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Two-Group Leinster SHC - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: "They either underperformed or were over hyped. There were a lot of very confident lads over on the Galway hurling thread. They clearly felt that they were a very good team. The wexford lads here seemed to be of a similar opinion on their thread. I dont know what the betting odds were but the media articles I read in the build up were tipping Galway too. Clare won 2 of their Munster round robin games by 1 point, another by 3 and were well beaten by Cork in their 4th. They reversed that in the semi final and won Munster on penalties. It definitely stood to them." Just 2 options you say in line1? There are more possibilities. What is this 'hype' you speak of? Is there some sort of metrology institute or organisation out there that validates this 'hype' into something quantifiable and real, so that we can all have a look at verified metrics on the subject matter, as opposed to just notions wafting about in your head?
Pope_Benedict (National) - 01/06/2026 19:58:52
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "You were organising an EGM two months ago along with Temple. Not a word about it since. Can you not get a venue that only holds 2-3 people?" If Westmeath are winning matches, competing for Leinster titles and making progress in the All Ireland Championship, most supporters will take enormous pride from that regardless of the little visible evidence of progress off the field. Your job is safe for now, I just hope the manager doesn't come looking for more as I am not sure how another €100 per ticket draw would go down. How can the county become financially stronger? How will this momentum be used? Those are fair questions to ask but you take it personally.
iarmhiabu (National) - 01/06/2026 18:41:18
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Roscavan: "As an avid Gaa follower from Cavan living in roscommon. Enjoyed the match on Saturday great atmosphere and pleased with the cavan comeback. Go to a lot of games following roscommon and Cavan. Had an issue with which I wasn't gonna to bring up until I saw another poster mention it. Very disappointed with the booing and noise from the very first cavan free kick and throughout the game. haven't come across it at this level before and probably not a good example for the new young fans. Best of luck and we might meet again" kids and people blowing the horns at every free kick was doing the same a child in the 90s hardly new to the game its evident in every game.
Dazzler30 (National) - 02/06/2026 08:24:49
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: "I think that's his point. The provincial winners should have been seeded as should lovers. The rest seeded in pods of 4 depending on league performance/position. Then provincial champs against lowest league seeds and lasers against highest. Ive expanded on it a bit there but I think he's thinking along similar lines.
The draw could still have happened when it did and proceed as it is now but different criteria for ranking teams to begin with." You'd hope the wife comes out top when seeding lovers.
Saynothing (National) - 02/06/2026 14:30:21
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To CiarraiMick: "Oh 3 out of 4 and which county did nt cherish their trophy?
1.Kerry wanted to win the Munster cup this year more than any as its a new cup and its called "The Paidi O Se" cup.Motivation was never as high and the win was inmensely cherished.
2.Westmeath.No reply needed !
3.Armagh.They wanted an Ulster title and they deserved one more than any cointy after the heartache of penalty shoot outs and boy did they cherish it.
4.Roscommon. Brilliant scenes afterwards and huge celebrstions.Def cherished their win." I'd fear with what HQ have done with the provincial championships such scenes could becoming to an end.
Managers was still feeling their way through it this year and now they know what they know will probably act accordingly from next year especially if no extra perks is given to the provincial champion.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 01/06/2026 21:09:39
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To endgame: "There can be no complaints. It was always going to be Breffni park. Cavan town is closer to Roscommon than it is to Derry. Best of luck to Shane Moran and his team on Saturday evening." Why do you think it was always going to be Breffni Park. Not in the middle of Derry and Roscommon as you already stated. No venue chosen for Tyrone v Galway yet and hopefully Galway aren't playing an Ulster team in Ulster like Roscommon.
That's a tricky fixture for Roscommon Seniors. Monaghan showed their credentials against Derry,Armagh and Mayo they'll fight to the end something Roscommon will need to be ready for
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 02/06/2026 09:30:25
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Mayo GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
How Monaghan did not win on Sunday is hard to understand. We had enough posession to be within a point or two at half time and we got zero luck on the day with all goal chances. Kobe McDonald is a great talent though and its a shame to lose him to Aussie rules next year.
I thought the way Mayo played in 2nd half, they seemed content on trying to protect their 11-12 point lead rather then going for the jugular. They seem to want to waste time in 2nd half by just keeping posession and playing back and forth around the arc then trying to build upon their lead. on a couple of occaisions they even played it back to players inside their half way line and swaped players back to avoid a breach. Needless to say, if that was Galway, Donegal, Armagh or Kerry, there's no way we would have been allowed back into it.
