Tailteann Cup 2024

[From the Bunker]

Eye catching result this afternoon in O'Connor Park

Offaly 0-12 London 2-20

Londons first championship win in 11 years.

You'd have to be thinking that the tanking Offaly got in Croke Park from Dublin sucked the self belief out of the team.

[Cyril Farrell fan]

Maybe only 3 teams can win it anyway. Usually teams on the fringe of Division 2.

[Captain Scarlet]

Great start for Kildare and a small bit of confidence will go a long way.

[FermGael]

Watched Fermanagh V Wicklow today .

Fermanagh should , in truth , have won by alot more .
We missed at least 2 really good goal chances in the first half .
Second half we were clinical.
Scored 3 goals .
Defensively we were extremely solid and Wicklow couldn't break us down 


Encouraging signs that Fermanagh are taking the competition seriously .

[armaghniac]

If counties are checking out for the Tailteann, it's not a good omen for the competition's future.

Wicklow seem to have stepped out, given the score Fermanagh got.
I expect the teams relegated and promoted,Fermanagh, Kildare, Down and Westmeath will fancy their chances.

[shark]

If counties are checking out for the Tailteann, it's not a good omen for the competition's future.

Wicklow seem to have stepped out, given the score Fermanagh got.
I expect the teams relegated and promoted,Fermanagh, Kildare, Down and Westmeath will fancy their chances.

I wouldn't give Westmeath much chance. Be some going to win a competition they're not competing in.

[Armagh18]

Very surprised at Wicklow. Though Oisin would have had them chomping at the bit for this. Maybe just a bad day at the office.

[Captain Scarlet]

The thing is with Wicklow they threw so much into that Kildare match after the earlier win it may have broken them a bit.

Waterford might be the same after a big win in Munster and then the loss. Leitrim beat them, but they would not be the strongest in a neutral spot.

Down are rightly favourites, but if Kildare can build up some confidence and momentum it does swing back to them. We did manage to cut out so many stupid errors and actually went for goals.

[FermGael]

The issue with the Tailteann is , as predicted , coverage and publicity .

Could the gaa not trial playing this competition on a Friday night and see what crowds it attracts plus get TG4 to cover it ?

Surely it's worth a try because I have the distinct feeling it's dying on its arse .

[armaghniac]

Very surprised at Wicklow. Though Oisin would have had them chomping at the bit for this. Maybe just a bad day at the office.

Oisin didn't sound impressed on the Saturday Game last night.

[Rossfan]

Manager of Wicklow going around punditing.....
Chairman of Offaly going around punditing......

[armaghniac]

Manager of Wicklow going around punditing.....
Chairman of Offaly going around punditing......

And among the best pundits they are.

[Milltown Row2]

Embarrassing watching Antrim at home the venue straight from the 1940's.

Have you been?

[GAABoardMod5]

Will update results and fixtures in the next few posts.

[GAABoardMod5]

Tailteann Cup 2024 Rules

Preliminary Quarter-Finals

08-09.06.2024 (Sat/Sun)  (Four Games)

The second-placed team in each of the four groups in Round 1 (Group Stage) shall be drawn to play at Home against New York and the three "best placed" third-placed teams in each group.
The draw shall be subject to the avoidance of repeat pairings from Round 1 (Group Stage).
The three "best-placed" third-placed teams across the four groups shall be determined using the following criteria.
(i) Total Number of Points
(ii) Score difference – subtracting the total Scores against from the Scores for
(iii) Highest Total Score For
(iv) Highest Total Goals For
(v) Lowest Total Goals Against
(vi) A Play-Off

Exception: In relation to means (ii) to (v) above, if the accumulated scores of a team, so involved, are affected by a disqualification, loss of game on a proven objection, retirement or walkover, the tie shall be decided by a Play-Off.

If more than two teams are involved in a Play-Off, based on a draw conducted by the CCCC, two teams shall play-off for a Preliminary Quarter-Final place, with the remaining team(s) progressing to the Preliminary Quarter-Final.

Quarter-Finals

15-16.06.2024 (Sat/Sun) (Four Games)

The four first-place teams from Round 1 (Group Stage) shall be drawn to play at home against the four Preliminary Quarter-Final winners.
Subject to avoidance of repeat pairings from Round 1 (Group Stage).

Semi-Finals

23.06.2024 (Sun) (Two Games)

The four quarter-final winners shall play against each other in the Semi-Final based on a draw, subject to avoidance of repeat pairings from the championship, where possible.

Final

13.07.2024 (Sat) (One Game)

The winners of the All-Ireland Semi-Finals shall meet in the All-Ireland Final.