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Non-Gaa Forum - 6 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "It was sad what those families had to go through. The same pain that 3000 odd families in the North had to go through.
But are you suggesting that "the Troubles" were started by the Republican movement?
Or suggesting that the Nationalist population in the North shouldve just put up and shut up in the 1960s?
Or both?
Or maybe that 26 county lives and families matter more than 6 county ones?" 3rd attempt trying to reply and add to your post Viking66 but the powers that be keep rejecting my reply. Just because I tell it as it was in the North, of which you would know yourself having lived in Coalisland. Thanks very much speech police, is this message ok?
Saynothing (National) - 27/11/2025 21:03:31
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "3rd attempt trying to reply and add to your post Viking66 but the powers that be keep rejecting my reply. Just because I tell it as it was in the North, of which you would know yourself having lived in Coalisland. Thanks very much speech police, is this message ok?" The Governments abuse of Section 31 had people down here living in ignorance of what was happening in the north. Dublin and Monaghan bombings treated the same way. Joe Tiernans brilliant work pretty much ignored. It really says something when it took an English TV channel to make a documentary looking into the British security links with the Glennane gang and some of the worst atrocities in the Troubles. Silence in the 26C.
FullOfPorter (National) - 27/11/2025 23:58:40
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
When looking at the Athlone area there are a few key factors to keep in mind:
1. Soccer's dominance: Soccer is huge in Athlone. While Mullingar has two or three clubs Athlone has roughly 10-12 which naturally draws a lot of young players away from GAA.
2. Rugby's strong presence: Rugby is also very strong in Athlone. Unlike Mullingar top young players in Athlone are often identified early and brought into the Connacht development pathway which leaves them with little time to balance both rugby and GAA. In contrast a player from Mullingar would need to be exceptional to break into the Leinster setup.
3. Population shifts affecting GAA: The rapid growth of areas like Monksland and Kiltoom has negatively impacted GAA participation in Athlone. Many long-standing GAA families from Athlone and Garrycastle have moved to these areas and their children now play for Clann na nGael or St Brigid's instead. This doesn't happen in Mullingar families who move within the town generally remain within Westmeath GAA clubs.
Temple56 (National) - 27/11/2025 17:40:20
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Best of luck to Brian Carroll as he leaves the role of Chairman of the county board. He put in some shift/ effort over the last few years. The recent development of the Hyde is a credit to all concerned.
letsgetgoing (National) - 27/11/2025 20:36:41
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Carlow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Good draw to get Wicklow. Bad draw the winner gets Dublin.
CarlowJuniorB (National) - 27/11/2025 21:30:56
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
So Sligo away in Markievicz. A repeat of 2010 would be nice. As good as could have hoped for.
That performance v Mayo restored some pride and belief that we can and should put it up to anyone come championship day.
Galway in Carrick the reward.
Hope the panel is forming nicely.
Liatroim abú
Mugatay (National) - 27/11/2025 21:45:27
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To jobber: "I agree with that.Bit lets not be all negative.Jogger and Robbie Greville gave great service to the county and hats off to them.We will have experienced players in Dara Egerton,Conor Shaw Kevin Regan and hopefully Johhny Birmingham.and David O Reilly should be back for some of Mcdonagh at least David and Shane Williams along with Darragh Mccormack are fine hurlers..So it will be O Briens job to bring in and develop the younger players around them.. We have a squad fit to compete at 2a and Mcdonagh.OK unlike other years we aren't expecting to win but we are expecting signs it will happen in near future." We will be competing to win the Joe Mcdonagh in the next couple of years if the current minor and u20 team are looked after. I've mentioned Mullingar CBS already but what they are doing for Westmeath hurling has to be commended, they are competing in A level competition all the way through. The Westmeath schools team playing in the Leinster championship is without Mullingar CBS lads as they are in the competition on their own and technically they could meet.
Dheen (National) - 28/11/2025 12:32:51
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New Rules - Applied To Underage - 1 Like(s)
I see that there are motions infront of Wexford County convention to bring the rules for dissent (ball advanced 30m and black card) and the breaches of discipline by team officials (free on 20m line) from football into hurling for underage. i note this is actually being proposed by the referee committee. ho knew referees actually think about rules!! Joking aside i think its a good move. I think the Hurling review committee proposals will probably trump it but its good to see someone thinking positively on these.
indaknownow (National) - 28/11/2025 13:57:43
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