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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Tadhg2020:  "What is the purpose of this post?

1. Why do you want to deny Tooreen the opportunity of winning a club all ireland? What is your motive here?
2. Yes Roscommon struggled in terms of results in the Ring but they were very competitive in most of the games. Their S+C isnt quite at the level of the other , more experienced, Ring teams and it cost them. They are a young team that lost their centre back from the rackard win. He was a huge loss. They had a really competitive game against Kerry in Ballyforan, for example, and the scoreline didnt do their performance justice. The extra physicality and experience plus a stronger bench got Kerry over the line.
3. Brian Hanley is a loss but there was no jumping ship as you put it. You are trying to imply something there and its wrong. The information that I have is that his work commitments changed over the summer and he couldn't dedicate the time he felt it deserved. Roscommon do need to replace him with similar quality.
4. This young Roscommon team did catch a break on relegation. That is true. There is a talented bunch of players there though. If they winter well, S+C and fitness wise, and keep everyone on board plus add a few that had stepped away then they can survive on merit and progress over the next few years. The talent is there. The question is whether the commitment is."
My purpose exposes the fundamental flaws embedded within the current club hurling grading framework and at county level with how relegation is decided.

Tooreen have repeatedly demonstrated their caliber and thoroughly earned the right to test themselves at Senior level. If they find themselves outmatched, then transition back to the Intermediate tier to rebuild, contest Connacht, and mount another All-Ireland campaign. Ultimately, a step up won't derail their trajectory-their enviable age profile ensures long-term squad longevity and resilience


For Roscommon I don't see it as catching a break to stay up in the Christy Ring Cup. The reality of this season proves that the Nickey Rackard Cup is exactly where Roscommon need to be right now. It is a much healthier environment to cultivate a winning mentality, build squad confidence, and buy the time necessary to bridge the obvious physical and athletic gaps.


Hanley's abrupt departure warrants genuine scrutiny despite the rhetoric offered as an explanation. When the dust settles, the definitive metrics specifically the season's results and a stark win-loss ratio tell the true story of his brief campaign.

The next manager needs to pledge at least a two-year commitment to the project. You cannot demand absolute dedication from the players while allowing the sideline to operate through a revolving door.

The replacement I'd suggest needs to be more like Kevin Sammon who stuck around for two years and who injected belief back and a bit of confidence back into the team by winning the Nickey Rackard Cup in Croke Park against Mayo
With 8 Tooreen starters on their team and handful more on the bench.

Gaa_lover (National) - 03/11/2026 18:23:19

Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
u20 Results
Division 2 QF's
Western Gaels 1-04 - 3-09 Brigids
Elphin/Ballinameen 0-12 - 0-16 Pearses

Division 3 QF's
Michaels/Ronans win as Strokestown conceded
Faithleachs 1-08 - 3-13 Boye
Tulsk 0-15 - 2-11 Dominics B

u20 Fixtures This Weekend
Division 1 QF
Roscommon Gaels vs Castlerea - Sunday 1pm @ Lisnamult
Clann vs Oran/Croans - Sunday 1pm @ Johnstown

Division 3 SF
St Ciarans vs Boyle - Sunday 1.30pm @ Fuerty
Michaels/Ronans vs Dominics B - Sunday 2pm @ Ardcarne Park

Junior B SF
Clann C vs Castlerea B didn't go ahead on Saturday as the pitch wasn't lined! No date set for refixture yet.
Aidans B vs Glaveys B - Thursday week (12th Nov) 8pm @ Lisnamult

Ros13 (National) - 04/11/2026 10:52:49

Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Dazzler30:  "heard it was ballygunner second/third team so not overly special"
Ahh yes paddy leavy, Stephen o keefe, Hutchinson, the o mahonys, Patrick Fitz all famously play on the 2nd team

westmeathgaa11 (National) - 04/11/2026 11:11:50

Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To CasKD:  "Seniors or intermediates?"
Why would their intermediates be playing?

keeper7 (National) - 04/11/2026 09:49:19

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
How do Galway people see Salthill doing in Connacht? Interested to hear as I know St Brigids beside us are very strong and are being talked about as all Ireland contenders. Haven't seen Salthill play but on paper look very strong and I think they'd give Brigids plenty of it?

BadgerDog (National) - 04/11/2026 10:53:12

Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To keeper7:  "Why would their intermediates be playing?"
It was seniors. Gaels lost by a few points. They won a couple of challenges against notable opposition too though.

Dheen (National) - 04/11/2026 11:19:56

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To greenfan:  "Was there interviews held for the minor manager job? I thought a few years ago after the review that there was supposed to be more transparency. Not saying he wont do a good job but surely these important positions should be advertised to allow interested parties to apply and come with their ideas."
I didn't hear of any interviews ?

PRO Is able to post statements etc about silly things , but no word about appointing managers etc

Whyme923 (National) - 04/11/2026 14:28:40

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Is Niall O'Donnell back in America?
It's a tricky game for Eunans which I'm sure they are not taking lightly.

Lockjaw (National) - 04/11/2026 15:22:19