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Mayo GAA Thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To martinjoe: "We could not have got a better Draw really, in terms of team ranking. It will be a hard place to go, but Monaghan are likely to be coming into it on the back of a heavy defeat to Armagh. We might get a second crack at the Rossies then....." Yes keep these posts coming lads!!!
veterngaa (National) - 04/05/2026 14:18:37
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Well done to each and every player and backroom staff. To back up the Meath performance with such another tenacious and hardened display was phenomenal. Danny Scahill and Charlie Drumm were brilliant again. The amount of in the face tackling and on the edge defending hasn't been seen like that for years in Westmeath. McHugh has finally brought his brand of football to life with thus team. Great credit to Sam McCartan Brandon Kelly Ray Connellan and Brian Cooney for all stepping up in the absence of Luke Loughlin. Great leadership. Every man played for the man beside him. Pride has been well and truly restored in the county. 3 more games guaranteed and some more hair raising heart stopping moments to come. Looking forward to the coming weeks with underage improving and seniors on the crest of a wave. Hopefully Whittaker and Sam McCartan can get themselves right for the tests ahead.
Chops (National) - 04/05/2026 17:44:43
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
just a reflection on yesterday in o connor park . first and foremost its a fantastic venue . the fact its only 25 minutes from my home makes it even better , great westmeath support which was great to see. a heroic performance from every player
who took part in the game . jason daly proved his worth in goals . danny scahill and charlie drumm ver efficent and charlies point was a bonus . listed at number 4 tadgh baker was very busy during the whole game . our captain had his usual steady game while shane allens point was crucial . the heroic mattie whittker was clearly struggling but to return back onto the field shows the sheer commitment of the tubberclair youngster. ray connellan had a towering day while breen cooneys goal was a thing of beauty brandon kelly was a deserved recipient of man of the m atch while all the other players made meaningful contributions . in my humble opinion sam mcartin is the hearbeat of the team . these lads deserve a day out in croke park in 2 weeks . good luck to them and their management
mickcunningham (National) - 04/05/2026 21:12:51
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "So the provincial finals are now dead rubbers, are we really accepting this nonsense?
Counties should agree to field developmental teams for them. It's the end of the local rivalry." Its a shame, because Football Provincials are really healthy in comparison to Hurling, where you just have Munster Championship and then a weird Leinster with Galway and Antrim thrown into it. But the men at the top seem to want to get rid of the Provincials, which would kill the whole thing.
GaryMc82 (National) - 04/05/2026 22:30:41
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Looking forward to welcoming home Dermot, this week just gets better and better. We have missed you man.
Fighting-Cocks69 (National) - 04/05/2026 13:42:39
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
No one ever died of exhaustion'. Love this quote from Mark McHugh after the game yesterday. It perfectly sums up the mindset, belief and culture instilled by him. He has those boys playing the football of their lives, with an insatiable appetite to work for each other. There are fellas who have very little Championship cut in them but they are playing as if they have been around the block. It is a phenomenal achievement to get to a Leinster final considering the position we were in after a huge turnover of players. McHugh should be given a new contract already, timing is everything for the County Board. Momentum like this doesn't last long, so they need to act now and actually turn the feel good factor into real money and long term impact.
iarmhiabu (National) - 04/05/2026 18:37:30
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Mayo GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To martinjoe: "We could not have got a better Draw really, in terms of team ranking. It will be a hard place to go, but Monaghan are likely to be coming into it on the back of a heavy defeat to Armagh. We might get a second crack at the Rossies then....." Ye are coming into it off a heavy defeat to Roscommon.
I'm all for optimism and banter but Mayo have been terrible this year.
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 04/05/2026 19:13:40
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To eoinog: "Does he contribute enough from open play to warrant his inclusion on the starting 15. If not you can't afford to have him for just long range frees. A goalie is completely different." He's a very heavy scorer from play too. He's an excellent goal scorer and better natural finisher than a lot of intercounty forwards. The big mark against him was not being quick enough or being able to do the running required to track back in the modern game.
With the new rules this shouldn't be as much of an issue.
Barry has put up some big tallies from play and frees for years. I genuinely think he should be given a shot, and I've been of that opinion for a long time.
Having a player who can hit two point frees at will is huge, but it also makes the opposition think twice about fouling anywhere between the arc and 50m out, which helps the rest of the team when attacking.
WanPintWin (National) - 04/05/2026 13:54:29
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To shaggykev: "I disagree.
There's deffo less pressure on winning your province but that's actually freed up some teams, giving us better games and more variety.
The finals will be there to be won and now there's no issue with paths etc. people know weeks in advance for instance Donegal will be coming to Killarney on 24th so can plan for tickets and travel much much earlier.
Are Kerry going to be less inclined to try v Cork with Donegal in mind? If so, great chance for Cork to get a Munster title for first time in donkeys." Kerry/Donegal was likely to be one of decisive games of year.
Ulster be damned! Donegal are in great place if you think about it ...
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/05/2026 21:07:38
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
The 4 provincial finals are yet to be played. It appears there is no advantage winning this in relation to this AI series.
If so it looks like GAA HQ are slowly trying to kill the provincial championship.
I find this absolutely ludicrous and I am not advocating the provincial championship.
