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Liam Griffin's proposal is a simple, practical first step toward reviving and expanding hurling, our national sport. It offers a clear pathway to grow participation and build momentum by putting hurls into every child's hand up to11. The failure of headquarters to act on this only raises serious questions- it reflects a reluctance at the top, where some in Gaelic football circles seeming to fear the growth and influence of hurling more than any other sport. If we're serious about our games, we should be backing ideas like this, not ignoring them.

Loughlenegale (Westmeath) - Posts: 57 - 09/06/2026 23:15:08    2678790

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What was peoples take on the league final last night?
Any idea why there was no victory speech or is that normal for league?

fizzygravy (USA) - Posts: 174 - 13/06/2026 14:41:17    2679245

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Might be different if Plunketts or Delvin won division 1 but Raharney are regular winners, they're playing Clonkill in championship in 2-3 weeks so Ciaran Doyle prob more focused on that.

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2674 - 13/06/2026 16:11:23    2679257

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Might be different if Plunketts or Delvin won division 1 but Raharney are regular winners, they're playing Clonkill in championship in 2-3 weeks so Ciaran Doyle prob more focused on that."
So meaningless enough win you're saying.
Be nice to thank the ref and County Board all the same for the final and for running the leagues?

fizzygravy (USA) - Posts: 174 - 13/06/2026 17:01:11    2679269

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Replying To fizzygravy:  "So meaningless enough win you're saying.
Be nice to thank the ref and County Board all the same for the final and for running the leagues?"
Where did I say meaningless? I tried to offer an opinion as to why they didn't make a speech. Chill a bit

Claretandblue (Westmeath) - Posts: 2674 - 13/06/2026 17:10:54    2679276

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Might be different if Plunketts or Delvin won division 1 but Raharney are regular winners, they're playing Clonkill in championship in 2-3 weeks so Ciaran Doyle prob more focused on that."
Why do you think it's meaningless though??

CleanShoulder (Westmeath) - Posts: 421 - 14/06/2026 20:52:57    2679642

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Replying To Claretandblue:  "Where did I say meaningless? I tried to offer an opinion as to why they didn't make a speech. Chill a bit"
Was that not the tone of your comment? No big deal, won enough of them; don't say thanks; just another league.

fizzygravy (USA) - Posts: 174 - 15/06/2026 01:07:01    2679694

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