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Monaghan GAA thread - 6 Like(s)
Well done to Monaghan, a great performance from a well drilled, coached side.
The experience of the Monaghan lads, and a lethal weapon in Beggan's kicking, was too much for us.
Fair play to the organisation at the ground, and around the town, a joy to experience championship football in such a great atmosphere.
Corofin123 (National) - 22/06/2026 12:28:39
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Donegal GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To LowerHogan: "Do you reckon McGuiness doesn't really go for big names in his backroom team because he doesn't really want people questioning his decisions/tactics? I've always felt with McGuiness that he's a great motivator, organizer and can bring huge belief into a squad but has always played risk adverse football and doesn't make in-game adjustments when things are going against yous.
Players are all GPS tracked now with distances, minutes played, etc to gauge how much they can be pushed but I think he mentally burns teams out.
All the great mangers in the past were huge motivators and pushed teams to their limits, but I think they also found that right balance of knowing when to pull back and let lads reset and maybe that's something McGuiness struggles with." Great point, I think Jim doesn't like to be challenged.
I would rarely if ever shout for Dublin but did yesterday. That's down to jim and his behaviour - towards cassidy, declan bogue, tommy rooney, post match excuses and and unwillingness to countenance that he might have made a mistake eg after last year's all ireland final where he sort threw the players under the bus. In short I think he could be a bit more humble.
gahfan (National) - 22/06/2026 10:34:17
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Congratulations Westmeath on a memorable 2026 championship. I have rarely enjoyed an atmosphere in Clones so vocal, positive and supportive of two teams as today. It was brilliant. The scenes on the field at half time were something else also.
It was a credit to Westmeath to see practically every supporter remain until the end to applaud their team from the field. Some dark and dreary night over Christsmas, you will be able to stick on the Leinster final and enjoy all over again. Magic.
Eddie the Exile (National) - 22/06/2026 00:58:53
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "Most posts in here are about the abuse Murphy and McGuinness are getting instead of thr actual game or plan for 2027.
Murphy has been asking for trouble especially how he's played since she's came back.
Jim has some to complain about even after we win games.
If you're in the public eye, deal with it.
Regarding the actual game and squad. How can Jim and anyone in here say we gassed out because we're playing games back to back? We played what 11 championship games last year mostly back to back and we looked fine until the final. Such a lazy excuse.
We looked poor against down when we were fresh enough and now we can safely say we only battered Kerry in Killarney due to the red card and then likely not taking it seriously. If we played them on Sunday we would have lost by 15+.
Hugh will likely retire but small odds, we need to move on from him.
Ryan will give it another go I think but he's 33 I believe or at least will be come next season.
Murphy can come back at 37/38 if he wants but he's should only be a sub.
Thompson was a big miss sure but he's also 32 I believe.
After doing his ACL, how much use will he be?
We need to get Niall OD back and tbh he has a chance to start considering how hit or miss Gallen and COD can be.
Langan and McGee were both phenomenal this year I thought. They deserved so much better from everyone else.
I just don't know who's going to fill up the bench to help in 2027. We don't have the players in the county.
It's in midfield and forward line that needs way better options of the bench. Defence will always sort itself.
I know we have a small bunch of young attackers from Aodh Rua and Four Masters coming through but they didn't get much time this year, are they truly the future? Max and Shay had good first years but they need to bulk up.
as people have said time and time again we really need a left foot free taker. Do we have any options around the county?
For goals , we need Patton. His kickouts are aimed to players whereas Gavin is just hit and hope. About 3 times in a row yesterday he aimed for his left hand side and it went out of play or safely into the hands of a dub. Not to mention his poor kickout changed the game. But fair enough, most keepers make mistakes in the new game.He's better to have on if we are a team that get a lot of frees like say a Monaghan but the way we play we don't get scoreable frees as often as I'd like.
I'd like to believe we can win it next year but unless we strengthen our bench and the inconsistent forwards cop on, We won't. However if Jim is back then I'll believe he believes we have a chance at least.
." Absolutely diabolical post from a so called Donegal supporter.
Your attacks on Hugh and Thomson are rediculas.
Hugh has been a great servant for Donegal for over 10 years and always given his best. He hadn't one his better days yesterday but not many players had.
