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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
The GAA got a lot out of the NFL game
1. 360° Digital Branding
The old static and partial-digital boards were replaced with a permanent, high-definition LED perimeter system.
The Upgrade: A seamless "ribbon" of LED boards now wraps around the pitch.
The Benefit: It allows for instant ad changes between matches (GAA to NFL) and enables the stadium to sell "synchronized" moments where every board in the stadium flashes the same brand during a score.
2. Broadcast-Grade LED Lighting
The Upgrade: A total shift to Musco LED floodlights to meet 4K ultra-HD requirements.
The Benefit: Slashes energy costs by ~50% and allows for instant "on/off" capabilities for pre-match light shows, which was impossible with the old bulbs that needed time to cool down.
3. "Hyper-Fiber" Connectivity
The Upgrade: Infrastructure was boosted to 10Gbps to support NFL sideline tablets and massive media uploads.
The Benefit: Guaranteed high-speed Wi-Fi for 82,000 fans and faster processing for Hawkeye decision-making.
4. Precision Turf Technology
The Upgrade: Enhanced under-soil vacuum and heating systems to handle the heavy foot traffic of 300lb linemen.
The Benefit: Faster drainage and better grass recovery, ensuring the pitch remains "Championship-standard" even during a rainy Irish winter.
5. Multi-Game Locker Rooms
The Upgrade: Expanded locker room footprints and tech suites.
The Benefit: Easily accommodates GAA double-headers, giving four teams professional-grade space simultaneously without the usual logistical "traffic jam
Kew (National) - 05/04/2026 11:45:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To High_and_wide: "The league final was a strange game. Yes, Donegal were very strong, bossed posession and played the game on our terms. But Kerry weren't at the races at all. I couldn't believe how passive they were in defence. Other teams won't give us that time on the ball.
The one downside is that we've shown our hand a bit early. For example McColgan did very well on Clifford, but in reality Clifford was starved of possession so the jury is still out on that one. If that's the match up next time then surely Clifford will be sent to the edge of the square and given high balls in as he has a good head of height above McColgan.
Max was brilliant. It's fantastic to see the youth being given such a chance. Looking forward to Turlough Carr and Conor McCahill getting back to fitness as we might be seeing more of them in the championship I reckon.
The most pleasing thing was our kickout press. I think that press can be used against any team, faster lads protecting against shorts and then bigger lads out getting physical in the middle of the field. It might be the blueprint for a kickout press that other teams could easily use as well.
One last thought. We have a lot of young lads showing good form in the forward line. Then Langan playing number 11 and Murphy doing a full game at 14 makes sense. There's very little room to squeeze in our other lads who are coming back from injury. I wonder could Gallen be used as an impact sub. He usually has 25 minutes of brilliance in him before he goes quiet for the rest of the game. Maybe its because of an ongoing injury , who knows. But he could be a great player to bring off the bench. Many thought Murphy would be sprung from the bench this year but that looks unlikely with the form he's in." I never agree with this showing your hand nonsense, if your good enough you'll win whatever match it is, we got great value out of the league in getting a look at a lot of young players who will be pushing for Championship starting places,
plus we gave the the all Ireland Champions a lesson in the final and showed the rest of the country that Kerry aren't that great after all.
Ok if we meet them in the Summer it will be a closer match but we have the beating of them if we play well.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 04/04/2026 21:55:01
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Oh you definitely do." Thats what they said about the GAA, Conradh na Gaeilge, Griffith, Connolly and IRB in 1914.
A tiny minority who refused to "cop on" bought us some breathing space. Last chance saloon!
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/04/2026 22:12:23
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To panamasam: "Anyone dismissing based on last isn't worth your time reading their posts. Kerry were missing 3 of their most important players. Ryan was a big loss as Murphy's kick outs were poor especially in that first half period Donegal made hay. It'll be a completely different game if they meet later in the summer but from a Donegal perspective it heals some scars from last summer. Jim made a mistake not starting big Hugh and having Jason fully fit is a big bonus. We'll need these lads if there is a repeat pairing later in the year." No one is dismissing Kerry but talking about the players they were missing is foolish. Look at the players we had missing.
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 04/04/2026 22:46:08
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Wrong on all accounts. The GAA had near 30% more Gaelic fans through the gates in 2025. Over 650,000 fans compared to just over 500,000 in 2024. And that is not counting replays which they done away with to shorten the championships. GAA can stand on its own two feet without foreign sports. Sure concerts can create revenue but not in the Summer months when it should be GAA season." Tell me you have no clue what you're talking about without telling me you have a clue what you're talking about.
Square_B (National) - 04/04/2026 23:12:48
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ohwow: "What's it to you who I give credit to. It is plain to see there is a big two in Connacht going by senior titles won.
Here is some research for you, Galway have 51 provincial titles, Mayo has 47. All the rest are nowhere.
There's plenty of opportunity for you to praise your county on your own thread" Of course there is a big two in Connacht thank you so much. The rest of us are lagging behind and always will please. To be fair Roscommon have been punching well above their weight for a few years but that will also level off soon thank you. We are nowhere near the big two tbh and we aren't even close to the other two. Thank you all.
bláthach (National) - 05/04/2026 09:47:38
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Conditions yesterday in Portlaois were very poor but again with this group of players our defensive unit and midfield are there for the taking. Half back line all over the place.
Are there players to come back in?
1shot (National) - 05/04/2026 10:29:14
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Rotten weather conditions and job done, Niland is fantastic.
