Football

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2026 launched

21 May 2026 - 2:39PM

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. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

The GAA’s annual Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta will take place in the Donegal Gaeltacht this year between the 29th of May and the 1st of June and will be hosted by local club CLG Chill Chartha. All seven Gaeltacht counties will be represented as well as clubs from Dublin and Antrim.

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.

Referring to the 2026 Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta GAA President, Jarlath Burns, said:

“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.”

Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Chairperson, 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 Peile na Gaeltachta was set up in 1969 with the aim of bringing Irish speaking clubs and communities together for a weekend of football and many footballing greats have taken part in the competition over the years – Kerry’s Muintir Uí Shé and Dara Ó Cinnéide, An Cheathrú Rua’s Seán Ó Domhnaill, Gaoth Dobhair’s Kevin Cassidy, Cill na Martra’s Noel O’Leary, Meath’s Graham Geraghty and Naomh Abán’s Micheál Ó Cróinín to name just a few.

The following are the teams which will take part in Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta 2025:

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)

Raidió na Gaeltachta and TG4’s full schedule for Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta is available below.

Raidió na Gaeltachta – Live on radio, on line and on the Aip worldwide

from 11.00am on Saturday, 30th of May from 11.45am ón Sunday, 31st of May from 10.00am ón Monday, 1st of June

TG4’s Schedule

Friday, 29th of May

Réamhbhabhta Chomórtas Sinsear na bhFear

Cill tSéadhna agus Gaoth Dobhair, 19.30, YouTube

Saturday, 30th of May

Comórtas Sóisear na mBan

Cill Chartha agus Na Gaeil Óga, 11.00, YouTube