As for Thompson, he has been a great player for Donegal especially for the past 3 or 4 years and his 2 pointers from his sweet left foot has been sorely missed this year. He has just battled back from an ACL injury and put in a lot of hard graft to be back playing early.
By the way what way has Murphy played since he has come back to warrant so much on line abuse?
Scenicparish (National) - 22/06/2026 19:13:39
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Maroonfox54: "Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic." Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park!
Kinvara (National) - 22/06/2026 12:33:43
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Very disappointing result yesterday. It felt similar to last week against Cork were our legs were gone and we were lacking rhythm in our play. Even when we got the goal and a few points and went 5 up, we didn't build on it. Something similar happened last week were we went ahead by 7 against Cork but didn't build on it too. Something just didn't feel right but the lads tried their hardest and it took a lot to even pull it back level at full time. Dublin were deserving of their win at the end and it will be interesting to see them against Galway next week. I think we looked like a team that was training really hard but it was similar vibe this year to 2013 as many have mentioned. Hopefully we can bounce back next year.
What really shocked me yesterday and for the last while is the hatred for Donegal and particularly Murphy and McGuinness. Murphy was booed again and nearly as bad as Killarney. This I feel has no place in the game. I spoke to a Dublin supporter after the game and they said he was fully deserving of it after the League final. I said to them, do you think Michael Burns will be booed by Donegal and opposition fans once he serves his suspension? Similarly Kelly for Armagh wasn't subjected to anything like this after serving a suspension for a very serious incident. Also some of the stuff on Twitter was shocking and people calling him some horrible remarks which is way over the top. The GAA made a tribute post to him for his 200th appearance and it was littered with disgusting comments. I have watched Murphy since his debut at 17 and he has been a pleasure to watch. He plays with an edge but he does not have this dirty streak to his game that people are saying that he is been at for years supposedly. This year i do feel he has been more aggressive and did it take it too far in the league final but again it is literally the only significant incident in his career that people can cite. He has been a legend of the game and is contributed so much to Donegal and it turns my stomach to see the abuse he is receiving. Furthermore, everyone in the county or anyone knows him on a personal level are aware of the incredible person he is and let's hope he has another year in the Donegal jersey. Also I hope this new soccer culture coming into the GAA and social media abuse doesn't creep more into the game..
User93 (National) - 22/06/2026 12:04:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "Most posts in here are about the abuse Murphy and McGuinness are getting instead of thr actual game or plan for 2027.
Murphy has been asking for trouble especially how he's played since she's came back.
Jim has some to complain about even after we win games.
If you're in the public eye, deal with it.
Regarding the actual game and squad. How can Jim and anyone in here say we gassed out because we're playing games back to back? We played what 11 championship games last year mostly back to back and we looked fine until the final. Such a lazy excuse.
We looked poor against down when we were fresh enough and now we can safely say we only battered Kerry in Killarney due to the red card and then likely not taking it seriously. If we played them on Sunday we would have lost by 15+.
Hugh will likely retire but small odds, we need to move on from him.
Ryan will give it another go I think but he's 33 I believe or at least will be come next season.
Murphy can come back at 37/38 if he wants but he's should only be a sub.
Thompson was a big miss sure but he's also 32 I believe.
After doing his ACL, how much use will he be?
We need to get Niall OD back and tbh he has a chance to start considering how hit or miss Gallen and COD can be.
Langan and McGee were both phenomenal this year I thought. They deserved so much better from everyone else.
I just don't know who's going to fill up the bench to help in 2027. We don't have the players in the county.
It's in midfield and forward line that needs way better options of the bench. Defence will always sort itself.
I know we have a small bunch of young attackers from Aodh Rua and Four Masters coming through but they didn't get much time this year, are they truly the future? Max and Shay had good first years but they need to bulk up.
as people have said time and time again we really need a left foot free taker. Do we have any options around the county?
For goals , we need Patton. His kickouts are aimed to players whereas Gavin is just hit and hope. About 3 times in a row yesterday he aimed for his left hand side and it went out of play or safely into the hands of a dub. Not to mention his poor kickout changed the game. But fair enough, most keepers make mistakes in the new game.He's better to have on if we are a team that get a lot of frees like say a Monaghan but the way we play we don't get scoreable frees as often as I'd like.
I'd like to believe we can win it next year but unless we strengthen our bench and the inconsistent forwards cop on, We won't. However if Jim is back then I'll believe he believes we have a chance at least.
