Centra and the Camogie Association Launch the 2026 Centra Camogie Leagues

Celebrating 50 Years of the Camogie Leagues

Centra and the Camogie Association has launched the 2026 Centra Camogie Leagues in Galway, marking both Centra’s first year as title sponsor and the 50th anniversary of the competition.

Camogie is one of the world’s fastest, most skilful and culturally significant sports. Rooted in Irish heritage and powered by elite athleticism, its profile continues to grow nationally. As Centra begins a new four‑year partnership with the Camogie Association, both partners share a clear ambition to elevate the sport, empower its athletes and inspire the next generation on and off the pitch.

The launch took place outside Monaghan’s Centra, on Raven Terrace in the heart of Galway city, set against a vibrant mural of Galvia, the original Galway Girl, daughter of the mythical King Breasal whose story gives Galway its name. The launch was attended by Camogie stars Rachael Trainor (Armagh), Aisling Maher (Dublin), Clodagh Tynan (Laois), Laura Hayes (Cork) and Galway All‑Ireland winner Niamh Mallon.

Centra and the Camogie Association are united in their commitment to elevating camogie by putting its athletes, their preparation and their passion centre stage. In a sport built on speed, skill and intensity, fuelling makes all the difference. Centra is the perfect partner in every community and is committed to delivering convenient, quality food that supports active lifestyles, from players chasing peak performance to fans gearing up for match day.

The leagues throw in takes place on Valentine’s weekend, inviting fans to rediscover, or fall newly in love with, the magic of camogie. Reigning All‑Ireland champions Galway and defending League champions Cork return to action this weekend in what promises to be a season of intensity, rivalry and top‑class competition across every division.

Opening Round Fixtures – Saturday, 14 February:
• Cork (2025 Division 1 champions) vs Waterford
• Galway (All‑Ireland champions) vs Kilkenny
• Antrim (newly promoted) vs Tipperary

With top‑class match‑ups nationwide, Centra and the Camogie Association is calling on families, communities and fans to get out, get loud and support their county.

Rita Kirwan, Marketing Director at Musgrave, welcomed the new partnership with the Camogie Association.
“Camogie is a unique Irish sport with incredibly dedicated players, passionate supporters and a deep connection to communities all over the country. The standard is truly elite, with speed, skill and intensity on display at every level. We’ve been proudly linked to hurling for years, but one important piece was missing – a strong, visible connection to the women’s game.Women’s sport in Ireland is growing, with more supporters, more participation, and more young girls stepping onto the pitch every year. Through our network of over 500 Centra stores across Ireland, we’re proud to help shine an even brighter spotlight on camogie and support its continued growth nationwide. This sponsorship reflects our commitment to increasing visibility for Camogie, growing attendances at games, and helping to inspire greater participation among young girls, ensuring a strong future for the sport.”

Uachtarán an Chumainn Camógaíochta, Brian Molloy, added:
“I am delighted to welcome Centra on board as the new title sponsor of the Centra Camogie League. Their support comes at an exciting time for our game. The competition returns this Saturday with weeks of thrilling action ahead across all divisions. The games provide high quality camogie for counties at every level, and we look forward to another compelling campaign.”