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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
We played in about 2nd gear yesterday. Upped it to 3rd for a while in the 2nd half to pull away. Well done to Sean Martin on his senior debut as well.
I don't think we'll be as lax in Sunday against Kerry, if we are we'll be on the end of a hiding so expecting us to push up through the gears again. Should give us a good indication of where we are at.
McGee was phenomenal again yesterday. Himself and Hugh will have a point to prove this weekend having missed out from the start last July.
Looking forward to the trip back up to the capital, hopefully we have a sizeable support travelling.
peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 10:24:54
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Leitrim GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Can we realistically expect progress by tearing the thing up and starting again?
Can't build a house roof first.
Look how long it's taken London to become competitive under Maher.
Co Board wanted rid of McGeeney only for club delegates to back him at a meeting and they went and won Sam.
Today's performance was abject by all means but Longford were one point away from being in Div 4 for 2027 and more moans about how they're going nowhere under Solan.
Look at what Wexford have done today, back to back promotions, they are a team we would have traditionally never been afraid of, home or away.
Disappointing today but reactionary chat doesn't do any good.
Far more cause to be alarmist this day next week by the time the U20s and U17s play again next week. Both campaigns will be sobering.
Dodgy_Pass (National) - 22/03/2026 18:01:52
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad: "Wouldnt that be great, get the popcorn" We outnumbered you with support in your home ground yesterday. Just take a wee bit of time to have a think about that to yourself.
peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 11:37:55
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To totalrecall: "Sure when he goes you can replace him with the dream ticket of Haran and Mulgrew..." Well I guess a wins a win. First goal followed by a few points and thinking was a comfortable day at the office but the goal concessions were very frustrating. Not tracking runners and understanding the real danger. It reminded me a bit of a covid match against monaghan in ballybofey a few years ago. Just way too open.
They tightened things up at the back and unlike last week there was real strength coming off the bench. Mchugh helped though and Shane O'Donnell really helped. He really does conduct the attack and is very hard to dispossess and is very composed. He has lovely control of the ball, very good balance and a nice turn of pace.
Mcgee has been very good the whole way through and monaghan really struggled with his size and power.
The game will have surely helped shea malones confidence as well.
Hopefully mulreanny and mccole are ok for next week and maybe a few others. Kerry will be looking to flex the muscles next week and performance like today wouldn't lead to a pretty result.
Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 22/03/2026 22:24:22
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Maroon Heaven: "Speechless after that. Westmeath love the last min drama.
Good luck to Wexford. Can't fault them in our loss. PS. Whittaker and Cooney were immense today." If there are any positives to find from the league campaign it was the performances of Matty Whitaker and Brian Cooney. Overall as a team it has been bitterly disappointing, very frustrating to watch. I try to stay positive but have enough after today
A_Chairde (National) - 22/03/2026 22:06:10
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Solid league campaign and finished it on a high against a side who's need was greater.
Lots of new or newish faces who have put their hands up for championship selection.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 22/03/2026 21:40:14
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To mintyfresh: "Absolutely disastrous result. To be 8 points up and lose like that. Stuck in Division 3 and not ideal form heading into championship" We are playing with a goalie / 3 defenders / 2 midfielders / 9 forwards / and then to defend our lead of 7 points we introduced 2 more forwards. While the lads were unlucky today, Wexford missed 3 other solid goal chances to our zero. It is no wonder that all the strong teams in the Division have beaten us. Hugely disappointing.
johnnyh (National) - 22/03/2026 21:17:35
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Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Why do the footballers need an outside manager and the hurlers don't ??
Wonderingnow (National) - 22/03/2026 18:43:26
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Much better 2nd half in certain ways but still no forward play at all. Very reliant on finnerty and afraid we are a very ordinary team. A lot of fit and athletic lads but with the new rules not feel we are still missing 2 or 3 more footballers. Of course this is without Walsh, mc daid and comer.
ozbound (National) - 22/03/2026 17:11:38
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To johnnyh: "Agree 100%. Brian Cooney has had an excellent campaign and was best player on the pitch last week. Didn't have the same influence today but played his part in what should have been a win. Matty Whitaker has that really rare ability to beat most defenders he faces from a standing start. Has ever played at 11, we need a key to unlock Luke Loughlin who has been below his usual high standards?" I'm sure you're all hugely disappointed with that result yesterday, it looked like you had it in the bag, just needed to hold possession during that last phase.