." Maybe dont just read the headlines and listen to Jim has actually said.
Yesterday the headlines were 'Jim Blasts Fixtures'
He did nothing of the sort and this is a pattern of terrible media clickbait that generates engagement.
We won the league and battered Kerry in Kerry and all anyone talked about was Murphy and then Jim's post match conference.
The whole thing was a circus and took away from both victories and it's definitely affected Donegal.
We would have better off getting the bans so the media and rival fans could have pipped down on all the whinging.
shaggykev (National) - 22/06/2026 18:25:51
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Maroonfox54: "Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic." Draw's definetely been kind to Galway. Hard to know what shape Dublin will be in after going to extra time and Con's injury. Full strenght you'd fancy Dublin but Galway may find themselves in a semi having not done a whole lot.
JimB1991 (National) - 22/06/2026 15:06:01
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Kerry All Ireland Champions 2026? - 2 Like(s)
Knocking Kerry out next week, would be a very Tyrone thing to do. Especially a Jack O Connor Kerry team
tirawleybaron (National) - 22/06/2026 11:02:00
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I thought Roscommon had the All Ireland won?
ohwow (National) - 22/06/2026 11:33:43
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "And the gas thing is, it's not Cork's hurling ability that teams can't handle. It's their speed and mobility and insatiable appetite for running past people that teams can't handle. Watching Clare or Galway, you can see that their stickwork isn't far off par with Cork or Limerick. It's the lack of legs, mobility, athleticism that is driving the chasm in favour of Cork and Limerick. It's not hurling skill imo. This is ironic, i know." Couldn't agree more with above - and Limerick have brought athleticism to a level that only Cork can match nowadays
(Clare, Tipperary and Waterford not too far behind - we'll see where Galway stand soon).
When Offaly won their All-Irelands in the 1980s and 1990s the possession game was unheard of. Ground hurling was still a major part of the game. Offaly have fine young hurlers but are not yet ready to face the big guns.
Kilkenny have slipped back in the last decade. On the one hand they have not had the underage talent coming through as before but on the other hand Kilkenny's success down the years was based on stickwork and classic hurling artistry - unfortunately the hurling athletes have a big advantage over the hurling artists in today's game.
I've made a submission to the recent GAA survey - a heavier sliotar and handpassing only allowed off the hurley were two of my suggestions.
saorkick (National) - 22/06/2026 14:13:24
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Gaa_lover: "One game you probably didn't want as Tyrone will the week break will be well up for it.
Great for underdog Louth or Monaghan reaching the semi-final at least now.
Galway,Mayo will really fancy their chances to reach the last 4 now." Without doubt. Tyrone will be well up for it. It's a draw that will have brought the Kerry group back to earth. It's a great draw though. These are the games to be involved in.
legendzxix (National) - 22/06/2026 12:49:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Very proud of these players and management.
Coming out of Wexford Park, no one saw this season, a win against Longford and a good showing against Meath was the most we could hope for.
7 Championship games, a Leinster Title beating Kildare, Meath and Dublin on the way, that crazy extra time in Mullingar, Every panel member and backroom team have giving us the best year of Senior Football for Westmeath ever.
No post mortem on Sunday, a more experienced, fitter (in injuries) team won on the day. Like Galway, they were just 2 games too far.
Watching the support, kids especially, idolise and support this journey has done more to promote the game in Westmeath than any 10 year plan a committee could ever come up with.
I hope the county board give these lads a break and dont put too much pressure with starting the club championship, I can see a lot of these lads struggling as the weeks progress.
Now, lets get Jim McGuinness ratified as Donegal manager, and get McHugh ratified with us...
The future is bright Yop Westmeath.
Corofin123 (National) - 22/06/2026 12:26:11
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad: "Will Michael Murphy come back next year? We will make a deal, if he comes back next year, we will take back mc manus, oh wait, we have moved on." Oh wait, murphy is as fit as he ever was. Mcmanus's hip is banjaxed.
WeGoAgain (National) - 22/06/2026 18:07:26
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Club players make up 97% of the playing cohort so while acknowledging the fantastic efforts of our county players, the club championships need to proceed. Club players are important too. We have lots of dual club players so it's football one weekend and hurling following." Club players are indeed import (when it suits). The same club players that, through their clubs, voiced that they didn't want a change to the football championship format but were ignored.
fizzygravy (National) - 22/06/2026 17:58:43
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Split Wicklow In 2 ????? - 1 Like(s)
Just a word of waring to the Kerrys and the Dubs etc, next year ye will all be hitching your wagons to the Wicklow gravy train.
