Cork prepares to host historic international shinty hurling showcase
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh will stage a thrilling international double header this coming October uniting Ireland and Scotland. Elite athletes from hurling, camogie and shinty will compete fiercely in a celebration of shared Celtic heritage.
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Sporting enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up for a magnificent celebration of Celtic tradition as the Shinty-Hurling and Camogie-Shinty Internationals arrive in Cork. SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh will officially host the prestigious international double-header on Saturday 24 October 2026, bringing together the finest athletic talents from Ireland and Scotland for a remarkable display of skill and camaraderie.
The action-packed afternoon will kick off with the women's Shinty-Camogie International at 4pm, followed immediately by the men's Shinty-Hurling International at 6pm. Selectors on both sides of the Irish Sea are currently finalising their competitive 19-player squads, giving top-tier competitors a golden opportunity to wear their national jerseys with immense pride.
Leaders from the GAA, Camogie Association, and Camanachd Association have expressed profound excitement for the upcoming fixtures, highlighting the deep cultural ties uniting the two nations. Fans attending the landmark event in Cork can look forward to an unforgettable evening of fierce sporting rivalry and enduring international friendship.
The action-packed afternoon will kick off with the women's Shinty-Camogie International at 4pm, followed immediately by the men's Shinty-Hurling International at 6pm. Selectors on both sides of the Irish Sea are currently finalising their competitive 19-player squads, giving top-tier competitors a golden opportunity to wear their national jerseys with immense pride.
Leaders from the GAA, Camogie Association, and Camanachd Association have expressed profound excitement for the upcoming fixtures, highlighting the deep cultural ties uniting the two nations. Fans attending the landmark event in Cork can look forward to an unforgettable evening of fierce sporting rivalry and enduring international friendship.