusion of four curtain-raisers – three camogie and one ladies’ football – ahead of our Munster senior hurling and football championship games once again highlights the strong and growing partnership between our respective organisations.
“It is very pleasing to see this initiative continue into 2026, and we are committed to further strengthening the connection between our games in the years ahead.”
Those views were echoed by Munster Camogie chairperson Christine Ryan: “Munster Council Camogie is delighted to once again work in partnership with Munster GAA to see three of the four Munster Senior Camogie Championship matches staged as curtain-raisers to the Munster hurling championship.
“Our players relish the opportunity to perform on Munster championship matchdays, experiencing the unique atmosphere of packed stadiums. These occasions play a vital role in raising the profile of camogie and showcasing our game to an even wider audience.”
Equally, Munster LGFA President Lorraine Royle welcomed the scheduling.
“Munster Ladies’ Football is thrilled to again be included as part of Munster GAA’s curtain raiser for the upcoming Munster football championship,” she said.
“This continued partnership is an important acknowledgement of the talent, commitment, and growing profile of our players. We are particularly pleased that our round three clash, Kerry v Cork, will feature as a showcase fixture ahead of the Munster football final.
“We sincerely thank Munster GAA for their ongoing support and collaboration in promoting and elevating ladies’ football across the province.”
Munster SCC quarter-final: Tipperary v Cork, 2pm
Munster SHC: Tipperary v Cork, 4pm
Munster SCC semi-final: Limerick v Cork/Tipperary, 12 noon
Munster SHC: Cork v Limerick, 2pm
Munster Ladies’ SFC: Kerry v Cork, 11:45am
Munster SFC final: Teams TBC, 1:45pm
Munster SHC: Tipperary v Clare, 7pm
Munster SHC: Limerick v Waterford, 3pm
The Munster SCC final will precede one of the games on May 16/17
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