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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Last year €100 gave you the chance to win a house in Spain plus 50 grand.
This year €100 gives you the chance to win 5 grand.
Some shrinkflation!
Wmeath2 (National) - 08/05/2026 11:53:54
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
A Wexford win for me - Wexford Park is a difficult place for any team to come to and especially for a Dublin team that may not travel well. Will we see wholesale changes? … Possibly a few .. I don't think we have that in-depth of a squad - we also have quite a lot of players that are similar ability.
The harsh reality of this is that if Wexford loose, they are as good as out of the championship on May 9th except for a few miracles.
MyOhMi (National) - 08/05/2026 08:52:49
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Afinestick96: "Can we draft in somebody late into tomorrows panel when the 26 has already been named and Shane Reck is in it ? We need to make changes to that named 15 lads need to know what happened in Kilkenny wasn't acceptable. Looking forward to tomorrow all I want to see us doing is go out and hurl with passion and intensity . The crowd will row in behind us then. Have no idea how ticket sales are going but I'd be hoping we can get 10000 in for what is our biggest double header in years ." There are 4 players named in the reserves that can be drafted into the first 26
Rory Higgins
Stephen Martin
Darren Codd
Cian Molloy
But i got to agree - just name the team and get on with it - drives me wrong these stupid lip service dummy teams. For me it shows weakness .. We aren't confident in our team so we won't name it .. Brian Cody never did that silliness
MyOhMi (National) - 08/05/2026 15:01:08
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Unchanged team published. Cregg back have that nonsense of a suspension. Fallon,Stack back from injury to make the 26.
Conor Carroll - St Brigids
Patrick Gavin - Clann na nGael
Caelim Keogh - Padraig Pearses
Eoin McCormack - St Dominic's
Eoin Ward - Fuerty
Ronan Daly - Padraig Pearses
Senan Lambe - Roscommon Gaels
Keith Doyle - St Dominic's
Conor Ryan - Padraig Pearses
Dylan Ruane - Michael Glaveys
Enda Smith - Boyle
Darragh Heneghan - Michael Glaveys
Diarmuid Murtagh - St Faithleachs
Colm Neary - Strokestown
Rob Heneghan - Michael Glaveys
Subs
Aaron Brady - Elphin
Niall Higgins - Navan O'Mahonys
Robbie Dolan - St Brigids
Ruaidhri Fallon - St Brigids
Brian Stack - St Brigids
Jack Duggan - Clonguish
Shane Cunnane - St Brigids
Dáire Cregg - Boyle
Paul Carey - Padraig Pearses
Conor Hand - St Brigids
Cian McKeon - Boyle
A tough competitive encounter expected, Galway deserve respect for winning 4 Connacht titles in a row but won't be feared. Best of luck to Mark Dowd his management and all Roscommon players this Sunday in Dr hyde park.
Before then best of luck to out U17 Footballers in Tuam tonight in the Connacht final.
The_analyser (National) - 08/05/2026 12:38:56
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Another draw? It's our second one in what 10 years? Tickets not cheap admittedly but inter county expenditure for teams is off the charts. What are we supposed to do??" "What are we supposed to do"
Well maybe start with not charging €100 per ticket.
Yourself and the other county delegates who have been having a free ride over the last 3/4 weeks because of the on field success have proven with this draw that you haven't leaned from the mistakes of last year! Clubs have been told they must all sell at least 50 tickets. Which is unfair, clubs should be kept out of this fundraiser.
The buzz around the county should be enough to sell tickets without getting clubs involved. Clubs are finding it hard themselves to raise funds. Fair enough ask clubs can they share on social media etc. but very unfair to be putting pressure on them to sell!
1 ticket for €20, 3 tickets for €50 or 10 tickets for €100.
Tickets would sell better if pricing structure was above as it allows everyone to buy a ticket. Younger people could buy 1 ticket at €20, some people will buy the €50 tickets and majority will probably just end up buying the €100 tickets because they would feel great value for 10 tickets for €100.
Plenty of young college students out there who would love to support the county team after giving them 3 great days out. Where are they going to fork out €100????
I believe clubs asked county board could they rethink pricing structure and it was a hard no. They want people to fork out €100 for one ticket and want to put pressure on clubs to sell.
Since new chairman was appointed I have not heard one thing mentioned about COE!!!!!
