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Coin Toss Decides Multiple Fixtures In Walsh Cup

Monday, 5 January 2026 11:00

Offaly, Galway and Westmeath all advanced to the semi-finals.

Westmeath GAA say Kilkenny refused to play yesterday's Walsh Cup match between the sides.

The game was initially scheduled to take place at Breedon Kevin Molloy Park, but was subsequently moved to the 3G pitch at St Loman's due to the inclement weather.

In a statement, Westmeath say the Kilkenny management 'decided not to fulfill the fixture, declining to warm up or commence the match and withdrawing from play'.

A coin toss to decide the game took place, with Westmeath deemed as winners.

Official Statement – Westmeath GAA

Westmeath GAA issues the following clarification in relation to the Walsh Cup Round 1 fixture between Westmeath and Kilkenny GAA.
See comment below pic.twitter.com/QjCMeqoiFL
— Westmeath GAA (@westmeath_gaa) January 4, 2026

Elsewhere in the Walsh Cup, Wexford beat Laois and Dublin bested Carlow to book their spots in the second round.

The games between Kildare and Galway, and Offaly and Antrim were all called off - and a coin toss saw Offaly, and Galway advance to the next round.

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