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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I'd say there's some lads here who wouldn't mind if the six counties stayed tied to the Britain either.
Always amazes me in this country everyone seems so worried about other countries and never seem to stop to look at our own country, still partly occupied by a colonial power." To attempt to link the issue of Greenland and Ireland together, only shows the lack of any common sense that is in your argument. In case you haven't been following events in Ireland, his majesty's government have said they have no strategic interest in the six counties and if the majority of the people of the six counties so wish they could become part of Ireland. Lads in Ireland who may wish that it didn't happen can also have their say as it also has to be approved by the people of Ireland. However there are some parts you may want to think about and that is the people of Greenland have shown that they will not be cowered at the point of a gun into becoming something they are not. Then again by your logic all the people of the six counties should be forced into being part of something they do not want to be, look how well that has work out in our history and also in other counties all over the world.
zinny (National) - 19/01/2026 16:55:22
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "There'd be very poor look out for Roscommon if they couldn't win more than Leitrim, which they can of course do, and easily do!" Haha Roscommon laughing at Leitrim is the equivalent of Burnley laughing at Derby County, Burnley will get promoted and will always get relegated the following year, Derby County aren't up to much but in the greater scheme of things both clubs are irrelevant.
3rdmidfielder (National) - 19/01/2026 08:40:25
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To CCFabu: "I think the nature of the defeat to Kerry in the final has us written off in a lot of the national media which won't do any harm really. There was a lot of talk of the zonal defence being completely dead after Kerry's performance but in reality I think the structures are not what let us down that day.
but as I say I'm happy enough to be under the radar, even though we are back to back Ulster champions we are third behind Tyrone and Armagh in a lot of the chatter I've seen. I think both those counties are very strong too. It'll be great to see how we get on in Croke Park this weekend.
great to see the performance of some of the young lads at the weekend there, it was my first game of the year - fair weather fan only going to finals! I was very impressed with Shea Malone especially the finish for the second goal, and also thought Turlough Carr got on a lot of ball and played well. Mark Curran I thought played well too and great to see big Hughie moving so well, he is so important to us in my opinion.
Monaghan hit a lot of wides in key moments but you always felt we had another gear especially with the strength of the bench." I best clarify. The under the radar was in reference to the young talent in the county. Not many outside the county will be aware of what's happening at Four Masters or that we've been very very close at under 20 in the last few years but when you don't get silverware those outside comment nothing coming through. I've heard it lazily banded around by one or two.
panamasam (National) - 19/01/2026 12:43:41
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To panamasam: "In a great place. We're under the radar a little bit regarding the talent coming through. The media often lazily will comment no recent success at underage as a barometer when the reality is you could put a blanket over ourselves, Derry and Tyrone. Tyrone won the AI last year but we pushed them to the very end and had them pinned but for a cheap infraction on the 3 back rule when we had a tsunami of momentum. I really hope them young lads can get their Ulster medal and see what happens after. It'll give the county great momentum. Kerry another story. They'll be very hard stopped with a fit David Clifford but that's a conundrum for another time." I think the nature of the defeat to Kerry in the final has us written off in a lot of the national media which won't do any harm really. There was a lot of talk of the zonal defence being completely dead after Kerry's performance but in reality I think the structures are not what let us down that day.
but as I say I'm happy enough to be under the radar, even though we are back to back Ulster champions we are third behind Tyrone and Armagh in a lot of the chatter I've seen. I think both those counties are very strong too. It'll be great to see how we get on in Croke Park this weekend.
great to see the performance of some of the young lads at the weekend there, it was my first game of the year - fair weather fan only going to finals! I was very impressed with Shea Malone especially the finish for the second goal, and also thought Turlough Carr got on a lot of ball and played well. Mark Curran I thought played well too and great to see big Hughie moving so well, he is so important to us in my opinion.
Monaghan hit a lot of wides in key moments but you always felt we had another gear especially with the strength of the bench.
