Coinnigh i dteagmháil le Scór (Keep in Touch with Scór)
Cultúr Agus Gaeilge
Scór provides a fantastic opportunity for clubs and members to celebrate and strengthen our Gaelic culture through music, song, and dance. It offers a welcoming platform for participants of all abilities to showcase their talents, while fostering community spirit, friendship and pride in our rich cultural heritage.
Clubs are strongly encouraged to get involved and support their competitors, as Scór remains a hugely important event in the cultural calendar of the GAA. We look forward to sharing enjoyable, vibrant evenings filled with culture, creativity and great atmosphere.
Imeachtaií ag Teacht Aníos
Scór na bPáistí 2026 – Comórtas (Competition) – For National School Pupils) Closing date 17ú Aibreán 2026
Beidh Scór na bPáistí ag teach suas go luath
Comórtas Scór na bPáistí 2026 (Competition for Primary School Pupils)
Closing date 17ú Aibreán 2026
Eligibility
1: Scor na bPaisti is for Primary School Pupils.
2: Clubs may only enter only one group in each competition.
3: Competitors who competed in Scór na nÓg may NOT compete in the same
competition at Scór na bPáistí.
4: Group competitors MUST be members of the same club.
Riallacha (Regulations):
Rince Foirne: (Figure dancing)
Each group shall consist of not less that four and not more than eight dancers.
Dancers shall dance one body and one figure of the dance
There are NO marks awarded for dance on or dance off.
Amhranaiocht Aonair (Solo Singing)
Each competitor shall sing one song
The song must relate to Ireland, its history, places, people, folklore etc
A competitor may accompany themselves or be accompanied by one musician (Musician MUST be a
member of the same club as the competitor) (No recorded music allowed)
Aithriseoireacht / Scealaiocht ( Recitation/Storytelling)
The recitation/story must relate to Ireland, its history, places, people, folklore etc.
The piece must not exceed four minutes
The competitor may dress up if they wish
Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music)
The competition is for groups of 3 to 5 people
Each competing group shall perform one tune only.
The tune presented must relate to Ireland, its history, places, people, folklore etc
( NOT a selection section)
Penalty disqualification.
A battery operated keyboard, in piano mode is allowed.
Sean Nos Dancing
Dancers dance 1 dance. (Reel, jig, hornpipe)
Dance shall nor exceed 3 minutes
No tips (Fibreglass or nails) allowed on dancing shoes
Dancers must supply their own music (Live music limited to 1 musician)
Bailead Ghrupa. (Ballad Group)
The competition is for groups of 3 to 5 competitors
Each group will sing 1 ballad
The ballad must relate to Ireland, its history, places, people, folklore etc.
The number in the group playing musical instruments is limited to 3.
Use of Musical instruments is optional.
Ceol Aonair (Solo music)
Each competitor shall perform one tune only.
The tune presented must relate to Ireland, its history, places, people, folklore etc.
Medleys, selections, sets, or any performance comprising more than a single tune are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Nuachleas (Novelty Act)
Each group shall consist of not less than 3 and not more than 8 competitors.
Act shall not exceed 10 minutes
Only hand props allowed on stage
The act presented must relate to Ireland, its history, places, people, folklore etc
Music, song and dance may be used to enhance the performance
Rince Seit (Set dancing)
A set comprising of 8 people or a half set comprising of 4 is allowed
Groups will dance 1 figure of any traditional set.
There are NO marks awarded for dance on /dance off
No tips (Fibreglass or nails) allowed on dancing shoes
Dancers must supply their own music (Live or taped)
Information:
Web: https://www.gaa.ie/the-gaa/cultur-agus-gaeilge/scor
Contact: ken@nofgaa.com
Dates and venues for 2026 Scór Sinsear and Scór na nÓg All-Ireland Finals Confirmed
Is cúis mhór áthais do Choiste Náisiúnta Scór a fhógairt go bhfuil dátaí agus ionaid do Bhabhtaí Ceannais Scór 2026 deimhnithe. Coiste Náisiúnta Scór is delighted to announce the following dates and venues for the Scór Sinsear and Scór na nÓg 2026 All-Ireland Finals. We look forwarded to confirming also a date and a venue for the Scór Sinsear 2027 All-Ireland Finals early in the new year.
Babhtaí Ceannais Scór na nÓg 2025 – INEC Cill Airne, 24 Eanáir, 2026
Babhtaí Ceannais Scór Sinsear 2026 – TF Royal Theatre, 25 Aibreán, 2026
Babhtaí Ceannais Scór na nÓg 2026 – TF Royal Theatre, 23 Eanáir 2027
Dúirt Cathaoirleach Choiste Náisiúnta Scór, Póilín Mhig Aoidh;
‘Beidh an nuacht seo ina chúis mhór áthais ag lucht Scór ó cheann ceann na tíre agus guíonn muid gach rath ar na mílte duine a bheidh ag glacadh páirte i mbabhtaí éagsúla uaidh seo go ceann roinnt míonna. This news will no doubt be welcomed by talented GAA members from all over the country and we wish all those who will be taking part in Scór in the coming weeks and months all the very best of luck.
‘This news will also give certainty to GAA members and will allow them to plan ahead. We hope to be in a position to confirm the date and venue for the Scór Sinsear 2027 All-Ireland Finals early in the new year.
Idir an dá linn bainigí taitneamh as Babhtaí Ceannais Cúige Scór na nÓg a bheidh ar siúl sna ceithre chúige uaidh seo go ceann cúpla seachtain.’
Scór is a GAA competition that combines all the colour and rivalry of Gaelic Games with the social/fun element of Ireland’s traditional past-times. The competition was established by the GAA in 1969 with the aim of promoting Ireland’s traditional pastimes and culture while offering club members the chance to meet up, have fun and represent their club during the winter months while Football and Hurling had ceased.
There are eight events/disciplines in Scór that cover all aspects of Irish culture: Figure/Céilí Dancing, Solo Singing, Ballad Group, Recitation/Scéalaíocht, Nuachleas/Novelty Act, Instrumental Music, Set Dancing and Table Quiz. The competition is divided into two age levels, Scór na nÓg, for young people under 17 and Scór Sinsear, for those over 17.
Eagraítear Scór go dátheangach – i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla – agus fáiltítear roimh iontrálacha sa dá theanga.
You can keep up to date with all Scór activity on Facebook @GAAScórOifigiúil.
