Cairn Community Games National Finals 2026 are well underway, bringing together thousands of young people, families, volunteers and supporters from every corner of Ireland to celebrate sport, culture and community. Held across multiple venues, the Finals showcased the very best of youth participation, determination and talent, with approximately 3,900 young participants proudly representing their local areas and counties in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities including:

·       May Finals 2026 - Basketball, X Rugby 7s, Indoor Soccer, Handball, Badminton, Futsal, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Cycling on Grass, 5K, Cross Country and Mixed Distance Relay.

·       July Finals 2026 – Swimming (Individual& Squad), Chess, Draughts, Quiz and Gymnastics.

·       Regional Track Athletics Finals & National Pitch & Putt Finals – Track Athletics & Pitch & Putt (Individual & Team).

From the excitement of athletics & team sports to the precision of chess & the creativity of gymnastics, the ethos of Cairn Community Games is constantly showcased - participation, friendship, respect and community spirit.

Gerry McGuinness, National President of Cairn Community Games said: ‘’We are incredibly proud of every young person who has participated in the Cairn Community Games National Finals in 2026. The energy, determination and enthusiasm shown by participants, their families and our volunteers truly reflects the community spirit that lies at the heart of Cairn Community Games. As we look forward to the remaining Finals, we'd also like to thank our title sponsor, Cairn, for their continued support and partnership, helping us create memorable experiences for thousands of young people across Ireland."

David Hoysted, Chief Executive of Cairn Community Games, commented: ‘’Cairn Community Games National Finals is a fantastic celebration of young people coming together from all over Ireland to represent their areas and counties with pride. Reaching a National Final is a tremendous achievement, and we congratulate every young person who has participated to date in 2026. We would also like to sincerely thank our volunteers, officials, coaches, and host venues, whose commitment ensures every event is safe, welcoming and enjoyable for all. We also extend our sincere thanks to our title sponsor, Cairn, our valued partners, and the families who continue to support young people throughout their Community Games journey.’’

All results from 2026 are available on Extra.ie

May National Finals 2026

July National Finals 2026

Regional Track Athletics Finals & National Pitch& Putt Finals

All media from the events are available here

We are looking forward to welcoming you all at our National Track, Field, Relay & Outdoor Teams Finals in SETU Carlow on 22^nd & 23^rdAugust and at our National Arts & Culture Finals in VISUAL Arts Centre & St. Patrick's College Carlow on 5^th& 6^th September.