Celtic Cup

Each year, Ireland’s top handball teams face off against the top teams from Scotland in the now-legendary annual competition that is the Celtic Cup.

The highly anticipated Celtic Cup 2024/25 is just around the corner, featuring the top Olympic Handball teams from Ireland and Scotland competing for the title of Celtic Cup champions. The tournament will kick off with the group stage on October 19th and 20th, 2024 at the Basketball National Arena in Tallaght, Dublin.

This year’s competition introduces a new twist – Irish teams will face only Scottish teams in the group stage. The top 4 teams from this phase, based on points earned, will progress to the Final 4 weekend.

After the group stage in Dublin, the tournament moves to Scotland for the Final 4 weekend on February 22nd and 23rd, 2025, at Oriam, Edinburgh.

Teams from Ireland and Scotland will battle for spots in the finals, making this one of the most exciting events in the handball calendar.

Celtic Cup 2024/25

Competing Teams

Ireland will be represented by:

  • Women: Astra, Dublin City Handball, Dublin International
  • Men: Dublin City Handball, Dublin International, Astra

Scotland will be represented by:

  • Women: Edinburgh, Tryst, Troon Vikings
  • Men: EK82, Kelvinside, Tryst

Key Dates

  • Group Stage: 19th-20th October 2024 | Basketball National Arena, Tallaght, Dublin
  • Final 4 Weekend: 22nd-23rd February 2025 | Oriam, Edinburgh, Scotland

Schedule

Celtic Cup 2023/24

Last year, Edinburgh Handball took the women’s title, while Livingston Handball claimed the men’s championship. Dublin City Handball and Dublin International Handball also made strong finishes in the men’s division, showing the fierce competition.

Women’s Division:

  • Champions: Edinburgh Handball
  • Second Place: Tryst77 Handball Club
  • Third Place: Astra Handball Club
  • Fourth Place: Dublin City Handball

Men’s Division:

  • Champions: Livingston Handball
  • Second Place: Dublin City Handball
  • Third Place: Dublin International Handball Club
  • Fourth Place: EK82 Handball Club


Sponsors & Partners

The Celtic Cup is brought to you in partnership with the Scottish Handball Association. Plus special thanks to our sponsors, Dublin's Outdoors from South Dublin County Council.