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Sean Og retains his Ulster Poc Fada title while Damian Laverty takes the U16 crown

Ulster Poc Fada 2026 

The Ulster Poc Fada 2026 took place on Tuesday 16th June at Gowkstown Hill, Glenarm, with Shane O’Neill’s GAC once again providing an excellent venue and organisation for the annual event.

Competitors faced a demanding mountain course, testing both striking ability and endurance

Ulster Camogie chairperson Karen McCormick presents the Under 16 Girls trophy to Gráinne McAleenan of Liatroim Fontenoys, Down
Ulster GAA vice-chairman Declan Woods presents the Under 16 Trophy to Damian Lavery of Loughgiel Shamrocks and Antrim
Ladies Senior winner Eimear Colton (Naomh Treasa, Tyrone) receives her award from Ulster Camogie chairperson Karen McCormick
Senior runner-up Connor Delaney of Coothill Celtic and Cavan, who also goes through to the All Ireland final on August, receives his award from Ulster GAA vice-chairman Declan Woods
Sean Og McLaren of Naomh Pól, and Antrim retained his Ulster title and set a new course record with a winning score of 23 pocs and 191yds. Sean Og is seen here receiving his awards from Ulster GAA vice-chairman Declan Woods
The two Ulster champions Damian Laverty and Sean Og McLaren
The four Ulster title winners and Senior runner up who go through to represent the province in the All Ireland final on August Bank Holiday Monday on the Cooley Mountains in Louth.
The four Ulster title winners and Senior runner up who go through to represent the province in the All Ireland final on August Bank Holiday Monday on the Cooley Mountains in Louth. Included are Ulster GAA vice chairman Declan Woods and Ulster Camogie chairperson Karen McCormick. L-R, Senior Ladies: Eimear Colton (Naomh Treasa, Tyrone), Damian Laverty, Loughgiel and Antrim, Sean Og McLaren, St Paul’s and Antrim, Connor Delaney of Cavan and Gráinne McAleenan of Liatroim Fontenoys and Down. Pic by John McIlwaine 

Senior Men: Sean Og McLaren (Naomh Pól, Antrim) claimed the title and set a new course record with a winning score of 23 pocs and 191yds, holding off strong challenges from Connor Delaney (Cavan) and Finbarr Kelly (Down), both on 24.

Senior Ladies: Eimear Colton (Naomh Treasa, Tyrone) delivered an impressive performance to take the honours on 31 pocs, ahead of Ciarraí Devlin (Armagh) and Charlie Kelly (Down).

U16 Boys: Damian Laverty (Loughgiel Shamrocks, Antrim) secured victory on 26 pocs and 119yds, just edging Fiachna McAleenan (Down)

U16 Girls: Gráinne McAleenan (Liatroim Fontenoys, Down) topped the standings with 35 pocs, finishing ahead of Annie Fox-McGlone (Tyrone) and Cara Rose Griffin (Derry) both on 36

The four winners, along with Senior Men’s runner-up Connor Delaney, now progress to the All-Ireland Poc Fada Finals, which take place on Monday 3rd August 2026 on Annaverna Mountain, Co. Louth.

Ulster GAA and Ulster Camogie extend sincere thanks to Shane O’Neill’s GAC, St John Ambulance, all officials, volunteers, competitors and their spotters for ensuring another successful staging of this unique and historic event and wish our Ulster Representatives the best of luck in the All-Ireland Final.

Kevin Kelly of Ulster GAA points out the path ahead

Kevin Kelly of Ulster GAA points out the path ahead

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