The FAI Schools Post Primary Schools National Cup competitions reached a conclusion last week following eight months of competitive action.
FAI Schools organise National Cups in the boys’ and girls’ section, with 8 divisions apiece catering for small and large schools tailored for Under 20, 19, 17, 15 and 14 age groups.
Each provincial branch will also offer an extensive local league structure co-ordinated by dedicated teachers on a voluntary basis.
The series of competitions provide football to approximately 550 post primary schools nationwide with over 80,000 students participating annually.
Out of the 8 National Boys Cup competitions, we had winners from Cork (2), Dublin (2), Donegal, Mayo, Galway, and Limerick all snatching gold.
A remarkable story for two Donaghmede schools in Dublin, who share the same campus, both claimed their first ever National Cup titles this season in the space of a few days. Gaelcholáiste Reachrann clinching the John Murphy Senior ‘B’ trophy, while Grange Community College netted the Junior ‘B’ Cup (small schools).
Loreto Community School, Milford were crowned Minor ‘B’ Boys Cup Champions, 50 years on since their only other boy’s National title. The girls did claim the First Year Girls National Cup back in 2009 when Amber BARRETT was lining out for the students.
Likewise, out of the 8 Girls Cup winners, we seen a geographical spread with Galway (2), Donegal, Offaly, Cork, Clare, and Kerry all claiming top spot.
It was an outstanding campaign for both Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall and Glenamaddy Community School, Galway who were the only schools to retain their National crown in the Senior ‘B’ Girls and Junior ‘B’ Girls divisions respectively (in the small schools).
It was also wonderful to see some new faces make history in 2026, with 50% of the Cup Champions, all recording a first ever in FAI Schools competitions. In the boy’s section, Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, Limerick, and St. Cuan’s College, Castleblakney put their schools on the map with historic trophy lifts in recent weeks as well as the two Donaghmede kingpins.
While in the girl’s section Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole, St. Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, Killarney, Gallen Community School, Offaly, and St. Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil all making big names for themselves in schools’ football in their short tenure of playing girl’s football.
Let’s look at the 2026 winners, runners up and provincial stars in the respective National Cup series.
A roundup of the FAI Schools Post Primary Schools National Cup Champions for 2026
Boys Overview
Dr. Tony O’Neill Senior Cup Christian Brothers College, Cork
John Murphy Cup Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Domhnach Míde, Baile Átha Cliath
Tom Ticher Junior Cup St. Francis College, Rochestown, Cork
Junior ‘B’ Boys Cup Grange Community College, Donaghmede, Dublin
Minor Boys Cup Loreto Community School, Milford, Donegal
Minor ‘B’ Boys Cup St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford, Mayo
First Year Boys Cup Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, Limerick
First Year ‘B’ Boys Cup St. Cuan’s College, Castleblakney, Galway
Dr. Tony O’Neill Senior Cup
Christian Brothers College, Cork 1-1 Coláiste Bhaile Chláir (AET) CBC won 4-2 on pens
Aidan O’Shea (66) Cathal Heavey (72)
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE, CORK added the FAI Schools Dr. Tony O’Neill National Senior Cup to their impressive trophy hall defeating Coláiste Bhaile Chláir in Mounthawk Park, Tralee on Thursday, March 19.
There was nothing separating the sides as they played out an enthralling one all draw after extra time for CBC to eventually win out 4-2 on penalties.
John Murphy Cup
Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Domhnach Míde 3-1 Balla Secondary School
Luke O’Donnchú (29, 78 pen), Odhran O’Conaill (52) Seán Brohan (39)
GAELCHOLÁISTE REACHRANN, DOMHNACH MÍDE took home the spoils after a pulsating conclusion to the FAI Schools John Murphy Senior ‘B’ National Cup Final following a tremendous display against a hardworking Balla Secondary School in Athlone Town AFC on Monday, March 2.
It was a first National title for the Dublin side following two previous defeats at this level of competition (one boys, one girls). Third time was a charm for Vincent Watson’s outfit.
Tom Ticher Junior Cup
St. Joseph’s Patrician College, Galway 2-3 St. Franics College, Rochestown
Tom Delvin (42), Alan Corcoran (65) Cillian McAuliffe (17), Rhys Looney (43), Max Meade (50)
ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE, ROCHESTOWN defeated St. Joseph’s Patrician College, Galway in a five-goal thriller to lift the FAI Schools Tom Ticher National Junior trophy in Fairview Rangers AFC, Limerick on Wednesday, March 25.
The Cork side were meticulous with their set-piece delivery to warrant all three goals in an entertaining clash which saw the bish battle back to within one late on leaving for a tense conclusion.
