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Monaghan GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Best wishes and many thanks to Gabriel Bannigan for his time as Monaghan manager. It is easy to forget how bleak the situation looked when he took over from Vinny a couple of years ago. No takers at the time so it took a real Monaghan football man to step up.
Plenty of good days in the meantime. A great league campaign in 2025 capped with a really enjoyable spin to Croke Park, a decent win over Cavan in USFC '26 to end a horrible run of results there, then a miracle win v Derry and a brave showing in the Ulster Final. The wins v Roscommon and Westmeath were great days, as too was the Louth game in Newbridge last year. Not a bad highlight reel. On the flip side, the failure to make the right calls in the last 20 v Donegal in Clones last year, and two very disappointing quarter finals in HQ were hard to take. Especially against a quite beatable Louth. You could argue too that we left an Ulster title behind this year.
All told, the man has done the county some service indeed and we should be optimistic for the medium term. The players are there. Clean slate needed for a few big options too.
Big call ahead for the county board. It's hard to know where to go next, but very clear where not to turn. Avoid the 'back to the future' option, that's for certain.
Eddie the Exile (National) - 27/08/2026 22:34:43
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Explain how hurling could be grown in areas in the south of the county? Specifics needed please." As I pointed out to you before, the Liam Griffin Proposal is the perfect starting point.
Unfortunately, for the genuine supporter, our county is full of intractable people and officials. Just listen to POB or read the football forum.
As I stated before, every alternative opinion is not an attack. We continue, in this county, to create unnecessary "them and us" scenarios when what we really need is to show genuine interest and investment into the coaches and players at all levels and codes.
Loughlenegale (National) - 28/08/2026 09:39:27
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Leitrim2024: "Predictions for this weekend
Intermediate
Annaduff v Bornacoola
Annaduff is approaching full strength and should be too strong for Bornacoola.
Annaduff by 7
Melvin Gaels v Carrigallen
Both teams had impressive wins last week. It's a long trip for Carrigallen, and the home advantage is huge.
Melvin Gaels by 6
Gortletteragh v Aughavas
Injuries have affected Gortletteragh's momentum. A fully fit Aughavas team made Annaduff work hard for their win last week. Home advantage and the big pitch might help edge it for Gortletteragh.
Gortletteragh by 2
Dromahair v Drumkeerin
Back to the terrible pitch and facilties at St Osnat's. No showers, toilets, ring fences, or disabled access. It's not good enough.
Both teams had a disappointing result last week. Drumkeerin is missing a few players, and that might be crucial.
Dromahair by 3
Junior A
Kiltubrid v Aughnasheelin
Possibly the game of the weekend.
Kiltubrid by 2
Drumreilly v Glenfarne
Drumreilly has had a great start to the Junior Championship and should be too strong.
Drumreilly by 6
Cloone v Ballinaglera
Cloone was very poor against Ballinamore's 2nd string when losing by 12 points. Ballinaglera should take this.
Ballinaglera by 5
St Mary's B v Eslin
Despite putting in good performances against Kiltubrid and Aughnasheelin, Eslin remains pointless. Victory against St Mary's 2nd string won't be easy, though.
Eslin by 1" Well done for taking the effort to post .It is refreshing from the nonsense most of the posts are about.
Hard to disagree with your predictions..
joeman123 (National) - 28/08/2026 09:51:04
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