Mayo v Tyrone will be an interesting game and very hard to call, Mayo should expect high intensity from Tyrone though for 70 mins, not the 20 mins they experienced against Monaghan.
Had good craic with a few Mayo fans around us though, they have to be up there with the best sporting fans in the country.
SouthMonMan (National) - 02/06/2026 14:14:53
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To veterngaa: "You need to learn some geography! I suppose you will be giving out you have to come play us in Clones" My geography is fine thanks. Roscommon in Connacht. Derry in Ulster. Match in Breffni in Ulster.
I would much prefer a home tie than a trip to Clones. You always pop up on this thread when we are about to play Monaghan.
The_analyser (National) - 02/06/2026 09:54:34
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Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
That was such such a frustrating result and performance at the weekend. The first half especially. On one hand, Monaghan were competing well on kickouts, had more possession of the ball in the first half , generating lots of attacks - all good stuff and despite all that 11 points down.
Management I felt got some selection and match ups wrong. O'Toole could have been on McDonald (who is a taller player than Byrne and that mattered in one specific moment). Byrne is quicker and a lower centre of gravity, would he have not been more suited to O'Donoghue? That's second game in a row where matches up were wrong. I know O'Toole got better in the second half but it looks like Byrne who is less experienced gets the "secondary" attacking threat. I still Mooney is a better overall starter than Garland.
Collectively , Monaghan stood off way too much in the first half. That aggression to hunt and harry was missing and the focus on screening just didn't work. Carey, a fine athletic player and very good going forward ,for me is too loose a marker. Same against Derry too. It was noticeable that Wylie definitely helped tighten things up at the back in the second half. I wouldn't be surprised to see Wylie start V Roscommon.
The shooting in first half was lacking conviction. 3 shots hit the post, goal chances missed - one should definitely have been scored. Monaghan were cutting Mayo apart time and time again, but not taking the chances.
You got to feel for young McCaul. The lad is a precocious talent and you'd hope that time is on his side to recover. He need only speak to McCarron who spent his early twenties riddled with long term injury to see that you can come back stronger. Tough to also lose O'Hanlon and then McAnespie to injury. Monaghan have had no luck this year with injuries. Maguire and Carolan are good young lads. Monaghan need to tighten up at the back and start bringing that energy in a full game performance. They will believe they can beat Roscommon.
sleater (National) - 02/06/2026 09:56:46
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Tyrone v Galway U17 quarter final set for a Meath venue so I can certainly understand the complaints." I rest my case.
The_analyser (National) - 02/06/2026 13:18:20
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Tbh losing to mayo is a blessing. tyrone in omagh? il
pass on that and then possibly draw kerry. Dont no definitively but has roscommon ever won in monaghan? Not that any roscommon man would admit it but this would of been the tie they where hoping to avoid. wide open field like clones and croke park suits this monaghan team.kelly, mohan, o hanlon, mc anespie will all be needed so fingers crossed we get a bit of luck with injuries. all the makings of a championship classic. A win for either team would be huge, with a bit of luck either team will go deep in this championship.
monaghanfootballfan (National) - 02/06/2026 13:21:05
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Ros2013: "Vetern still licking his wounds from Brigids walking over Scottstown. Look we've no business going into the next round unless we beat Monaghan by 7 points. They've a load of injuries and can't seem to get a break. This never say die attitude and last twenty mins of do or die football can't carry you every game. If mayo had any bit of cuteness or
Defensive awareness they'd have won that match by 8plus. They've won't fear us one bit but we have to go out and get the job done this time. Otherwise we're nearly men for another year." 8 points, why not 10 points?
Book the hotel in dublin while your at it
monaghanmad (National) - 02/06/2026 12:57:15
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
The best possible draw was Cavan, the next best draw was Roscommon. As shown v Tyrone, they are a Provincial team only. Monaghan by 4
farneygael3 (National) - 02/06/2026 12:27:22
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hontherossie: "Yes another sticky draw, where we are favourites again. If we haven't sorted our the spine of our defence, we have no place going any further in the championship." What team doesn't have issues down the spine of the defence?
Shooting efficiency and making the least amount of enforced errors is key under these current rules.
