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Pat Spillane makes bold claim that county should be removed from Tailteann Cup

Published 17:14 15 Apr 2026 BST

Updated 17:14 15 Apr 2026 BST

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Pat Spillane makes bold claim that county should be removed from Tailteann Cup

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Controversial from the legend!

Kerry icon Pat Spillane has laid into the format of the Tailteann Cup in the latest Indo Sports podcast.

The second-tier competition provides an opportunity for weaker teams, who have little chance of going far in the All-Ireland, to win some silverware.

However, Division 4 sides have not enjoyed much success in the tournament, with Westmeath, Meath, Down and Kildare the four title winners so far.

Spillane has argued that certain 'stronger' counties should be excluded from the Cup.

He said: "A lot of the weaker counties see a better chance of winning a game or two or having a competitive game in the Tailteann Cup than the provincials.

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