GAA can only sell Tailteann Cup so much

Counties must realise that for most of them this is their lot but one from which they can improve. Cast aside foolish pride and the Tailteann Cup can be a worthwhile pursuit

Offaly boss John Maughan with Offaly’s Johnny Moloney. Offaly will play Wexford in their Tailteann Cup opener. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

John Maughan was honest about his ignorance of the Tailteann Cup last week. 

“I only discovered by chance last Sunday, I think Andy Moran spoke of geographical, north and south split, and I wasn’t aware of that and I should have been aware of it. That kicks in for the first round.”