Compete in our intervarsity CTF on February 7, 2026 at University of Galway. Teams of up to 4 members will solve challenges in web hacking, cryptography, forensics, and more. €1000+ prize pot for top three teams. Hot food and refreshments included.
About the Competition
Represent your university in our intervarsity capture the flag! With challenges for webhacking, cryptography, pwning, and more - there's something for everyone!
Event Details
What's a Capture the Flag?
Capture the flags are events where teams race each other to solve puzzles and find hidden codes or ‘flags’. These puzzles can be technical (deciphering a password from a website, finding the GPS co-ordinates of where a .png photo was taken), but many are solvable without knowing a single thing about computers or programming (like deciphering morse code, solving a crossword, or answering movie trivia!) They’re a fantastic way to test what you already know, learn what you don’t, and meet other people with a passion for tech. Some great starter CTFs to get a feel for what they’re like are:
What kind of challenges will there be?
We plan to have a diverse range of challenges so that no matter what your skill set is, there will be something for you to tackle and keep you entertained. Challenges will cover:
What’s up for grabs?
This year’s event is sponsored by some of the biggest tech companies in Ireland, so we’re happy to announce a prize pot of over €1000. Prizes will be going to the top three teams!!