Obviously I'm delighted with the result and the way our lads never game up.
Whitaker is a rare talent, especially when running at the opposition.
I think maybe you're being a bit harsh on Loughlin
( based on yesterday). We'd be delighted with how our defence, especially Porter, never gave him a clear sight at goal despite the possession he had.
Anyway lads, really hard luck yesterday, but i think the future is bright, you have some fine young footballers, plus the great colleges win last week.
Yellaman (National) - 23/03/2026 09:30:14
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Think ye may have peaked to soon haha" And are still miles ahead of Mayo thankfully
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 23/03/2026 14:48:54
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
This Galway team are way off it in terms of the new rules. So slow moving the ball. Handpassing around the ark. Also what's the story with playing about 8 backs on the team?
ozbound (National) - 22/03/2026 16:16:02
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To A_Chairde: "If there are any positives to find from the league campaign it was the performances of Matty Whitaker and Brian Cooney. Overall as a team it has been bitterly disappointing, very frustrating to watch. I try to stay positive but have enough after today" Agree 100%. Brian Cooney has had an excellent campaign and was best player on the pitch last week. Didn't have the same influence today but played his part in what should have been a win. Matty Whitaker has that really rare ability to beat most defenders he faces from a standing start. Has ever played at 11, we need a key to unlock Luke Loughlin who has been below his usual high standards?
johnnyh (National) - 22/03/2026 22:30:27
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Definitely going to need Walsh, McDaid and Thompson back for championship. Can't even count Comer any more sadly. Otherwise teams are just going to focus on stopping Finnerty. And if they do Galway's scores will dry up. The young lads have been decent but championship is another level.
Marooned (National) - 23/03/2026 00:04:26
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 7 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "I don't know how admin works. You are a wee bit bothered by my posting since the county board fallout." Not one bit, that was 3 years ago so it's water under the bridge.
Just to remind you that the clocks go forward this weekend, wouldn't want you having another 'mishap' :)
peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 14:13:35
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
reasonably pleased yesterday. no matter what anyone says - donegal came to win the game so to be close was acceptable imo given the poor run we're on. paraphrasing gabriel after the mckenna cup final - he said donegal S&C was a lot more advanced than monaghan and we would be hoping to be there or thereabouts come the latter end of the league so a direct comparison between the two games is somewhat positive...I dont wnat to sound too deluded as it was still a nothing game really in the grand scheme of things but hopefully its not all doom and gloom in the camp and we push on for championship
MalsBalls (National) - 23/03/2026 09:23:15
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RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
Loved him so much I took his name on here. THE face of gaelic games on RTE since I was a boy, here In north Antrim we were only able to receive RTE from 1983 onwards.
At the 2004 hurling QF v Cork in Croker I was in the corporate box beside the RTE one, I stuck my head round the barrier during the match to wave at him and Cyril Farrell, Michael didn't look amused lol.
M Lyster (National) - 23/03/2026 12:28:46
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RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
The death was announced yesterday, at the age of 71 of former rte presenter Michael Lyster.
But of course he was more than just a presenter in that organisation, he really was the face of Summer for anyone who loves gaelic games.
He presented the Sunday Game for 34 years with a mix of professionalism, humour, fairness and respect.
As soon as that famous theme tune kicked in you knew you were going to witness some action or game people would be talking about Monday morning.
Some of my earliest memories are of him and Enda Colleran chatting away about the big games that had taken place
Yet another part of childhood gone in a sign of becoming older. May he rest in peace.
ohwow (National) - 23/03/2026 10:22:24
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "Last time I looked, the hurlers were in Division 2, footballers in Division 4.
And also the last time I looked, hurlers played a match against a team that they were expected to beat, and did so." These guys would have the guts, bravery, pride and heart to defend an 11 pt lead. Footballers are making a virtue of losing leads when their backs are to the wall.
Freethinker (National) - 23/03/2026 13:44:44
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RIP Michael Lyster - 1 Like(s)
So sad to hear of Mi hael s passing.Had the pleasure of meeting him years ago and found bim to be a real genuine decent person.A great presenter.He will be missed.Sincere condolences to his family and rest easy Michael.
CiarraiMick (National) - 23/03/2026 11:19:50
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