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Roscommon GAA thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To The_analyser: "He was born in Mayo and if one was to class where they are born then very few rossies at all as no maternity ward in this county.
You are also missing a E on his name. Late great Dermot Earley was educated in, lived in and kicked his first football in Roscommon so you don't get any more Roscommon than that." My reply was tongue in cheek…a bit of fun in response to suggestions Andy is a Roscommon man when it comes to GAA..which he certainly is not. As I always say if you can't take it don't give it.
yew_tree (National) - 01/07/2025 21:34:12
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
I have watched most of rte series Hell for Leather, it's historic account on the development of Gaelic football over the years. As a prior Galway man I think it's affront to the history of Gaelic football in Connacht and Galway particularly. I'm amazed that so far no mention whatsoever is made of the great 3 in row mighty Gaelic football team. Most informed analysts rate this team in the top four best teams of all time. How could any historical analysis of Gaelic football be complete without giving this great team a deserved recognition. This
is deliberate snub to Galway football and Connacht
football.It has to be acknowledged that Connacht is a small province with only 5 counties. It has to be acknowledged also that Galway are third in all-Ireland roll of honour. Galway have brought Sam across the Shannon 6 times in the last 69 years more than any other county except for Dublin and Kerry. This biased rte programme should be shuned by all Connacht people. More than eighty people were interviewed and archive footage used. Why couldn't my idol, Matty MC Donagh, a man with 4 All Ireland medals who left a legacy in the written word and plenty archive footage in Irish and English be aired. This to hell for Connacht and not Hell for Leather. The woes of Mayo were aired in degrading fashion a proud county who the only county who could challenge Dublin the best of all time. How analysts worth their salt totally and deliberately ignore Sean Purcell the best of them all and the most modest. Would an equivalent hurling series omit Christy Ring. Kevin Heffernan said on the Irish rte programme Cúrsaí that he was the best, Micheál Ó Muireachtaigh said the same amongst the most knowledgeable.
Padraiciarchonnacht (National) - 01/07/2025 21:43:02
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Monaghan GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
We can spend the next 6 mths dissecting the game and tearing players to shreds ( and may I add that I hope none of those young players read this forum)but what's that going to achieve? We're not a bitter county let's leave that to our obsessive neighbours. Presently, we're at quarter final level, we're not semi finalists. Possibly better to have been put out by one of the top two in the country in the quarter finals than having met the likes of Galway, who we would have beat easily going by their performance on Sunday, and then been absolutely annihilated in a Semi by Donegal or Kerry.
Patience is what's required now. We have the potential to turn into a very tight little outfit given the time and tweaks that is needed.
I expect alot of the old masters of Ulster to be hanging up their boots before the end of the year. The footballing landscape of Ulster is going to change over the next few years, there's going to be a lot of teams in transition and hopefully we'll have had a good head start on them.
Blackcardnot (National) - 01/07/2025 21:13:57
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "My reply was tongue in cheek…a bit of fun in response to suggestions Andy is a Roscommon man when it comes to GAA..which he certainly is not. As I always say if you can't take it don't give it." Andy is a mayo man. Not many people here think he's not . All just a bit of slagging..
dave1988 (National) - 02/07/2025 07:08:27
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To LeitrimBatman: "Was Aughavas, Aughnasheelin and Drumreilly not relegated from intermediate last year and Bornacoola won junior A so they be the only team to go up from Junior A which would make Intermediate a 8 team championship this year, looking like Junior A be a 10 team Championship, and likely to be a competitive one this year. I think the plan should be to have 3 top divisions as 8 teams in each and junior B & C could be 10 and 9 team championships as the numbers odd as it stands." 3 teams were relegated from Intermediate but they were replaced by the 3 teams who were relegated from Senior.
2026 will have 8 teams in Senior and Intermediate with one team promoted and one team relegated.
Junior has 10 teams. Im not sure if Junior will reduce to 8 teams for the 2027 season.
Senior
Mohill,
Ballinamore,
Fenagh,
St Mary's,
Leitrim Gaels,
Aughawillian,
Manor,
Melvin Gaels
Intermediate
Annaduff
Gortletteragh
Dromahair
Allen Gaels,
Drumkeeran,
Carrigallen,
Kiltubrid,
St Mary's B
Ballinaglera,
Bornacoola.
Junior A
Aughavas,
Aughnasheelin,
Drumreilly,
Eslin,
Cloone,
Glenfarne,
Manor B,
Annaduff B,
Melvin Gaels B,
Mohill B.
Leitrim2024 (National) - 02/07/2025 12:08:21
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Ger Brennan - 2 Like(s)
Lovely classy statement released by the Louth County Board.
That is how you release a statement.
Not like the nonsense released a couple of weeks ago from somewhere else....
