Mayo camogie club set sights on historic Galway county title

There is a growing sense of belief within the Castlebar Mitchels junior camogie team that 2026 could be the year they finally take the next step and bring a first-ever county championship title back to Castlebar.

Mitchels begin their Galway Junior B 12-a-side Championship campaign this Saturday (August 15) when they face Ardrahan in the opening round at 7.30 p.m. in Ardrahan.

They will also come up against Mountbellow/Moylough, Eyrecourt and Liam Mellows during the championship campaign, with the semi-finals scheduled for the weekend of October 4 and the county final scheduled for the weekend of October 11.

Over the past number of seasons, Mitchels have been establishing themselves as a competitive force in Galway, reaching both league and championship semi-finals. That demonstrates the quality and consistency within the group.

The highlight of recent years came in 2023 when the team reached the county final, where they faced Ardrahan. While they ultimately fell short on that occasion, the experience has only strengthened the determination within the squad to go one step further.

Now, as the 2026 championship approaches, there is a genuine belief that the pieces are in place for a breakthrough year.

The players have put in the work throughout the year and will enter the championship with confidence, hunger and a clear objective – to be still standing on October 11 and to have the opportunity to make history for Castlebar Mitchels.

The message from within the camp is clear: 2026 is the year to believe. The road to a first county title starts now.