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National Football League 2026 - 3 Like(s)

Replying To dakid:  "Ahhh sorry I didn't read between the lines and didn't understand.

I thought ye boys preferred fists firmly in cheek."
As a Donegal man and speaking to other Donegal people no one is saying Murphy didn't deserve a red.

But the reaction of the media has been completely over the top you'd think he was the first GAA player ever to strike to get away with it. I don't remember Jack O'connor complaining that Tadgh Kenneally didn't get sent off after a clear strike in the opening minute of 2009 final against Corks Nicholas Murphy which later Kenneally later admitted in his book that it had been pre meditated.

totalrecall (National) - 01/04/2026 14:20:27

Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
The Dubs having a hissy fit and not attending a launch event. Looks like Ger Brennan is going full Pillar Cafferey with his management style. You know what they say about never interrupting an enemy when making a mistake!

RoyalBadger (National) - 01/04/2026 11:01:39

Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Fair play to the team and management on Sunday. Only a second league title ever, and it's definitely something to savour and be proud of. The quadruple is still on…

Plenty of excellent performances, and a brilliant outing for Max Campbell starting his career-you couldn't have predicted that kind of impact.

Being 21 points up in the second half, you did start to wonder what Kerry were at- have they ever been 20+ points down in a match. They were miles off the pace.
There was one passage in the first half that summed up their lethargy. McGonagle turned over David Clifford, then Shane O'Donnell was turned over-which you wouldn't expect-and there were four Kerry players inside who were not tracking the Donegal runner coming out. Somewhat ironically they nearly ended up scoring a goal from it. You won't be seeing that lack of effort later in the year.

Similar to how Michael Murphy is used, Kerry might look at bringing Clifford out the field for kickouts later in the year. When you're starved of possession, you have to find ways to get your best player involved. Murphy's influence was massive-Donegal were 21 points up by the time he went off, which kind of says it all. The finish for the goal was also excellent.

There was a bit of discussion here recently about Ryan McHugh, and I think he was excellent. Three points, and constantly tasked with carrying the ball out, beating his man, and creating overlaps. The balance in his running, the subtle dip of the shoulder to help beat his man and his ability to use both his feet and hands. He understandably ran out of legs towards the end, but he had really emptied the tank.

Looking ahead to the serious championship games, Donegal will need the likes of Patton, Gallen, O'Baoill, Moore, Thompson, and Roarty all firing. That depth and competition for places will be crucial.
Anyway, a trophy to enjoy and huge credit to everyone involved.

Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 01/04/2026 14:31:19

Swiss Model For GAA? - 1 Like(s)

Replying To xxB3B0Stunnahxx:  "If the correct format is implemented - this would be far more exciting concept than a 4x4 Group Phase. 16 teams. All Result on the day - No Draws.
Round 1 - Provincial Finalists at Home v Other 8.
Round 2 - 8 winners play each other. 8 losers play each other.
Round 3 - 4 "2W - 0L" play each other, 8 "1W-1L" play each other", 4 "0W-2L" play each other.
Round 4 - 1 game of 3W v 3W, 3 games 2W v 1L, 3 games 1W v 2L, 1 game 0W-3L

Top 12 qualify for knockout phase.

Think about it. All games of equal status, there on merit. Shouldn't be many hidings handed out."
This is getting ridiculous, you're looking to simplify things and you come up with top 12 quality. Then what, more byes and equation's. Yankee doodling on a spreadsheet.

Saynothing (National) - 31/03/2026 17:58:55

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Curlew66:  "Congratulations Dun na nGall on an outstanding team performance.
Looking at the match programme it must have been a very proud day for the St Naul club with three players on the team. What level do they compete at in the club championship? Best compliment one could pay Gavin Mulreany is that your regular keeper hasn't been missed atall. He had a very good league campaign between kicking points, saving goals and steady kick outs. He pulled off two great saves on Sunday from O'Connor and Kennedy. Took a risk coming so far from goal to contest a high ball at the end line but his club mate Mogan saved the day clearing G O 'Sullivan goal bound shot off the line.
Open to correction here but I think Caolan McGonagle played underage soccer at International level. His goal may well have been a 'perfectly executed chip' and not just 'going for a point' as most commentators have described it."
He was not going for a chip. And I've no idea how the keeper didn't save it. Shocking attempt.

eddieSize5Balls (National) - 31/03/2026 18:06:18

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Our 3rd U20 game in as many weeks against a rested defending champion Mayo in MacHale Park tomorrow night at 7pm. Throw in time moved back 30 minutes for whatever reason.

Published team

Patrick Gaynor - Western Gaels
Diarmuid O'Higgins - Clann na nGael
Michael Gillooly - Roscommon Gaels
Nikita Berzins - Shannon Gaels
Keelan Kelly - Padraig Pearses
Eoghan Carthy - Roscommon Gaels
Colin Murray - St Ciarans
Niall Heneghan - Michael Glaveys
Cathal McKeon - Boyle
Dean Casey - Ballinameen
John McGuinness - Roscommon Gaels
Eoin Collins - St Croans
John Curran - Castlerea St Kevins
Ruairi Kicline - St Dominic's
Charlie O'Carroll - St Brigids

Subs
Mark Carroll - Kilmore
Conor Grogan - Roscommon Gaels
Rory Coyle - St Aidans
Ruadhan Henry - St Michael's
Gordon Casey - Ballinameen
Stephen Tighe - Strokestown
Liam Finneran - Castlerea St Kevins
David Higgins - Western Gaels
Kevin Hester - Castlerea St Kevins

Best of luck to the Roscommon players and management tonight.

The_analyser (National) - 31/03/2026 19:42:45

Carlow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Carlow have three players on the team of the week. Padraic Bolger. Conor Doyle and Ross Dunphy. Picked from the eight teams who played in croke park Saturday and Sunday incredible achievement and well done lads.

Brendandoyle (National) - 31/03/2026 20:27:20

Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Well...where is the Republic (eire) now....... Czechia qualify for the World Cup!!

katser (National) - 31/03/2026 22:42:39

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To S1234:  "Ye honestly think ye will win AI haha would not write kerry off . Jack is a cute hoor."
No one is writing Kerry off? They are still the team to beat especially now with the way they lost on Sunday.

Scenicparish (National) - 01/04/2026 12:07:17

Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)

Replying To DuhallowRed:  "I see reports of croke park might hose man utd vs leeds at croke park. It could also be an April fools article"
They'd need hosed.

Saynothing (National) - 01/04/2026 16:11:38