Antrim Camogie & LGFA Championship 2026 Launch at Belfast City Hall

The 2026 Antrim Camogie and LGFA Championships were officially launched in the historic surroundings of Belfast City Hall on Sunday 14th June, marking a significant occasion for ladies’ Gaelic games across the county. Over 90 players representing clubs from across both codes gathered for the event, reflecting the strength, unity and continued growth of the games in Antrim.

The occasion was honoured by the presence of the newly elected Lord Mayor, Róis-Máire Donnelly who attended as special guest.The event was expertly compered by Denise Watson, who guided proceedings and set a warm and welcoming tone throughout.

Antrim LGFA Chairperson Ursula Lynch formally opened the launch, extending a welcome to players, coaches, administrators and volunteers. She paid tribute to the collective effort that underpins the championships and expressed sincere thanks to all sponsors supporting each competition in 2026.

Úna Kelly, Chairperson of Antrim Camogie, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of unity and collaboration across ladies’ Gaelic games in the county ‘’Today’s launch is a true reflection of the strength we have when we work together. The integration and cooperation between Camogie and LGFA in Antrim continues to grow, and it is vital as we move forward. Our shared commitment ensures that our players are supported, our competitions are strong, and our games continue to thrive across every club in the county.”A key message from both associations was the importance of ongoing collaboration, particularly around fixtures planning. Working closely together, fixtures committees have ensured that clashes are avoided wherever possible, enabling dual players to fully represent their clubs in both Camogie and Ladies’ Football. This cooperative approach positions both codes to move forward in a place of strength, while supporting player welfare and participation.

Attendees also enjoyed an engaging Q&A session featuring a distinguished panel, including Elaine Dowds (Manager of Antrim Camogie), Gráinne Connolly (former county camog and current club referee), and Antrim LGFA managers Michael Devlin and Chris Scullion. The panel shared insights on preparation, player development, leadership, and the evolving landscape of ladies’ Gaelic games.

With enthusiasm high and preparations well underway, the launch set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and competitive 2026 Championship season across both codes.

As clubs and players now turn their focus to the months ahead, there is a shared optimism and ambition that the foundations being built today will continue to strengthen the games long into the future—looking ahead with confidence to an even bigger and better Championship season this year!.

We expect record crowds at our Camogie and LGFA championship games this year!