Gaa_lover (National) - 02/06/2026 12:10:31
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Cumann1: "It's not mandatory to go abroad for Erasmus, you can Google it.
Come on man Ireland has one of the best pay rates in the world and Cooke has had years to get a job here.
We don't know why they left the panel but if they thought they had a real chance of winning an All Ireland it's unlikely they would have left.
Galway don't have as much chance of winning Sam as Kerry and Donegal, not many would argue with that.
Cian O'Neil also walking away from the management team to join Kerry last year was a big loss too" Well given the fact that in the year 2026, Galway have drawn to both Kerry and Donegal, I'd think they'd have as good of a chance as them.
ColmFlaherty (National) - 02/06/2026 12:09:59
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Ros2013: "Vetern still licking his wounds from Brigids walking over Scottstown. Look we've no business going into the next round unless we beat Monaghan by 7 points. They've a load of injuries and can't seem to get a break. This never say die attitude and last twenty mins of do or die football can't carry you every game. If mayo had any bit of cuteness or
Defensive awareness they'd have won that match by 8plus. They've won't fear us one bit but we have to go out and get the job done this time. Otherwise we're nearly men for another year." Forgot he was on here for Scotstown v Brigids also.
I wouldn't dismiss Monaghan as you are doing. Armagh many people's favourites to win that All-Ireland needed extra time to get past Monaghan let's not forget.
I'll be more than happy with a one point win like Mayo or extra time win like Armagh. I wouldn't fall for any injuries excuse, Tyrone was doing that and their replacements was their stand out players. Anything less that a competitive battle in Clones will be surprise IMO and I for one won't be giving round 3 a single thought until and If we can win this game.
The_analyser (National) - 02/06/2026 11:48:27
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "One more chance is grand. Current structure is laughable. Totally meaningless games until musical chairs ends in 8." How are they meaningless games? Big advantage to getting the job done in 2 games and a rest before the quarters IMO. Much more jeopardy than the group format.
JimB1991 (National) - 02/06/2026 10:31:44
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "Not a bad draw. Cork away wouldn't have been ideal. They have some good players so they definitely cannot be taken for granted. Jarlath Burns seemed to indicate that the game will be in MacCumhaill Park. Hopefully that will be the case. I wouldn't think Cork will take a big support up? Should be plenty of tickets available.
On another note - a huge bualadh bos to all in CLG Chill Chartha on a very well run Comórtas Peil na Gaeltachta.
There was a great wee buzz around the place and some brilliant football played over the weekend. Well done to all the Donegal teams on their victories. Fanad Gaels produced a brilliant comeback win and Gaoth Dobhair eventually edged a very big and physical Wolfe Tones team." Absolutely spot on about the Gaeltacht championship in Kilcar. Brilliant job by the club organising it all. Great example of what the GAA is really about... not county teams but communities , volunteers and Irish culture. The atmosphere around Kilcar at the weekend was brilliant and some really good games with men and women giving everything they had for the love of their parish
greenfan (National) - 02/06/2026 13:33:19
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Cumann1: "It's not mandatory to go abroad for Erasmus, you can Google it.
Come on man Ireland has one of the best pay rates in the world and Cooke has had years to get a job here.
We don't know why they left the panel but if they thought they had a real chance of winning an All Ireland it's unlikely they would have left.
Galway don't have as much chance of winning Sam as Kerry and Donegal, not many would argue with that.
Cian O'Neil also walking away from the management team to join Kerry last year was a big loss too" Google pay rates for New York City there Mr googler and compare to ireland.....
systematic (National) - 02/06/2026 14:03:19
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6 Teams Left In A Hurling May 24Th - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Read the report. Fair play to any club attempting to counter the drift away of course." I read the report Didn't say that the World Cup was enticing kids away from GAA. From nurseries to Mothers and Others some players wear soccer jersies at training. They won't be fleeing GAA to play soccer. The report never mentions how they should improve efforts to let parents bringing kids to Cúl Camps when their nearest club has training to get them involve when Cúl Camp finishes. Here in Meath club's U15 boys is 3 club amalgamation. LGFA has plenty of players. Problem for some Dublin clubs is they've too many players. Different clubs have different problems but if they sit on their hands and blame the World Cup for not having numbers they should look at their own efforts to get and keep players first.
GreenandRed (National) - 02/06/2026 14:28:56
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