Kilkenny GAA gets ready to tee it up for upcoming 2026 Golf Classic

Sponsor Joe Coogan with Adrian Mullen and Sean Kelly with golf classic organisers Dan Cody, James Young, Martin Freyne and Richie Power.

placeholder image — Sponsor Joe Coogan with Adrian Mullen and Sean Kelly with golf classic organisers Dan Cody, James Young, Martin Freyne and Richie Power.

The annual event takes place in May

Kilkenny’s GAA greats took to the fairways to launch the 2026 edition of a golf classic designed to help future generations of Gaelic Games players.

Kilkenny GC hosted the launch of the Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic, which will take place at the city course on May 21 and 22.

The classic raises vital funds for Na Cait Óga-Kilkenny GAA Academy, supporting the next generation of Kilkenny talent.

There will be an excellent array of prizes, pre golf reception, barbecue on the 10th, goody bag and three-course meal afterwards.

People can get involved by entering a team of four or sponsoring a tee - corporate and prize sponsorship packages are also available - by contacting any of the following event organisers: Dan Cody, tel 086-8559469; James Young, 086-6014690; Richie Power, 086-2936205; Martin Freyne, 087-2336768 or Paul Cleere, 086-8191872.