Carlow minor football manager Paul McElligott has confirmed his squad for the 2026 season, with players drawn from 11 clubs across the county.
Asca, Bagenalstown Gaels, Éire Óg, Grange, Kildavin/Clonegal, Mount Leinster Rangers, Michael Davitts, Palatine, Rathvilly, St Patrick’s and Tinryland are all represented on the panel, highlighting the depth of talent available at underage level in Carlow.
The minor footballers will begin their competitive programme in February, taking part in the development league with opening fixtures against Kilkenny and Limerick. Attention will then turn to the Leinster Minor Football Championship, which gets underway in March.
🇲🇱Bainisteoir, Paul McElligott, has announced the Carlow Minor Football Panel for 2026 .
The Minors start with Development League games v Kilkenny (away) on 14 Feb & Limerick (home) on 21 Feb while the Leinster C'ship starts on 24 March.
🤞 Best wishes to players & management. pic.twitter.com/XyVlsiaP3c
— Carlow GAA (@Carlow_GAA) January 12, 2026






