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Football Championship 2026 - 4 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "I will take Cavan a long time to recover from that defeat. It's not just losing. It's the way they lost-scoring 3-21 and losing. They'll be so despondent that even Kerry would beat them the next day out, if they draw Kerry. I'd prefer to see Kerry draw Derry. They don't like playing against teams from Ulster, or at least they don't fare well against teams from Ulster. Cavan, although from Ulster also, will be in a stupor for the rest of the year.
Fair play to Westmeath. They're a good side to watch---some fine footballers there who can kick. Onwards and upwards." They played Ulsters three best teams in the quarter/semi,and final last year, and won all three games easily .
Think before you post...
Seniorleague (National) - 30/05/2026 22:23:20
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent." Thankfully not even you with your incessant criticism could put a shadow on one of our greatest days. A credit to all aspects of Westmeath Gaa in terms of organisation but most importantly we have unearthed a team of heroes who display all that's good in terms of character, team work, resilience and skill and managed wonderfully by a team of clear thinkers on the sideline. What an occasion, what a win and what a team.
Claretandblue (National) - 30/05/2026 21:12:03
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Congratulations to the Kerry U20's on winning the All Ireland. They didn't panic when things weren't going well in the first 20 minutes. Midfield were super.
Saynothing (National) - 30/05/2026 18:18:13
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
The conveyer belt is looking good for Kerry..Some brilliant footballers on display today no 9 and that red haired sub what guts he showed. Its great news for Kerry that these natural footballers are playing under new rules and allowed to actually play football and shine but its bad new for the c
rest of us but footbal wins out well done today.
Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 30/05/2026 19:40:42
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent." Have a day off seriously.
BigSur (National) - 30/05/2026 21:49:03
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Interesting to hear Armagh say they learned lessons from the defeats of provincial winners in the first weekend of Round 1. Flawed system.
legendzxix (National) - 31/05/2026 13:37:15
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Thank you. With a little bit of guidance, you could move beyond one liners some day and become enlightened to what is holding Ireland back." Holding Ireland back?????
Seanfan (National) - 30/05/2026 16:14:29
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Looking at westmeath players exhaustion levels after game yesterday im wondering if people agree that it might be time to at least consider increasing number of substitutions in the interests of player welfare in the condensed season. One suggestion would be to retain the limit of 5 for in play substitutions but to allow an additional 3 at half time and also 3 changes between coin toss at start. Logic for keeping at 5 for in play would be not to disrupt play further. Logic for adding the pre game change would be to keep a role for marquee players who might not have 70 minutes in them. As an example, take paul conroy, galway want him on the field as a 2 point threat but he is no such threat against wind . But Galway start him in case they have wind in first half and may end up playing full game at 36/37 in order to ensure he plays with wind for a full half. There many such players at club and county level around the country and we want to see these lads playing without dogging them. Also increasing these pre game and half time changes could add to the intrigue and give managers (and commentators) more work to do...they are, in general, getting well paid , unlike the players who are currently being dogged.
anotheralias (National) - 31/05/2026 12:11:11
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Two-Group Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Two Group Leinster SHC:
1. Dublin
2 (or 1a) Everyone else :-)" Split Dublin hurling in 2! /s
ColmFlaherty (National) - 31/05/2026 12:08:05
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dickie10: "Won't be anywhere near 20,000! Only 10,000 in portlaoise I'd say 8-10,000 again. Can't see the hill
opened up for that small crowd" They've already sold Hill tickets so it will be open irrespective of crowd size. Heavy shower just there that's wasn't forecast so hopefully it stays dry for the game
dawals (National) - 31/05/2026 11:21:40
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ElGranSenor: "My father was also saying that Micheál Martin was on about some competition that was run in Glynn recently, might have been U10s, said that the KK teams ran away with it
He also said in response to someone saying we needed to drive the game through our primary schools that yes, we do need to do that but that's not going to happen without the clubs buying in
Think he said there are 112 schools in the county and only really 10 take hurling very seriously?