CCFabu (National) - 19/01/2026 09:34:12
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Club Football Championships - General Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To The_analyser: "Watched it back Dingle was certainly the team with the most hand passing while Brigids tried more kick passing. And the contest was eventually won and lost in that manner. A wayward Brigids kick pass overturned and on the counter through the hands Dingle scored the winner.
Brigids had 48% shooting efficiency on their 35 shots way down on the % in previous games.
On kick outs.
Brigids won 21 of their own and lost 7
Dingle won 12 of their kick outs and lost 11
So 32 v 19 in favour of Brigids." That ties with my impression while watching it, if even more dominant by Brigid's around the middle than I thought. While Mark O'Connor had some very big moments, I thought Cunnane was the best midfielder on show across the full 80+ minutes. He had a powerful game.
I mentioned it yesterday, but the shots dropped short were the real killer. It gave posession back to An Daingean and they made hay off it. They wouldn't have got possession as easily from their own kickout, if those shots had gone wide. I think it was 7 points they got directly from shots which Brigid's dropped into the goalie.
I thought Brigid's were marginally the better team overall, in terms of winning the midfield battle and creating more scoring chances.
On a side note, this unwritten rule of the man of the match having to be from the winning team has to stop. Ruaidhrí Fallon was clearly the outstanding player on the pitch yesterday. While plenty others had big games, Tom O'Sullivan, Dylan Geaney and Conor Hand, Fallon was the by a decent amount the most impressive performer on the day. A man of the match award in an All-Ireland final would have been some personal consolation at least, and fully deserved.
WanPintWin (National) - 19/01/2026 14:38:46
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Lads have a debate about having a United Ireland if you wish. But throwing into the mix of what's happening currently is absolutely embarrassing. And claiming you are more Irish than everyone else because you are talking about it is even more embarrassing.
TheFlaker (National) - 19/01/2026 20:40:22
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I'd say there's some lads here who wouldn't mind if the six counties stayed tied to the Britain either.
Always amazes me in this country everyone seems so worried about other countries and never seem to stop to look at our own country, still partly occupied by a colonial power." You are 100% Tirchonaill 1, you only have to listen and look at different footage from down the years. Thank God for social media and the internet as the younger generation in the 26 counties are starting to twig on what happened in the 6 counties and they care more than their forefathers.
Saynothing (National) - 19/01/2026 18:52:33
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Rossielover: "Saw a video online today of a pub in vicinity of Pearses GAA of the lads in the pub celebrating wildly when Dingle scored the winning point, most of these gentleman possibly friends with lads from Brigids, was a poor showing to see them not cheering on fellow county men, thoughts on this?" Wouldn't pay much heed. There are always one or two who never want anyone but their own club doing well and begrudge any success. We had a lad in the Longford forum go over to the Westmeath forum the day we got beat in the Leinster Club Championship a few years ago, to congratulate the Westmeath club for beating us. You can't do anything about that sort of nastiness. It is always just the odd few, and rarely reflects the view of most decent football people.
Hard luck to Brigids. Fantastic game and a fantastic club. Roscommon footballing people should be proud.
LongfordgaaAbú (National) - 19/01/2026 18:41:41
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "To attempt to link the issue of Greenland and Ireland together, only shows the lack of any common sense that is in your argument. In case you haven't been following events in Ireland, his majesty's government have said they have no strategic interest in the six counties and if the majority of the people of the six counties so wish they could become part of Ireland. Lads in Ireland who may wish that it didn't happen can also have their say as it also has to be approved by the people of Ireland. However there are some parts you may want to think about and that is the people of Greenland have shown that they will not be cowered at the point of a gun into becoming something they are not. Then again by your logic all the people of the six counties should be forced into being part of something they do not want to be, look how well that has work out in our history and also in other counties all over the world." In case you forgot the nationalist people of the six counties were " forced into being part of something they did not want" and see how well that has worked out. The last democratic election in Ireland was in 1918 and the democratic wish was to break the union with Britain, but with Collins losing his nerve and the British threat of all out war it never happened- so much for democracy.