Captainfantastic (National) - 04/05/2026 19:17:13
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
So the provincial finals are now dead rubbers, are we really accepting this nonsense?
Counties should agree to field developmental teams for them. It's the end of the local rivalry.
suckvalleypaddy (National) - 04/05/2026 20:24:03
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To CTGAA10: "After these matches are played,what happens next?" Bear with me!
In order to reduce the 16 teams down to 8 teams for the quarter finals the following is the procedure:
ROUND 1
(8 matches - All Teams involved)
The 8 provincial finalists have home advantage against the 8 qualifiers as per the draw today.
ROUND 2A
(4 matches - involving the WINNERS of Round 1)
The four winning teams of round R2A will go directly into the All Ireland Quarter Finals having played the least amount of matches (2) in the qualifying rounds. This could potentially be a big advantage in comparison to the other possible routes.
( note: the losers of Round 2A are not out, see Round 3)
ROUND 2B
(4 matches in involving the 8 losers from Round 1)
The winners of these 4 matches go into Round 3.
ROUND 3
(4 matches where the losers of Round 2A play the winners of Round 2B)
This gives you 4 more teams to go into the quarter finals having played one more match.
Round 3 winners will play Round 2A winners in the quarter finals.
You would expect Round 2A winners to be stronger having won both their qualifying matches and have less injuries and maybe be fresher having played less matches in the qualifying rounds. The opposite would be the case for the winners of Round 3.
Hope that makes some sense as it can be confusing.
letsgetgoing (National) - 04/05/2026 17:28:22
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To letsgetgoing: "Bear with me!
In order to reduce the 16 teams down to 8 teams for the quarter finals the following is the procedure:
ROUND 1
(8 matches - All Teams involved)
The 8 provincial finalists have home advantage against the 8 qualifiers as per the draw today.
ROUND 2A
(4 matches - involving the WINNERS of Round 1)
The four winning teams of round R2A will go directly into the All Ireland Quarter Finals having played the least amount of matches (2) in the qualifying rounds. This could potentially be a big advantage in comparison to the other possible routes.
( note: the losers of Round 2A are not out, see Round 3)
ROUND 2B
(4 matches in involving the 8 losers from Round 1)
The winners of these 4 matches go into Round 3.
ROUND 3
(4 matches where the losers of Round 2A play the winners of Round 2B)
This gives you 4 more teams to go into the quarter finals having played one more match.
Round 3 winners will play Round 2A winners in the quarter finals.
You would expect Round 2A winners to be stronger having won both their qualifying matches and have less injuries and maybe be fresher having played less matches in the qualifying rounds. The opposite would be the case for the winners of Round 3.
Hope that makes some sense as it can be confusing." Wouldn't the round robin have been easier to follow and better? Just give the provincial champions 2 home games each in recognition of winning their provincial championships.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 04/05/2026 17:50:22
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "To be the best you go to beat the best as they say but the chances of beating Kerry in Killarney are going to be next to zero.
Watch us draw Armagh or Galway in the last chance saloon game too.
Hope I'm wrong but this will be tricky
Only positive is we can't face Kerry again till final" I guess your not going to killarney judging by your negativity?
Oh ye of little faith......
Scenicparish (National) - 04/05/2026 18:29:01
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "So the provincial finals are now dead rubbers, are we really accepting this nonsense?
Counties should agree to field developmental teams for them. It's the end of the local rivalry." Seconded. Farcical when you see what it means in reality.
Never happy to leave well enough alone. Dublin playing Louth again illustrates the utter absurdity of this.
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/05/2026 21:05:14
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To suckvalleypaddy: "So the provincial finals are now dead rubbers, are we really accepting this nonsense?
Counties should agree to field developmental teams for them. It's the end of the local rivalry." You're dead right, long gone are the days of worrying about heading to Clones for Ulster final day, if it happens so be it but no big deal.
Saynothing (National) - 04/05/2026 21:20:05
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
This would be my current list for senior and intermediate for who the favourites are
1. Killoe
2. Colmcille
3. Clonguish
4. Abbeylara
5. Rathcline
6. Dromard
7. Carrickedmond
8. Granard
9. Mullinghta
10. Slashers
11. Ardagh
Intermediate
1. Mostrim
2. St bridgids kilashee
3. Fr manning Gaels
4. Cashel
5. Sean Connollys
6. Ballymahon
7. Grattans
8. Killoe
Longfordlad1985 (National) - 04/05/2026 21:30:56
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
At the very least they should have waited until the provincial finals were over before doing the draw. Now most team's eye is off them, to varying extents. Most except maybe Roscommon and Westmeath have one eye now on the first round of AI.
Onion Breath (National) - 04/05/2026 22:10:08
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Good luck for kerry cause ye will need it ." As will ye against Monaghan.
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 05/05/2026 06:50:08
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Ticket allocation will be fun now. I believe it is being done through the clubs? This causes for upset for great supporters who are not members of a club.
There will be people at the Ulster final who have not stood at Monaghan game in years no doubt. Always the way.
Going by the attendance of the Semi final (Armagh v Down) Armagh could near fill Clones themselves.
countymonaghan (National) - 05/05/2026 08:27:42
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