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Dublin GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "The Neller is perfect for the opposition.donegal were the county that wanted us taken out of croker acfew years ago so we will play in Neller as a kind gesture to them." How the mighty have fallen?
After your magnificient 6 in a row a Dublin manager is afraid to play a team in Croke Park.
Scenicparish (National) - 15/06/2026 15:52:54
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Dublin GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "That argument falls with Louth's rightful insistence on picking a ground that did not cater for a third of the Armagh demand alone through clubs.
I have a PP pass but would be happy to be in lottery. PP would harldy hold even the Dublin crowd that was in Cavan and not the regular number on Hill these times. But supporters as Fionn says seem to massively favour Parnell despit that.
Huge pay off too if getting to quarter finals if they win and if - as they will be - the crowd and familiarity with the mad pitch is an advantage. Donegal themselves have made Ballybofey in particular into such a cauldron." Louth's suitation is not comparable as you well know. Here we have a suitation where the Dubs are throwing their noses up at Croke Park, the defacto home of the Dubs for as long as I remember, "Hill 16 Dublin Only" and all that lark. It really is hilarious stuff.
Square_B (National) - 15/06/2026 16:39:25
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here." no shortage of miserable Donegal folks these days
suckvalleypaddy (National) - 16/06/2026 10:38:25
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To The_DOC: "Completely agree, I seen ó Laoí warming up and then O Fla came on. I think FOL offers more if I'm being honest, O Fla came on and missed a very scoreable goal chance where he opted for a point (I still think he shot for goal and blazed it over though), then he kicked a very scoreable chance wide.
You could see the Morris influence really start to flourish yesterday, in accurate (for most) handpassing, the quick pass when required -> it was like watching peak Corofin-Belclare a few years ago." Peak Corofin had a strong defensive focus to go along with their offensive game. It's what Galway need for the business end of this championship now.
Gaa_lover (National) - 15/06/2026 20:10:57
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 2 Like(s)
GAA headquarters stated reason for having the first round draw of the All Ireland series held before the provincial finals has been exposed as nonsense by the latest round of fixtures.
We were told the first round draw was held before the provincial finals for logistical reasons, to facilitate the county boards which needed as much time as possible to arrange accommodation, meals etc for their teams at away venues and also to facilitate supporters who might want to arrange overnight accommodation at the arranged venue. Kerry vs Donegal was cited as the best rational reason for this change as Donegal had 2 weeks to arrange things. But now we have Kerry vs Armagh!! A long journey and the same logistics apply but less than one week to arrange things. Gas how the GAA hierarchy can get tied up in knots on their own logic!
PoolSturgeon (National) - 16/06/2026 09:52:25
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheBishop: "There isn't too many Westmeath players who looked like they'd struggle operating in Division 1. Thought they were excellent yesterday,
Galway were ok in the fist half, took their goal chances brilliantly but unusually didn't take any advantage of the wind.
Second half was different, Galway were excellent for and the score line wasn't a fair reflection as Galway left a good few goals behind them.
Thats the 2nd game McGrath has been an unused subs, is he still carrying an injury? I was surprised too see O'Flaherty get on before O'Laoi." Completely agree, I seen ó Laoí warming up and then O Fla came on. I think FOL offers more if I'm being honest, O Fla came on and missed a very scoreable goal chance where he opted for a point (I still think he shot for goal and blazed it over though), then he kicked a very scoreable chance wide.
You could see the Morris influence really start to flourish yesterday, in accurate (for most) handpassing, the quick pass when required -> it was like watching peak Corofin-Belclare a few years ago.
The_DOC (National) - 15/06/2026 14:33:07
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Scenicparish: "How the mighty have fallen?
After your magnificient 6 in a row a Dublin manager is afraid to play a team in Croke Park." I don't like it when posters don't think before they post (or possibly can't).
Since the great 6-in-a-row (only Limk hurlers in Munster also have that suffix in adult men's hurling or football), Dublin has won Leinster in '20, '21, '22, '23, '24 and Sam in 2023.
Where were all those games played? Was anyone afraid of paying, even winning them?
The most poetic justice, I feel, to now see lamenting, whiny Donegal have to live up to their own philosophy of taking the Dubs out of Croker.
This isn't about fear. This is about karma and justice.
In the Gaelic language, they have a great phrase for it: "Filleann an feall ar an bhfeallaire!"
foreveryoung (National) - 15/06/2026 16:29:32
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "Maybe you should have a KitKat? Bud.
