Pat Spillane blasts GAA for disrespectful treatment of Tailteann Cup sides
Kildare booked their place into the Tailteann Cup final with a 1-13 to 0-9 win over Fermanagh on Sunday.
The Lilywhites will face off against Limerick on July 12th for the showpiece event at Croke Park.
Fermanagh’s appearance in the semi-final was the first time they had ever made it to that stage. They secured their place with a 0-21 1-16 victory over Sligo in the quarter-final.
Kildare survived late drama against Offaly to narrowly triumph 1-17 0-19 in their quarter-final clash. With little coverage given to two action-packed games, Pat Spillane feels it was a missed chance for the GAA to give the football competition some spotlight.
Spillane said: “There was no coverage of Offaly v Kildare, which was a thriller. Offaly missed a chance to win the game with the last kick.
“Or the cracking contest in Enniskillen between Fermanagh and Sligo which got all of 75 seconds on the Saturday Game highlights show – that is one minute and 15 seconds.
“What a joke!”
The Treaty fans were in Croke Park to witness their 2-24 to 0-28 defeat to Dublin in the All-Ireland SHC. The Kerry legend criticised the scheduling for both the Tailteann Cup and the SHC in relation to Limerick fans.
Full-time: Limerick 0-28 Dublin 2-24
A huge block for Dublin, who advance to the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals at the expense of Limerick. pic.twitter.com/jNyXkuXxlB
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) June 21, 2025
He said: “And what about Limerick GAA followers? They were in Croke Park for the hurling. While on Sunday, they are back for the Tailteann Cup semi-final at the same venue.
“You couldn’t make it up.”
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