The 2026 Minor Camogie Championship will go down as one of the most competitive and skilful in recent memory. Following a pair of high-stakes semi-finals which saw Kilkenny dig deep to edge past a resolute Cork team and Galway secure their final berth in a shootout with Tipperary. The season culminated in a showdown at UPMC Nowlan Park. There, defending champions Kilkenny put on a masterclass, overcoming a determined Galway side 3-17 to 1-8 to secure their ninth All-Ireland Minor title. This year’s Electric Ireland Minor Star Camogie Player of the Year award goes to Emily Phelan of Kilkenny. The lively corner forward contributed to her team’s success throughout the season with scores coming at crucial times, including a Player of the Match performance in the final with six points from play. It was well-known that Kilkenny had a potent full forward line, with two of the Team of the Year inside line coming from the Cats, but Phelan still stood out among this impressive cohort, hitting 1-4 in the early rounds of the Championships against Tipperary.
2026 Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Star Team of the Year
- Ella Walton (Kilkenny and Tullaroan)
- Hannah Tennyson (Kilkenny and Carrickshock)
- Muireann Conroy (Galway and Carnmore)
- Erin Morrissey (Kilkenny and Bennettsbridge)
- Aisleen Healy (Galway and Castlegar)
- Ona Kennedy (Kilkenny and Windgap)
- Ciara Cahill (Tipperary and Drom & Inch)
- Shannon Doheny (Kilkenny and Tullaroan)
- Eleanor Doheny (Kilkenny and Tullaroan)
- Abbie Horgan (Tipperary and Boherlahan-Dualla)
- Lexi Manley (Cork and Aghabullogue)
- Holly Ryan (Kilkenny and Bennettsbridge)
- Emily Phelan (Kilkenny and John Lockes)
- Mary Brigid Cosgrove (Galway and Sarsfields)
- Amy O’Shea (Kilkenny and Carrickshock)
Brian Molloy, Uachtarán an Chumainn Camógaíochta, said: “I would like to congratulate all fifteen players selected on the 2026 Electric Ireland Minor Star Team of the Year. To be recognised among the standout performers in the country at Minor level is a tremendous achievement and a fitting reward for the commitment, dedication and skill each player displayed throughout the championship. A special word of congratulations to Emily Phelan of Kilkenny on being named Electric Ireland Minor Star Player of the Year. Her performances throughout the championship, and particularly in the decider, marked her out as one of the competition's standout players. I would also like to thank Electric Ireland for their continued support of underage camogie. These championships provide a vital platform for our young players to develop and thrive, and it is important that their achievements are recognised and celebrated. Comhghairdeas leis na himreoirí uilig. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí."
Jillian Saunders, Group Sponsorship and PR Manager at Electric Ireland, added: “Electric Ireland are thrilled to unveil the 2026 Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Star Team of the Year. Now in the fourth year of our partnership with the Camogie Association, we continue to be amazed by the sheer dedication, skill and sportsmanship of these young athletes. Our warmest congratulations to all fifteen selectees on this outstanding achievement.”
The 2026 Electric Ireland Hurling and Football Minor Star Teams of the Year will be announced on July 30th and August 6th respectively. These awards will acknowledge the outstanding performance from this year’s Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championship.
