Meath Coaching & Games, in collaboration with the Hurling Development Committee, are proud to present the U13 Boyne Cup for Winter 2025.
This exciting tournament will take place over November and January as divisional blitz sessions at the NIA (National Indoor Arena Covered Pitches at Abbottstown, Dublin), beginning this Sunday (November 9th).
The Boyne Cup has garnered unbelievable interest, with 20 teams entered across five divisions. All participating teams will vie for top honours, competing for the prestigious Boyne Cup Division 1 title and the Shield Division 2, 3, 4, and 5 titles. The final day of the tournament will be a thrilling culmination, with the top two teams in each division playing for their respective divisional title. This will be on February 1st.
This competition has been specifically designed to align with our Hurling Youth Player Pathway. Games will follow a modified-rules format and will be played in a 9-a-side structure. This setup aims to enhance skill development by promoting an open, fast-paced style of play.
Our vision for the U13 Boyne Cup is to reinforce club identity and player retention. By ensuring that clubs can field teams composed entirely of their own players, we aspire to retain “as many players as possible for as long as possible”.
It promises to be a landmark event for hurling in Meath, and we look forward to seeing the county benefit from this focused and development-driven programme.
