SATURDAY 21 MARCH
Centra Camogie League Division 1A
Tipperary vs Waterford, The Ragg, 2pm
Galway vs Cork, Kenny Park, 2pm
Kilkenny vs Antrim, UPMC Nowlan Park, 2pm
Centra Camogie League Division 1B
Dublin vs Limerick, Abbotstown, 2pm
Down vs Wexford, Liatroim, 2pm
Clare vs Offaly, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Centra Camogie League Division 2A
Derry vs Kerry, Ballinascreen, 1pm
Meath vs Carlow, Donaghmore Ashbourne, 1pm
Laois v Westmeath, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, 1pm
Centra Camogie League Division 3A
Kildare vs Tyrone, Manguard Plus Kildare GAA Centre of Excellence, 2pm
Armagh vs Wicklow, Granemore St Mary's, 2pm
WATCH
Watch the Division 1A clash between Galway and Cork live on The Camogie Association's YouTube channel.
RADIO
Follow updates on RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Sport.
CALCULATORS AND ABACUSES NEEDED IN DIVISION 1A
It's that time of year – permutations on top of permutations in Gaelic games as we wrap our heads around who can be promoted or relegated across different codes and tiers.
But for sheer complexity, Division 1A of the Centra Camogie League is out on its own.
Waterford are safely through to their first ever top-tier final. Michael Boland’s charges have hit the ground running in 2026, and four consecutive wins see them flying high – Beth Carton et al overwhelming the field to make a real statement of intent ahead of the summer.
So the Déise look forward to the 1A final on 12 April in UPMC Nowlan Park.
After that? That's when the fun starts.
Running the numbers, four of the other five counties in the six-team division could join Waterford in the showpiece, while all five remain in danger of relegation to the second tier for 2027.
The script was supposed to be far more straightforward. So how did we end up here?
Opening-day losses for 2025 All-Ireland finalists Cork and Galway threw the cat amongst the pigeons early on. The Rebels falling to Waterford. The Westerners succumbing to Tipperary.
Round two didn’t bring any improved fortunes for the pair.
The Leesiders were expected to make amends when Antrim took the long trip to MTU, but the newly-promoted Saffrons had other ideas, causing a seismic shock.
Hampered by a blizzard which delayed their flight home from the team holiday in New York, Galway eventually touched down on terra firma only to be met by a red-hot Déise.
Rooted to the bottom of the table after two rounds, the 'big two’ found themselves in a hole.
Since then, they have gone unbeaten. Cathal Murray’s outfit recorded away victories over Tipperary and Antrim. Ger Manley’s side had too much for Kilkenny, before surrendering an eight-point half-time lead to draw with the Premier County in round four.
Mixed results for the blue and Gold and black and amber leave the two counties still in the mix at both ends of the table.
Antrim exceeded expectations, but have been unable to add to their sole victory thus far.
Scoring difference is the primary tiebreaker should two or more teams finish level on points, opening up a myriad of possibilities.
To sum up the potential chaos: any team across Galway, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Cork and Antrim could be relegated, yet all except the Ulster outfit could also end Round 5 with a final spot secured.
Galway and Kilkenny are in the driving seat – victory for either and besting the other’s scoring difference will lock in a date with the Déise. Should both fail to win on Saturday, it would open it up for the chasing pack.
The mantra for every team this weekend? Take care of your own business. Worry about results elsewhere after that.
LESS COMPLICATION IN THE LOWER LEAGUES
Things are more straightforward in the second tier.
Clare are already into the Division 1B final, playing their final game against Offaly.
Dublin host Limerick in Abbotstown in a de facto semi-final.
Down entertain Wexford, with the winner guaranteed survival. The two are locked on three points alongside the Faithful County. Relegation could quite possibly be decided on scoring difference here.
In Division 2A, Kerry and Meath are both in control of their own destiny, and face win-and-in scenarios as they bid to reach the final.
Should either lose, that could open the door for Laois to sneak into the decider with victory over Westmeath.
Derry also have a mathematical chance of making it.
Carlow would need to upset the Royals if they are to reel in Westmeath and avoid the drop.
Meanwhile in Division 3A, Armagh are already through to the final, regardless of how they fare against basement-side Wicklow, but it remains to be seen who will join them.
Roscommon have a bye in the final round, and will be hoping for Kildare to do them a favour when Tyrone visit Hawkfield. If the Red Hands draw or win, they will join the Orchard County in the final.
A Kildare win could send the Rossies into the final, but if the Lilywhites prevail by 10 points, they would sneak into the final themselves.
