The 2025 Ulster Poc Fada will be held tomorrow Tuesday 17th June in Shane O’Neills, Glenarm @6:30p
Compeitors will meet at Forsythe Park at 6-30 before going up to Gawkston Hill for 7pm start
- Competitors are advised to bring the appropriate gear with them for the Mountain.
- All county representatives are asked to wear their county jersey at the event.
- Please bring wet gear/sun-lotion as weather conditions vary considerably.
- Competitors are responsible for their own personal belongings and valuables.
- All Competitors must bring TWO ‘Spotters’ with them. We would recommend three of these at a minimum (as lost Sliotars = lost shots)
- Please note this is difficult terrain and we ask that only those who are in good health try to complete/ walk the course.
- On the evening All Competitors will participate in a brief “rules summary” before the competition starts.
- You will be paired with another competitor and a referee who will mark each of your:
- Pocs taken
- Distance Sliotar ends up over the halfway and Endline (in case of tie breakers)
- Players go out according to the draw as made by Ulster GAA.
- Sliotars will be provided for all competitors but only at the start of the event. Ulster GAA will not be providing practice balls.
After the finals, All Competitors and spectators are invited back to the Shane O’Neill’s clubrooms were there will be refreshments, and the presentations completed.
Each of the four winners and Senior Hurling Runner up, will receive their Ulster Trophy, Medal and Jersey.
Our 4 Provincial Winners along with the Senior Mens Runner up will then progress to the All-Ireland Finals on Monday 4th August in the Annaverna Mountain, in the Cooley Range, Ravensdale, Co. Louth.
The list below is what we currently have registered and participating in the Ulster Poc Fada:
| Senior Mens (8 Registered) | U16 Boys (8 Registered) | Senior Ladies (6 Registered) | U16 Girls (7 Registered) |
| Sean Og McLaren, Antrim James Hamill, Armagh Connor Delaney, Cavan Gearalt Ó Mianáin, Derry Pearce Smyth, Down Shane Patton, Donegal Hugh Byrne, Monaghan Sean Kelly, Tyrone | Cadhán Graham, Antrim Daniel Christy, Armagh Donnacha Collins, Derry Setanta ó Lionnain, Donegal Ryan McElroy, Down Ben Pamler, Fermanagh Jack Murphy,Monaghan Ronan O’Neill, Tyrone | Ellen Leech, Antrim Sophie Califf, Armagh Grace Draine, Derry Sarach Lambe, Donegal Charlie Kelly, Down Hollie Croucher, Tyrone | Eimear Ward, Antrim KatieDonnelly,Armagh Cara Rose Griffin, Derry Allison Tourish, Donegal Gráinne McAleenan, Down Louise Dempsey, Monaghan |