Antrim U21 championship has a new partner for 2026
The JP Corry U21 campaign starts this month
Antrim GAA launched the 2026 U21 championship at the headquarters of new sponsor, JP Corry. The ‘A’ hurling championship opens with a repeat of last year’s final between Ruairi Og’s Cushendall and Loughiel Shamrocks, on Wednesday 22nd July included in the Quarter-Finals on Wednesday 22nd July. The B Hurling Championship starts tomorrow (Wednesday 15th). The football competition will begin later in the year.
This marks the first year of the partnership between JP Corry and Antrim GAA, bringing together two organisations that share a strong commitment to supporting communities, developing young people and promoting wellbeing through participation and inclusion.
The U21 Championships is a key part of the Antrim GAA calendar and provides an important platform for some of the county's most promising footballers and hurlers.
Speaking at the launch, Antrim Chairperson Seamus McMullan welcomed the new partnership.
"We are delighted to welcome JP Corry as sponsors of our U21 Football and Hurling Championships. The U21 grade is key for us in the development of our young players, providing them with the opportunity to continue their GAA journey while representing their clubs at a high level. JP Corry is a long established firm which operates across Antrim and across the region. We look forward to working with them and thank them for their support of Gaelic Games in Antrim."
For JP Corry, the sponsorship reflects a natural alignment with the values that underpin both organisations.
Gary Hunter, JP Corry Regional Manager said:
"We are delighted to support the Antrim U21 Football and Hurling Championships for the first time. We believe in investing in the communities where we live and work, and the GAA's focus on wellbeing, inclusion and community spirit closely reflects our own values. These championships reward teamwork, resilience and the development of young people, and we are delighted to play a part in helping the next generation of Antrim players thrive."
Antrim GAA and JP Corry wish every club and participant the very best for the 2026 U21 Football and Hurling Championships.
A number of games from the U21 championship will be streamed on Antrim platforms including the opening hurling fixture. For streaming details see www.antrimgaa.ie
