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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To supersub15: "I'm not sure if they are joined at the hip or not, however they do have a few things in common. For starters they are both fluent Irish speakers, very important let me add, they are both highly educated, they are both people of convincing words albeit low keyed.
I wouldn't worry too much about a united Ireland as that will happen sooner rather than later of that I have no doubt, I would go as far as saying should Catherine Connelly become our next president, she most likely will be in office when the transition takes place, that soon." Ah hear! While Its nice to hear people speaking Irish its deffo NOT important for a President. Why do you think so? Will they be speaking Irish while meeting Trump or King Charles?
brayballer (National) - 21/10/2025 12:34:55
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To supersub15: "I'm not sure if they are joined at the hip or not, however they do have a few things in common. For starters they are both fluent Irish speakers, very important let me add, they are both highly educated, they are both people of convincing words albeit low keyed.
I wouldn't worry too much about a united Ireland as that will happen sooner rather than later of that I have no doubt, I would go as far as saying should Catherine Connelly become our next president, she most likely will be in office when the transition takes place, that soon." Ah United Ireland, a nice romantic idea, but how exactly in reality do you think it will happen. Will Unionists just accept it on the chin do you think?
Bon (National) - 21/10/2025 13:34:59
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "You're a great lad for saying lots yet saying nothing at all." Then don't read it, simple as that.
supersub15 (National) - 21/10/2025 18:42:20
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To tireoghainabu: ""A change like this is long overdue" - are you for real, herself and Michael D are joined at the hip. I note her recent support for Irish unity as she has barely mentioned Irish unity during her lifetime in politics and she will soon forget it when she is elected." I'm not sure if they are joined at the hip or not, however they do have a few things in common. For starters they are both fluent Irish speakers, very important let me add, they are both highly educated, they are both people of convincing words albeit low keyed.
I wouldn't worry too much about a united Ireland as that will happen sooner rather than later of that I have no doubt, I would go as far as saying should Catherine Connelly become our next president, she most likely will be in office when the transition takes place, that soon.
supersub15 (National) - 21/10/2025 11:02:22
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To FullOfPorter: "I'm not sure what all the fuss is this time about the selection of candidates. It's always been the same just for one reason or another it's left us with only two candidates, which isn't ideal, but it's not the end of the world. People were giving out that there were too many on the ballot last time. The system has worked well most of the time, it just happened to be uninspiring on this occassion. Anyone cribbing about the lack of choice and complete reform of the system or cancelling the election should be asking themselves, why weren't you volunteering for an alternative candidate early this year to get them into a good position for selection. The minute Michael D got re elected 7 years ago people knew they had 7 years to work on getting someone that represented them onto the ballot paper. Why wasn't Peadar Toibin, and the rest of the disgruntled, preparing someone that they felt represented them way back and do the necessary ground work? Catherine Connolly threw her hat in early doors which worked to her advantage. Maria Steen turns up like a student trying to do an assignment the night before the due date. She definitely would have got the 20 Oireachtas votes if they had worked on that early enough." Don't think Maria Steen would have gotten the nomination no matter how long she had campaigned. The political parties were determined to keep her out, especially after the family referendums last year, in which she played a major role in defeating the government. Plus she destroyed Michael Martin in a TV debate at the time.
lilywhite1 (National) - 21/10/2025 17:51:26
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To tireoghainabu: ""A change like this is long overdue" - are you for real, herself and Michael D are joined at the hip. I note her recent support for Irish unity as she has barely mentioned Irish unity during her lifetime in politics and she will soon forget it when she is elected." Michael D, McAleese and Robinson have had their day successfully as president of Ireland, C,C if elected will be the start of a new beginning, she may very well start by making sure that the selection of presidential candidates for the next President of Ireland bears no resemblance to that of the current method of selection. She may very well make sure that the interviewing techniques used to grill the candidate would be carried out to the required extreme but with gloves on.
The change that CC may look for may not be welcomed by party politicians or party leaders, if the roll of our president is supposedly non-political then so too should the selection of presidential candidates, I sometimes wondered why Michael D, McAleese and Robinson did not seek to legislate for change in candidate selection that in itself suggests in its self like all other mere mortals they too are not perfect.
