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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Scenicparish: "The Wicklow people are very interested in Donegal. Good luck in the Tailteann Cup..." Arrogance never a nice trait. Try and stay humble
Claretandblue (National) - 13/06/2026 17:05:21
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Expertinall: "Yes, l believe it's the league highest ranked two countries, in Munster.When has that not been Cork and Kerry recently? What logic draws us to a8 team competition, because Kerry are in top 4? I don't understand your take on that. Anyway what's your solution, leave Munster as it is?" Really? Thats convenient.
Im using your logic on you. You have repeatedly said that the link between the provincial championships and the AI series must be broken. You have repeatedly used kerry as your " exhibit A" example and reason why that should be the case stating that they have it too easy. Kerry are a top 4 team pretty much every year and are the current AI champs. By your logic they will have it too handy against pretty much everyone outside of division 1 and some within it. Therefore why should they be playing them?
Tadhg2020 (National) - 13/06/2026 10:23:45
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Tailteann Cup 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "One of Wicklows greatest wins ever.
9 points down in a difficult place to win.
Penalty save from Jackson......." You have bedn very consistent in this competition over the last 2 seasons. Congratulations and good luck in semi final
Tadhg2020 (National) - 13/06/2026 17:39:52
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "A title that's used loads of times in the Good Friday Agreement negotiated by Shinners.
A Shinner is "First Minister of Northern Ireland"
4 or 5 of them serve on the "Northern Ireland Executive"
30+ are members of the "Northern Ireland Assembly"
GAA Clubs have got grants from "Sport NI"" Sorry boss. It is the North Of Ireland.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 13/06/2026 00:49:40
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To dickie10: "Games are now seemingly going ahead in Northern Ireland, Meath county board contacted Derry saying they were happy to travel. PSNI might yet intervene Derry county board said depending on trouble which could erupt on a Friday night. The time factor is pretty tough though coming out of Derry city at 9 pm on a Saturday night won't bring any families from Meath up. Daft time to put it on for a team that brought over 40,000 to all Ireland semi last year., similar with Armagh who would bring 25,000 to Croke Park if Louth agreed. Two huge counties population wise and support wise and GAA making sure to limit attendance. GAA plus 4:30 match Meath v Derry and 7pm match Roscommon in clones would make a lot more sense. 2 hrs will bring you to south Roscommon from clones . 4hrs to big populations in south Meath from Derry. Coupled with away fixture in cork last timr seems very unfair ." Take a car instead of the horse and cart.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 13/06/2026 00:54:01
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Leinster SHC - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Paull: "Galway do not want to move to Munster as it would decrease their chances of success in both the All Ireland and Provincial competitions.
The 5 Munster Counties do not want Munster in their Province for the same reason.
Turkeys voting for Christmas stuff.
Problem is Leinster Counties (Turkeys) plus othes voted for Christmas when allowing Galway in.
Its understandable we all want what's best for our own success but should Galways needs be greater than the rest of Leinsters maybe bar Kilkenny??
Leinster need to look after Leinster Counties first, and if that is to the detriment of Galway so be it.
Connaught / Central Council need to look after Galway." What's your proposal? We'll go back to playing Roscommon so. I wouldn't mind what province we're in, but we can't go back to the days of us starting off at a very different stage to other counties. We need to be in one of the provinces as a result.
WanPintWin (National) - 13/06/2026 03:25:13
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Leinster SHC - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "We need to get better for sure.
Some provincial success would definitely help us get better.
We might have won Leinster minor and u20 titles this year had Galway not been in the competitions.
That wouldve boosted the profile of hurling down here no end." What kind of a statement is that to make? "We might have won Leinster minor and u20 titles this year had Galway not been in the competitions"
In previous years, would you have said: "We might have won Leinster minor and u20 titles this year had Kilkenny not been in the competitions"
Galway are in the competitions. As are KK, Dub, Offaly, and so on.
