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Anti GAA Agenda - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: " Replying To Pikeman96: "Hopefully without having to go into all the same old arguments again, question for <b>UlsterRules</b> and <b>Magpie2</b> -
Which do you think is more important:
a) the players of today, who benefit from all the changes the split season has brought, and who continue to support it? Sole reason the CPA existed in the first place. GPA survey shows 89% of inter-county players support it. GPA survey also shows 92% of inter-county players favour an inter-county season of seven months or less.
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b) the children of today, who may or may not be brought to an inter-county match in August or September, or who may or may not watch them on the telly?"</div>I would love to see the survey and how it was put to club and county players, Especially when traditionally 90% of all countys were knocked out of the intercounty championship by the end of July so could start the Club championship then.
For me I Would have the
National league from Jan to Mar
Championship from May to Aug (All Ireland last week of Aug)
Club League games played from May-Aug regardless of you missing an Inter Co player
Club Championship Sept to Oct
Everyone shut down for Nov
Remember as each week passes in the championship Counties are getting knocked out and the inter Co player returns to the club scene earlier.
I just don't like the condensed nature of GAA now, I beleive it will hurt the game in the long run" You'd love to see the survey? It's all there in the article linked -> https://www.gaelicplayers.com/split-season-support-but-work-required-on-season-length-the-view-of-inter-county-players/ The players would definitely not agree to your plan as outlined above, the majority of inter county players only want to play for a max of 7 months, nearly a third want less than 7 months. And what about the poor club player, are they to stay hanging around until September for a championship to be played over 2 months... not even taking into account provincal / all ireland club championships. In past times, the quickest the Dublin GAA championship for example could be run off was 6 weeks... all rushed to accommodate the inter county, talk about an insult to the club player. There's no good solutions so keep everyone happy, but the people that actually play the game are relatively happy and that's the only thing that matters. Square_B (National) - 20/08/2026 16:44:18
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Anti GAA Agenda - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: " Replying To Pikeman96: "Hopefully without having to go into all the same old arguments again, question for <b>UlsterRules</b> and <b>Magpie2</b> -
Which do you think is more important:
a) the players of today, who benefit from all the changes the split season has brought, and who continue to support it? Sole reason the CPA existed in the first place. GPA survey shows 89% of inter-county players support it. GPA survey also shows 92% of inter-county players favour an inter-county season of seven months or less.
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b) the children of today, who may or may not be brought to an inter-county match in August or September, or who may or may not watch them on the telly?"</div>I would love to see the survey and how it was put to club and county players, Especially when traditionally 90% of all countys were knocked out of the intercounty championship by the end of July so could start the Club championship then.
For me I Would have the
National league from Jan to Mar
Championship from May to Aug (All Ireland last week of Aug)
Club League games played from May-Aug regardless of you missing an Inter Co player
Club Championship Sept to Oct
Everyone shut down for Nov
Remember as each week passes in the championship Counties are getting knocked out and the inter Co player returns to the club scene earlier.
I just don't like the condensed nature of GAA now, I beleive it will hurt the game in the long run" 'I would love to see the survey and how it was put to club and county players, Especially when traditionally 90% of all countys were knocked out of the intercounty championship by the end of July so could start the Club championship then.' You can't schedule club championships based on when your county might be out of the championship or schedule it with a couple of weeks notice because people make plans based on when the club championships are actually scheduled for. A few more live games on television in August and September won't motivate many children to take up hurling or football. That's down to clubs or schools to get their parents motivated to start them going to training. GreenandRed (National) - 20/08/2026 16:14:36
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Anti GAA Agenda - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: " Replying To Pikeman96: "Hopefully without having to go into all the same old arguments again, question for <b>UlsterRules</b> and <b>Magpie2</b> -
Which do you think is more important:
a) the players of today, who benefit from all the changes the split season has brought, and who continue to support it? Sole reason the CPA existed in the first place. GPA survey shows 89% of inter-county players support it. GPA survey also shows 92% of inter-county players favour an inter-county season of seven months or less.
or
b) the children of today, who may or may not be brought to an inter-county match in August or September, or who may or may not watch them on the telly?"</div>I would love to see the survey and how it was put to club and county players, Especially when traditionally 90% of all countys were knocked out of the intercounty championship by the end of July so could start the Club championship then.
For me I Would have the
National league from Jan to Mar
Championship from May to Aug (All Ireland last week of Aug)
Club League games played from May-Aug regardless of you missing an Inter Co player
Club Championship Sept to Oct
Everyone shut down for Nov
Remember as each week passes in the championship Counties are getting knocked out and the inter Co player returns to the club scene earlier.