Temple56 (National) - 08/05/2026 12:31:35
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: " Replying To Fionn: "Dubs Hurling squad announced for the big game on Sat:-
Gibbons
Dunphy Smyth EOD
C.Burke Crummey Doyle
B.Hayes Donohoe
Whitely D.Burke Power
R.Hayes Hetherton C.O'Sullivan
<i>subs;</i>
Brennan, Lucey, O'Riain, Gaffney, McHugh, Bellew, O'Dulaing, Purcell, Groarke, Rushie."</div>Is that as good as it gets or are there some missing/ left out?" Pretty much. Has all the pieces but getting them into the right places is the thing. Be surprised not to see at least one of Gaffney or Purcell starting as they certainly add a bit more of a threat. I imagine Naill be concentrating in the early part on making sure the backs settle and that they are not going to be taken apart as Ofally did too often. BarneyGrant (National) - 08/05/2026 11:56:56
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gti: "What are peoples thoughts on the flast ticket draw. Clubs have 1 week to sell 50 Tickets at €100. Draw the night before the final." Yeah I don't really get the pricing There's a great prize to be won, but even €25 a ticket would be way more viable. You'd think they'd have learned from the last draw.
Fighting-Cocks69 (National) - 08/05/2026 11:47:19
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Strong team and bench named.. no excuses ..
Belclare98 (National) - 08/05/2026 11:12:45
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: " Replying To Fionn: "Dubs Hurling squad announced for the big game on Sat:-
Gibbons
Dunphy Smyth EOD
C.Burke Crummey Doyle
B.Hayes Donohoe
Whitely D.Burke Power
R.Hayes Hetherton C.O'Sullivan
<i>subs;</i>
Brennan, Lucey, O'Riain, Gaffney, McHugh, Bellew, O'Dulaing, Purcell, Groarke, Rushie."</div>Strong team. No real surprises. Seán Currie still unavailable. Good to see Ollie Gaffney on bench and potential to shake things up from the bench in forwards.
Who will mark Chin is of course the puzzle. Or rather how many! This is a game that we need to be ultra tight at the back and deploy a sweeper in my opinion. Might see Hayes drop back with added bonus that he is very fast and potentially break forward.
Cats double and even treble teamed Chin at times and it worked as the rest of front six had a poor day out given the lack of supply.
Obviously Wexford will have something of their own to change things up. Looking forward to what has all the appearances at moment - might change of course - of a final for the third spot.
Dublin @ 8/15 is poor value." Crummey v Chin will be some match up, Barney. Chin is a hell of a player but so is Chris. I also think we will go with a sweeper - added security at the back. Fionn (National) - 08/05/2026 10:16:16
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Cian Byrne is fit I hear after hamstring problems. I'd worry for our forwards on the strength of what I've seen so far. Worry about our backs too. Hoping Wexford can get a result but it's gonna be tough
WEXILE (National) - 08/05/2026 10:07:10
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Dubs Hurling squad announced for the big game on Sat:-
Gibbons
Dunphy Smyth EOD
C.Burke Crummey Doyle
B.Hayes Donohoe
Whitely D.Burke Power
R.Hayes Hetherton C.O'Sullivan
subs;
Brennan, Lucey, O'Riain, Gaffney, McHugh, Bellew, O'Dulaing, Purcell, Groarke, Rushie." Strong team. No real surprises. Seán Currie still unavailable. Good to see Ollie Gaffney on bench and potential to shake things up from the bench in forwards.
Who will mark Chin is of course the puzzle. Or rather how many! This is a game that we need to be ultra tight at the back and deploy a sweeper in my opinion. Might see Hayes drop back with added bonus that he is very fast and potentially break forward.
Cats double and even treble teamed Chin at times and it worked as the rest of front six had a poor day out given the lack of supply.
Obviously Wexford will have something of their own to change things up. Looking forward to what has all the appearances at moment - might change of course - of a final for the third spot.
Dublin @ 8/15 is poor value.
BarneyGrant (National) - 08/05/2026 08:59:23
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Firstly i would far rather this current structure to the previous group stage structure(24 matches to eliminate 4 teams, which potentially meant team could lose 3 games and still win Sam, hardly a true champion)
This format means less option of teams maybe deciding to ease up and adds more cut and thrust to the games,.
