All-Ireland Camogie Club Finals: What to Know and Watch
But first, the core issue: the big weekend is packed with finals across four divisions, with live coverage and weather concerns shaping how fans experience the games. If you’re new to camogie finals, this guide breaks down who’s playing, where, when to watch, and what to expect.
Fixtures and venues
- Saturday
- AIB All-Ireland Junior B Club Camogie Final: Éire Óg Carrickmore (Tyrone) vs St Kevin's (Louth) at NGDC Abbotstown, 12:45pm.
- AIB All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Final: Brídíní Óga Glenravel (Antrim) vs St Dominic's (Roscommon) at Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA, 2:00pm.
- Sunday
- AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Camogie Final: Ballincollig (Cork) vs Camross (Laois) at Croke Park, 2:00pm.
- AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Final: Athenry (Galway) vs St Finbarr's (Cork) at Croke Park, 4:15pm.
Television and online coverage
- RTÉ Sport will broadcast the Sunday finals. The intermediate final (Ballincollig vs Camross) begins at 1:55pm on RTÉ Player, followed by the senior final (Athenry vs St Finbarr's) at 4:00pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
- For radio updates, RTÉ Radio 1’s Saturday and Sunday Sport provide live coverage.
- An online live blog is available on the RTÉ News App and on rte.ie/sport for the Senior final.
Weather outlook
- Saturday: Expect a dry start with some brightness, but rain will move in from the west as the day goes on. Heaviest rain can lead to local flooding in spots. Temperatures range from 10 to 13°C, with fresh to strong and gusty winds from the south to southwest, and gales along Atlantic coasts.
- Sunday: A wet and blustery day is forecast, especially in the west and southwest, with lighter rain sweeping southeast as the day progresses. Temperatures 11 to 14°C, with fresh to strong southwest winds. Treated as an improving day later on as rain clears southeastward.
Senior final match preview: Athenry vs St Finbarr's
Athenry, from Galway, makes a historic bid to defend a senior crown in the west for the first time since 2009, having toppled the reigning All-Ireland champions Sarsfields with a two-goal burst from Eimear Keane in the decider. They’ve also got a strong link to Galway’s traditional strength, aiming to add to their lone title from 1977. But the road hasn’t been easy: they’ve lost seven finals before this shot at redemption, making their Sunday 4:15pm throw-in one of the weekend’s most anticipated moments.
Key players include Therese Maher (now Donohue) and Jessica Gill, both with All-Star pedigree and proven scoring instincts. Dervla Higgins, a two-time All-Star and 2025 Player of the Year nominee, captains the side with a calm, guiding presence. Sabina Rabbitte, another Galway stalwart and daughter of manager Joe Rabbitte, is a constant attacking threat.
St Finbarr's, meanwhile, arrive with a different kind of experience: this is their first club final at senior level, but there’s no shortage of quality. Sorcha McCartan has been their top scorer, including a standout performance in the Munster final where Kate Wall’s late goal sealed the win. The lineup also features Orlaith Cahalane and her sister Méabh, with Gráinne back from injury and contributing in training to peak for match day. The Cahalane sisters, including Orlaith and Kate, epitomize St Finbarr’s depth and determination.
Projected teams:
- Athenry: Laura Freeney; Tarron Kilkenny, Kate Screene, Niamh Feeney; Lisa Casserly, Dervla Higgins, Sinead Feeney; Isabel Fleet, Olwen Rabbitte; Kayla Madden, Kerri O’Driscoll, Eimear Keane; Eva McGlynn, Sabina Rabbitte, Clodagh Burke.
- St Finbarr's: Ciara Hurley; Stephanie Punch, Aisling Egan, Gráinne Cahalane; Aoife O’Neill, Meabh Cahalane, Sofia Daly; Ciara Golden, Aisling Shannon; Sorcha McCartan, Kate Wall, Keeva McCarthy; Orlaith Cahalane, Nicole Olden, Hannah O’Leary.
Intermediate final preview: Ballincollig vs Camross
Ballincollig’s appearance marks a milestone as the first Cork club to reach the final outside the senior ranks. Under Mike O’Brien, they sealed return to senior status by edging Ballygarvan, with standouts including captain Linda Dorgan and Leah Weste delivering veteran leadership. Leah Hannigan, Cork’s U16 captain, came off the bench to score five points in the Munster final and was named player of the match, signaling their strong form entering the All-Ireland series. In the semi-final, Hannigan and Weste again shone as Ballincollig overcame Eglish, while Dorgan anchored the defense.
Camross are the first Laois side to reach the final since Harps in 2008, clinching Leinster honours with a confident win over Na Fianna. Aimee Collier has been a crucial playmaker for Camross, paired with Sarah-Anne Fitzgerald in charge of frees and goalkeeping defense. Kirsten Keenan’s impressive Leinster performance, including four goals against Meath, highlighted the team’s attacking depth. The Lions of Laois have had a tough run, needing a dramatic comeback against Killimor (Galway) in the penultimate obstacle, with Gráinne Delaney scoring five from play and Erin Walsh contributing a decisive goal.
Ballincollig’s roster includes Ana Hartnett; Aoife Cotter, Miriam Healy, Cara O'Sullivan; Orla Keating, Leah Weste, Ella Hickey; Ailish Scanlon, Susanna Healy; Keeley Goulding, Linda Dorgan, Olivia O’Leary; Sorcha McCarthy, Tara Goulding, Leah Hannigan. Camross features Niamh Dollard; Mairead Burke, Aisling Burke, Fiona Scully; Aoife Collier, Donnagh Mortimer, Ella Cuddy; Luisne Delaney, Aimee Collier; Leah Daly, Grainne Delaney, Andrea Scully; Erin Walsh, Sarah-Anne Fitzgerald, Kirsten Keenan.
Watch party and final reminders
- You can catch the Camogie club finals on Sunday with RTÉ Sport. The intermediate final (Ballincollig vs Camross) airs at 1:55pm on RTÉ Player, followed by the senior final (Athenry vs St Finbarr's) at 4:00pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.
- For live radio updates, tune in to RTÉ Radio 1’s Saturday and Sunday Sport.
- An online live blog for the Senior final is available via the RTÉ News App and rte.ie/sport.
Controversy and discussion prompts
- The weekend features a mix of familiar dynasties and emerging clubs: does the long-term club development model in places like Ballincollig or Camross outweigh pure star power in short-term championship runs?
- Athenry’s bid to defend a title after a long drought raises questions about how pressure to repeat changes team dynamics and strategy. Do you think nerves or confidence will define the outcome?
- St Finbarr’s, in their first senior final, symbolize growth through opportunity. Is it better to rely on established traditions or to embrace a newer generation of players when chasing glory?
Thought-provoking question: With so many close matches and dramatic finishes in recent years, is the best measure of a club’s success the number of titles won or the consistency and depth of its squads across multiple campaigns? Share your thoughts in the comments.