Am guessing he means schools associated with the following clubs: Oulart, Rathnure, Shels, Martin's, Anne's, Kilmore, Ferns, and Ballyhogue, maybe Oylegate are in there too?" U10s and U12s at that competition with clubs from Wexford and Waterford/Kilkenny. Very strong teams from Ballygunner , Mount Sion ,Thomastown at 12s but Harriers, Martin's and Oulart were equally as strong . Glynn the host club had 2 teams and not overly strong that age anyway.
Also I have been told Blackwater and Rathnure are the two best 12s teams in Wexford and neither were there.
As for the 10s Ballyhale were the best there but told none of the best U10 teams in Wexford at it so again no point in worrying about results at an U10 competition. I would not overly worry about our 10s and 12s to be honest. Of course we can and need to do better/more at those age groups but we need to do more at 16s onwards.
Paull (National) - 31/05/2026 10:40:07
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wicklowman: "Our Minors led Antrim 2-11 to 0-6 early in the 2nd half. An 11 point lead. From there to the finish we were outscored 1-12 to 1-0. How do we manage to do things like this at all levels." I think regarding this wicklow minor team,They haven't played enough strong teams in competition or in challenge games.Leaving Meath aside,They have only played teams at their own level or below . It's easy for players to look good when not being challenged. Playing Naas cbs school ,kilmacrud crokes minor team,second string Kildare and Dublin teams didn't sufficiently prepare them for Meath in the Championship. I think they would need to be playing Counties like Galway,Mayo, Armagh Down, Tyrone etc. to know what to expect when they came up against Meath.Antrim on the other hand had gained a lot from playing strong teams in the Ulster championship. Also you only realise who your strong players are in those games.I don't know the politics of it but it was a pity the previous management who had been with this team since u14 weren't left in place to see out this year.They knew their strong players, whereas this current management only seemed to realise who their best forward was in the last two games.Their strongest defender usually got a few minutes at the end or was played in the wrong position. Two of their more skilful forwards were left on the bench.As yesterday and against Meath and Carlow showed ,too many players fade out when under pressure. The biggest problem is the underage standard is poor in this County.
Rockofsense (National) - 31/05/2026 07:31:15
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Good luck in croker tomorrow. May the best team win
gaelsboy (National) - 31/05/2026 01:02:54
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Why not? It is not something that congress has ruled on yet!
We'll win it anyway, no matter what way the games come at us!" Fair play to the Yanks. Ye are always optimistic if not realistic. Should ye ever get as far as qualifying for the McCarthy Cup I expect ye will be placed in Leinster....or in the "World Series" as it may be called by then!
PoolSturgeon (National) - 30/05/2026 23:45:14
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent." Congrats to the team on a magnificent win . Everything else is insignificant
mickcunningham (National) - 30/05/2026 20:47:09
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To M Lyster: "Westmeath scored 1-7 without reply in the 2nd half of extra time there, incredible stuff.
Cavan will wonder how they lost a game scoring 3-21." Incredible stuff ??
Poor match won by probably the marginally better of the two teams in the end
rossy15 (National) - 30/05/2026 20:31:03
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "The demographics are changing, while the Nationalist growth definitely slowed in the last 20 years, that isn't where the biggest shift is occurring. The Unionist population have a large majority over the age of 65 right now, but there is 20% swing for the next 40 years under that.
That is a huge population swing, we are not talking about 51% majority, we could be looking at a 60% plus Nationalist majority within another 15-20 years." There should be no vote. We voted for 32 Republic in 1918.
You don't negogtiate with burglars.
BarneyGrant (National) - 30/05/2026 19:11:16
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Great win for NY and us Americans over a gallant Tyrone side in the Rackard Cup. Next year, we'll take the Ring, the year after the McDonagh, and before youse know it, we'll be challenging for Liam McCarthy.
You heard it here first.
Nua-Eabhrac Abú!" How does it work?
Do NY come in at semi final stage in McD Cup next year now?
If so then there should be 2 semi finals or even 3rd v NY and winners to SF against 2nd.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 30/05/2026 16:51:21
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