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 –

Photo caption – Celtic Challenge county representatives with Antrim captain Simon McCrory and All Ireland winner Cathal Barrett from Tipperary.