Clane GAA Senior Hurling Championship 2026

Hurling has deep roots in Clane. The club was founded in 1903 and went on to win 16 county senior hurling championships in the sport’s formative decades - a record that marks them as one of Kildare’s great hurling clubs. The 2026 UPMC Kildare Senior Hurling Championship gives Clane the chance to pit themselves against some of the county’s strongest sides in competitive championship hurling from late summer through early autumn. If you follow club GAA, a championship fixture involving Clane is a good afternoon out - tight, local, and played with real intent.

What to expect

Clane have been drawn into Group B of the 2026 championship alongside Naas, Ardclough, and Celbridge - a competitive grouping that includes Naas, who have been among the dominant forces in Kildare senior hurling in recent years. The group stage format means each team plays all three opponents, so Clane are guaranteed at least three championship games across the summer. Fixtures and throw-in times for individual matches are confirmed by Kildare GAA as the season progresses, so check kildaregaa.ie or the Clane GAA website before travelling to any specific game. The championship runs from August through to a final at St Conleth’s Park in October.

The standard of Kildare club hurling at senior level is honest and competitive. Games are typically played at club grounds around the county, with a good atmosphere generated by the tight-knit communities these clubs represent. Bring layers - August evenings in Kildare can be cool once the sun drops.

Getting there

Clane is a well-connected north Kildare village, sitting off the R407 roughly 30 km south-west of Dublin city. By car, it is easy to reach from the M7/M4 motorway network. Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach serve the surrounding area, with connections from Dublin city and Naas. Away fixtures may be played at grounds across the county, so confirm the specific venue before travelling. Parking at GAA grounds in Kildare is generally in adjacent fields or roadside; arrive a little early for popular fixtures.

While you’re in Clane

Clane is a pleasant north Kildare village with a good range of local pubs and cafes suited to a post-match visit. The wider area has strong heritage connections, including the site of the Battle of Clane from 1798. There is more to see in Clane and across Co. Kildare.

Good to know

• Dates: Group stage August - September 2026; final October 2026
• Time: Various - confirm each fixture at kildaregaa.ie or clanegaa.ie
• Price: Admission varies by fixture; small gate fee typical at club championship level
• Fixtures and venues: Confirmed on a rolling basis by Kildare GAA - check kildaregaa.ie
• Group B opponents: Naas, Ardclough, Celbridge