tireoghainabu (National) - 19/01/2026 17:46:50
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "To attempt to link the issue of Greenland and Ireland together, only shows the lack of any common sense that is in your argument. In case you haven't been following events in Ireland, his majesty's government have said they have no strategic interest in the six counties and if the majority of the people of the six counties so wish they could become part of Ireland. Lads in Ireland who may wish that it didn't happen can also have their say as it also has to be approved by the people of Ireland. However there are some parts you may want to think about and that is the people of Greenland have shown that they will not be cowered at the point of a gun into becoming something they are not. Then again by your logic all the people of the six counties should be forced into being part of something they do not want to be, look how well that has work out in our history and also in other counties all over the world." I'd say the likes of you are very concerned about the people in the six counties alright Jack.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 19/01/2026 17:46:08
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "He has so much natural ability and is very elusive. It's very hard to hold him on a pitch like Croke Park, as he can change direction so quickly.
But his shooting was very poor yesterday. The free he had which was just outside the arc must have fallen at least 10 yards short, which suggest as you said, that he's not striking the ball well at all. Needs to look at his technique. The one he pulled to hit the post from close-range was another poor strike and he dropped another short too.
There's only one remedy to shooting and it's practice, practice, practice. Clifford makes it look so natural, and while he does have a huge range, he's been practicing non-stop since he was young lad." Even David Clifford had a day like that in the 2023 All Ireland final, scored 2 points from play from 7 attempts!
sligo joe (National) - 19/01/2026 17:40:01
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To panamasam: "Congrats to everyone involved yesterday evening. The silverware was a bonus but the main thing was getting experience and minutes into legs. Very impressed with the younger players and none look out of place. I'm sure the league will reveal more and I expect there will be plenty of opportunities for these players. It doesn't look like we'll be deviating too much from the game plan but my gut tells me we'll need more variation looking ahead. The squad strength now looks outrageously strong. Yes Monaghan were down a few big players but so were Donegal and to be able to bring on the likes of Ryan, Ban, Jason McGee and Peader from such a possession of strength on the scoreline just highlights the depth. To me it looks like all the Four Masters lads will have a part to play. Add in O'Hare, Max Campbell and Kieran Gallagher we're in a very strong place. Special mention to Shea Malone who took his goals well. It's tough playing inside the way we play but hopefully he continues to develop and get better as he has the potential to be a great addition. As far as I'm aware Campbell, Roarty, Muldoon, McCahill and the 2 Carr's are all under 20 this year with maybe the exception being Senan is that correct?" Yeah I agree it would be great to see a bit of variation in our play. Would like to see some set plays or planned moves ending up in two pointers. If you think of David Cliffords 2 pointers in the AI final last year they were straight off the training ground, everyone on the team knew how they were going to be scored. Granted we haven't got someone like Clifford but I think other teams are working on strategies to get the right fellas in the right positions to kick two pointers and its winning games. Doesn't seem like something McGuinness is interested in pursuing. Maybe we will see a bit in the league. All the same we did put up a decent scoreline against Monaghan.
A great McKenna cup overall and very enjoyable final. Would love to continue seeing the young guns used during the league and by the sounds of it that's what McGuinness will be aiming to do.
Another thing I enjoyed seeing was McFadden cutting in from the left at speed to kick points. He did it a few times so it must be something he's worked on. Very accurate. What a transformation that man has had in 2 years. Seriously impressive and great to see.
High_and_wide (National) - 19/01/2026 00:14:12
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tacaí Liatroma: "Where was it announced that the Spring League was getting scrapped?" It was discussed at the AGM. AGM minutes should be online somewhere
Loughallenbanks (National) - 19/01/2026 16:07:53
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To PoolSturgeon: "It's clear no matter what Trump says or does you will back him to the hilt. He has been saying all along that Russia is no threat to Europe and now when it suits him he is saying Russia along with China is a threat to the US. In the same breath he will say that the US is by far the greatest military power in the world (which is true). It begs the question, why feel so insecure then that you need to annex another territory?
Trump was reported to have said prior to his first election that if he shot a person in Times Square that his supporters would stick by him no matter what and that seems to be true about a lot of them." That's me PoolSturgeon,
I have to take the MAGA cap of some days though when it's cold to pull and the old woolen Donegal cat up here in the high hills of Tír Chonaill.
