Meath will play Tailteann Cup in 2023 as Sam Maguire picture takes shape

Cork’s Sam Maguire Cup berth is in peril if two of Kildare, Offaly and Down reach their provincial finals. 

23 April 2023; Jack McEvoy of Offaly celebrates at the final whistle after his side's victory in the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final match between Offaly and Meath at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Meath will play in this year’s Tailteann Cup following their Leinster SFC quarter-final defeat to Offaly.

Kildare must beat Dublin in next weekend’s Leinster semi-final to guarantee a top 16 place.