Joe McDonagh Cup records and statistics
This page details the records and statistics of the Joe McDonagh Cup. Team records and statistics. Performances in the Joe McDonagh Cup by Province Longest Championship appearance droughts. "Does not include counties that have not yet made their first appearance." All time table. "Includes Relegation Playoffs." "As of 1 May 2022" Team: Matches played/points scored. "As of 30th April 2022." Comprehensive team results by tournament. 9 county teams have participated in at least one edition of the McDonagh Cup. Kerry and Westmeath have been ever-presents in the first three editions. Down and  Kildare have qualified for the 2021 edition so teams participating in the Joe McDonagh Cup will increase to 9. Offaly hold the dubious distinction of being the only team to be relegated to hurling's third-tier, having previously been relegated from the tier-one Leinster championship, in successive seasons. For each tournament, the number of teams in each finals tournament (in brackets) is shown. 2022 edition. The following six teams will compete during the 2022 Joe McDonagh Cup. See also. Joe McDonagh Cup All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship records and statistics Christy Ring Cup records and statistics References. https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/hurling/westmeath-end-joe-mcdonagh-cuphoodoo-with-victory-over-kerry-at-croke-park-40663492.html