It is the first time it will be held outside of Leinster. It marks a major milestone for the sport and a proud day for rounders in the West.
Over 400 players, coaches, officials, and supporters from nine counties will descend on St Mary’s (Coláiste Muire Máthair ) in Galway city for what promises to be a thrilling day of action across the Junior Men’s, Ladies’, and Mixed grades.
Among the contenders are clubs from Carlow, Wexford, Roscommon, Limerick, Dublin, Monaghan, and Galway, showcasing the growing reach and popularity of Rounders nationwide.
The Galway City Rapparees, playing on home turf, take centre stage in the 3pm Junior Mixed semi-final. Their opponents, Gusserane of Wexford, bring serious pedigree and a well-drilled, hard-working squad.
The winners of this weekend’s semi-finals will advance to the All-Ireland Junior Finals in Dunganny, Co. Meath, on Saturday, August 31. With silverware, promotion, and national glory on the line, the atmosphere promises to be electric.
The All-Ireland Senior Rounders Finals will take place in Abbotstown on Saturday, September 6.
The public are encouraged to attend, cheer on the teams, and enjoy a great day of sport in Galway city. Whether you are a rounders fan or brand new to the game, this is the perfect chance to witness top-level action and celebrate a historic moment for rounders in the West.
The schedule for the weekend is as follows:
Junior Ladies Semi-Finals
1pm – Castletown Liam Mellows (Wexford ) vs Elphin (Roscommon )
3pm – Inniskeen Grattans (Monaghan ) vs Dublin Metropolitans
Junior Men’s Semi-Finals
1pm – Myshall (Carlow ) vs St Senan’s (Limerick )
3pm – Inniskeen Grattans (Monaghan ) vs Kilmore (Roscommon )
Junior Mixed Semi-Finals
1pm – St Senan’s (Limerick ) vs Dublin Metropolitans
3pm – Galway City Rapparees vs Gusserane (Wexford )