I'll be a Republican till the day I die.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 19/01/2026 15:23:46
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dave1988: "Ben hasn't been at his best this year. He also has to work on his shooting it's very poor. He has so much ability but a corner forward has to be reliable when shooting from play or frees. It's like he doesn't connect with the ball properly" He has so much natural ability and is very elusive. It's very hard to hold him on a pitch like Croke Park, as he can change direction so quickly.
But his shooting was very poor yesterday. The free he had which was just outside the arc must have fallen at least 10 yards short, which suggest as you said, that he's not striking the ball well at all. Needs to look at his technique. The one he pulled to hit the post from close-range was another poor strike and he dropped another short too.
There's only one remedy to shooting and it's practice, practice, practice. Clifford makes it look so natural, and while he does have a huge range, he's been practicing non-stop since he was young lad.
WanPintWin (National) - 19/01/2026 14:47:47
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - 1 Like(s)
If anyone is interested in taking part in the 2026 NFL Predictions Competition please let me know here, and I will add you to the tracker.
Thanks
Lockjaw (National) - 19/01/2026 09:28:24
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To PressureKick: "Spot on. There'll be an overreaction to next week's result from whoever loses also, albeit it's harder to get Galway fans excitable than the Mayo contingent
Ultimately none of it matters a joy until championship. Nobody remembers the league never mind an FBD" Every county has embarrassing fans. That Galway Facebook page is just as bad. The thing is people wrote stuff online they wouldn't dare say in public.
yew_tree (National) - 19/01/2026 13:39:35
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "If Mulhern lacks punch, he should fit very seamlessly into the current Galway forward line. Many would observe that even 'established' forwards like Finnerty and Tierney lack punch at the highest level of the game." If people are still saying that finnerty then I wouldn't pay much heed to their opinion, proven doubters wrong over last 2 years.
Even our neighbours are grudgingly accepting he is a quality player now
Mcdaid Walsh comer well able to punch holes
In comparison to Thompson who is very similar to in style he couldn't break shackles and get away from defenders
I'd have him on bench Sunday given absences
Scan said after game comer and Walsh both nursing injuries and a few other absences
I'd make mayo strong favourites Sunday
jm25 (National) - 19/01/2026 08:58:12
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Club Football Championships - General Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Great passion in Croke Park yesterday.
This isn't an anti-Dublin comment. These occasions are better without Dublin teams. Dublin super clubs are just a bit soulless. Just not the same genuine ingredients of blood, sweat and tears. That's more of a Leinster matter anyway. The Leinster challenge never materialised.
The score by Brigids to equalise at the end of normal time was superb. Dingle after going 3 down in extra time had to dig deep again. The club championships since the start of August have been absolutely brilliant!" I agree with you and my response is not anti Dublin either as its amazing to see GAA to the forefront in a capital city where so many other sports are played. The big Dublin clubs have the same core of supporters that every rural club has and are as equally fanatic about their club however they have become victims of massive population increase and domestic migration and the rural parish is much more connected than that of an urban one. I had to explain to a man yesterday with no interest in the GAA they they were 2 parishes playing in Croke Park yesterday and he literally couldn't believe it!!. An earlier poster mentioned the drudgery of the national league (that nobody wants to win) and for entertainment, passion and raw guts I would take the parishes (clubs) playing any day of the week. The new rulesate definitely a factor and who knows now that they well bedded in we may get an exciting league campaign.
Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 19/01/2026 12:13:30
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "A few ruin the conversation for everyone on there which is why I rarely post anymore. Every county has its head bangers though. I'm amused why anyone would get excited or disappointed over an FBd league match. Even the league itself….its all about what you do in championship." Spot on. There'll be an overreaction to next week's result from whoever loses also, albeit it's harder to get Galway fans excitable than the Mayo contingent
Ultimately none of it matters a joy until championship. Nobody remembers the league never mind an FBD
PressureKick (National) - 19/01/2026 12:01:55
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