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How Do We Take Hurling On From Here - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Prefer what Im watching now to what I was watching in the 90s truth be told. Hurling is way faster now, and the skill levels are higher. Some of the blood and thunder from those days has gone for health and safety reasons, its not just because teams are trying to retain the ball better." There is no hurling skill involved in taking too many steps to run past opponents, and this 'skill' is fairly rampant in the modern game. Throwing the ball to a teammate probably is a skill, but it's illegal in the rules. The modern game is ravaged with these two eyesores, and if they were clamped down on, it would give defenders a much better opportunity to defend, rather than having to endure the absurd level of scoring that goes on in most hurling games these days.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 06/03/2026 14:23:16
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Yes. And if the shoe was on the other foot both the Israelis and Palestinians know it would have been the same result for the other set of children.
Wars are always bad for children, despite all the Conventions etc these days." How do you know it would be the same way when Israel have never given the Palestinians anything that even resembles a future? Let alone equality or even basic human rights. If Israel really wanted peace, thats what they would at least try to put into pracitice, but to this day, its been nothing but oppression and terror.
SaffronDon (National) - 06/03/2026 13:56:53
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Paul Keegan could be instrumental in this years senior championship
Madformulty2000 (National) - 07/03/2026 10:10:57
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GaryMc82: "With all the huffing and puffing by posters all over the Country about the need for Casement Park in Belfast to be the Ulster GAA Provincial stadium, despite the restrictions that imposes on what we badly need (Capacity limitations etc).
I now see Kerry GAA proceeding with two Stadium ventures, one with major government and GAA backing,
Austin Stack park in Tralee getting a €2 million upgrade, to bring its capacity to 14,500, privately funded by over 100 local business people.
Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney is now earmarked for €78 million upgrade, to transform it into a modern year round stadium for matches, concerts and events with initial funding of €6 million already secured.
The GAA's National infrastructure committee was meeting in Croke Park last year, and somehow a major redevelopment of Fitzgerald Stadium was on the agenda as a priority.
How did this ever become a priority for the GAA and Irish Government, when Kerry are currently lucky to fill Fitzgerald Stadium once every few years?
Munster is already overloaded with large stadiums, including Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork City which isn't that far from Killarney, which they GAA had to bail out not so long ago. The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, Semple Stadium in Thurles, all huge capacity grounds. I think there need to be a major investigation into how this became a priority, and maybe the GAA needs to publish its priority list for stadium/ground development, Fitzgerald Stadium is already miles ahead of most stadiums/grounds in Ulster, Leinster, and even Connacht in terms of capacity etc." "Cork isn't far from Killarney"
You need to get out more!!
Seanfan (National) - 06/03/2026 16:02:36
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "What country has called for the destruction of Israel?
Non recognition is not the same as calling for destruction, in addition nearly all those who do not recognise Israel call for a two state solution.
Hamas Islamic Jihad are resistance movements, who represents people who have been expelled from their homeland by Israel so what do you expect them to say? Is it not the same for NI? Although Barney would point out that SF have accepted it." Neither Hamas nor Netanyahu want peace. Thats why there isnt peace there, and wont be while those 2 parties are in government of Israel and Gaza.
Viking66 (National) - 07/03/2026 11:17:10
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "There are approximately 2 million non Jewish Palestinians, as opposed to Jewish Palestinians of which I dont know how many there are in Israel, who are Israeli citizens and live in Israel. Muslims, Christians and Druze. They make up approximately 20% of the population. Apparently they have equal rights to jobs, education, health, the vote etc.
Im not saying by that that Israel is some sort of Utopian society BTW, and if I lived there I certainly wouldn't be voting for their current government.
On the other hand the people of Gaza voted in Hamas, over Fatah (the old PLO). Hamas then eliminated most of the Fatah party in Gaza, and have never held an election there again since." You must joking, right? Gaza is also under the control of Israel, do you need any further example of how non domecractic Israel is than that? When they cut off food, water,electricity, borders, airspace whenever they want.
The Israeli government financed Hamas via Qatar for years to increase division and instability in the region. This is all fact. You can read it multiple places. Why would a regime do that if they had any intention of peace?
SaffronDon (National) - 07/03/2026 08:21:25
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Worst stadium infrastructure in Europe? We have two rugby sides with decent support and no soccer team with more than 6,000-7,000 regular supporters. We have superb GAA facilities that more than cater for our needs." Don't overstate it, the Inter-county game could probably be run using 8 - 12 top class stadiums across the 4 provinces if the GAA really wanted to be cost efficient. The average standard of our grounds is really poor when compared to other Countries. I'm not just on about size and style, but even just basic facilities like toilets or roofs/shelter.
