The 2026 Shinty-Hurling/Camogie Internationals, taking place as a double header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday October 24, were launched on last week in Cork.
Scotland’s men’s and women’s teams will travel to Ireland to resume their rivalry with their Irish counterparts after the enthralling 2025 double-header took place in Inverness.
Over the coming weeks, Scotland managers Alan Macrae (men’s) and Ross Brown (women’s) will be holding trials and training sessions for their squads, which will be announced in due course. All four squads will feature 19 players, ahead of the compromised rules showdowns.
Speaking at the launch, Camanachd Association vice-president Willie MacDonald said: “There is no greater honour than being asked to represent your country.
“I was fortunate as a player to play in many shinty/hurling international matches and know what it means to pull on that Scotland jersey and represent your county. The venue for this year’s matches the SuperValu Pairc Chaoimh Stadium, is simply incredible and a real honour and privilege awaits the teams. I would like to thank our friends at the GAA and Cork County Board for all their support and work in the lead up to the International. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to our long-standing sponsors Mowi for their continued support of the Scottish teams and the Camanachd Association.”
Karen Williamson, president of the Women’s Camanachd Association, said: “We are delighted to once again to be involved in the Shinty/Camogie International and look forward to traveling to County Cork to play in the impressive SuperValu Pairc Chaoimh Stadium.
“Last year’s game in Inverness was extremely competitive, and we hope to go one better this year and take the trophy back to Scotland. We would like to thank our sponsors Mowi for their continued support of the women’s international team and women’s shinty.
Speaking at the launch, Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns said: “There is no greater honour than being asked to represent your country.
“Our hurlers have represented their clubs and counties with distinction and now have the chance to achieve the ultimate. These hurling and camogie clashes with our shinty cousins in Scotland offer a chance for us both to express our special cultural identity and close ties. I hope we see a good crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the games.”
The Women’s International match will start at 4pm followed by the Men’s match at 6pm.
