Tailteann Cup
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The Tailteann Cup is a second tier Gaelic football championship competition held annually since 2022 and organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). It is contested by those county teams who do not qualify for the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship and the winner is awarded the Tailteann Cup.
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Tailteann Cup | |
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Current season or competition: 2024 Tailteann Cup | |
Irish | Corn Tailteann |
Code | Gaelic football |
Founded | 2022 |
Region | Ireland (GAA) |
No. of teams | 17 |
Title holders | Meath (1st title) |
First winner | Westmeath |
Most titles | Westmeath, Meath (1 titles) |
TV partner(s) | RTÉ |
Official website | www |
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The name 'Tailteann' comes from the ancient Tailteann Games.
The title has been won by 2 different counties, none of whom have won the title more than once. The all-time record-holders are Meath and Westmeath, who have won the cup on 1 occasion each. Meath are the title holders, defeating Down by 2-13 to 0-14 in the 2023 final.