Five Kildare clubs to compete in O’Neills All-Ireland Club 7s
The five clubs attending will compete for the Senior, Intermediate and Junior prizes on offer, on the eve of TG4 All-Ireland Finals day
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to announce the list of 60 clubs who will participate in the O’Neills All-Ireland Club 7-a-side competitions, to be played at the Naomh Mearnóg club in Dublin next Saturday August 1.
The clubs attending will compete for the Senior, Intermediate and Junior prizes on offer, on the eve of TG4 All-Ireland Finals day. Representing Kildare will be Suncroft at Senior level, Carbury at Intermediate and Two Mile House, Milltown and Clane at the Junior grade.
O’Neills were unveiled as official sponsors of the LGFA’s All-Ireland Club 7s competitions in 2024, a development which further strengthened the long-standing relationship between the LGFA and O’Neills, who are kit manufacturers for many leading inter-county and club teams.
Next Sunday at Croke Park, TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship finalists Kerry will wear O’Neills kit as they aim a second Brendan Martin Cup win in three seasons.
There was huge interest once again in the 2026 O’Neills All-Ireland Club 7s, and the list of participating clubs is listed below.
Senior champions Donaghmoyne (Monaghan) are back to defend their title but they’ll face stiff opposition from a number of teams, including 2025 AIB All-Ireland Senior club finalists St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass (Antrim).
The O’Neills All-Ireland Club 7s event traditionally marks the start of TG4 All-Ireland Finals weekend, with the TG4 All-Ireland Junior, Intermediate and Senior Championship finals to be contested at Croke Park on Sunday August 2.
Trina Murray, President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, commented: “We're really looking forward to our 2026 O'Neills All-Ireland Club 7s at Naomh Mearnóg. It's great to have O'Neills on board again for a third year as sponsors of this prestigious annual event.
"Ahead of our TG4 All-Ireland Finals, the O'Neills All-Ireland Club 7s are a perfect appetiser, and keenly contested in their own right.
“Clubs from across the country will descend upon Naomh Mearnóg aiming for coveted national titles and while there's a huge element of fun and camaraderie involved on the day, the football is also extremely competitive.
“Many thanks to our hosts, Naomh Mearnóg, and best wishes also to our competing clubs, competition organisers and match officials who will be on duty. I hope to see the many people who are making the trip to Naomh Mearnóg at Croke Park on Sunday, too, for our TG4 All-Ireland Finals.”
Speaking on behalf of O’Neills, Financial Controller, James Towell said: "We’re delighted to once again support the LGFA All Ireland Club 7s Tournament. It’s a fantastic occasion that brings together clubs from across the country, showcasing the talent, skill and dedication that make Ladies Gaelic Football so special in the lead-up to the TG4 All-Ireland Finals.
“Our longstanding partnership with the LGFA reflects our shared commitment to the continued growth of the game, from grassroots through to the highest level. We’re looking forward to another memorable day of competition and wish every club taking part the very best of luck.”