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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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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Ireland has suffered criminal mis-management under FF and FG for decades, because there has been no checks and balances to address the wasting of public money, which in some cases has to be criminal. Think Mother & baby homes, Tuam Septic tanks, Larry Goodman bailouts, Anglo Irish Bank books, Bicycle sheds, Childrens hospital. Anti-Israel at home, pro-Israel in the EU parliament, failing to address hospital needs. Keeping a bloated inefficient public sector to maintain Government support and letting career criminals with 100s of convictions off constantly, to terrorize the vulnerable all over the Country and strain already limited Gardai resources.
Hardcore FF/FG supporters keep them in power no matter what they do, despite the excessive waste and corruption etc and failures to address front line services, helping to block victims of abuse get proper compensation from the RC church, nominating Unionists to the Irish Senate, the same ones who spit at the North-South Irish council. Pretending a new speed camera in Mayo wasn't calibrated, to avoid backlash from 3000 voters in a Government TD stronghold.
Ireland needs a change and needs to prosecute those responsible for these crimes against our people." So, how do you recommend that we educate this obviously stupid electorate of ours and deliver you the government which you think will right all these wrongs ?? All suggestions welcome.
Freethinker (National) - 30/05/2026 15:18:32
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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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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dunmore10: "Roscommon might have plenty of time to watch love island because they mite be out after next game" We might be. Best of luck to all Connacht teams in the All Ireland series. Despite losing the Connacht final, Galway are in a good place. We'll all be looking at the draw on Tuesday morning.
endgame (National) - 30/05/2026 14:50:07
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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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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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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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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wmeath2: "Roscommon GAA is delighted to announce a major milestone for the county with confirmation that the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence will receive €10 million in funding under the Department of Justice Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) Fund. The funding was confirmed earlier today by Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD and Roscommon GAA extends its sincere thanks to Mr O 'Callaghan and his department for their support.
This long-awaited news represents a transformative moment for Roscommon GAA and the wider community, paving the way for the development of a world-class sporting and community facility that will serve generations to come.
The €10 million allocation, coupled with the previously sanctioned €5.5 million under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) 2024, will bring this landmark project significantly closer to reality. Roscommon GAA extends sincere thanks to Thomas Byrne, Minister for Sport in 2024, for his support in securing the €5.5 million allocation.
Roscommon announced this funding today. You'd wonder have the Westmeath county board explored this avenue of funding for the COE!" 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.
iarmhiabu (National) - 30/05/2026 15:43:10
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