Draw made for Ulster Minor Championship at St Paul’s

By Michael McMullan

THE draw for the 2026 fonaCAB Ulster Minor Football Tournament, supported by Belfast City Council took place on Saturday afternoon at CLG Naomh Pól!

There are some mouthwatering ties as the top minor teams in Ulster begin their quest to lift the prestigious Jimmy McConville Trophy on New Year’s Day.

Holders Dromintee are still in the mix in Armagh.

They are due to take on Silverbridge on Sunday in the semi-final, with the winners set to face Cullyhanna.

The competition has been delayed due to the unresolved story surrounding the quarter-final between Silverbridge and Carrickcruppen.

Previous champions Lavey and Four Masters are back in the competition

Here is the draw with the fixture schedule still be finalised after discussions with both Ulster GAA and Ulster Schools.

Preliminary Round
Newtownbutler v Armagh

Quarter-finals
1 – Aughnamullen v Denn
2 – Four Masters v Portglenone
3 – Eglish v Newry Shamrocks
4 – Lavey v Prelim winners

Semi-finals
1 v 2
3 v 4

Final
New Year’s Day