I just don't like the condensed nature of GAA now, I beleive it will hurt the game in the long run" To be honest anyone that is out and about with players would not need to see results of a survey to know players like the new calendar. Players for example in Roscommon know their club championship is starting on the first weekend in August period. They don't want to be told it will be the first weekend in August "IF" the Rossies are out. Surely club players are entitled to this bit of certainty, in any case they have demanded it and have no inclination to go back. Ironically county boards who initially opposed the early finals have warmed to the certainty of their club seasons, especially fixtures secretaries. sligo joe (National) - 20/08/2026 16:13:22
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tommyc: "Am hoping to cross the bridge in Rooskey this weekend to see a game in Leitrim SFC. Leitrim Gaels must be favourites again. Is it a toss up between Mohill, Fenagh, Bmore SOH and St Mary's after that ? Heard there was fireworks in Bmore v Mohill last week. Any reports from someone there ?" Always good to visit a competitive county where you don't know who the winner of the senior title will be, unlike Roscommon alas where it is always St Brigids. Hope you enjoy the football on this side of the river.
ohwow (National) - 20/08/2026 13:58:25
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Anti GAA Agenda - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: "Moving to other pro sports is blown up. Only AFL is a runner for GAA. Over the last 10 years on the mens side we have lost maybe 10 top players, in the womens game it is alot higher, this is mainly because the AFL started a pro league for women 10 years ago and did not have a track record of producing players to fill teams so the quick fix was to poach the Irish girls as the years pass this will slow down.
The biggest mistake the GAA have done in my opinion is giving up Aug/Sept to other sports. the next intercounty game a child will see on TV is Feb27, 6 months the kids will be watching other sports aspiring to be them and not our own GAA players" The GAA didn't give up August and September to other sports, that is now Club Championship time.
Clubs weren't getting use of their County players for the whole season in some cases, whereas now the split season guarantees Club players a time-frame for their respective Championships.
There would be no County players without the Clubs and the Club Championships need to be given sufficient time too. I think Provincial Club Championships and All Ireland Club Championships could do with a revamp to make them more club friendly and maybe appeal to wider audiences more.
Commodore (National) - 20/08/2026 13:22:50
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Great GAA Songs - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GreenandRed: "Like I said I'm older not old. They're no Garron Noone! I think that Kennedy lad sings through his nose but if you can find a market you're laughing." It says a lot about the market.
Bon (National) - 20/08/2026 13:21:28
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GAA Journalism - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kew: "Ciarán Murphy: Croke Park's concerts, soccer matches and boxing bouts benefit GAA members across country.
Another pro GAA piece. You rarely read anything not pro GAA these days. It seems as long as it makes money nothing else matters.
I can't understand how no one can see the downside of putting money over everything. If you were a Dublin footballer years ago you were the only one in the city likely to perform in croke park. Now you have rugby soccer etc getting to show off there as they make money to do so.
Is it any Dublin GAA is losing the fan base and young gaa players likely heading to the AFL?
The GAA don't pay players I don't understand why they need so much money for development programs?" I agree with your point to a certain extent, although I'm not against other sports using facilities for a fee when not in use for GAA purposes.
Justification for Casement Park in Belfast was initially about hosting Euro Soccer championships and later about hosting the 2023 RWC, beyond this, justifications were that Belfast needs a GAA stadium and that it has better shopping, airport and hotels. Nationalist political parties wanted it to claim credit for getting it built, and holding concerts, conferences and events was another big selling point.
At no point during all of this did anyone once talk about who the primary users of the Stadium would be (GAA Fans) or what would be best for the GAA fans. So from that perspective, I can understand what you mean by Pro-GAA.
Commodore (National) - 20/08/2026 13:15:00
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To galwaygoal: "All the following is freely available information
Niall Walsh transferred 2019 - Garda
Tom Clark Transfereed 2020 - Garda - Transferred back to Knockmore in 2025
Owen Gallagher Transfered 2020 - Doctor - Sigerson connection
Johnny Maloney - Transfered 2023 - Civil Engineer
Nevin O'Donnell - Transferred - 2026 Not Sure on occupation
Owen Gallagher Transfereed 2026 - Works Tullamore Hospital
Would have to look at St James also as recruitment campaign has been active in 2025/26 but not as targeted as above" Don't forget about Killian Gallagher another footballer born and bred in Moycullen.
Galwayboy64 (National) - 20/08/2026 12:36:05
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Heard from a good source that Niall Kearns is going to be back in the country shortly. Going to be back playing with the Sean's and open to a return to the Monaghan set up
Monaghanmad123 (National) - 20/08/2026 12:12:45
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad4567: "Monaghan Starting lineup fully fit
1-Beggan
2-Ronan Boyle
3-Ryan o Toole
4-Dylan Byrne
5- Louis Kelly
6-Dessie Ward
7- Conar mc carthy
8- Micheal mc carville
9- FIND SOMEONE over 6ft 4!
10- oisin mc gorman
11-Mick bannigan
12-Ryan Mc anespie
13-andrew woods
14-Gary Mohan
15-Max mc ginnity
KEY SUBS:
Tom Doherty
Mooneys?
Karl gallagher
Niall Mc kenna ( called up )
Conor Boyle ( get him back)" Aye drop o hanlon for max macginnity that's a brilliant idea
Cm1 (National) - 19/08/2026 18:36:36
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Great GAA Songs - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "I saw a video recently of young fella singing it from phone after club victory.
