Tailteann Cup 2026.

[Armagh18]

Horrific defending there

[Blowitupref]

Half time Down 2-10 Wicklow 0-4. 

Down had a poor 2nd half and Wicklow a good 2nd half in the semi-finals similar will need to happen today if not we are looking at double digit win for Down.

[Milltown Row2]

Downs intensity ball skill levels decision making making this an easy match

Wicklow were not the best team in division 4, Down with Jackal and Hyde performances all year, can't see a comeback at all

[Armagh18]

Down have been in division 3 this year can someone tell the RTE panel please

[Cunny Funt]

Some contrast in the performances of the two Goalkeepers Ronan Burns and Mark Jackson. The prime reason why Down have a healthy 12 point lead at half time.

[Armagh18]

Some contrast in the performances of the two Goalkeepers Ronan Burns and Mark Jackson. The prime reason why Down have a healthy 12 point lead at half time.

Yep. Jackson have done better for both goals and kicking been horrific from dead balls. Burns has been superb

[thewobbler]

The most entertaining thing so far has been spotting the sheer number of mistakes in RTE's half time stat sheet.

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Down are too good for this level.

Doesn't make them contenders for an AI btw. Just that if Down were playing Louth today we would all expect a close game. We shouldn't be in Tailteann (even if we've earned it).

[Cunny Funt]

Some contrast in the performances of the two Goalkeepers Ronan Burns and Mark Jackson. The prime reason why Down have a healthy 12 point lead at half time.

Yep. Jackson have done better for both goals and kicking been horrific from dead balls. Burns has been superb

And 5 or Jacksons 14 kick outs has ended up in Down hands.  Burns 100% on his kick outs.

[Armagh18]

The most entertaining thing so far has been spotting the sheer number of mistakes in RTE's half time stat sheet.

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Down are too good for this level.

Doesn't make them contenders for an AI btw. Just that if Down were playing Louth today we would all expect a close game. We shouldn't be in Tailteann (even if we've earned it).

Yeah they definitely are. One off disaster against Armagh aside they've been very good all year. They'd add a lot more to the All Ireland series than Cavan or Kildare

[square_ball]

Some contrast in the performances of the two Goalkeepers Ronan Burns and Mark Jackson. The prime reason why Down have a healthy 12 point lead at half time.

Yep. Jackson have done better for both goals and kicking been horrific from dead balls. Burns has been superb

And 5 or Jacksons 14 kick outs has ended up in Down hands.  Burns 100% on his kick outs.

Losing 5 out of 14 is decent. Not every kickout lost is the keepers fault. Seems to be the narrative these days - a team loses a kickout it's the keepers fault.

[Captain Obvious]

Down are too good for this level.

Doesn't make them contenders for an AI btw. Just that if Down were playing Louth today we would all expect a close game. We shouldn't be in Tailteann (even if we've earned it).

Tailteann Cup matches played

Laois 21
Wicklow 21
Down 20
Fermanagh 20
Offaly 20

At least you'll avoid the competition  next year.

[Blowitupref]

Much better from Wicklow now.  45 mins Wicklow 0-12 Down 2-12.

[Armagh18]

Down are too good for this level.

Doesn't make them contenders for an AI btw. Just that if Down were playing Louth today we would all expect a close game. We shouldn't be in Tailteann (even if we've earned it).

Tailteann Cup matches played

Laois 21
Wicklow 21
Down 20
Fermanagh 20
Offaly 20

At least you'll avoid the competition  next year.

Never say never..

[Milltown Row2]

Christ!

[Blowitupref]

Wicklow 12 points behind at half time to just 4 now after 48 minutes.