This is all of Dublins making. Croke Park is now clearly far too big for them. Parnell Park will always be too small.
Why didn't they build a nice 25k stadium somewhere? Problem solved.
Call it the Coddle Memorial Stadium or something." What about naming it "Pairc Ath Cliath - Home of the Six in a Row"?
TrueBlue35 (National) - 16/06/2026 10:37:39
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To DUBJOHN: "Dublin are not in decline they're in transition and Dublin have never refused to play in Parnell park they've always played where they were told to play by the Gaa, get your facts right bud !" Maybe you should have a KitKat? Bud.
This is all of Dublins making. Croke Park is now clearly far too big for them. Parnell Park will always be too small.
Why didn't they build a nice 25k stadium somewhere? Problem solved.
Call it the Coddle Memorial Stadium or something.
peiledoir20 (National) - 15/06/2026 16:51:53
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hontherossie: "the short and simply is we played a battle hardened ulster team and these inexperienced players couldn't handle championship football outside of connacht. we have been here before super fit for the league but thankfully we got a nestor cup out of it." A good few selection issues Saturday didn't help.
A lad who simply has not been good enough all year continuing to get selected and ends up getting taken off at the same stage the last few games, How can we do the same thing and expect different performances.
Issues at midfield the last few games, Ryan and Doyle decent in the air but limited apart from that and shown up last two games. We had a purple patch Saturday when Cunnane came on, We then take him back off and lose all momentum.
What was the thinking behind bringing on Duggan on before Cunnane then.
Why was Enda on match day squad when he wasn't fit, Telling another player he was in the squad then calling him close to midnight Friday telling him they changed their mind and replaced by Enda who wasnt fit was a mistake.
I taught we could only change for a injury also how did they swing that one when Enda wasn't on standby list either.
sourmilk93 (National) - 15/06/2026 15:50:02
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Jack L: "Look it. We got a home day in R1 and couldn't make it count. We never turned up last Saturday. Can talk about been unfortunate to draw 2 Ulster sides
Tyrone didn't get out of D2 while Monaghan were relegated to D2
Mayo went to Clones and eon in the first round
. No easy way of glossing over a disappointing AI campaign. Connacht title foes not hold much water now" Connacht title is grand.
Last Saturday was a disaster.
Seanfan (National) - 15/06/2026 23:43:46
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6 Teams Left In A Hurling May 24Th - 1 Like(s)
One thing is for sure - hurling only reaches 10-12 counties - half of them stop playing intercounty hurling by Mid May.
The lack of big games all summer, combined with the move behind a paywall - means hurling will be of less interest year on year in the 10-12 who do care and wont every reach the other 20.
No big games, no big names, no social media presence = a sport that wont reach the public over the next few years.
The sport is destined for decline now football has got its act together.
We are in mid June in football and 12 counties are still playing - "weaker counties" are toppling the big guns. There are so many matches even the paywall of GAA+ has to allow RTE show some. Tailteann cup matches are good to watch.
Sunday game had highlights last week of 24 football counties in action.
What will we get in Hurling - Sunday game highlights of the same game they showed earlier in the day.
There is also little or no tactical discussion around hurling - it doesn't even have blood and guts anymore as everyone just pucks the ball over from halfway.
Rural Ireland is facing a massive demographic problem at underage level in the next few years - and hurling is worst placed to compete with rugby, Soccer and football. Even basketball is growing quicker than hurling.
By all means change nothing and focus on the Munster Hurling championship - watch the rest of the sport die out everywhere at the same time.
For any sport to grow these days - kids have their phones and need to see their hero's. Hurling doesn't even have 1 big name anymore.
tirawleybaron (National) - 16/06/2026 08:38:26
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Playing Dublin in Croke Park is advantage Donegal this time round as it suits our game. We have bigger men in middle and more pace on flanks. I don't see this average Dublin outfit troubling us at all if I'm being honest. That of course is very much dependent on Donegal not being flat again!
As for Croke Park not being their home venue. A load of nonsense. Tell ya what - why don't you let Donegal warm up at the Hill 16 end and allow them have your usual dressing room. No? Thought not, Dublin practically own Croke Park and do as they like there taking every advantage they can. It won't be enough this weekend though.
PeterQ92 (National) - 16/06/2026 10:33:41
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Joeynyc: "Nearly another comeback yesterday. Unfortunately not to be.
Some bad decisions cost us a better chance of winning.
Injuries catching up.