I hope this goes some way towards answering your question.
supersub15 (National) - 21/10/2025 12:14:26
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TanCanRan: "Well you're going round in every thread essentially saying up Loughrea. Save that for the stadium." Haha such a salty poster. Glad I'm under your skin
BigBàsMan (National) - 21/10/2025 13:26:14
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SouthGalway: "Would he be good on the bench to come in late in matches for a spark I wonder? When the opponent defenses are tired?" That ship has sailed i'm afraid.
No major breakthrough of new players for the county panel from the Club Championship i feel.
When you look at the St Thomas' players dominating in tight exchanges one has to be concerned.
Daithi is still the only player of IC standard in Turloughmore.
SixtiesKid (National) - 21/10/2025 20:18:41
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "Ah hear! While Its nice to hear people speaking Irish its deffo NOT important for a President. Why do you think so? Will they be speaking Irish while meeting Trump or King Charles?" Why not speak it.? Trump might think she is speaking in Leitrim English and King Charles might think she is going to be handing out lorgaire ordog glas.
supersub15 (National) - 21/10/2025 19:19:27
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To supersub15: "Michael D, McAleese and Robinson have had their day successfully as president of Ireland, C,C if elected will be the start of a new beginning, she may very well start by making sure that the selection of presidential candidates for the next President of Ireland bears no resemblance to that of the current method of selection. She may very well make sure that the interviewing techniques used to grill the candidate would be carried out to the required extreme but with gloves on.
The change that CC may look for may not be welcomed by party politicians or party leaders, if the roll of our president is supposedly non-political then so too should the selection of presidential candidates, I sometimes wondered why Michael D, McAleese and Robinson did not seek to legislate for change in candidate selection that in itself suggests in its self like all other mere mortals they too are not perfect.
I hope this goes some way towards answering your question." You're a great lad for saying lots yet saying nothing at all.
Square_B (National) - 21/10/2025 17:45:17
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GPA Survey - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "So 92% of members want inter county season to last no more than 7 months and 89% in favour of split season. The armchair experts on here will still argue against it though." Thats intercounty players, how do club players feel about having to play games on soft pitches in the muck and dirt this time of year?
Bon (National) - 21/10/2025 17:32:14
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Armchairreporter: "David Burke was a great galway servant. Unfortunately age is catching up on him for intercounty. Thomas's are a great club team. As regards county level, I'd bring in Manzo for a look (probably too small) and leave the rest. Intercounty is a different animal." Manso's age would likely count against him too as the amount of conditioning work it would take to get him to cope at IC level wouldn't be achieved in a year I don't think.
He's a lovely player in full flight though and takes serious minding
Stool Pigeon (National) - 21/10/2025 17:00:15
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Gaagael15: "Is the Salthill moycullen game on rte Saturday night?" It says they are showing the Dublin hurling final next Saturday evening.
Marooned (National) - 21/10/2025 15:57:45
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To supersub15: "Michael D, McAleese and Robinson have had their day successfully as president of Ireland, C,C if elected will be the start of a new beginning, she may very well start by making sure that the selection of presidential candidates for the next President of Ireland bears no resemblance to that of the current method of selection. She may very well make sure that the interviewing techniques used to grill the candidate would be carried out to the required extreme but with gloves on.
The change that CC may look for may not be welcomed by party politicians or party leaders, if the roll of our president is supposedly non-political then so too should the selection of presidential candidates, I sometimes wondered why Michael D, McAleese and Robinson did not seek to legislate for change in candidate selection that in itself suggests in its self like all other mere mortals they too are not perfect.
I hope this goes some way towards answering your question." I'm not sure what all the fuss is this time about the selection of candidates. It's always been the same just for one reason or another it's left us with only two candidates, which isn't ideal, but it's not the end of the world. People were giving out that there were too many on the ballot last time. The system has worked well most of the time, it just happened to be uninspiring on this occassion. Anyone cribbing about the lack of choice and complete reform of the system or cancelling the election should be asking themselves, why weren't you volunteering for an alternative candidate early this year to get them into a good position for selection. The minute Michael D got re elected 7 years ago people knew they had 7 years to work on getting someone that represented them onto the ballot paper. Why wasn't Peadar Toibin, and the rest of the disgruntled, preparing someone that they felt represented them way back and do the necessary ground work? Catherine Connolly threw her hat in early doors which worked to her advantage. Maria Steen turns up like a student trying to do an assignment the night before the due date. She definitely would have got the 20 Oireachtas votes if they had worked on that early enough.
FullOfPorter (National) - 21/10/2025 15:35:41
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To IronSleeve: "Very enjoyable SFC - no shortage of talking points throughout which meant that the general interest levels were high. Hopefully Leitrim Gaels and the other championship winners will do us proud in Connacht.
