Garryowen GAC, East Caulfield Reserve, Dudley St & Dandenong Road, Carnegie (2026)

20/06/2026

🏆 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 | 𝗔𝗢𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 🏆

As we continue our countdown to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who will guide Garryowen onto the biggest stage of the season.

𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼-𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗔𝗼𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆.

A dynamic midfielder with a relentless work rate, Aoife has been a key figure in Garryowen’s journey to the Championship Final. Originally from Rosscarbery, Cork, she brings leadership, determination and experience to the team every time she steps onto the field.

Whether winning possession around the middle, driving the team forward or leading by example, Aoife has played a vital role throughout the season and will be hoping to help guide Garryowen to Championship success this Sunday.

Get to know the player behind the jersey as we continue our Captain Profile series.

🔴⚫️ 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗔𝗖
🏆 GGV Celtic Club Championship Final
📍 Gaelic Park
📅 Sunday 21 June

19/06/2026

🏆 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 | 𝗗𝗬𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗬 🏆

As we build towards the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who will guide their teams onto the biggest stage of the season.

Today we feature 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗗𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆, whose leadership, work ethic and passion for the game have been central to Garryowen’s championship journey.

Hailing from Loughrea, Galway, Dylan has been a driving force for the senior hurlers both on and off the field. A fierce competitor and committed teammate, he will lead the men in red and white as they chase Championship glory this Sunday.

Get to know the player behind the helmet as we continue our countdown to Championship Finals Day.

🔴⚫️ 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗔𝗖
🏆 GGV Celtic Club Championship Final
📍 Gaelic Park
📅 Sunday 21 June

19/06/2026

🏆 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 | 𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗔́𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗟𝗘𝗬 🏆

As we build towards the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who will guide their teams onto the biggest stage of the season.

Next up, we feature 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗖𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮́𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘆, whose commitment, leadership and experience have been instrumental throughout Garryowen’s championship campaign.

From Oughterard, Galway, to leading Garryowen in Melbourne, Ciarán continues to set the standard both on and off the field.

Get to know the man behind the jersey as we count down to Championship Finals Day.

🔴⚫️ 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗔𝗖
🏆 GGV Celtic Club Championship Final
📍 Gaelic Park
📅 Sunday 21 June

19/06/2026

🏆 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗘 | 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 🏆

As we build towards the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, we shine a spotlight on the leaders who will guide their teams onto the biggest stage of the season.

Today we feature 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, whose determination, leadership and commitment have been at the heart of Garryowen’s campaign throughout the year.

A proud Cork native and influential presence in midfield, Mairead leads by example both on and off the field and will co. captain the side as they aim for Championship glory this Sunday.

Get to know the player behind the jersey as we continue our countdown to Championship Finals Day.

🔴⚫️ 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗔𝗖
🏆 GGV Celtic Club Championship Final
📍 Gaelic Park
📅 Sunday 21 June

18/06/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗚𝗚𝗩 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣

The biggest day of the season has arrived.

This Sunday, 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 take to the field at Gaelic Park with one goal in mind - 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘆.

After months of hard work, commitment and sacrifice, our 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 have earned their place on the biggest stage in Gaelic Games Victoria.

Finals Day is about more than silverware. It is a chance to represent our club, our teammates, our families and everyone who has worn the red, black and white with pride over the past 70 years.

We encourage all Garryowen members, supporters, former players and friends of the club to get behind the teams and create a sea of red at Gaelic Park. Your support from the sideline can make all the difference.

Best of luck to all players and management teams as they represent Garryowen GAC on Championship Finals Day.

🔴⚫️⚪️ 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃. 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒔. 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒂𝒍.

📍 Gaelic Park, Keysborough
📅 Sunday 21 June

𝗙𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
🔴 Ladies Intermediate Football Final – 9:15am
⚫️ Men’s Senior Football Final – 1:15pm
🔴 Senior Hurling Final – 1:45pm
⚫️ Men’s Intermediate Football Final – 2:45pm

Ádh mór to all our teams. Bring it home. 🔴⚫️🏆

16/06/2026

𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟

Garryowen 1-18
Sinn Fein 1-11

Garryowen have booked their place in the GGV Celtic Club Senior Hurling Championship Final following a deserved victory over a determined Sinn Féin side in Sunday’s semi-final at Gaelic Park.

Played in excellent conditions, both teams approached the contest with great intensity from the opening whistle. Garryowen settled quickly into their rhythm, with Rory O’Connor and David Byrne controlling proceedings around the middle third and helping their side gain an early foothold in the game.

A key feature of Garryowen’s performance was the work rate and commitment shown throughout the field. Robbie Hanley was particularly influential at centre-back, covering huge ground and consistently delivering quality ball into the forward line. His reading of the game and distribution provided the perfect platform for many of Garryowen’s attacking moves.

Sinn Féin battled hard throughout the opening half and remained competitive for long periods, but Garryowen finished the half strongly. The decisive moment came when Dylan Shaughnessy produced excellent work to create an opportunity for Andy Loughnane, who showed great composure to find the back of the net. The goal helped Garryowen open up a commanding lead and they went into the break ahead on a scoreline of 1-11 to 0-05.

To their credit, Sinn Féin continued to work tirelessly after the restart and never allowed the intensity to drop. However, Garryowen remained composed and disciplined in all areas of the field. Cian Mahony was outstanding at full-back, leading by example and helping to ensure the defence remained solid throughout the second period.

There were strong performances right across the team in what was a genuine collective effort, but David Byrne’s display stood out. Byrne was influential from start to finish, driving his side forward with relentless work rate, skill and leadership, earning a well-deserved Man of the Match award.

