The official draws for the 2026 Gallagher Challenge Cup men’s and women’s competitions were conducted at the Belfast offices of Gallagher, formally launching this season’s knockout campaigns.
The draw was overseen by Ally McCalmont, joined by newly appointed Northern Cricket Union President Ian Houston in his first official engagement, and Michael McLaverty, recently named Head of Office for Gallagher Northern Ireland, who is well known to local clubs for presenting Gallagher Player of the Match awards.
Women’s Competition – First Round (Sunday 31st May)
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Muckamore vs Waringstown
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Instonians vs North Down
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Lisburn vs Holywood 1881
Bye: CSNI
Men’s Competition
First Round – Saturday 2nd May
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Bangor vs Saintfield
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Derriaghy vs Donacloney Mill
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Lurgan vs Armagh
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Cregagh vs Cooke Collegians
Second Round
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Lisburn vs Waringstown
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Carrickfergus vs Derriaghy or Donacloney Mill
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Cliftonville Academy vs Muckamore
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Instonians vs Templepatrick
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CSNI vs Woodvale
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North Down vs CI
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Bangor or Saintfield vs Laurelvale
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Lurgan or Armagh vs Cregagh or Cooke Collegians
Women’s Gallagher Plate and Bowl fixtures will be announced soon. We wish every team the very best of luck as the competitions get underway, and extend our sincere thanks to Gallagher for their continued support and commitment to these wonderful competitions.
Watch the video draw: Gallagher Challenge Cup 2026