Junior ‘B’ Boys Cup
Grange Community College, Donaghmede 3-2 Coláiste Ailigh, Leitir Ceanainn
Ethan Tansey (20 pen), Rocco Lawlor (48), Elton Feeney (58) Naoise Camhhánach (5), Colm Og Breathnach (40+2)
An historic day for Donaghmede outfit GRANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE as they claimed the FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys National trophy in Cootehill Harps AFC, Cavan on Wednesday, March 4.
The Donaghmede contingency trailed twice in the game but snatched victory 12 minutes from time to ensure jubilant scenes at the end.
Minor Boys Cup
Loreto Community School, Milford 2-1 Midleton CBS
Hugo Cooper (18), Darragh Edwards (54) Harry Jaworski (65)
LORETO COMMUNITY SCHOOL, MILFORD got the better of Midleton CBS in a tense conclusion to their Cup campaign in Athlone Town AFC on Wednesday, May 13.
Goals either side of the half-left Loreto in a commanding position but with five minutes remaining Midleton converted leaving a lively finish to the game. Loreto did however manage to hold out for a historic victory.
Minor ‘B’ Boys Cup
St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford 3-1 Coláiste na Sceilge, Caherciveen
Jamie Loughney (35, 63), Ronnie Deacy (55), Woytek Gwis (65)
ST. JOSEPH’S SECONDARY SCHOOL, FOXFORD put in a sensational display against Caherciveen kingpins Coláiste na Sceilge to secure another National trophy for the Mayo School in Jackman Park, Limerick on Wednesday, April 29.
A brace from Jamie Loughney either side of the interval along with Ronnie Deacy’s third ten minutes from time saw them in a comfortable position. Caherciveen did slot in a late goal courtesy of Woytek Gwis but time wasn’t on their side as Foxford claimed top spot.
First Year Boys Cup
Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, Dooradoyle 2-0 Presentation College, Athenry (AET)
William Conway (66), Charlie Ormston (75)
CRESCENT COLLEGE COMPREHENSIVE SJ needed extra-time heroics to see past the wonderful Presentation College, Athenry to claim the FAI Schools First Year Boys National Cup in Frank Healy Park, Ennis on Wednesday, May 20.
Following an hour’s enthralling action, it remained goalless to take the Cup tie to the theatrics of extra-time, and it was two world class goals that sealed victory for the Dooradoyle students during this period. William Conway converted six minutes in while Charlie Ormston added a second five minutes from time.
Heartbreak for Athenry as they were going for a unique Cup double as the First Year Girls sealed the National title two days previously.
First Year ‘B’ Boys Cup
ERSS, Carrick on Suir 1-3 St. Cuan’s College, Castleblakney (AET)
Joaquin Garcia (10), Kealan Murray (9, 63), Darragh Booth (65)
ST. CUAN’S COLLEGE, CASTLEBLAKNEY were crowned 2026 FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Boys National Cup Champions following a pulsating encounter against Edmund Rice Secondary School, Carrick on Suir in Killavilla United FC, Roscrea on Thursday, May 21.
Two quickfire goals in the opening ten minutes saw the sides at a stalemate for the remainder of the game despite some good chances from both parties to take the win. However, the versatility of both goalkeepers Sam Carmondy and Iarlaith Griffin, kept the contest alive.
Extra time saw Kealan Murray net his second three minutes in while two minutes later, Darragh Booth extended their advantage. Carrick had limited opportunities to come back into the tie ensuring the silverware went West this season. A first provincial title for the St. Cuan’s scholars as well as that elusive National crown.
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Girls Overview
Senior Girls Cup Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole, Dublin
Senior ‘B’ Girls Cup Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall (retained)
Junior ‘B’ Girls Cup Glenamaddy Community School, Galway (retained)
Junior Girls Cup Carrigtwohill Community College, Cork
Minor Girls Cup St. Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, Killarney, Kerry
Minor ‘B’ Girls Cup Gallen Community School, Offaly
First Year Girls Cup Presentation College, Athenry, Galway
First Year ‘B’ Girls Cup St. Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil, Clare
Senior Girls Cup
Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole 1-1 Ursuline College, Sligo (AET) Holy Family CS won 3-1 pens
Sophie Flannery (52) Rachel McGoldrick (60)
RATHCOOLE’S HOLY FAMILY COMMUNITY SCHOOL kept their cool to seal their first National crown when they defeated Ursuline College, Sligo after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Athlone Town AFC on Wednesday, February 11.
The game ended one apiece at full time and nothing could separate the sides in extra-time as Rathcoole keeper Naoise COUGHLAN proved the hero with three impressive saves to ensure her side the trophy.
Senior ‘B’ Girls Cup
Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall 4-0 St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West
Lily Nic Ruairi (3, 77), Maryanne Nic a Bhaird (47), Aoife Nic Aoidh (67)
POBALSCOIL GHAOTH DOBHAIR defeated Cork outfit St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West to secure back-to-back Senior ‘B’ Girls National titles in Athlone on Wednesday, January 28.
