Northern Switchgear Antrim SFC Group 1 - Cargin v Tir na nOg

What to Expect

Defending Antrim Senior Football Champions Cargin (Erin’s Own) of Toome open their 2026 title defence against Tir na nOg of Randalstown in Group 1 of the Northern Switchgear Antrim Senior Football Championship. Group 1 also includes Dunloy and St Johns. Cargin are bidding for a historic fourth consecutive Padraig McNamee Cup title.

Good to Know

• Opening round: weekend of 1-3 August 2026; specific date TBC.

• Venue TBC; check antrim.gaa.ie for confirmed fixture details.

• Full schedule at antrim.gaa.ie; GAA+ streaming available.

• Cargin are three-in-a-row champions heading into 2026.

Getting There

Cargin GAC is near Toome on the M22 motorway, approximately 30 minutes from Belfast. Tir na nOg is in Randalstown.