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Mikey Bambrick helped his county to the perfect start to their Tailteann Cup campaign

Bambrick shines as Carlow shock Fermanagh in Tailteann

Carlow began their Tailteann Cup campaign with a shock 3-18 to 2-18 win in Enniskillen as they saw off Fermanagh at Brewster Park with one goal the difference.

Football • 11 May

Luke Loughlin finished the game with a personal tally of 1-17

Loughlin-inspired Westmeath wallop Antrim

Westmeath laid down a marker at sundrenched TEG Cusack Park in Mullingar that they will be serious contenders for the Tailteann Cup by defeating Antrim on a 4-24 1-17 scoreline.

Football • 11 May

Alan McLoughlin of Sligo, second from right, shoots past Tipperary goalkeeper Shane Ryan to score his side's second goal

Sligo made to work for opening round win over Tipperary

Sligo earned an opening round victory over Tipperary in the Tailteann Cup by a 2-15 to 2-10 scoreline in Tubbercurry.

Football • 11 May

Seán Nolan was on song for wexford against Longford (file pic)

Nolan-inspired Wexford account for game Longford

Wexford addressed tamely slumping out of the Leinster championship by outclassing Longford in the second half of Saturday's Tailteann Cup Group 4 opener at Chadwicks Wexford Park.

Football • 10 May

Alex Beirne cut loose for Kildare in Newbridge

Kildare show Tailteann intent with battering of Leitrim

Alex Beirne scored 12 points as Kildare brushed off their Leinster Championship disappointment by strolling to the most facile of victories at a sunny Cedral St Conleth's Park in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 10 May

Mark Barry was one of ten Laois scorers in their nine-point win over Waterford

Laois make winning start over Waterford

Laois made a winning start to the Tailteann Cup with a nine-point win over Waterford this afternoon.

Football • 14 May

Jack Bryant helped himself to 1-05 for Offaly

Offaly too strong for Wicklow in Tailteann Cup opener

Offaly got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to a good start with 2-13 to 0-11 victory over Wicklow at Glenisk O'Connor Park.

Football • 10 May

James Naughton landed 0-04 as Limeick overcame London

Limerick ease past London to make a winning start

Limerick opened their Tailteann Cup campaign with a 0-25 to 1-15 victory over London at a sun drenched Newcastle West

Football • 10 May

Dermot McAleese after the Ulster defeat to Armagh at Corrigan Park

Antrim look to build on positive Corrigan display

Dermot McAleese says the the furore around Corrigan Park in the Ulster championship served to highlight the plight of Antrim GAA and is hopeful they can improve on semi-final defeats in the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 09 May

Competition for places spurring Galway on - Finnerty

Galway's Rob Finnerty has been impressed with how well his side have coped without some of their biggest players so far this season and he believes that their improving depth marks them out as serious challengers for Sam Maguire once again.

Football • 08 May

Louth had ten points to spare over Meath when the sides met in the 2024 All-Ireland championship

Football championship weekend: All You Need to Know

Provincial deciders in Ulster and Leinster and the opening round of the Tailteann Cup will be played out across the weekend.

Football • 09 May

Sligo's Niall Murphy pictured at the launch of the Tailteann Cup at Croke Park

Ambitious Sligo hoping to build on near misses

Niall Murphy says after some near-misses in Connacht and the Tailteann Cup, the Yeats County are all-in for a tilt at the secondary football competition.

Football • 07 May

Shane Brosnan feels his side don't have much to change ahead of their Tailteann Cup clash on 7 June

Tailteann building blocks there for Brosnan & New York

With a Tailteann Cup game on Irish soil upcoming, New York captain Shane Brosnan on the quest to now build on the decent showing against Galway in the Connacht quarter-final.

Football • 08 May

Dublin and Galway could collide if the latter win this weekend's Connacht final

Dublin join Connacht winners in Group of Death

Dublin have been drawn in the Group of Death with the Connacht champions, the Ulster runners-up and Derry as the draw for the All-Ireland SFC group stage was made at Croke Park this afternoon.

Football • 05 May

Recap: All-Ireland SFC group phase draw

The draws were made for the Sam Maguire and Tailteann Cup group phase, with a real heavyweight collision in Group 4 of the All-Ireland as Dublin could end up facing the likes of Galway, Mayo, Armagh or Donegal.

Football • 30 Apr

Sligo players Nathan Mullen, Mikey Gordon, Paul Kilcoyne and Evan Lyons

Sligo coach McGee hopes form can peak at right time

Sligo coach Colm McGee is hoping that his side can hit form at just the right time as they prepare for their Connacht championship quarter-final with heavyweights Mayo.

Football • 02 Apr

Cork's Brian O'Driscoll reacts after his side's Division 2 defeat to Roscommon last weekend

Cork in danger as Tailteann picture comes into focus

With two rounds to go in the Allianz Football League, there is a lot at stake for those sides outside the top spots in Division 2 and seeking promotion from Division 3 with All-Ireland series positions becoming clearer.

Football • 11 Mar

Down have five representatives in the team of the year

Five Down players in Tailteann Cup team of the year

Champions Down have been handed a total of five spots in the 2024 Tailteann Cup team of the year.

Football • 10 Oct 24

The Tailteann Cup has proved to be a great success

GAA to discuss third tier football format with counties

The GAA will consider the feedback of Division 3 and 4 counties before they determine whether to proceed further with any potential proposal to introduce a third tier to the All-Ireland Championships.

Football • 15 Jul 24

In contrast to 2023, there were joyous scenes for Down on Tailteann Cup final day this time

Laverty eyes more Down growth after Tailteann Cup joy

Down manager Conor Laverty is hopeful that their Tailteann Cup success will provide a launchpad into a future where they can start competing with the elite counties again at Sam Maguire level.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Down players celebrate on the Croke Park pitch

Down survive late Laois rally to win Tailteann Cup

Down will compete in the All-Ireland SFC in 2025 after holding firm in a nerve jangling Croke Park finale to secure the Tailteann Cup title at the second attempt.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Tailteann Cup final recap: Down 0-14 Laois 2-06

Read how it all unfolded as Down got the better of Laois in the Croke Park decider.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Tailteann Cup final: All you need to know

A guide to the first match at Croke Park on Saturday, where two mangers from the province of Ulster face off.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Kerry and Armagh meet in the championship for the first time since 2006

Paul Flynn's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals predictions

The All-Ireland SFC semi-finals loom down the track this weekend, with Kerry facing Armagh on Saturday, while the Ulster and Connacht champions, Donegal and Galway, collide on Sunday afternoon.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Conor Laverty is looking to end Down's 30-year wait for national silverware

Laverty hails player-driven Down unit eyeing next level

Down manager Conor Laverty on driving standards and players reacting in a positive manner as he targets long-awaited silverware in winning the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 12 Jul 24