GaryMc82 (National) - 06/03/2026 21:57:23
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To HandballRef: "I don't think it will be short. I see it dragging on much longer than the Americans are telling us anyway. Granted, it is different to Iraq and Afghanistan in that they were both large scale ground invasions where occupying those countries was a primary goal and long term insurgency was probably inevitable. It's hard to see troops being deployed directly on the ground (wishful thinking?), they are more likely to arm and support other groups like the Kurds instead in that regard.
I suppose a question to ask is - is a weakened and contained regime an acceptable outcome for them or will we see the war continuing until there is a complete removal of the regime and its proxys?" The mujdahideen had a phrase, "you might have the clocks, but we have the time".
They saw off the Soviets in the 80s, then the US and the Brits in the 00s/10s.
The Iranians are of a similar ilk. Any sort of regime change attempt would have to come about either by a massive (and ultimately foolish) ground invasion. Or else by a huge internal revolt by the Iranians themselves.
Unsurprisingly the US administration have completely failed to consider Sun Tzu's advice, "tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat"
Lockjaw (National) - 06/03/2026 20:38:09
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I hope we give ye a good drubbing in the last game and send ye down to division 2 with your tails between your legs.
It will be a long time till Monaghan win anything again, div 3 will be looming this time next year." Seeing Kerry beat you again in the final will be even more satisfying than last year now
Gaels1989 (National) - 06/03/2026 17:54:51
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
The earth isn't flat you know, there is more than 1 way home from Australia.
Best of luck to Wexford on Sunday, if we get up to 1A this is a great achievement.
StoreysTash (National) - 06/03/2026 17:24:43
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
The GAA wouldn't fund a 7,000 stand in Navan.
Where is the money coming for.
GreenMan1987 (National) - 06/03/2026 17:00:41
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I hope we give ye a good drubbing in the last game and send ye down to division 2 with your tails between your legs.
It will be a long time till Monaghan win anything again, div 3 will be looming this time next year." What a horrible comment no need for it at all. Typical from you though .
S1234 (National) - 06/03/2026 16:30:43
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "The Ethics Committee pointed out, or rather implied, that if the GAA was to apply standards related to issues of 'justice' that could involved rights related to all sorts of issues then they would be greatly restricted as would all units in taking sponsorship.
Even at a basic level of trade union membership I can think of a fair few 'union busters' whose names are on jerseys.
Besides, Allianz have ceased any connection via the company with Israeli links to Gaza? So it is it punishment at this stage?" My point was and is that an association that openly professes it's democratic values and the weight it puts on it's members' views maybe should find a way, inside or outside congress to permit the issue to be discussed and not just close down discussion by saying "the ethics committee has decided". Personally I don't think a dictat from an ethics committee or indeed any other advice from any committee should just hold sway without debate. This might appear to be "strong leadership" but in the long run absence of discussion weakens the association.
sligo joe (National) - 06/03/2026 12:55:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SaffronDon: "How do you know it would be the same way when Israel have never given the Palestinians anything that even resembles a future? Let alone equality or even basic human rights. If Israel really wanted peace, thats what they would at least try to put into pracitice, but to this day, its been nothing but oppression and terror." As regards how do I know if it would be the same way, various Arab politicians have stated they wont rest until Israel is no more. Including Hamas, who started the current wave of violence. If you think that thats not their position thats entirely up to yourself.
Viking66 (National) - 06/03/2026 15:31:45
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
I'd reckon it is done simply for concerts. Killarney will be an amazing spot for big name gigs.
ohwow (National) - 06/03/2026 15:28:27
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "Was it 9 County Boards passed motions to drop Allianz as sponsors?
They deserved a discussion at Congress at tge very least." The opportunity for delegates to discuss the matter at congress on Friday night was raised. Nobody in the room asked for the microphone!!
tearintom (National) - 06/03/2026 15:27:15
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Yes. And if the shoe was on the other foot both the Israelis and Palestinians know it would have been the same result for the other set of children.
Wars are always bad for children, despite all the Conventions etc these days." What war? It was a genocide.
peiledoir20 (National) - 06/03/2026 15:00:10
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sligo joe: "My point was and is that an association that openly professes it's democratic values and the weight it puts on it's members' views maybe should find a way, inside or outside congress to permit the issue to be discussed and not just close down discussion by saying "the ethics committee has decided". Personally I don't think a dictat from an ethics committee or indeed any other advice from any committee should just hold sway without debate. This might appear to be "strong leadership" but in the long run absence of discussion weakens the association." If you want something discussing at Convention then get your club ro put in a motion. Same as for everyone else.
Viking66 (National) - 06/03/2026 14:25:57
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Ryan isnt that old wassnt main readon only readon kerry best ye last year
Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1220 - 06/03/2026 12:35:55 2660286
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Commodore (National) - 06/03/2026 13:26:26
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