Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

Noon - 2:00pm

Feel Good Sunday

Niall Horan

Nice To Meet Ya

Coin Toss Decides Multiple Fixtures In Walsh Cup

Monday, 5 January 2026 at 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.

More from Sports

Full Interview: Portarlington Footballer Ronan Coffey

Portarlington take on Rathvilly today.
Full Interview: The Down's Manager Dermot Power

The Down's take on Kilanerin Ballyfad today.
St Brigid's And St Joseph's Aiming To Reach Leinster Semi-Finals

The two games take place tomorrow.
Ballinagar And Milltown To Meet In Leinster Intermediate Quarter-Final

The winners will head into the semi-finals.
Ronan Coffey Praises Portarlington’s Young Guns Ahead Of Leinster Quarter-Final

Portarlington take on Rathvilly this Sunday.
Mauricio Pochettino Set To Be Appointed Manchester United Manager

Michael Carrick was sacked as Head Coach yesterday.
Darragh Murray Named In Irish Squad For Fiji Clash

Ireland welcome Fiji to the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Portlaoise Panthers Aiming To Bounce Back In Division One

The Laois club are in action this Saturday.
The Down's Manager Issues Warning About Having Home Advantage

The Westmeath Champions are aiming to reach the semi-finals this weekend.
Portarlington On The Road In Leinster

The Laois side take on Rathvilly this Sunday.
The Down's Building Towards Leinster Football Quarter-Final

The Westmeath Champions are just 60 minutes away from the semi-finals.
Laois Provisional League Fixtures Revealed

The league gets underway in January.
The Harps Manager Praises His Sides Efforts In Leinster

The Harps competed in their first provincial game on Sunday.
Buccaneers Claim Back To Back AIL Wins

The midlands side secured a bonus point win.
Kilcormac Killoughey Captain Full Of Praise For Goalkeeper

Conor Slevin scored the winning point for KK on Sunday.
Lough Lene Gaels Suffer Late Heartbreak In Leinster Quarter-Final

The Westmeath side came very close to reaching a semi-final.
Crookedwood Win Leinster Junior Camogie Title

The Westmeath side won a dramatic finale.
Conor Slevin Wins Dramatic Leinster Quarter-Final For Kilcormac Killoughey

The Offaly side defeated Naas in a thriller.
Ireland Secure Comfortable Win Over Argentina

Andy Farrell's side ran in six tries.
Kilcormac Killoughey Seal Win But Heartbreak For Lough Lene Gaels And The Harps

The Leinster quarter-finals served up exciting finishes.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103