Connacht FA have been crowned the 2026 FAI Youth Inter-provincial champions.

A 2-2 draw against holders Leinster FA at Drom Soccer Park saw the side, coached by Joe Treacy, lift the trophy on home soil thanks to two goals from Jack Nicholson.

Connacht had drawn their opening game against Munster FA 1-1 on Friday night before beating Ulster FA 4-1 on Saturday.

Ryan O’Donoghue of Connacht was awarded the Player of the Tournament.
 

2026 FAI Youth Inter-provincial Results

Friday, April 24
Munster FA 1-1 Connacht FA
Ulster FA 3-1 Leinster FA

Saturday, April 25
Connacht FA 4-1 Ulster FA
Leinster FA 2-1 Munster FA

Sunday, April 26
Munster FA 5-0 Ulster FA
Leinster FA 2-2 Connacht FA