Fionn (National) - 02/07/2025 11:21:01
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To ahsure.: "Do we have a goalkeeper capable of executing a consistently accurate kick-out strategy? While we can position players effectively, the precision of the kick-out is critical." The thing with Gleeson last Sunday was that he ended up kicking the ball out to a man who was marked, but that same Galway man had been free about ten seconds earlier in pretty much the exact same spot. But Gleeson was too slow overall in setting up. That happened numerous times.
I don't know if there's a manager better than Joyce to take over but I can't see Joyce winning the All Ireland because he didn't change after last year's final. The play is still too slow, it cost us last year's All Ireland and it's been our undoing this year. I don't think a change of coach will change anything, it didn't this year with Graham and Morris involved. He's stubborn and wedded to this slow buildup.
Hard to know, is O'Brien that previously managed Corofin at anything now? Is he good enough?
jam83 (National) - 02/07/2025 13:47:56
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To The_analyser: "Against Tyrone conceding 2-1 before half time was a killer. Before that 26 minutes played we didn't look out of place on S&C which included knock them off the ball with a number of heavy hits. Another thing that let us down in that game was our shooting efficiency ours was 43% compared to Tyrone 60% we'll see this weekend if we were beaten by the best team at U17 level this year and that what was our only defeat all year I might add.
It was a good group of young rossies and the next step is bringing as many as possible into U20 level over the next three years and then hopefully Senior after that." Not dismissing the achievement of winning a connacht title, just using this game as a example of the serious neglect of s+c in the county, the 2nd goal they scored was a example of how s+c is so important in the modern game. we had some of the best talent produced at underage from 2012 to 2015 and all we have to show is two connacht titles since then. Haven't won in CP since the 80's in championship and getting knock out consistently in championship by div 2/3 teams in the last 10 years. The CB needs to wake up and get whatever resources in place so the next group of players can perform at county level.
hontherossie (National) - 02/07/2025 09:41:19
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To dave1988: "Andy is a mayo man. Not many people here think he's not . All just a bit of slagging.." How is he a Mayo man when he's from Ballaghaderreen in county Roscommon?
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 02/07/2025 13:52:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhi_an_mhaith: "An all time rant from Frank Mescall last night on the house draw live stream.
Blame put on clubs for not selling tickets and individuals for not buying them.
Accusing people of having a "million excuses of what we are doing wrong". Perhaps they could have listened to the people and taken feedback on why the tickets weren't selling.
He says they will get the buy in from the clubs "by hook or by crook". Some way of talking about all of the volunteers from the clubs around the county, everyone is trying to keep their own club afloat.
Reckons for once that we have "surpassed the Rossies" in regards to the amount raised (they raised 300k from most recent draw). There was surely an opportunity to get some advice from our Shannonside neighbours as they have great expertise in running these sorts of events.
It's not difficult to imagine why people were slow to drop 100 euro per ticket for this draw. There is a cost of living crisis not to mention a housing crisis. A house in Ireland would have been a better prize IMO, and there could have been more prizes on offer if you're asking people to give up that sum of money.
I appreciate that it is all volunteers who were running the draw, but the whole situation, including absolving themselves of blame and putting it all on the clubs, seems amateurishly done." He took the gloss off any good will on the night with his remarks and the way he went about saying them. He seemed to take any criticism that went towards the county board leading up to this very personal and was very emotional in how he portrayed his frustrations.
He was always very quick to blame clubs but you would have to question a lot of the decision making at county board level in relation to this draw, the planned centre of excellence itself and a lot of other issues in general.
The draw itself selling the tickets it did was successful considering the poor uptake early on. There was a massive push in the last week or so and getting the likes of Conor Moore and Jarlath Burns to help promote should have been done a lot earlier. Even the videos with various players promoting it were in the last month or so after they announced the draw date being pushed back. The only promotional video for months was the one with the chairman on the beach in Spain and it had a bit of a Kilinascully feel to it. Niall Horan, Michael O'Leary, Robbie Henshaw & Bressie are some very well known international figures I'm sure wouldn't have minded doing promotional videos. Even our former players, managers (ie, 2004 era) that would be well known both locally and nationally. Were they even asked?
I think the promotional company didn't cover themselves in glory and the chairman even had a dig at them in his rant. You see the one Armagh are advertising and there is a lot more effort put into promoting it with their various videos and interviews with relatable people that may entice people to buy tickets. I think with all the criticism going around it shows Westmeath people do care about our games given the money raised. Sure, more could be raised considering the population out there but I think this should be an eye opener for certain members of the county board how they involve our clubs and treat them going forward.
mintyfresh (National) - 01/07/2025 23:55:17
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TobinsBeard: "This is a little biased... From the meath point of view we were very happy and relieved to get out of the Hyde with a draw given how close it was and it meant we could go on to top the group .. But ye got two goals against the run of play and overall Meath were clearly better on the day. We dominated midfield. We also hammered ye in the league and ye finished last in the group, so don't be losing the run of yourself." Not really biased to be honest. I'm just making the point that Roscommon have been terrible all year, drew with Meath in a very important match( we should have won but that's my opinion) and that Galway should not be losing this game. Meath are at the beginning of their trajectory. Galway should be the finished article by now . It's a serious achievement for Meath to get to the semi. Something we have missed the boat on and unlikely to reach now as a rebuild needed.