It was an excellent championship performance from Garryowen against a committed Sinn Féin outfit. The victory secures a place in the GGV Celtic Club Senior Hurling Championship Final, where Garryowen will look to build on this display and continue their impressive run in pursuit of championship silverware.

15/06/2026

𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟

Garryowen 4-19
Sinn Fein 0-02

Garryowen booked their place in the GGV Intermediate Football Championship Final following an impressive performance against Sinn Féin in Gaelic Park on Sunday.

The men in red and black made the perfect start when Shane Gilsenan found the net inside the opening minute. Kevin Healy quickly added a pointed free before following up with two further scores as Garryowen established an early lead.

The Garryowen defence remained solid throughout the half, with Evan Reaney producing an excellent display at the back while Piarasy McCaffery marshalled the defence superbly. Further scores from John Bates and David Andrews continued to stretch the advantage, while Oisín McKenna worked tirelessly across the half-forward line.

Bates, McKenna and Healy all added to the scoreboard before the interval as Garryowen went into the break firmly in control. Half Time: Garryowen 1-12 Sinn Féin 0-02

The second half could not have started any better for Garryowen. Within the opening minute of the restart, David Andrews and Kevin Healy both found the net in quick succession to put the result beyond doubt.

Mark Driscoll then added a fourth goal, following in his girlfriend’s footsteps after her scoring exploits earlier in the day, as Garryowen continued to dominate proceedings. Further scores from Dara Walsh, John Bates and Breanainn Brú rounded off an excellent team performance.

A comprehensive victory sees Garryowen advance to the Intermediate Football Championship Final, where they will look to carry this momentum into the decider.

14/06/2026

𝗚𝗚𝗩 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣
𝗠𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟

Garryowen 2-13
St Kevin’s 1-15

Garryowen booked their place in the GGV Senior Football Championship Final following a dramatic one point victory over St Kevin’s in a thrilling semi-final at Gaelic Park.

It was a difficult start for the men in red and black as St Kevin’s raced out of the blocks, registering three scores inside the opening five minutes. Oisín McKenna settled Garryowen with their first score of the afternoon before Sean McSweeney converted a superb two-point free to keep his side in touch.

Paudy Clancy was outstanding throughout the opening half, combining strong defensive work with powerful runs forward, while Cian O’Leary battled hard in the full-back line. Despite Garryowen’s efforts, St Kevin’s continued to apply pressure and opened up a healthy advantage, helped by a well-taken goal.

Garryowen never let their heads drop and continued to battle, but found themselves trailing at the break. Half Time: Garryowen 0-05, St Kevin’s 1-08

The second half saw a transformed Garryowen side emerge. Sean McSweeney opened the scoring before calmly dispatching a penalty to the back of the net, instantly bringing his side back into contention. Brian Clifford added an important score as the momentum began to swing.

At the other end, Ciarán Hanley put his body on the line time and time again with crucial blocks, while Joe Sweeney provided a solid platform around the middle of the field. Eoin Lambert marshalled the defence superbly, keeping the back line organised as the contest intensified.

With fifteen minutes remaining, just a single point separated the sides before a moment of brilliance from Paudy Clancy. Picking the perfect time to attack, Clancy found the net in style to drag Garryowen right back into the game.

The closing stages were played at a frantic pace, with Sean McSweeney and Frank Down helping to level matters as both teams traded scores.

In the final minute of the game, Garryowen found themselves just 1 point down and staring at championship heartbreak. However, when a late free was awarded, Sean McSweeney showed incredible courage and composure for the last kick of the game. Opting to go for the two-pointer rather than the safer option, McSweeney struck the ball perfectly between the posts to seal a remarkable victory and spark wild celebrations among the Garryowen supporters.

A tremendous second-half display sees Garryowen advance to the GGV Celtic Club Senior Football Championship Final, where they will look to take home the championship title.

14/06/2026

𝗟𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗧𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟

Garryowen 2-04
Pearses 0-09

Garryowen booked their place in the 2026 GGV Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Final following a dramatic one point victory over Pearses in a thrilling semi final battle at Gaelic Park.

Garryowen could not have asked for a better start. Winning the throw-in, the ball was worked brilliantly through Aoife Santry, Aoife Nic A Bháird and Niamh Ellis before Niamh O’Brien rattled the net inside the opening minute to give Garryowen the perfect start.

The Garryowen defence stood firm throughout the first half with Aimee Lannigan, Rhona McDonagh and Siobhán Morley putting in outstanding displays to keep Pearses at bay. Myra O’Sullivan added a valuable point, while Niamh Ellis gained another point after excellent work rate from Sinéad Moran and Emma Cody to keep Garryowen ahead.

Pearses responded well and continued to chip away at the deficit, but Garryowen dug deep and carried a narrow lead into the break. Half Time: Garryowen 1-03 Pearses 0-05

The second half was a true championship battle. Pearses emerged strongly and struck two early points to edge in front for the first time. However, this Garryowen side showed tremendous character and refused to let their season end.

O’Brien settled nerves with a crucial point, while Landers, Nic A Bháird and Santry battled tirelessly around the middle of the field. At the back, Heather Hayes and Caitríona Ní Riagáin produced two outstanding goal-saving blocks to keep Garryowen within touching distance.

With time running out and a place in the final hanging in the balance, Niamh O’Brien produced a moment of magic. From a free kick, she sent an unstoppable effort to the back of the net to put Garryowen back in front and spark scenes of celebration around Gaelic Park.

When the final whistle sounded, the emotion was clear for all to see. Every player gave everything for the red and white jersey, showing incredible fight, passion and determination from first whistle to last.

After months of hard work, commitment and dedication, these girls have earned their place in the GGV Championship Final and now look forward to the biggest game of their season.

11/06/2026

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