Still can't muster up much enthusiasm for the county side under the current set up though. But maybe the manager will take a rest from media interviews next season and concentrate on fulfilling all fixtures. That'd be a start. And maybe the lads with multiple account holders on here will take a break or at least stick to the one account?" I agree i believe we're putting our best foot forward on all grades into the Connaught Campaigns, Leitrim Gaels will be without Bruen i believe but apart from him will give it a good rattle. Also it should be, should be Allen Gaels ans Aughavas in inter and junior grades and hopefully they give it the respect it deserves ans drive on in Connaught
Taytofoley83 (National) - 21/10/2025 15:19:03
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tireoghainabu: ""A change like this is long overdue" - are you for real, herself and Michael D are joined at the hip. I note her recent support for Irish unity as she has barely mentioned Irish unity during her lifetime in politics and she will soon forget it when she is elected." Where did you get that from? I don't think they are too pally at all, she had a big falling out with Labour years ago. At least CC always classed herself as a republican even when she was in Labour when a lot of that party viewed it as a dirty word. In fairness Irish unity is not something that is brought up in questions or topics for independent candidates unless they are from border counties. Of course most will be in favour. But that is the realpolitik of being an independent local politician outside of a party apparatus. Shes not going to be making speeches telling the people of the Claddagh and Connemara that if they elect her as their independent rep shes going to prioritise Irish unity from the opposition benches of the Dáil.
FullOfPorter (National) - 20/10/2025 23:19:38
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "Very good point, for quite a few of those obvious fouls for frees there seemed little or no reaction from the Gaels manager. Normally a manager is going crazy with his players for conceding frees to a side with a reliable free taker but Castletown only got one soft goal from a defensive error and a couple of half chances, conceding a free when a goal chance is possibly on is always smart or cynical, the Gaels will reckon on outgoaling Castletown in the replay as they've done it twice already in championship. Jogger and the Kennedys are good at netting goals, if they get 2-3 in replay it should be enough" Writing off ctg or implying to if and buts still garls drew didn't win ctg can improve.
Gaaforlife2023 (National) - 21/10/2025 13:19:59
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Not being funny lads but what difference will it really make to our lives who is elected to be President? Zig or Zag or the carbon monoxide alarm canary could do a good job of shaking hands/wings and cutting tape." Well it won't one iota. And some of the media debate around policy are pointless because they will have absolutely zero input on any policy. Both will do a capable job in the roll as being president. Most like zig or zag or canary would but there was one wannabe candidate who failed to get on the ballot that wouldn't have even managed to do the basics well.
FullOfPorter (National) - 21/10/2025 12:50:58
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Dublin Hurling - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "No idea. Crokes were favourites from start of championship and oddsmakers too lazy to actually think about it. As were most punters obviously!
Crokes entire game plan seemed to be to restrict the NF goal threat and hope for a Hail Mary from Hayes or Considine. Both went off before the end and they never really looked liked scoring a goal. Once dam broke there was no coming back.
Looking at likely contenders for AI I would give NF a reasonable chance of retaining it. On opposite side of Leinster draw to Kilkenny and Offaly winners. I see Sars looking good to retain Cork despite my being assured by Cork people (not Sars ones) that Sars won a soft county last year and that a Dublin team would never beat a proper Cork side like the Glen,,,,
I'll leave that one there." Cork have an arrogance about them but especially in hurling.They look down on the likes of Dublin.They did nt even respect Limerick until they started dominating them. Last years semi sickened me and more so by the attitude of the Cork supporters at the game sneeringly looking down at Dublin. The Cork fella beside me after the game that the Dublin management should show that match back to all Dublin people so they could see what real hurling was like and he was nt even being smart but typical Cork snobbery. Na Fianna have as good a chance as any of winning again.
brayballer (National) - 21/10/2025 12:43:43
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "Based on U16 this year and of course last year's U15, Mícheál Breathnach have had the better of both Oranmore and Claregalway, so I'd imagine they'll have plenty representatives on the county minor panel next year." Thats very true. I heard that's an exceptional Breathnachs team so I'm sure they will have to be well represented.
Was told Caherlistrane have a strong u16 team aswell so we could have a Minor panel next year that's strongly populated by 4 or 5 clubs.
Black+Blue (National) - 21/10/2025 11:36:13
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