Michelle Uí Fhearghuasa’s crew had an incredible Cup run and were focused on the mission in hand. They took their chances well and ran out deserved winners on the day.
Junior Girls Cup
Carrigtwohill Community College 4-1 Salerno Secondary School, Salthill
Lily O’Connell (21), Molly Dennis (22, 31 pen, 69) Ruby Carroll (38)
CARRIGTWOHILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE secured their second National title in recent years overcoming a skilful Salerno Secondary School, Salthill in Ballingarry AFC, Limerick on Wednesday, March 11.
The Cork side had won the Minor ‘B’ Girls Cup (small schools) in 2023 and now add the Junior Girls Cup (large schools) to their roll of honours, all under the stewardship of mentor Daithí Purcell.
Junior ‘B’ Girls Cup
Glenamaddy Community School 7-2 St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West
Beth O’Mahony (12), Ali O’Toole (18), Lauen Davis (23), Ruby McGuire (30,46, 57), Grace Halvey (62) Ida Bandos (27), Lexie O’Riordan (47)
GLENAMADDY COMMUNITY SCHOOL retained the FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Girls National Cup following a clinical performance against St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West in Ballingarry AFC, Limerick on Wednesday, February 25.
The Galway side were in exceptional form, and it took a complete team performance to show their class and outsmart a hardworking Cork outfit.
Minor Girls Cup
St. Brigid’s Presentation Secondary School, Killarney 1-0 Coláiste Éinde, Salthill
Elise Brunner (4)
ST. BRIGID’S PRESENTATION SECONDARY SCHOOL, KILLARNEY claimed a historic win to clinch their first ever National title following a slender victory over Coláiste Éinde, Salthill in Ballingarry AFC, Limerick on Wednesday last, May 6.
A solitary goal courtesy of Elise BRUNNER was enough to see them clinch the silverware. Brunner’s little dink shot deceiving Caoimhe O’Connor at the near post, four minutes in. A moment of magic was the deciding factor in this closely fought clash.
Minor ‘B’ Girls Cup
St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton 1-3 Gallen Community School, Ferbane (AET)
Aoife Boylan (40), Hannah Mitchell (37, 76), OG (66)
GALLEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, FERBANE, OFFALY came through extra-time to seal a wonderful victory over Leitrim side St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton in Athlone Town AFC on Monday last, April 20.
A superb team performance saw the girls lift the FAI Schools Minor ‘B’ Girls National trophy for the first time in the school’s history.
First Year Girls Cup
Presentation College, Athenry 3-2 St. Mary’s High School, Midleton
Roisin Hannon (18, 27) Aoibhinn Burke (31), Ellody Devery (16), Calina Crowley (33)
PRESENTATION COLLEGE, ATHENRY came from behind to triumph over St. Mary’s High School, Midleton in a fabulous five goal thriller in Jackman Park, Limerick on Monday, May 18.
The game had all the makings of extra-time, but the Athenry defence held firm to see them claim a hard-earned victory for the young scholars.
It was an entertaining encounter from start to finish with goals galore. A great physical contest with exceptional football played from both schools. Athenry’s experience just gaining the upper hand to see them victorious in a tight Cup tie.
First Year ‘B’ Girls Cup
St. Michael’s Community College, Kilmilhil 1-0 Glenamaddy Community School
Lily O’Leary (16)
ST. MICHAEL’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE, KILMILHIL were crowned FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Girls National Cup Champions following a slender victory over Glenamaddy Community School in Athlone Town AFC on Tuesday, May 19.
The only goal of the game came from Kilmilhil Captain Lily O’LEARY with 16 minutes on the clock following magnificent work from Sholah Frawley down the right wing to play her in, O’Leary slotting past the keeper from six yards out.
