John West Féile na nGael is a Club festival for Hurling, Football, Camogie and Handball at Under 14 level, involving teams from across the Association. The John West Féile na nGael National tournaments this year will be held in Tipperary/Waterford this weekend the 17th – 19th June 2016.

Representing Monaghan this year will be Carrickmacross and Castleblayney Hurling Clubs.

Both will play in  divisions composed of 16 teams – 8 host clubs, and their 8 visiting teams.

Since 2014, Féile na nGael has introduced both Cup and Shield competitions in each Division. To facilitate this each division of 16 teams is divided into four groups (Groups A – D) of four teams (two host clubs and their visiting clubs). Each team plays each other team on a round robin basis. Upon completion of the three group games teams are ranked 1 – 4. Teams ranked 1st and 2nd proceed to the Cup quarter finals, while teams ranked 3rd and 4th proceed to the Shield quarter finals. Therefore, each participating team is guaranteed a minimum of four games – three group games, and either a Cup or Shield quarter final.

Thereafter, knockout quarter finals, semi-finals and finals take place in each of the Cup and Shield competitions.

Carrick will be hosted  by the Moneygall/Clonakenny Club in Tipperary. They will play two games today Friday 17th June.

First game is  at 4-45 with Loughmore / Castleiney  [Tipperary] while the second game is  at 5-45 with Lisgoold  [Cork]

Third game is on tomorrow  Saturday 18th  at 10-30 with host club Moneygall / Clonakenny   [Tipperary] After that depending on results they will play either a shield or cup quarter final at 2.30pm.

Blayney hurling Club will be hosted by Clashmore/Kinsalebeg (Waterford). They will play two games today Friday 17th June.

First game is  at 4pm  against Cappoquin in Cappoquin while they head to host club for the  second game   at  5.30 against Craobh Rua (Armagh)

Third game will be on tomorrow  Saturday 18th  at 10-30 with host club  Clashmore/Kinsalebeg (Waterford)  After that depending on results they will play either a shield or cup quarter final at 2.30pm. They can however look forward to a coaching session with Waterford star Tadgh de Burca , on Saturday afternoon and a good weekend’s fun for all. Raymond MC Hugh is travelling as their umpire, with Alan Bolger as reserve. Hope Eddie Heavin remembers the jerseys!!

Monaghan GAA would like to wish both teams best of luck in their respective divisions  and look forward to seeing trophies coming North.

Also best of luck to Castleblayney Camogie who will also make the trip to Tipp and their hosts will be Moycarkey/Borris (Tipperary)