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Would I be correct in saying that it would be much better for our All Ireland series chances next year that Down win Tailteann cup this year ?
As in , if we manage to get promoted next year , a down Tailteann cup win would free up a spot, I'm open to be corrected. Down with a tricky away tie to Laois today.

mul (Westmeath) - Posts: 22 - 08/06/2026 14:12:26    2678684

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Replying To mul:  "Would I be correct in saying that it would be much better for our All Ireland series chances next year that Down win Tailteann cup this year ?
As in , if we manage to get promoted next year , a down Tailteann cup win would free up a spot, I'm open to be corrected. Down with a tricky away tie to Laois today."
Sure if ye win the all Ireland this year then don't get promoted in Div 3, and fail to make the Leinster final next year. The GAA will have to change the rules - bit like Liverpool winning the champions league and not qualifying through the league a few years back.

Best to just go win the thing this year - the GAA will make room for ye somehow

tirawleybaron (Mayo) - Posts: 1866 - 08/06/2026 14:48:05    2678692

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Replying To Lakeman93:  "Be a sea of maroon in the stand/terraces anyways (more Wm fans you would think), i'd imagine they'll have us in the green kit and Galway will don white"
Westmeath i expect will bring plenty of colour. PJ in fairness has increased our support no end since the days of Kevin Walsh who tbf was a good manager in his own right. Our ST allocation trebled in PJs early yrs and has managed to hold for now. The sell out possibility is naturally aided by your impressive run but Galway support haven't been found wanting in recent yrs. Dining at the top table helps. Watch the way our hurling support will mushroom after Saturday. All counties have a bandwagon element which is par for the course.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1996 - 08/06/2026 15:24:13    2678699

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I've never seen so many clubs to put on buses. It's fantastic to see so much of a buzz building. The players fed off that in Tullamore and Croke park and the second half of extra time in Cusack park. It will be a record for support for an away game (outside of Croke park) surely?

Chops (Westmeath) - Posts: 907 - 08/06/2026 16:06:19    2678704

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Replying To tirawleybaron:  "Sure if ye win the all Ireland this year then don't get promoted in Div 3, and fail to make the Leinster final next year. The GAA will have to change the rules - bit like Liverpool winning the champions league and not qualifying through the league a few years back.

Best to just go win the thing this year - the GAA will make room for ye somehow"
That's too far fetched to even consider really, of course we'll get promoted next year

crispsandwich99 (Westmeath) - Posts: 18 - 08/06/2026 16:14:12    2678708

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