That's pretty depressing really..." Our young lads were singing it on the bus to and from a tournament. I lost it. We've our own songs and stories.
Doylerwex (National) - 20/08/2026 09:46:16
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad4567: "Monaghan Starting lineup fully fit
1-Beggan
2-Ronan Boyle
3-Ryan o Toole
4-Dylan Byrne
5- Louis Kelly
6-Dessie Ward
7- Conar mc carthy
8- Micheal mc carville
9- FIND SOMEONE over 6ft 4!
10- oisin mc gorman
11-Mick bannigan
12-Ryan Mc anespie
13-andrew woods
14-Gary Mohan
15-Max mc ginnity
KEY SUBS:
Tom Doherty
Mooneys?
Karl gallagher
Niall Mc kenna ( called up )
Conor Boyle ( get him back)" That big lad Oneill from Clare midfield for truagh could be an option if it was possible.
GaaMonaghanFan11111 (National) - 20/08/2026 09:33:50
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International Rules - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Bon: "The bottom line is that it's a fantastic opportunity for any young guy or girl to turn down, if he never makes a bob out of it or makes a name for himself there. It's about an experience. How many people get the opportunity to go to Australia play a bit of ball and get paid to do so, and not have to work on a building site or some other menial carry on.
If it doesn't work out it so be it, at least you go and try these things. Life's too short to not take opportunities that are handed to you." 100% agree with that.
I'd add that the main problem with AFL is that they come for players once they are starting to make the break through into the public eye. Plenty of players have gone through GAA nurseries but chosen to try and make a break through in other sports (Ruby or Soccer) at the age of 14 or 15 and there is not a lot said about it. Either way - best of luck to the young lads getting a chance to become a professional sportsman.
brianb (National) - 20/08/2026 09:31:45
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GAA Journalism - 1 Like(s)
Ciarán Murphy: Croke Park's concerts, soccer matches and boxing bouts benefit GAA members across country.
Another pro GAA piece. You rarely read anything not pro GAA these days. It seems as long as it makes money nothing else matters.
I can't understand how no one can see the downside of putting money over everything. If you were a Dublin footballer years ago you were the only one in the city likely to perform in croke park. Now you have rugby soccer etc getting to show off there as they make money to do so.
Is it any Dublin GAA is losing the fan base and young gaa players likely heading to the AFL?
The GAA don't pay players I don't understand why they need so much money for development programs?
Kew (National) - 20/08/2026 07:41:00
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Great GAA Songs - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Bon: "That's pitiful stuff alltogether" I saw a video recently of young fella singing it from phone after club victory.
That's pretty depressing really...
BarneyGrant (National) - 19/08/2026 21:41:08
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
The Gaa has to do something about AFL taking our talent for nothing. Like kobe and barry are two of the best wonderkids to ever come from mayo and leitrim and wont be able to see the very best of them. I know barry has been around a few seasons but he would be a huge loss for us who rarely get a superstar like him.
LM94 (National) - 19/08/2026 21:14:45
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Moycullen have an unbelievable team but if 4 or 5 players on the pitch aren't from Moycullen it definitely lessens the achievement imo. Some transfers seem genuine but Johnny Maloney is much closer to Michael's for example, I'm told Gallagher hasn't moved back to Galway as such just transfered back to Moycullen (open to correction). It's a hard area to police but I think maybe like Irish basketball where you could only have maybe 2 transfers on the pitch at any one time. Having 4/5 really takes away the parochial nature of the GAA.
3rdmantackle (National) - 19/08/2026 20:34:01
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Kerry 2022-Current Team Better Than 04-09 Team? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheUsername: "The current Kerry team are to one dimensional, everything is telegraphed to Clifford, Kerry and he have lost more finals then they and will win because of their reliance.
Hel get his usual 1.whatever, but I'd rather have a front 6/playing as a team and scoring that + anyway, then one very good player everything is fed into.
This generation has lost a lot of finals now and they haven't really beaten any "great" team in a final.
Maybe the Mayo team are just starting as opposed to finishing, while Dublin enjoy their well deserved rest after their decade + of achieving deeds of immortality" The 2025 qfinal v Armagh showed how devastating Kerry could be when they go after a game.
They havent done that since, as they didnt have to as everyone stood off them after that.
Then Mayo stepped up and gave them a challenge they werent ready for.
If you look at Cliffords heat map for most of his matched this season, he stays in one corner of the field.
For Kerry to unleash their full attacking power, they need a game plan that uses 3/4 scorers, with Clifford roaming the entire attacking half so they are less predicable. They will also have to demand some tackling from their forwards.
Clifford is more Lebron James than Michael Jordan. Doesnt do defence and all attacks must go through him on his terms.
Playing the way they are playing, CLifford will get the scoring record (like Lebron) and play a long time (as he isnt asked to play both ways) but wont win as many All Irelands as other great players.
Kerry and Clifford need to decide which is more important - CLifford winning individual awards or the team winning all irelands.
tirawleybaron (National) - 19/08/2026 18:40:54
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