Pay homage to the new kings of Croke Park.
sponger (National) - 22/06/2026 12:52:01
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Just going back to the performance of Ciaran Kilkenny yesterday.
It was the topic of conversation of quite a few fans leaving the Hill after the win.
8 All Ireland medals
12 Leinster medals
5 League medals
6 All Stars.
And him still scrapping for the ball like a man trying to prove himself….! What a performance by him.
Like many other fans, I would have him in my all time top 15 Dublin players.
He also won a Leinster Minor Football and Leinster Minor Hurling medals in 2011.
And then Leinster and All Ireland u21 Football medals the following year.
CK made his Senior debut with the Dubs in 2012.
He will be 33 next month - what a career he has had.
Definitely an unsung hero for the Boys in Blue.
Fionn (National) - 22/06/2026 17:01:32
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Jim has a few few issues to tackle. And before anyone piles on i would have taken him as Mayo manager this year or any year in fact but he's definitely a bit too strong willed and is a believer that his way is the right way but it clearly isn't. There are 2 or 3 players not involved in the panel that should be. One in particular stepped away after being poorly treated. The likes of Jamie Brennan and O Baoill should not be in a panel when the likes of Doherty and O Donnell are not.
Also the online abuse of Jim and Murphy is ridiculous but let's not pretend Jim is universally liked in Donegal especially in certain areas. Plenty of comments on Twitter and Facebook after Down and Cork game almost gloating. And these are not anonymous trolls. Some are lads involved in coaching within Donegal.
TheFlaker (National) - 22/06/2026 13:07:44
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Michaelbeag: "I would prefer to be in Mayo and Galway position this week than going around club houses in roscommon showing off Sam Og if I am being honest.
We just have something that when we go into knockout football we crumble easily" And how would it work in club houses if Roscommon was In Mayo and Galway position right now? Go around with banners in the air saying Roscommon reached the Quarter-final instead of having a Connacht trophy on display.
Gaa_lover (National) - 22/06/2026 13:51:22
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To User93: "Very disappointing result yesterday. It felt similar to last week against Cork were our legs were gone and we were lacking rhythm in our play. Even when we got the goal and a few points and went 5 up, we didn't build on it. Something similar happened last week were we went ahead by 7 against Cork but didn't build on it too. Something just didn't feel right but the lads tried their hardest and it took a lot to even pull it back level at full time. Dublin were deserving of their win at the end and it will be interesting to see them against Galway next week. I think we looked like a team that was training really hard but it was similar vibe this year to 2013 as many have mentioned. Hopefully we can bounce back next year.
What really shocked me yesterday and for the last while is the hatred for Donegal and particularly Murphy and McGuinness. Murphy was booed again and nearly as bad as Killarney. This I feel has no place in the game. I spoke to a Dublin supporter after the game and they said he was fully deserving of it after the League final. I said to them, do you think Michael Burns will be booed by Donegal and opposition fans once he serves his suspension? Similarly Kelly for Armagh wasn't subjected to anything like this after serving a suspension for a very serious incident. Also some of the stuff on Twitter was shocking and people calling him some horrible remarks which is way over the top. The GAA made a tribute post to him for his 200th appearance and it was littered with disgusting comments. I have watched Murphy since his debut at 17 and he has been a pleasure to watch. He plays with an edge but he does not have this dirty streak to his game that people are saying that he is been at for years supposedly. This year i do feel he has been more aggressive and did it take it too far in the league final but again it is literally the only significant incident in his career that people can cite. He has been a legend of the game and is contributed so much to Donegal and it turns my stomach to see the abuse he is receiving. Furthermore, everyone in the county or anyone knows him on a personal level are aware of the incredible person he is and let's hope he has another year in the Donegal jersey. Also I hope this new soccer culture coming into the GAA and social media abuse doesn't creep more into the game.." Here's a tip for you - Stay away from Twitter, X or whatever they call it these days. It's a cesspit for nameless trolls. Any decent GAA people wouldn't engage in that sort of thing.
bloodandbandage (National) - 22/06/2026 13:58:39
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