In a few days, voting will open for the 2026 Irish News Ulster All-Stars. The Orchard men finally ended their 18-year wait for an Ulster title in 2026, but their All-Ireland dream was halted by Kerry. Tyrone reached the Ulster senior final a year after their All-Ireland intermediate triumph while Cavan, Monaghan and Down all made strides at intermediate level. The junior decider will be an all-Ulster affair between Armagh and Cavan while Antrim will take on surprise package Laois in the intermediate final. With Ulster teams shining across every code, the 2026 All-Stars promises to be a celebration worthy of a remarkable year.