Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Championship Final

The Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Championship Final is one of the biggest days on the Irish sporting calendar - a full afternoon of high-level camogie played out in front of a packed Croke Park. For any Laois supporter, the draw of the day goes deeper than the spectacle alone: with Laois in contention after their semi-final campaign, this is a day worth travelling to Dublin for. Even if your county isn’t in the senior decider, the programme spans all four championship grades, so the action runs from early afternoon through to the evening.

What to expect

Finals day at Croke Park on 9 August 2026 brings together four All-Ireland deciders under one roof - the Senior, Intermediate, Premier Junior and Junior championship finals all take place on the same afternoon. The senior final is the centrepiece, with 10 counties having competed through the summer in two groups before semi-finals at Semple Stadium on 25 July. The standard across grades is fierce: camogie at this level is fast, physical and technically sharp, with the best club players in the country representing their counties. The Camogie Association describes finals day as the sport’s showcase occasion - a celebration of the players and the wider club community that backs them up through the year. Expect colour, noise and an atmosphere that builds through the afternoon as each final reaches its climax.

Getting there

Croke Park sits on the northside of Dublin, well within reach of the city centre, and is genuinely well served by public transport. Dublin Bus runs routes along the Jones Road and Clonliffe Road corridors on match days, and the Luas Red Line (Connolly stop) puts you a short walk away. From the midlands and Co. Laois specifically, Bus Eireann coaches and the Dublin - Heuston rail line give straightforward options; Heuston is about 4km from Croke Park, manageable by taxi or city bus. If you drive, stadium parking is very limited - plan to use park-and-ride or off-site parking in the area and walk the last stretch. Tickets must be bought in advance; there is no facility at the turnstiles to purchase on the day. Check camogie.ie and ticketmaster.ie for availability.

While you’re in Portlaoise

If you’re making a day of it from Co. Laois, the journey north to Croke Park is easy on the M7 or by rail. Come back through the county and there is plenty worth a stop - the Rock of Dunamase is a short drive from the county town and one of the most dramatic castle ruins in Leinster. There is more to see in Portlaoise and across Co. Laois.

Good to know

• Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
• Time: Various finals across the afternoon; check camogie.ie for the confirmed schedule
• Price: From EUR 20
• Tickets: Available via ticketmaster.ie and camogie.ie - buy in advance, no sales at the gate
• Venue: Croke Park, Jones Road, Dublin 3
• Accessibility: Wheelchair spaces are available on Level 4 of the Cusack and Davin Stands; the designated entrance for wheelchair users is Gate A2 at the Cusack Stand turnstiles