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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Waltermitty2: "Hard to see anything other than a huge dublin win on Saturday." I say you are fun on nights out Waltermitty
hunting (National) - 07/05/2026 16:51:15
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Blackcardnot: "I'm not in any way being dismissive of Armagh, they are a tight, tight unit but the weight of expectation on them now is massive. Think it would have been better for Armagh if K McG hadn't put his whole arsenal on display. Mental fortitude is needed going into your 4th Ulster final with no medals to show for it and I think Armaghs game against Down should have been managed better on Sunday, so much pressure on Armagh now." Totally disagree. Armagh have won the biggest prize of all and im sure they have enough to deal with the expectation of an Ulster final. The most important medal to count is the celtic cross. You could look at this game and even say it doesn't matter in the slightest as the most important competition begins next weekend as well. Armagh will of course want to win but it's not a season decider. Agree with others we will need to curtail there running game and be aggressive.
222 (National) - 06/05/2026 20:47:39
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
We need everyone we can get especially with Luke out. I think it would be a massive boost to have Heslin back. What a great option to come off the bench. No different to calling in some u20s , has been such a great servant to the county.
mul (National) - 06/05/2026 20:56:59
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
While we might not be in the best place its not as if we are playing a Kilkenny, Galway or Munster team.
We are at home v Dublin who could not beat Offaly away and beat Kildare at home by 11.
Both of those results have them evenly matched with ourselves on current championship. And all you can go on is current championship form.
Paull (National) - 07/05/2026 08:04:07
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
can someone enlighten me , is it true that football pundit and former county footballer john heslin is back training with the senior footballers im curious to know
mickcunningham (National) - 07/05/2026 08:49:19
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Temple56: "70% of footballers playing hurling? That seems way off where did that figure come from? I'd say it's closer to 30-35%.
Looking at the south Moate, Caulry, Maryland, Castledaly, Tang, Garrycastle, Athlone, and Tubberclair you're talking about roughly 300 adult footballers across these clubs with two or three teams each. I'd guess fewer than 5% of those 300 are also playing hurling.
I know it's different in the north, but even in Mullingar, if you look at Loman's and Shamrocks, maybe about a quarter of adult players are involved in hurling.
There are definitely areas with high crossover-80-90% in some cases-but in the two biggest towns, where the playing numbers are highest, it's overwhelmingly football. Take Kinnegad as another example how many there are actively hurling?
I get your point about the lack of top officers from hurling clubs on the board, but I don't think it's down to bias. It's more that we like to think of ourselves as a dual county, when in reality we're probably closer to 75% football. That said, we still manage to produce some excellent hurlers from a relatively small base, and over the past 15 years especially, they've often punched well above their weight at inter-county level." So by your own logic if the 70% football clubs in Westmeath suddenly decided to become true Irish patriots and facilitate our national sport. Westmeath could in all likelihood be competing for all Ireland's. You need to start changing your allegiance 125 years and 1 Leinster title or maybe 2 let's watch this space
Sloweddie (National) - 07/05/2026 09:06:10
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To AverageFootball: "Can you share it?" The cabal of 'shrewd Leitrim football men' our friend discusses football matters with are studying it currently.
Like a Papal conclave - no white smoke yet. Burning old tyres so far.
Boxtyeater (National) - 07/05/2026 09:54:58
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
I won a game of snooker last week........ I didn't get any advantage in the All Ireland race but I really enjoyed winning it!
just saying:-)
Mayonman (National) - 07/05/2026 10:51:37
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To mickcunningham: "can someone enlighten me , is it true that football pundit and former county footballer john heslin is back training with the senior footballers im curious to know" Its 100% true Mick. Dessie Dolan and Larry Giles back in with them too.
Leftpeg1 (National) - 07/05/2026 10:51:40
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To bloodandbandage: "Kerry v Cork this weekend in the Munster final and not a peep! For the first time in a long time, I'm looking forward to a Cork/Kerry match. I think this is a great opportunity for Cork, especially factoring in Kerry's injury list and the fact we finally got promoted this year. Confidence is high and I'm going to stick my neck out and predict a Cork win.
Interested to hear what others think." I happen to agree with you BandB and its no Yerra! Cork are very strong in the areas we struggling at mo.
Many dont show interest because they dont tate Munster but they cant see Cork and Kerry have been nip and tuck the last few years.People also seem to forget Cork have beaten both Mayo and Donegal in the championship the last couple of years.
I think this final is very hard to call and wont be surprised at any result.The sad thing for Cork is even if they do win you will have people saying Kerry did nt care.Kerry always care about a Munster final and especially v Cork.We hate losing to Cork.
No teams have met more often in the championship since the qualifiers came in in 2001 and Kerry and Cork have drawn 8 times since.
We might see another draw Sunday and extra time might decide it.
No disrespect to the other Munster counties but delighted to have a Munster final v Cork again.
CiarraiMick (National) - 07/05/2026 10:54:48
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
I was told by a player in the squad he is not back and was only there to help will not play any part.
Westmeath25 (National) - 07/05/2026 11:09:09
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
I just want to state that I am very happy with the structure of the National League, Provincial Championships and the current All Ireland competition. Not sure what all the fuss is about.
Kerry kicking up (Jack O' Connor / Darragh O' Se) because they have two hard games in a row is a laugh. They got the All Ireland under 20 semi final with Roscommon changed from this Saturday (where people could attend) to next Wednesday night in Munster (again!), because one player MIGHT play in the Munster final. In fairness to Mayo they did not do likewise for the under 20 Connacht final where they had a couple of top players involved.
"Different strokes for different folks "
letsgetgoing (National) - 07/05/2026 12:00:56
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Spot on - there is nothing or very little between our teams tbh.
It will be some battle on Sat.
A very short championship season for one of us. ;o(" It feels like die or die for both teams on Saturday. Our backs our to the wall and we have to deliver. To be fair Dublin are probably a bit further down the line in terms of development but I still think there will be nothing between us in Wexford Park
Afinestick96 (National) - 07/05/2026 15:22:57
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
People arguing over formats is pointless, you're never going to find a system that is purely balanced and fair. The provincial championships themselves aren't balanced, and as soon as they have any weight on seeding, fairness is out the window.
For example Cork got to a Munster final by beating Limerick and Tipperary, Galway got there beating Leitrim. There's obviously a lack of balance.
So the GAA are stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to find a format that suits everyone. I think we just let this one play out before making a final judgement.
Cabbagepatch1667 (National) - 07/05/2026 16:20:21
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