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2026 FAI Schools Post Primary Provincial & National Cup Champions
FAI Schools Senior 'B' Boys (John Murphy Cup)
National Champions Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Domhnach Míde, Baile Átha Cliath
National Runners Up Balla Secondary School, Mayo
Ulster Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall
Munster Gaelcholáiste Charraig Uí Leighin, Corcaigh
Leinster Gaelcholáiste Reachrann, Domhnach Míde, Baile Átha Cliath
Connacht Balla Secondary School, Mayo
FAI Schools Senior 'B' Girls
National Champions Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall (retain)
National Runners Up St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, Cork
Ulster Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall (retain)
Munster St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, Cork
Leinster Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara
Connacht Glenamaddy Community School, Galway
FAI Schools Senior Boys (Dr. Tony O'Neill Cup)
National Champions Christian Brothers College, Cork
National Runners Up Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Gaillimh
Ulster St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar, Donegal
Munster Christian Brothers College, Cork
Leinster Wexford CBS
Connacht Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Gaillimh
FAI Schools Senior Girls
National Champions Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole, Dublin
National Runners Up Ursuline College, Sligo
Ulster Loreto Community School, Milford, Donegal
Munster Scoil Mhuire Greenhill, Carrick on Suir, Tipperary
Leinster Holy Family Community School, Rathcoole, Dublin
Connacht Ursuline College, Sligo
FAI Schools Junior Boys (Tom Ticher Cup)
National Champions St. Francis College, Rochestown, Cork
National Runners Up St. Joseph’s Patrician College, Galway
Ulster St. Patrick’s College, Cavan
Munster St. Francis College, Rochestown, Cork
Leinster Salesian College, Celbridge, Kildare
Connacht St. Joseph’s Patrician College, Galway
FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Boys
National Champions Grange Community College, Donaghmede, Dublin
National Runners Up Coláiste Ailigh, Leitir Ceanainn, Dun na nGall
Ulster Coláiste Ailigh, Leitir Ceanainn, Dun na nGall
Munster Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven, Cork
Leinster Grange Community College, Donaghmede, Dublin
Connacht St. Paul’s Secondary School, Oughterard, Galway
FAI Schools Junior Girls
National Champions Carrigtwohill Community College, Cork
National Runners Up Salerno Secondary School, Salthill, Galway
Ulster Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny, Donegal
Munster Carrigtwohill Community College, Cork
Leinster Our Lady’s College, Greenhills, Drogheda, Louth
Connacht Salerno Secondary School, Salthill, Galway
FAI Schools Junior ‘B’ Girls
National Champions Glenamaddy Community School, Galway (retain)
National Runners Up St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, Cork
Ulster Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall
Munster St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, Cork (retain)
Leinster St. Kilian’s DS, Clonskeagh, Dublin
Connacht Glenamaddy Community School, Galway (retain)
FAI Schools Minor Boys
National Champions Loreto Community School, Milford, Donegal
National Runners Up Midleton CBS, Cork
Ulster Loreto Community School, Milford, Donegal
Munster Midleton CBS, Cork
Leinster Blackrock College, Dublin
Connacht Presentation College, Athenry, Galway
FAI Schools Minor ‘B’ Boys
National Champions St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford, Mayo
National Runners Up Coláiste na Sceilge, Caherciveen, Kerry
Ulster Coláiste AIligh, Leitir Ceanainn, Dun na nGall
Munster Coláiste na Sceilge, Caherciveen, Kerry
Leinster Ard Scoil Chiaráin Naofa, Clara, Offaly
Connacht St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Foxford, Mayo
FAI Schools Minor Girls
National Champions St. Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, Killarney, Kerry
National Runners Up Coláiste Éinde, Salthill, Gaillimh
Ulster St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar, Donegal
Munster St. Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, Killarney, Kerry
Leinster Meán Scoil Mhuire, Longford
Connacht Coláiste Éinde, Salthill, Gaillimh
FAI Schools Minor ‘B’ Girls
National Champions Gallen Community School, Offaly
National Runners Up St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, Leitrim
Ulster Coláiste Oiriall, Muineachán
Munster St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, Cork (retain)
Leinster Gallen Community School, Offaly (retain)
Connacht St. Clare’s Comprehensive School, Manorhamilton, Leitrim
FAI Schools First Year Boys
National Champions Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, Limerick
National Runners Up Presentation College, Athenry, Galway
Ulster Moville Community College, Donegal
Munster Crescent College Comprehensive SJ, Limerick
Leinster Wexford CBS
Connacht Presentation College, Athenry, Galway
FAI Schools First Year 'B' Boys
National Champions St. Cuan’s College, Castleblakney, Galway
National Runners Up ERSS Carrick on Suir, Tipperary
Ulster Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Dun na nGall
Munster ERSS Carrick on Suir, Tipperary
Leinster St. Kilian’s Community School, Bray
Connacht St. Cuan’s College, Castleblakney, Galway
FAI Schools First Year Girls
National Champions Presentation College, Athenry, Galway
National Runners Up St. Mary’s High School, Midleton, Cork
Ulster Moville Community College, Donegal
Munster St. Mary’s High School, Midleton, Cork
Leinster Castleknock Community College, Dublin
Connacht Presentation College, Athenry, Galway
FAI Schools First Year ‘B’ Girls
National Champions St. Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil, Clare
National Runners Up Glenamaddy Community School, Galway
Ulster Rosses Community School, Dungloe, Donegal
Munster St. Michael’s Community College, Kilmihil, Clare
Leinster Mercy Secondary School, Goldenbridge, Dublin
Connacht Glenamaddy Community School, Galway
