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Michael Murphy Retires - 2 Like(s)
And so the great man has called time on his county career. A magnificent servant to Donegal and the GAA in general. It is obviously very disappointing news from a Donegal perspective. But all we can do is be thankful for the many wonderful memories and wish Michael well in his future endeavours.
Lockjaw (National) - 05/11/2026 19:16:11
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To deelsider: "What is going on in Westmeath hurling? Surely heads need to roll after this calamity of events.
As someone who cares deeply about hurling in this county, I am hugely disappointed with the goings-on at county board level. Players, clubs, volunteers and supporters deserve clear answers, proper leadership and accountability.
There needs to be a full, independent, root-and-branch review of all things Westmeath hurling from governance and decision-making to coaching, player development and the support given to our county teams. That review must include meaningful input from the people doing the work on the ground.
Where standards have fallen short, those responsible must be held accountable. Any review must lead to published findings, clear actions and deadlines not another report left sitting on a shelf.
There are too many people giving their time and energy to Westmeath hurling for this to be accepted. They deserve better. The players deserve better. Westmeath hurling deserves better." Undermined by his own players by the look of it. Sad.
Greengrass1 (National) - 05/11/2026 20:17:35
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
To add to the respect not given to hurling here currently, it seems some dual players preparing for Leinster club hurling championship this weekend have been told by county football mgmt that the have to train (thought there was no country training until Nov 20th as per GAA rules) with county on morning of their hurling championship match or it will impact on their selection for the football panel.
Meanwhile those in football club championship have been told to train away with their clubs until their Leinster championship is over… double standards and overbearing stance by mgt. Nobody standing up for players/club.
gameman (National) - 06/11/2026 08:34:52
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To farneygael3: "Must have read your comment. Never seen a PRO include their name in a statement is this normal, should it not be chairpersons if anyones?" The tip of the iceberg with that one.
inthru (National) - 05/11/2026 16:50:31
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
What is going on in Westmeath hurling? Surely heads need to roll after this calamity of events.
As someone who cares deeply about hurling in this county, I am hugely disappointed with the goings-on at county board level. Players, clubs, volunteers and supporters deserve clear answers, proper leadership and accountability.
There needs to be a full, independent, root-and-branch review of all things Westmeath hurling from governance and decision-making to coaching, player development and the support given to our county teams. That review must include meaningful input from the people doing the work on the ground.
Where standards have fallen short, those responsible must be held accountable. Any review must lead to published findings, clear actions and deadlines not another report left sitting on a shelf.
There are too many people giving their time and energy to Westmeath hurling for this to be accepted. They deserve better. The players deserve better. Westmeath hurling deserves better.
deelsider (National) - 05/11/2026 16:57:40
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ValPadden: "Salthill Knock beat an underperforming Moycullen team. And have been celebrating as wildly as Mayo since. they won't trouble Brigid's or Castlebar (if Salthill somehow manage to get to the final)" Moycullen played as well as they were allowed.
Salthill Celebrated no different than any previous winner including Moycullen last year.
Salthill-Knocknacarra would beat Castlebar pulling up if they got the opportunity to play them.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 05/11/2026 20:18:12
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Salthill-Knocknacarra are just after beating Moycullen who lost on fine margins to Brigids last year so should the two meet as expected in the semi-final it will be another fine margin contest and the winner should beat Castlebar in the final who remarkably only have to beat the London champions to reach the final." Will Salthill be impacted by the post match events?
FullOfPorter (National) - 05/11/2026 21:26:53
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Moycullen played as well as they were allowed.
Salthill Celebrated no different than any previous winner including Moycullen last year.
Salthill-Knocknacarra would beat Castlebar pulling up if they got the opportunity to play them." "Salthill-Knocknacarra would beat Castlebar pulling up if they got the opportunity to play them."
Castlebar are being completely underestimated here. They have a very strong record outside Mayo, and they and Salthill are probably two of the biggest clubs in Connacht in terms of population and playing resources. Both are stacked with current inter-county players, as well as an abundance of former inter-county players and players who have represented their counties at U20 and minor level.
I'd still have Brigids ahead of both, but if Salthill get through their next two games and Castlebar make the final, I think it would be a 50/50 contest. As far as I'm aware, the final would also be in Castlebar.
Dmoa95 (National) - 06/11/2026 11:27:13
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To OhtobeARossie: "And who's the forward coach?" Jason Sherlock
FullOfPorter (National) - 06/11/2026 12:28:27
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheWagonWheel-N91Y529: "It's true if that's what's happening. It's very disrespectful to club hurling if players are being told they can't train or play with their clubs and must attend U20 or senior county sessions or risk their place on the panel.
If Kevin O'Brien told hurlers they couldn't train with their football clubs, he'd get serious abuse for it. It's becoming a joke. What's going on with Gonoud and McHugh? Clubs need space to breathe." Back training in early October, is it any wonder the footballers were crippled by injuries by the end of the season
DanGer966 (National) - 06/11/2026 13:30:15
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