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The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
2025 Tailteann Cup odds predictions, and betting tips
THE fourth edition of the Tailteann Cup got off to a flying start earlier this month, with the opening round of fixtures providing football fans with a taste of what the next few months have in store. In this Tailteann Cup tips and betting guide, we are going to take a look at how each of the groups is likely to play out, as well as make predictions about who will win the trophy in July. 🏆 2025 Tailteann Cup winner odds Kildare - Westmeath - Offaly - Fermanagh - Laois - Wexford - Limerick - Antrim - Carlow - Wicklow - Tipperary - Longford - London - Leitrim - New York - Waterford - * Odds are subject to change. Who will win the 2025 Tailteann Cup? The bookies have Westmeath marked as one of the favourites for 2025, and while this is far from a foregone conclusion, I am going to back them to secure their second Tailteann Cup. Heading into this competition, they had not won a game or championship this year, but that was no fair reflection of their status within this competition when you consider the quality they had come up against. Westmeath - 2/1 Westmeath made their intentions clear during the opening weekend of the 2025 Tailteann Cup, firing past Antrim at the TEG Cusack Park in what was a clear statement of intent for the rest of the competition. Manager Dermot McCabe has injected positivity and belief into the team, while marquee forward Luke Loughlin will be a major threat for them as they advance through the competition. They are Kildare - 2/1 Kildare, the team that stopped Westmeath in the Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter-finals, are the other favourites, and a showdown later in the tournament between the two sides is a tantalising prospect. The side has had a great year, securing promotion back to Division Two and looking strong coming into the tournament. They looked comfortable in their opening weekend win against Leitrim and are also Offaly - 9/2 Finally, They also took Meith close in the Leinster quarter-finals and will look to build on this to take the trophy. 📺 How to watch the 2025 Tailteann Cup Viewers can tune into the 2025 Tailteann Cup by subscribing to GAA+. This is a brand-new streaming platform that provides live streams of all Tailteann Cup games, as well as in-depth analysis and highlights shows. READ MORE SUN STORIES 🏟️ 2025 Tailteann Cup fixtures The initial round of group fixtures has already taken place in the 2025 Tailteann Cup. These are the remaining fixtures for the tournament: Round 2: Waterford vs Offaly, Walsh Park, 1:30 PM (Saturday, May 17th) Tipperary vs Kildare, Clonmel, 4:00 PM (Saturday, May 17th) Antrim vs Limerick, Corrigan Park, 4:30 PM (Saturday, May 17th) Wicklow vs Laois, Echelon Park, 6:00 PM (Saturday, May 17th) Leitrim vs Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon (Sunday, May 18th) Round 3 (Exact dates and venues to be confirmed) Carlow vs Longford Fermanagh vs Wexford Antrim vs London Westmeath vs Limerick Leitrim vs Tipperary Kildare vs Sligo Wicklow vs Waterford Offaly vs Laois Knockout Stages: Preliminary Quarter-Finals : Weekend of June 7th/8th, 2025 Quarter-Finals : Weekend of June 14th/15th, 2025 Semi-Finals : Weekend of June 21st/22nd, 2025 (Croke Park) Final : Saturday, July 12th, 2025 (Croke Park) FAQ about Tailteann Cup 1. When was the first edition of the Tailteann Cup? The first edition of the Tailteann Cup was held in 2022, with Westmeath being the inaugural winners of the competition. 2. Which team won the Tailteann Cup in 2024? The 2024 Tailteann Cup was won by Down in 2024. They defeated Laois in the final at Croke Park in Dublin. 3. Which team has won the Tailteann Cup the most? No team has won the Tailteann Cup more than once. Westmeath, Meath, and Down have each won the tournament since its launch in 2022. 4. How many teams are in the Tailteann Cup? There are seventeen teams. The group stage has sixteen teams divided into four groups of four, with New York entering the tournament in the preliminary quarter-final stage. About the author Craig Mahood Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun. Responsible gambling A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chase their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry, or depressed Problem gambling – Gamble Aware – Help with gambling addiction If you have a problem with gambling, or you know someone who does, help is out there. Extern Problem Gambling is the leading provider of information, treatment, advice, and support for anyone affected by gambling harms across Ireland. Most read in Betting
Irish Independent
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Brennan shows Louth the way to their ‘holy grail'
Leinster GAA Senior Football Championship Final A winner as a player with his club St Vincent's and Dublin, and now a winner as Louth manager, the county's first Leinster Senior Football Championship title for 68 years, Ger Brennan has guided a group of players who had lost the last two finals to Dublin, and showed them the way to their 'holy grail' as some had described it – the Delaney Cup. 'It's surreal and I'm just really thrilled for the lads, the group of players, the amount of work that those guys put in, it's just incredible,' a beaming Brennan told local Louth media pitch side at Croke Park after the game,
