Ardclough GAA Senior Hurling Championship 2026

Ardclough is one of the most decorated hurling clubs in Kildare, with 13 county senior titles stretching back to 1968 and a famous five-in-a-row run from 1979 to 1983. Watching them compete in the UPMC Senior Hurling Championship is a chance to see a club with genuine pedigree playing in the top tier of the county game - the kind of afternoon that suits hurling followers of any level, from the committed GAA devotee to someone looking for a lively sporting day out in the Kildare countryside.

What to expect

Ardclough are drawn in Group B of the 2026 UPMC Kildare Senior Hurling Championship alongside Naas, Celbridge, and Clane - four clubs that between them represent a strong cross-section of senior hurling in the county. The group stage runs from August through to the end of September, with matches to be confirmed by Kildare GAA as the season progresses. County senior club hurling in Kildare is fast, physical, and well-attended by locals, and group games carry real weight as teams push to progress. Ardclough have been county champions as recently as 2017, defeating Naas in that final, so any meeting between those two sides in 2026 will carry added edge. Fixtures are played at GAA grounds across the county; specific venues and throw-in times are published by Kildare GAA at kildaregaa.ie as each round is confirmed.

Getting there

County Kildare is well served by road and rail from Dublin. The M7 motorway runs through the county and most GAA grounds are within easy reach of major routes. Irish Rail’s commuter services from Heuston and Grand Canal Dock stop at Newbridge, Kildare town, and Sallins, putting much of the county within an hour of the capital. For Ardclough specifically, the village sits west of Celbridge off the R403 - easily reached by car from the N4 or M4. Parking at club grounds in rural Kildare is generally on-site or along quiet local roads, and walking distances are short.

While you’re in Kildare

The Ardclough area sits within easy reach of the Liffey Valley and the broader north Kildare plain, with the Japanese Gardens, the National Stud, and Castletown House all within a short drive. There is more to see in Kildare and across Co. Kildare.

Good to know

• Dates: Group stage matches run from 1 August to 30 September 2026
• Time: Various; confirmed per fixture by Kildare GAA
• Price: Various; entry fees for club championship matches in Kildare are typically a few euro on the gate
• Fixtures and venues: Check kildaregaa.ie for confirmed match dates and locations
• Organiser: Ardclough GAA