No point wasting energy on the nuts and bolts otherwise, on the day it was just a game to win and survive the conditions as they were so poor. Picking holes in a 14 point win won't achieve much.
Both achieved so we roll on to Kildare next weekend. Hopefully Murphy isn't badly injured though it didn't look great.
We are going to improve, as will Wexford, one would expect us to take Kildare so that would qualify us for the knockouts.
One step at a time.
Stool Pigeon (National) - 05/04/2026 11:59:46
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 32_4_1: "As I said I'm not actually bigging them up like some people seem to think, was their biggest critic also, but something clicked last year with Meath. Released from psychological shackles holding them back for years.
It's why they've improved tenfold, they were never close to being as bad as results suggested for the last 15 years, and what held them back has now lifted.
It goes in cycles. A blind man could see the dept of quality in the Meath forwards, and nearly all under 23, with a conveyor belt coming behind them in the youth teams. Meath will struggle to pick 6 forwards when everyone is fit, have about ten that can come in and kick two pointers from anywhere.
As laughable as it sounds, Kerry simply don't have that talent in the same dept, they can't always to be fair. Point is Donegal, Kerry etc are playing with seasoned professionals, at their ceiling potential wise with age of players etc.
Meath are already operating at the level of the other top teams, but not close to their ceiling in terms of potential, infact wont hit their peak for another few years, which is scary. This is the point everyone is either choosing to ignore or not accept!" I know its only the league but I didn't see many prime forwards last weekend. The number 23 won the match for Meath in the last 15 minutes. Your defence was wide open when Corķ ran at you.
A Leinster title is the first title Meath need to win and won't be easy. Don't write off the Dubs yet.
Scenicparish (National) - 05/04/2026 12:30:06
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To REDANDBLACK30: "China officially describes its system as a "socialist market economy" or "socialism with Chinese characteristics," aiming for common prosperity through state-led development. It combines a dominant, state-owned sector in key industries with a robust private sector and market mechanisms, marking a shift from a strict Maoist command economy.
Political Structure: The country is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which adheres to Leninist principles and maintains centralized control.
Economic Structure: While often described by outsiders as state capitalism, it features massive state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in sectors like banking, energy, and telecommunications.
Ideology: The party officially embraces Marxism-Leninism and maintains that it is in the "primary stage of socialism".
Key Distinctions: The system merges capitalist methods (private property, markets) with socialist aims (government guidance of the economy and social control), aiming to move toward long-term communist goals." You should actually speak to people who have had dealings with China - business wise etc, instead of sharing a probably state approved overview. And yes, I have. Broaden your horizons a little. China is miles away from being a country based on socialist principles. Tiannamen Square come to mind ?? The Uighur people come to mind ?? Best of luck to you, should you decide to move there to follow your utopian dream.
Freethinker (National) - 05/04/2026 12:52:31
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To panamasam: "Foolish talking about missing players of the calibre of Gavin White, Shane Ryan and Paudie Clifford? Were you in a space capsule and miss last year's AI final?" Take a leaf from pauric Joyce, and play the hand your dealt. No point in what ifs, and maybes
Expertinall (National) - 05/04/2026 13:09:43
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Freethinker: "Really ?? What has that got to do with anything ??" Double standards in regards to holding states accountable for breaking international law is thoroughly unacceptable.
REDANDBLACK30 (National) - 05/04/2026 14:02:12
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dave1988: "Will ye come looking for Shane Moran in the next year or two? He seems to be a top quality coach. Did he ever manage charlestown at any stage?" I could wrong, but think he was only involved at under age level with Charlestown
Immer (National) - 05/04/2026 14:04:14
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To StoreysTash: "Just finished watching the game now. Or more specifically, the first half. Because it was over by then.
When are people going to realise the level of trouble Wexford are staring down the barrel of?
We get the odd result here and there but we're winning nothing.
My father goes to coaching sessions etc and said they were still talking about the 2019 minors a year or two ago. He said somebody made a point to the effect of them being hammered in the semi final and there was silence.
I fear for where we are, and I fear more for where we are going." Fear in what way?
Did you ever watch the 2019 AIMSF? Galway were giants who walked all over us physically. Utter domination. That isnt the case any more.
And just to remind you Galway werent in Leinster at u21 at all when we won the 3 in a row, and Kilkenny were very very poor backboned by the lads who have been on the Kilkenny teams that have endured their longest Senior drought since they won their 1st AI.
And 1 of those 3 Leinster winning teams lost a semifinal to Antrim, and the others got bad beatings when they finally faced a Munster team.
We havent been great at minor since the 60s, and havent been much better at u21 since then either. Yes we arent going well the last 2 years bar the odd result as you say, but then we never have gone very well over a period of time at those grades in my lifetime.
As regards this year, let's wait to see how we fare out at the end of the year before making hasty judgements.
Viking66 (National) - 05/04/2026 18:36:57
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Camp Nou is a run down stadium but it still rocks and looks the part when it's full on big match days. Same with Croke Park, nobody notices minor defects on big match day's and to be honest nobody cares." Camp Nou WAS a run down stadium...
Eh hello - brand new stadium there now.... lol ;o)
Fionn (National) - 05/04/2026 19:59:08
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "I seem to remember a fellow county man of yours on here last year with the same oul chat before the Leinster Final and AI Semi Final. How did they go for yous again??" It was this same poster. Claiming Meath have more natural talent etc etc etc. He disappeared when Donegal beat them by 20 points.
HEREBENJI (National) - 05/04/2026 20:51:38
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