RTÉ News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Celebrations across Louth after historic Leinster title
Louth GAA fans across the county are celebrating their first Leinster Senior Football Championship title win in 68 years. Players and management will be bringing the long-coveted Delaney Cup to three parts of the county tonight. The homecoming parade will stop off at Drogheda and Ardee before the celebrations continue long into the night in Dundalk. Ger Brennan's side saw off rivals Meath by a scoreline of 3-14 to 1-18 at Croke Park this afternoon in a close-fought and highly entertaining game of Gaelic football. Louth County Council extended its congratulations to the team in a statement this evening. Cathaoirleach Councillor Kevin Callan said he wanted to "extend the warmest of congratulations to everyone involved at Louth GAA" on behalf of the council. "As we've seen from the results of our minor and U20 teams in recent weeks, football in the county is clearly on an upward trajectory, and this magnificent win against our neighbours and old rivals confirms that," he said. "For a long time, we've all dreamt of winning our first Leinster title since 1957, and Ger Brennan and this group of players have made that dream a reality. "They will rightly go down in history as the team who ended the long wait - and they did it in style. An Lú Abú!," Cllr Callan added. Meanwhile, Louth County Council CEO David Conway said: "This is a momentous day for Co Louth, and one that every GAA fan in the county will remember for the rest of their lives." He added: "This historic achievement is a testament to the dedication, talent, and spirit of the Louth players, the management and backroom team, the county board, and every Gael across the county. "Huge credit must go to both teams for producing such a thrilling spectacle and it was wonderful to see the sea of red and white celebrating when Sam Mulroy lifted the trophy in the Hogan Stand. "This marks a proud day in the history of Louth GAA and an unforgettable occasion that will inspire generations of youngsters to come. Congratulations to everyone involved." Louth County Council is likely to honour the achievements of the team in the near future.
Irish Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Louth v Meath live score updates from the Leinster final
For the first time since Joe Sheridan's infamous goal for Meath against Louth 15 years ago, a county that isn't Dublin will lift the Delaney Cup today. The Wee County and the Royals clash again and with very little to split them in the betting, it should be a very close decider. The action gets under way at 4.15pm, with RTE Two showing the game live. Their action begins half an hour before throw-in. Here are the teams: Louth: N McDonnell, D Nally, D Campbell, D McKenny, C McKeever, P Lynch, C Lennon, T Durnin, A McDonnell, P Matthews, C Downey, C Grimes, K McArdle, S Mulroy, R Burns. Subs: T Markey, L Jackson, A Williams, E Carolan, C Byrne, D McDonnell, D Corcoran, C Branigan, C Keenan, D McKeown, B Duffy. Meath: B Hogan, S Lavin, S Rafferty, B O'Halloran, D Keogan, S Coffey, C Caulfield, B Menton, J Flynn, C Duke, R Kinsella, K Curtis, M Costello, J Conlon, E Frayne. Subs: S Brennan, S Walsh, R Ryan, A O'Neill, D McGowan, C O'Sullivan, J McEntee, R Jones, A Lynch, E Harkin, C Hickey. Crowds gathering around the top of Jones's Road ahead of the Leinster football final. More than 60,000 expected to attend. Good afternoon and welcome to our live blog for this massive Leinster Senior Football Championship final clash between Louth and Meath. Over 60,000 will be in attendance for this afternoon's decider between the neighbours and it should be another cracking 'Battle of the Boyne'. A win for Louth would mark a record-breaking 68-year gap between Leinster football titles, and they're carrying a level of expectation into this final that wasn't present during their last final showdown with Meath in 2010. Their consistent appearances in the Leinster final and regular victories over Meath in League and Championship games have set them on a trajectory towards a provincial title. This brings its own pressure and plays into Meath's hands. However, Louth have proven themselves worthy of trust. We'll bring you all the build-up and action right here over the next few hours.
Irish Independent
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
‘Opportunity knocks' for Louth and Meath
With Dublin dethroned, Meath and Louth face a once-in-a-generation opportunity in Sunday's Leinster final - a genuine 50/50 contest that neither side can afford to lose as the Royals seek to cement their revival and the Wee County aims to end a 68-year drought Sunday will mark just the second occasion in 21 years that a Leinster Senior Football Championship final has gone ahead without Dublin involvement – 2010 et al. Ahead of last season's championship, provincial chairman Derek Kent spoke of the competition being 'alive and kicking' despite Dessie Farrell's side being on course for a 14th consecutive triumph, a feat they would ultimately achieve.
