UL begin Fitzgibbon Cup defence against Maynooth

Killian Doyle of University of Limerick in action against DCU during the Fitzgibbon Cup final ©INPHO/James Lawlor

The 2026 Fitzgibbon Cup commences today with two games taking place.

Defending champions UL play host to Maynooth University at 7.30pm in a group that also includes last year’s runners-up DCU. Before then, UL’s neighbours Mary Immaculate College Limerick will be at home to SETU Waterford at 2pm.

There are two more Round 1 fixtures down for decision at 7.30pm tomorrow. Traditional giants UCC face local rivals MTU Cork at the Mardyke, while University of Galway welcome UCD to Dangan.

Fitzgibbon hurling is 'a bridge between club and county..'

See William Maher, National Head of Hurling, look ahead to the 2026 @ElectricIreland Fitzgibbon Cup and reflect on his own successful college career with @SETUGAAWD

The full video is on our Facebook page. @officialgaa pic.twitter.com/LGizA1JCZV

— GAA Higher Education (@HigherEdGAA) January 5, 2026