The lack of communication and knowledge of the new structure is another prime example of lack of promotion, so much confusion and awareness even though voted this in last year(i accept some people live in bubble and will never read the information). Sunday Game flash up a slide of teams in draw, zero explanation of the format, home away?who goes through, how many rounds etc, surely this could be explained in 5 minute TV slot so public know!!
Do understand the point that very little advantage from winning provincial titles going into AI series, as all finalists get home advantage in round 1, perhaps provincial winners should be guaranteed home advantage until quarter finals as some kind of reward. I dont think this be issue for players in terms of motivation for provincial.
It is more the media attention and supporters that be distracted by looking to games after the finals, especially given the draw plus the GAA+ debacle.
Totally understand that teams need 2 weeks to plan trips with travel plus allow supporters prepare and €€€, but to avoid detracting from finals could they have waited until 17th May after Ulster final to do the draw, with all 8 games on May 30th and 31st? Accept be feast of football one weekend and some games get less coverage but least doesnt take from provincials and means all have same time in between games.
Again reiterate this format i think is better but as always some random changes with GAA competition rules, as in round 1 open draw all rematches allowed, yet as get later into the series rematches avoided where possible? Id have thought this be implemented from round 1 as more likely to have rematches then, ie Louth v Dublin(reminds me of old qualifier system whereby randomly some rounds rematches allowed others not)
Then i notice in round 2 that first team drawn has home advantage(normal procedure across most sports) but then in round 3 there will be a separate draw to determine home team???? anyone explain this?
macca999 (National) - 07/05/2026 17:05:57
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "100%
It will be a major setback for whoever loses this do or die game.
I hope whichever team prevails, does so by more than a point tbh.
That would be a real sickener....
Hopefully we are talking about the hurling, and not a referee decision after the game..." This will be the game of the weekend! Expect a big response from Wexford but feel the Dubs might just have enough to get over the line..
bloodandbandage (National) - 08/05/2026 08:50:00
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "*Offaly" Nothing Surer they are going about their business quietly. Could sneak 3rd place very easily
Formertownie (National) - 08/05/2026 08:40:37
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "I am and I've been posting here for 20 years under the same and only account." That's 5 times AKA S1234's age.
GreenandRed (National) - 08/05/2026 01:48:44
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
New fundraiser launched; seems a little steep at €100 but time will tell if successful. I guess anything raised is a bonus.
OverTheHill85 (National) - 07/05/2026 22:56:12
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Do Kerry Get Frees A Bit Too Easy? - 1 Like(s)
Referees to tackle the "screening" by kerry players. Will referees be strong enough to issue black card and feel the full force of kerry mejia for implenting rules correctly?
hlynch12 (National) - 07/05/2026 21:36:55
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
The fact the draw is done beforehand is fine.
Means teams can just concentrate on the final and know a win or loss doesn't affect the next round eg like before when Galway played Mayo and the winner was going to get a harder route.
Second thing is it gives fans more time to plan trips. If we waited until Ulster final or the Monday after, you'd have potentially six days to learn and plan where you are playing.
Donegal fans have weeks to plan and build up to Killarney and can actually enjoy Munster final as a keen observer.
Teams that make finals and get home advantage and a trophy to win.
This is a decent system. Give it a chance
shaggykev (National) - 07/05/2026 19:02:34
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
This makes sense
Iarmhisamhi (National) - 07/05/2026 19:02:00
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Expertinall: "Aren't yous seeded to stay apart until munster final? That and the quality of opposition in munster, is the main reason we can't have an advantage to provincial winners. You already have a leg up, while others are still in the stable!" Yous? I presume you mean you (plural) and yes Cork and Kerry were kept seperate this year which is wrong IMO and money driven.
A Cork/Kerry clash in an earlier round can only charge 20 euro but can charge 35 euro or more for a final and bring a bigger crowd than any other Munster pairing.
As for getting a leg up,this year the only bonus is a home first round game but I think you ll agtee that its the toughest draw of all.The top two ranked teams facing each other in the first rou d.
Now Im not saying Munster is tough but you r own Dublin have had it just as easy in Leinster and have won every title bar one since 2011.
Ilster is the top province followed by Connaught but Leinster has been a cakewalk for years and Im fairly certain Dublin will win again this year wheras Cork have had some great battles with Kerry.
CiarraiMick (National) - 07/05/2026 17:40:28
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