Ros2013 (National) - 01/07/2025 21:10:13
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
I definitely think Padraig Joyce has help improve Galway as a top competitive team over last few years I just think he can not bring this group any closer at this stage I think he making 2 many baffling decisions over last year some players are nailed on no matter what they do others can't catch a break at all Sean Fitz was excellent v mayo got dropped next 2 matches Sean Mulkerrins poor v mayo gets moved full back , o connection gets insurance point v mayo not mske bench after that ,Sam o Neill plays v Derry and taken off very quickly and harshly was not on subs following match lads on extended psnel for last 2 years getting zero minutes in any match ,, Galway don't actually kick the ball forward at all now slow hand pass back snd over for Galway to improve for next year definitely need sort out goalie situation it's a shambles need put players in best position Sean Kelly is a full back Mcdaid midfield no point playing 3 midfielders in half forward we need find speedy forward and wing backs with real driving pace and in fairness that's not Padraig fault that them type players not around as our minor snd def our under 20 has being a shambles for last few years it's a joke and county board need to own that they just put ex players over teams and no accountability at all u reap what u sow
Kickitout (National) - 01/07/2025 20:42:32
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Everybody Wrote Us Off! - 1 Like(s)
Its never said by a team who were actually "written off" is it.
If you need been written off, or written on, or written whatever, to motivate you then you need to look indoors as to your motivation for setting foot on a pitch.
ExiledInWex (National) - 01/07/2025 19:55:01
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Ger Brennan - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TrueBlue35: "If Dessie goes as expected at the end of this season then the job I'd say is Ger's IF he wants it. I would expect he will get offering the role and I think it'll be a case of having to take it for fear of it not coming around again. One thing in his favour is that there are no other standout candidates who are available and it will always be an internal appointment. I'd say Darcy might be the other name mentioned but not sure if he'd be prepared to leave his gig with Leinster rugby. Ger plus a quality back room team would be fine with me anyway!" how prophetic these words have proved .
avonali (National) - 02/07/2025 14:55:40
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Everybody Wrote Us Off! - 1 Like(s)
Replying To CastleBravo: "It's because it's seen as arrogant to be proud of your actual sporting ability, but lavishing praise upon yourselves for your "character" is more than acceptable, even preferable. And nothing apparently shows character more than winning when others were supposedly writing you off.
If you hear that anyone ,anywhere thinks you have a 49.9% or less chance of winning the game, you are expected to concede the game immediately. But those with character tear up this script, take the field and win." Self confidence can be misread as arrogance and Irish people don't like it and can't handle it. In other countries great teams are celebrated by the general public. In Ireland once a team wins people want to see the back of them.
Limerick hurlers a perfect example. Whole country was delighted when they broke the famine in 2018 but now want to see the end of them.
yew_tree (National) - 02/07/2025 12:23:21
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SouthOfTheGap: "I see a lot of clubs socials are directing their members to Ticketmaster to get their tickets, clubs don't want the hassle.
A couple of years ago for the All Ireland Semis, the clubs in the competing counties were provided with a pre sale link to email to club members, allowing them to select their tickets (good sections) the day before they went on general sale.
But no sign of that system this year, and absolute free for all, which suits Ticketmasacre." Needs to be a campaign to keep Tickermaster out of the equation. Totally not fit for purpose.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 02/07/2025 12:41:38
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Al_Maguire: "Murphy isn't in the Donegal team to be winner of primary possession." Well let me put it this way. Who is Patton's go to kickout to when all other short options are not available? Some of the other guys are reasonable in the air but not by any means very strong in that department. It actually may Murphy's greatest value to the team. Would be interested to know if Donegal supporters believe the team is stronger than last year and where have the improvements been? Oisin Gallen is showing small signs of form but isn't at same level as last year. Ironically looks like bringing Murphy back has upset his rythym.
McBrearty seems to be an impact sub or 40 mins man if he starts.
winatallcost (National) - 02/07/2025 13:07:29
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Selwyn: "Anymore excuses?" Where's the excuses ??
I literally said I didn't think oflaherty was fouled.
The rest is factual
jm25 (National) - 02/07/2025 17:19:02
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "Them mayo was good game at minor level more so on day you writing them off Tyrone goid but it's decent kerry minor team" Can you try that sentence again as whatever you are trying to say there makes no sense.
Gaa_lover (National) - 02/07/2025 13:27:06
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfanbocht: "The Oisín and Frankie story was doing the rounds the day of the Cork match overc3cweeksxago.
Don't know if someone started a rumour or if the Co Board had been in contact....." This rumour started when they beat Westmeath ..day after cork they lost to limerick and the air went out of it..loads of knee jerk **** around management appointments..our westerly neighbours are famous for it ..
spion7 (National) - 02/07/2025 13:34:57
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