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Leitrim GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Gantric: "Three tough games for Down in succession, first Donegal then Armagh and next up Leitrim, 3 teams stacked in quality. Could be another long day for them." Gantic. You live in a world of make believe and nonsense.
joeman123 (National) - 05/05/2026 12:24:56
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Louth GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To joej: "It baffles me why we have so many Meath fans on a Louth forum talking about their game against Westmeath, and then I checked, you dont have one of of your own. Go on now lads, nothing to see here." Look at the Meath forum after Westmeath best Meath, that will explain it. It's a case of karma really hits hard
Cabbagepatch1667 (National) - 05/05/2026 20:11:32
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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Not a great format.
Group phase was much better.
All the usual know-alls complaining about dead rubbers ........ they rarely happened and so what if the odd one happens.
Then they were complaining that there was too many games to get rid of just 4 teams ..... do they not like football???
The only changes I would have made to last years system
-Provincials must be seeded as they feed into All Ireland series. Seedings must be on finishing league position (no wriggle room for Provincial council skullduggery!!). this would mean more evenly balanced groups as the seeding would be earned, rather than someone getting into a provincial final due to a lobsided draw and then getting a high seed.
-Reduce qualification out of group to 2 (not overly bothered with this one but it would add more jeopardy ......the word of 2025!!)
Mayonman (National) - 05/05/2026 12:51:30
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Dheen: "Its no wonder Leinster hurling is falling so far behind Munster when you think about it, ridiculous systems like this in place." Leinster don't really care about Hurling. It is full of Football first counties with the exception of 3. Our county board don't care about hurling either. Just ask any player at any level. Its very disappointing for all involved and totally unacceptable and flawed setup. Ask yourself the simple question would this cross play competition be allowed pass for Gaelic football?
On a positive note each and every player on this panel needs to be congratulated for there effort and application. We have never had a team before with so many good performances and wins with so little reward.
Loughlenegale (National) - 05/05/2026 10:01:23
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To joeman123: "Gantic. You live in a world of make believe and nonsense." Not the case, was talking to very shrewd Leitrim football men over the weekend, men thart really know Leitrim football and we all agree that Down are in for a long afternoon. We are arguably the 2nd best team in Connacht as proved against Galway. Not many teams have the quality we have as all Leitrim contributors on here agree.
Gantric (National) - 05/05/2026 12:35:11
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "Hi lads,
it wouldn't be often we'd meet ye in Killarney in Championship football. The novelty of it means I'm half thinking of making a long overdue trip down to your great county. It should be a cracker given our recent history!
Just wondering if you'd have any tips or advice. Obviously the journey is prohibitive in terms of travelling down and back on the one day. So an overnight will be necessary. Ideally I'd love to stay around Killarney and enjoy a night out after the game. But Dhia sabháil the price of accommodation is bananas.
Would there be anywhere outisde of Killarney good to stay?
Also, where is best to park on the day of the match itself?" I know I am not from Kerry but the Parkavon hotel is very good. It's about 15 minutes walk from the town centre and not that expensive s prices go. I expect the Kerry guru's will offer loads of advice but you have put a lot of work into the league predictions over the last few years so I decided to give you my tuppence worth.
eoinog (National) - 05/05/2026 16:19:06
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Loughlenegale: "Leinster don't really care about Hurling. It is full of Football first counties with the exception of 3. Our county board don't care about hurling either. Just ask any player at any level. Its very disappointing for all involved and totally unacceptable and flawed setup. Ask yourself the simple question would this cross play competition be allowed pass for Gaelic football?
On a positive note each and every player on this panel needs to be congratulated for there effort and application. We have never had a team before with so many good performances and wins with so little reward." We often disagree but on this total agreement.Not a word from the board too busy organising football tickets.
jobber (National) - 05/05/2026 11:12:04
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To francie81: "Absolute in agreement nothing went right when everybody had it this was the time to prove a point in taking out a top team in the country, but full credit to the Dubs in responding to the Wicklow scare and Costello was unreal indeed a player who doesn't get the recognition he deserves imo, wee are not there yet but I believe wee will be giving with the strong progress at underage. It also just goes to show the importance of our strong league finish in terms of competing in the AI series." perfect chance now to make up for the last day
tirawleybaron (National) - 05/05/2026 11:27:55
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
The reality of this ridiculous format hitting home now. This nonsense got voted through on 92%!!!!
Hidden under the FRC changes at congress
RoyalBadger (National) - 05/05/2026 12:04:41
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Mighty Gaa coverage and build up to the Connacht final in todays Roscommon Herald. Fair play to Ian Cooney and all his team in the sports department who have obviously being burning the midnight oil.
Hopefully we will pack out the Hyde with primrose and blue this Sunday and help drive the team home.
Best of luck to the minors in the Connacht final this Friday night in Tuam against Galway. I expect them to win.
letsgetgoing (National) - 05/05/2026 15:36:28
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
So its Dublin again v Louth in round 1 AISSM. Will this be in Croker, maybe double header? Louth can play in Croker and a bit more space mighy suit us, its a tough ask but its time to rest regroup and go again. Love playing the Dubs in Croker, getting used to it. Only a matter of time that we beat the seniors, doing it everywhere else.
ninjasmyth (National) - 05/05/2026 14:13:55
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WonTon5: "I do think the player pathway has a lot of influence on this...look at Galway and Mayo at an academy level, Galway U16s 2026 are a good example of how a large player pool can become a hindrance. They still have 70/80 lads training and trialling, which makes it very difficult to build unity and cohesion, especially when the group will eventually be split into two panels. Nobody no where they stand.
