15 & 16 August 2026 ¦ Munster claimed three of the four team titles at the inaugural U12 and U14 Boys’ and Girls’ All-Irelands in Madden, Armagh, with Ulster taking the Boys’ U14 crown. West Cork enjoyed further success as Nicola Hurley and Fionán Twohig secured the Girls’ and Boys’ U14 individual All-Ireland titles. Eva Mallon made history by winning the first Girls’ U12 title, while Phelim Rock took the Boys 12 title Charlie Callanan in a thrilling final.

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01 & 02 August 2026 ¦ Johnny Campbell, Ailbhe O’Shea, Ruaíri O’Reilly and Eoin O’Riordan claimed All-Ireland honours during an action-packed second series at Keady-Tassagh, Armagh. Connie Mallon’s U16 triumph created history alongside senior-winning mother Dervla Toal Mallon, making them the first mother-daughter combination to win All-Irelands in the same year. Arthur McDonagh rounded off the weekend with a commanding Senior Final victory over Colm Rafferty

11 & 12 July 2026 ¦ Injury heartbreak denied Darragh Dempsey in the Junior A final, while Hannah Sexton’s wait for a first senior title continued as Dervla Mallon Toal claimed her sixth crown. Méabh Cuinnea and Gerald McDonagh delivered impressive victories to secure the Girls’ and Boys’ U18 All Ireland titles for Munster. Paddy Stokes captured the Intermediate title, while Alice Mackle defeated Rachel Desmond to take the Malachy Lennon Cup.

Article from The Southern Star ¦ CHRISTY SANTRY reflects on the lasting influence Joe Carroll had on bowling in West Cork and beyond. A few short weeks will have done little to erase the memories and subdue the tangible sense of loss that has followed the passing of Joe Carroll. The sight of the huge crowds that thronged St Patrick’s Cathedral Skibbereen for Joe’s requiem mass and lined North Street to pay their last respects bore testimony to Joe’s standing across many stran