From national championships to elite pathways and flagship finals, this weekend is another one illustrating the diversity and excitement of Irish sport in action. Here’s our weekly spotlight on six standout events nationwide, sponsored this weekend by our partners AIB.
Elite National Boxing Championship Finals – National Stadium, Dublin
The Elite National Boxing Championships reach their decisive stage, with Ireland’s top amateur boxers contesting national titles across men’s and women’s weight categories.
Athletes representing leading clubs from around the country will compete in a scheduled 18 finals on Saturday night, including Kellie Harrington, Jack Marley, Jude Gallagher and many more Olympians.
Venue: National Stadium
Tickets: Boxingireland.ie
TV: Streaming Live on TG4 Player
Celtic Challenge Rugby Double Header – Belfast
A women’s rugby double header in Belfast features Ireland’s two representative sides in the Celtic Challenge.
Ireland Wolfhounds and Ireland Clovers take on opposition from Wales and Scotland. The squads are packed with provincial regulars, emerging talent and capped internationals returning through managed minutes, underlining the competition’s role in bridging club and international rugby.
Venue: Affidea Stadium, Belfast
Tickets: Irishrugby.ie
TV: TG4
AIB Club Championship Finals – Croke Park
The AIB Club Championship Finals bring the club season to its pinnacle at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon.
Champions from the four provinces contest the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Final and the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final, with county stars lining out alongside lifelong clubmates.
For the players and communities of Dingle and St Brigids, Ballygunner and Loughrea, it is the ultimate reward for what matters most in our sporting lives.
Venue: Croke Park
Tickets: GAA.ie
TV: TG4
Domino’s National Cup Finals – National Basketball Arena
Irish basketball’s showpiece weekend sees the Domino’s National Cup Finals played out at the National Basketball Arena.
Men’s and women’s finals on Saturday and Sunday are the highlight of a weekend packed with Finals bringing together clubs from around the country.
across Super League and Division One levels feature leading clubs from Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, with Irish internationals and elite overseas players competing for silverware in a packed weekend schedule.
Venue: National Basketball Arena
Tickets: basketballireland.co
TV: Live Senior Finals on TG4
2026 Lidl National Football Leagues – Division 4
The Lidl National Football Leagues begin this Sunday with four Division 4 fixtures.
Carlow host Sligo at SETU Carlow, Wicklow face Offaly at Bray Emmets 3G, Derry welcome Kilkenny to Owenbeg, while Longford v Leitrim at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park will be live-streamed on the Ladies Gaelic Football Association Facebook and YouTube channels.
The campaign also marks the first public trial of the 12 new rule enhancements, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the opening round.
Venue: Various
Tickets: Ladiesfootball.ie
TV: Streaming Live on LGFA Socials
AAI Games and National Indoor Combined Events Championships – Abbotstown
Several of Ireland’s leading athletes open or build their indoor seasons at the AAI Games and the 123.ie National Indoor Combined Events Championships, hosted at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena.
Saturday’s AAI Games feature strong fields across all track and field events, while Sunday decides national combined events titles. The first national medals of 2026 will be awarded on Saturday afternoon in the 4x400m mixed relay, with Dundrum South Dublin AC defending their title against challengers including Mero/St Brigid’s, Letterkenny AC, Ratoath AC and UCD AC.
Venue: National Sports Campus
Tickets: Athleticsireland.ie
Across boxing rings, pitches, courts and tracks, this weekend showcases Irish sport at its most diverse, with elite performance, development pathways and national titles all sharing the spotlight.
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