Speaking to a Roscommon academy coach recently, by contrast they one panel that has been together since early this year. Im hearing only 60/70 lads trialled as apposed to the 140 in the first few Galway sessions. They know each other, play against each other regularly at club level, and are not divided by North/West regional structures. You would imagine Roscommon coaches spend more time on smaller groups of players, building them up, that Roscommon U16 group will likely transition almost directly into U17s in September/October, maybe with a few additions. Sligo and Leitrim will be similar.
At development level, selecting from a smaller group is usually more effective than filtering through a huge pool. Galways selection process is too prolonged. Lads dont know where they stand, less certainty, lower confidence. Fewer players = clearer messaging, more reps per player, stronger learning.
There's no doubt that Roscommon's underage setup looks very strong right now. Their biggest advantage isn't just coaching in isolation, it's the clarity, continuity, and cohesion in how everything is run. A settled panel, a clear pathway, and players who know each other well creates an environment where coaching can actually land and stick.
Galway, on the other hand, have the numbers and depth most counties would love, but that brings its own challenges. If the group stays too big for too long, it can dilute identity and slow development, even if the raw talent is there. I'm not saying "less is better" it's that timing and structure matter most. Cast the net wide early, then narrow with purpose and commit to a group. Right now, Roscommon seem to be getting that balance right, and it's giving them an edge in terms of team development." You got this muck from Chatgpt didn't you.....
systematic (National) - 05/05/2026 09:45:11
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "Monaghan away is a great draw for Mayo
Moran should know all about them. His time to shine. If he cant come up with a gameplan to beat a team he knows so well, it will be a short reign." Let's be honest Morans one year as a coach with Monaghan was totally overblown by the media.
Gaa_lover (National) - 05/05/2026 14:27:56
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Tailteann Cup: Right To Scrap Group Stage? - 1 Like(s)
Anyone going to start a "Tailteann Cup 2026" thread?
legendzxix (National) - 05/05/2026 14:42:40
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Gaa_lover: "Let's be honest Morans one year as a coach with Monaghan was totally overblown by the media." You can say that again.
Square_B (National) - 05/05/2026 15:14:14
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimmyCarr: "Have seen some ridiculous prices for hotels down there already, all going well am going to campervan it down the Saturday morning...hoping for a Saturday evening throw in and back up the round early enough on Sunday...anyone know when dates/times will be announced?" Campervan would be the right job. I'm thinking of hitting Galway Friday evening after work.
Down to Killarney early Saturday morning and back up to Galway after. Hopefully for a good celebratory feed of pints.
Lockjaw (National) - 05/05/2026 15:45:57
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Tadhg beat me to it but it's funny to hear people call for an 'Open draw seeded based on the provincials' which is what we have now in other words. What they're calling for in reality is the current system except no one gets knocked out, or else a provincial knockout leading into an All ireland knockout & Qualifiers which is what we had for years
Anyone wanting to get rid of the Provincial round robins is out of their minds imo. None of the argumens stand up to any scrutiny. We're seeing more of the top players in big games than we ever did before, so the (mainly RTE driven tbf) narrative about what a shame it is that players are out of the championship 'early' is complete nonsense. even with waterford struggling we get 4 games of Stephen Bennett per year. You can be 100% sure if provincials were seperated out from the All Ireland you'd see less of Bennett as he'd be eased into the Munster championship to be 'right' for the All Ireland.
As for the teams currently in the Joe Mac, the current system is better for them than at any point in history. They get 5-6 games a year at a competitive level, a chance at Croke Park and a trophy, and if they earn it a chance to play 5 games in Leinster. since 2018 we've seen Westmeath get a win and draw against Wexford, Carlow Draw with KK, Antrim beat wexford. results like that were a once every 20 or 30 year shot for the rest of GAA history. The reality for those counties is they have peaks and troughs, and they way it is currently allwos them to have a shot at the big teams when they are on a high, and to play at an appropriate level when they are struggling. If a team was to have an Offaly 80s style revolution then they would have ample opportunity to show their worth and maintain a place in Leinster long term
People can live in a dream world all they want where we have an open draw and the Musnter championship still holds the same prestige, or where carlow, Antrim and Westmeath can all get to the level of Dublin or Galway if they are left in the Leinster championship indefinitely, but that's not practical. The current system has far more plusses than negatives and I certainly can't think of a superior alternative.
That being said the nature of the GAA has always been that people will complain for long enough and evetually the system will be changed again so just bide your time and it will happen
Overdahill (National) - 05/05/2026 16:01:14
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
It baffles me why we have so many Meath fans on a Louth forum talking about their game against Westmeath, and then I checked, you dont have one of of your own. Go on now lads, nothing to see here.
joej (National) - 05/05/2026 16:12:19
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Mayonman: "Not a great format.
Group phase was much better.
All the usual know-alls complaining about dead rubbers ........ they rarely happened and so what if the odd one happens.
Then they were complaining that there was too many games to get rid of just 4 teams ..... do they not like football???
The only changes I would have made to last years system
-Provincials must be seeded as they feed into All Ireland series. Seedings must be on finishing league position (no wriggle room for Provincial council skullduggery!!). this would mean more evenly balanced groups as the seeding would be earned, rather than someone getting into a provincial final due to a lobsided draw and then getting a high seed.
-Reduce qualification out of group to 2 (not overly bothered with this one but it would add more jeopardy ......the word of 2025!!)" That would be too sensible and giving us too many football games to enjoy. In 3 years we had 2 dead rubbers.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 05/05/2026 17:23:56
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Having the draw before provincial finals gives the likes of mayo and teams like that a clear advantage as they have a chance to get a good at there opposition in clones croke Park and other provincial grounds and plan ahead like mayo can plan from yesterday to the end of May whereas monaghan has to concentrate on armagh first think the draw should have been made after provincials and give provincial finalists 2 weeks prep
Farneyblueandwhite (National) - 05/05/2026 18:02:19
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