Celtic Challenge Hurling Competition
The Celtic Challenge gets underway in Ulster this weekend when six counties from across the Province meet in Group H of the competition.
Launched last year, the competition aims to play a pivotal role in nurturing and developing the game of Hurling.
In 2016, a total of 38 teams with over 1,000 players played in the competition. During a 7 week period an incredible 118 games were played including 5 Divisional Finals.
Ulster Celtic Challenge fixtures for Sunday 19th March 2017 are –
Celtic Challenge Group H1 | |||||||
Round 1 | |||||||
Dunsilly | 12:00 | Antrim | V | Down | |||
Referee: Michael Quigg (Derry)
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Dunsilly | 13:30 | Antrim | V | Derry | |||
Referee: Barry Winters (Tyrone) | |||||||
Celtic Challenge Group H2 | |||||||
Round 1 | |||||||
Garvaghey | 11:00 | Tyrone | V | Fermanagh | |||
Referee: Alan Nash (Derry)
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Garvaghey | 12:30 | Tyrone | V | Armagh | |||
Referee: Tarlach Conway (Derry) |
Photo caption – Celtic Challenge county representatives with Antrim captain Simon McCrory and All Ireland winner Cathal Barrett from Tipperary.