If we take them all out, we can hand you a Leinster title. Would that stop you from making non-sensical statements?
foreveryoung (National) - 12/06/2026 20:50:06
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Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "What's your proposal? We'll go back to playing Roscommon so. I wouldn't mind what province we're in, but we can't go back to the days of us starting off at a very different stage to other counties. We need to be in one of the provinces as a result." I wouldnt get worked up about it. The system is a good one. Wexford are in trouble and they are looking for someone to blame. Dublin are struggling with their loss.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 13/06/2026 10:37:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Unbelievable.
Cruising in 3rd gear and should have been out of site and then Cork hit us and we had no answer and nerves went
shaggykev (National) - 13/06/2026 16:51:13
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Oh dear. Jammy for the hills
farneygael3 (National) - 13/06/2026 16:49:09
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
A shock in Ballybofey. Didn't see that one coming. Donegal should have though after losing in PuC a few years ago. A result that was a forewarning for Kerry before travelling to PuC in last year's semi final.
legendzxix (National) - 13/06/2026 16:44:52
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Embarrassing display
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 13/06/2026 16:39:33
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Injuries-Due To Condensed Season? - 1 Like(s)
Reading all the previews of this weekend's matches it seems nearly every team involved has injuries preventing players from being on the starting 15. From memory (not great I admit), I don't remember such a high level of injuries.
Is it heavier training, wrong training methods, or does the condensed season contribute to it.
From quick memory, Meath, Kerry, Dublin, Roscommon, Westmeath, all seem to be missing starting players.
bogger from meath (National) - 13/06/2026 14:46:09
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To endgame: "That Roscommon team won 4 Connacht titles in a row, won the National League, lost two All Ireland semi finals by a point, one after a replay and then lost the '80 All Ireland final by 3 points to a great Kerry team. Pedigree yes." Was up on Hill16 cheering on the Rosies that day1... I wont be cheering ye today..lol!.... heres to a good game between 2 good attacking teams!
Monaghan Exile (National) - 13/06/2026 14:44:47
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To letsgetgoing: "Enda Smith is a big loss tomorrow but we probably have our strongest panel in a number of years to deal with it. (I hope someone has being practicing penalty kicks?)
I am very interested to see how both managers set out their teams tomorrow and what the match-ups will be?
* Will Ryan O' Toole take Darragh Heneghan?
* Will Brian Stack mark Jack McCarron?
* What about putting Colm Neary on Conor McCarthy and have him back track at speed more than he would like?
* Will Stephen O' Hanlon start (I think he will) and who will take him. Maybe someone like Colm Neary / Eoin McCormack / Sean Lambe.
* Can Ronan Daly keep Michael Brannigan reasonably quiet? Both have being playing well this year.
* If Rory Beggan comes off his line (for some kickouts etc) can some of our speed merchants catch him out? Obviously we cannot give easy frees away within 70 mts or he will punish us.
* Who will mark Daire Cregg. He is due a good game and he is extremely talented and a match winner if he hits form?
* Has Ryan Wylie (outstanding Monaghan player) still the legs for a young, fresh and fast Roscommon team?
* What will the midfield and kickout strategy be for both teams? Monaghan put a lot of effort into trying to close space in previous matches but also had several runners giving several options for their own short kickouts.
* Can Diarmuid Murtagh continue his brilliant scoring form?
Really looking forward to this game as both teams will give it 100%. Would not be a bit surprised if it was a two point win for the Rossies after extra time with Fallon, Hand, etc to make a big contribution from the subs bench. (Surely not more extra time for Monaghan)
If Monaghan do get the better of us I would not begrudge them, as like ourselves they have a very small population. May the best team win a cracking match on the day." Very fair assessment of the key matchups. I dont think Monaghan have the stomach for another extra time or another big fightback to be honest, only so many times you can go that route in a season. Bobby McCauls injury has taken a very significant toll on morale.
My hunch is we will know quite early on how the game will go. The head says Ros could get themselves 6 or 7 ahead by 50 mins and they will be able to hold that advantage against a psychologically tired Monaghan. For Monaghan to win they will have to get out in front and bring Ros down the stretch from a leading position.
