Leinster Minor Football Championship fixtures

February 03, 2026

Meath take on Louth in the opening round of the Leinster MFC at home

The fixtures for the Leinster Minor Football Championship have been announced. 

Meath open their account to Louth at home. These two met in last years Gerry Reilly Cup final and the Wee County side left Millbrook with a 1-20 to 1-16 win after extra time.

Trevor Giles charges also have home comforts in round 2 against Kildare. The Lily’s defeated Meath in last year's Paul McGirr Cup final at Tullamore. The young Royals complete the group away to Laois. Three counties progress from the four team division to the knockout stages.

The Provincial decider is fixed for Friday 22nd May.

Group 1

Round 1 

Tuesday 24th March Meath v Louth Meath venue

Round 2

Tuesday 7th April Meath v Kildare Meath venue

Round 3

Tuesday 14th April Meath v Laois Laois venue

Group 2 includes Dublin, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath

Group 3 includes Wexford, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Carlow

Preliminary Quarter finals are on Tuesday 21st April

(A) 3rd Group 1 v 1st Group 3

(B) 3rd Group 2 v 2nd Group 3

The quarter finals are scheduled for Tuesday 28th April

(C) Winner (A) v 2nd Group 2

(D) Winners B v 2nd Group 1

The semi finals on Tuesday 5th May 

Group 1 and Group 2 winners seeded

Plus winners of (C) and (D)

No repeat pairings if possible

The Leinster final on Friday 22nd May


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