Point to make about Brandon Kelly who has been unreal the last 2 months.It was absolute criminal as to why the ball was not been given into to him, when numerous occasions, especially the first half, Was wide open. Goal just before HT pretty much killed the game.
30 seconds left Sam McCartan should never have taken that shot on. He decision making and failing to pass the ball was very noticeable yesterday. The yellow card he got sum up his day,and refusing to pass the ball costing his team any chance of winning.
Heslin 70mins head scratcher. Forde should have gotten more time .
Roll onto next week." That's a borderline nasty post about arguably our best player over the past 3-4 years, a man who leads by example on and off the field, he made a couple of mistakes yesterday as did every player including Shane Walsh but to post such nonsense is unwarranted
Claretandblue (National) - 15/06/2026 23:41:47
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To kudos: "The 4 guaranteed quarter finalists this year are Louth, Tyrone , Cork and Galway. The four semi-finalists in the 1957 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship were Louth, Tyrone, Cork, and Galway. Very interesting fact :)" I think we would all be happy if the semi finals, final and result are repeated this year. Our survivors,Sean Og Flood, Patsy Coleman and Frank Lynch would really enjoy it. What are the odds?
19616609 (National) - 15/06/2026 22:02:04
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 1 Like(s)
Sean Se and Shane Ryan back training.Jack Barry played challenge game for the development squad last Sunday against Newcastlewest. Tom Sullivan had a small set back.Kerry will devour the Armagh kickout. CLifford brothers will clean out the Armagh backs.
hlynch12 (National) - 15/06/2026 21:44:35
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Donegal will win handy Sunday.
hlynch12 (National) - 15/06/2026 21:42:06
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: "Well done to Cork at the weekend, I was at the game and there was no sense of urgency. Us fans did not get up for the game either, one of the worst atmospheres I seen for a Donegal home game.
Cruising in the first half and Cork had no choice but to look for 2 pointers which they hit. While we did loose I think a bit of perspective, we lost by a point. we went a long time without a score. I was surprised that one of the senior lads did not try to engineer a free just to get a score to settle us down.
Cork/Louth/Monaghan all underdogs but fought hard and won, If you are a neutral supporter you would be singing the praises of this years championship.
The Dubs in Croke Park next weekend, fingers crossed I would say a 50;50 game" Couldn't agree more on atmosphere - really disappointing given the ratio of home v away supporters.
Samforthehills26 (National) - 15/06/2026 18:15:14
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Ah these are such special times. Sunday was even better than the Leinster. The bond that this team has created with supporters. Their honesty,, humility and decency. The scenes at the end - we could only dream about in the depressing days in Division 4. Watching many loyal supporters with their hearts breaking with joy, dancing in the summer sun under Shancoduff. Eternally grateful to this incredible band of heroes for the journey they are sharing with us. Finally, to the gracious people of Inis Caoin, ye have been a credit in your hosting of us. Your good humour and help have helped make these days special. Your soil will never more, be stoney and grey but fertile and endlessly bright for us!!
LaLu (National) - 16/06/2026 09:05:05
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
We are starting to really get it together.
Kick outs were excellent with exception of one over the sideline. And to be honest, I would much prefer the odd one over the sideline than to under cook it and get caught. At least we can re set.
Very harsh to be penalised for taking too long. I think if the timer was on Gleeson he was no slower than WM keeper. Small thing but the Galway guys in the media should be highlighting this. He has a name for being slow and I think he is being punished on reputation lately rather than anything else.
I like to see DOF coming on. He offers a lot, and turned over a few balls and got right into the action. He missed a sitter but apart from that he really impacted the game. He always does when introduced. I am not convinced he has the same impact when he starts. FO'L is definitely an option as well and showed well in the league, but he hasn't played in a while.
Fionn Mcdonagh was poor from the start yesterday. He obviously is showing some form in training but I haven't seen it translate on to match day yet. He didn't even get off the ground for the throw in. He got the arm in for Shanes goal but that was as much as he did.
Shane Mcgrath impresses everytime he takes the field.
I dont think Tierneys goal was lucky. We have been scoring that type of goal for a while. He always drifts in for a long high one and he is excellent in the air. Great delivery into him.
We do need to be a little more clinical. We blazed a few goal chances over when 8 or 9 points up. Thats the time to kill the game. 9 points is easily clawed back in this new game. We need to be ruthless.
The criticisms above are minor. Very happy with yesterday. Westmeath are decent.
Mayonman (National) - 15/06/2026 17:19:11
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