Safe travels to Clones, always a good tussle between two footballing teams.
Eddie the Exile (National) - 13/06/2026 13:13:35
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Gaffey
C Reynolds
Clancy
Harkin
E McLoughlin
Diffley
Keegan
Dolan*
Quinn
Paul K
Barry
Tom
Paul H
Darragh*
Ryan
Kerr
Arek
Radek*
McNamara
Fergal McL
Oisín McL
G Reynolds
Guckian
McKiernan
Riordan
Darren
That's a strong 26 with only *3 additions who weren't involved in some capacity this year and assuming clean bill of health & nobody stepping away.
Eoin McLoughlin improved as the year went on and significantly on last year. That half back line was the most consistent and arguably best line of the field for us this year. Poacher is loyal to players and he won't be shifted easily.
Pearce Dolan is back for '27, he's an automatic starter, and Darragh Rooney too if he decides to go back in.
If it's a thing that Mark Plunkett was also returning I think I'd put him at #6 and Diffley at #3 and then we are in a very good place with our midfield diamond.
Any of this years U20's capable of adding to the set are already there in the shape of Colm McL, Eanna, Kelly. Ronan Fox is very much an attacking wing back. We are lacking in man marking shutdown defenders in the mould of Conor Reynolds, and defenders in general.
In fact there's some U20 forwards of real quality who weren't involved with the U20 panel this year in the form of Jamie Plunkett and Brian Keaney who could be very good.
Scott Kerr is an excellent keeper with a cannon of a boot, him and Gaffey have the makings of an excellent and hopefully stable GK tandem for the next decade, and possibly the best since the era of Phelan/Lyons/McCrann.
Then there's players who have been involved but who have had fitness issues on and off such as Adam Reynolds, Jack Heslin, who would also add to it.
Definitely the makings of a 36 man panel who can get promoted, and enough to have another fifteen 20-25 year olds tipping along in an extended panel for conditioning, development etc.
Dodgy_Pass (National) - 13/06/2026 12:26:55
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Best of Luck to the Louth minor players and management team this evening v Donegal in Armagh Athletic grounds. Hopefully some silverware on the table. Up the Lú
kudos (National) - 13/06/2026 10:08:41
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 2maroonjerseys: "Watched the new podcast, same as the old podcast but judging by the opening statement it appears there's no road back with the county board. Any reason why they didn't speak of the div5,6 and 7 league finals?" I would have thought that the podcast needed to be outside arms reach of a county board and ran independent. It was a natural progression. Most county podcasts are independent. Great job and delighted to see they spoke around a table which allows for natural chat. Drop the plastic water bottles next time and use glasses.
Maroon Heaven (National) - 12/06/2026 22:54:12
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 3rdmidfielder: "Strong team. If we got Pearse Dolan back you could play Barry center half forward. Id find a place for Mark Diffley but maybe not a 6. Either Mcnamara, Harkin, oberwan will do a job at 4. Oisin Mcloughlin has nailed down his spot he was superb last few months.
Any defenders from the u20's to come in?" It's Donal Casey at 6 If he is fit . McNamara , harkin, oberwan are all better than eoin McLoughlin I'd have oberwan at 4 with McNamara at 5 . Oisin mcloughlin starts over cox or Riordan o rourke . We could have daragh Rooney , jack foley and radek oberwan in the fold next year hard to predict a team when u don't know who'll be available. Oran foley and ronan fox 2 good defenders from u20
Leitrimforsam2024 (National) - 12/06/2026 22:19:19
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ColmFlaherty: "Good team alright, seems Joyce or more or less settled on his starting team for the rest of the season. Hopefully they can get us over the line." Roscommon exposed us for pace big time in CF. With all due respect to Kildare, they never really ran at, or tested us in this regard. There's a lot of character to this Westmeath outfit, as they proved in LF against Dublin - they won't go away. They have both pace and stamina in the locker. Imho, we'll need a big impact from the bench and I feel McGlinchey might be the man to provide this on the day.
AnCrúiscínLán (National) - 12/06/2026 21:36:24
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