The 2018 O'Byrne Cup was played by county teams of Leinster GAA.
[1][2][3] On 14 January 2018, the result of the Meath versus Longford semi-final was determined by a free-taking competition, as the score was level at the end of both normal time and extra time.
Each side took five free kicks from the forty five metre line and Meath won 2-1.
Two group points are awarded for a win and one for a draw.
If the score is still level after extra time, a free-taking competition is held to determine the result.