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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "When did these supposed top class forwards ever actually perform as a forward unit on the big day.
2022 - carried by Walsh in the final (8pts against Derry in the semi btw),
2023 - 12 pts v Mayo in knockout
2024 - very strong year but it was built on a strong centre field and Conroy's superb year, forwards never shot the lights out.
2025 - Aside from a late Comer cameo a very poor forward showing v Meath.
Galway have a lot of good qualities but the constant hype about the forward talent which is rarely backed up does them no favours. Individually some have had great days but as a collective they have never really done it." Great research Clare, while we have you here do the same on your own Mayo.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 13/05/2026 16:18:38
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
There hasn't been a word about the Westmeath team all week. All the chat is about the Heslin return. Completely takes the pressure and spotlight off the team and panel. The McHughs are known in Donegal for being cute and this could be a masterstroke by Mark.
peiledoir20 (National) - 13/05/2026 21:11:43
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Loughlenegale: "Not going over all this again with you. Like all good students this time of year just go back over the notes. Its all about 20pages back." Hurling for the County isn't compulsory and the demands on players are tough. There's no reservoir of unused talent out there. A pointless debate when we all know that the hurling management have to get on with the job with the group they have.
midfield9 (National) - 13/05/2026 16:25:57
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Every county player does not have the ability to play to the same level. Hurling is much more complex than that.
And it is not simply an s&c issue.
For a start, if we tried using the ball the way Laois did we wouldn't be anywhere near as concerned about our s&c.
Maroooned (National) - 14/05/2026 00:20:46
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Westmeath25: "I think anyone who thinks bringing in Heslin as a bad idea is mad. He won't start but think about the reaction from the crowd 20 minutes to go we're bringing on John Heslin and we are still well in the game. The lift this will bring will be immense. Any player who has put in the hard work all year to this point have all been given chances to play. I can't see how anyone who doesn't get game time because Heslin getting in has pushed them out should be upset. We had lads come into the panel 4 weeks ago get game time against Kildare because of injuries I can't see how this is any different." Correct and right Westmeath supporters should be grateful that John is willing to put his body on the line yet again
what a servant owes the Jersey nothing
GCCABU (National) - 14/05/2026 08:12:30
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
U20s ran out of gas in the end, suppose the fact that Galway only brought on Rabbitte and Killeen early on on in the second half would've stood to them in extra time, meant their best players were only getting going whereas ours were tiring
Game was probably gone from us when O'Brien got sent off but the two yellows were silly from him, wouldn't say anyone should read too much into the final score because we were out on our feet and had pretty much used our entire bench
Hard to know how much to read into the fact we were level at the end of normal time and what it means for us in terms of the quality of this team, neither Niland nor Murphy played for Galway and Rabbitte and Killeen only came on but at the same time, this is probably the best side they've had at this level for a good while
They were just able to get their scores that bit easier than we were and they were that little bit better at winning physical possession too
I think even U20 games are referred differently in Leinster compared to Munster, no real flow to the game, just too many frees
ElGranSenor (National) - 13/05/2026 21:33:15
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To ulsterrules: "anyone hear any more on the injury list, how far away do we think langan,thompson are from playing ?" Conor Lafferty might know. He got info well in advance about Langan a couple of weeks ago.
peiledoir20 (National) - 14/05/2026 11:23:52
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To countyman2022: "It is getting grimmer and grimmer, After the last 2 senior games, our minors the weekend and unable to beat a Galway team without Niland and Murphy while Rabbitte and Killeen only came on, just hard see where the bottom is, are we close to it? When are they going to look at who is actually coaching our underage teams? So far off it with structures. Bit embarrassing and a plight on those who done good work in the past." Do you ever have anything positive to say?
richiepmurphy (National) - 14/05/2026 11:36:12
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
For some bizzare reason the mods didn't publish my after match comments.
Take two..
A great journey has come to an end against a strong Kerry who will take some beating in the final.
Our fight back from 7 points behind in normal time to bring the game into extra time was once more the pure grit and character of this team on display and but for a last ditch tackle we would have won 0-12 to 0-11
Extra time caught up on our legs and how much the ultra competitive Connacht championship took out of us. Kerry in comparison had two less games and two was strolls past Clare,Waterford.
The manner that we conceded those three goals in 5 minutes was frustrating and Eoghan Carthy off injured during that spell was a huge blow.
Thanks to all the players and management for the time and effort put in and winning Connacht against the odds.
The_analyser (National) - 14/05/2026 12:05:21
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
I think anyone who thinks bringing in Heslin as a bad idea is mad. He won't start but think about the reaction from the crowd 20 minutes to go we're bringing on John Heslin and we are still well in the game. The lift this will bring will be immense. Any player who has put in the hard work all year to this point have all been given chances to play. I can't see how anyone who doesn't get game time because Heslin getting in has pushed them out should be upset. We had lads come into the panel 4 weeks ago get game time against Kildare because of injuries I can't see how this is any different.
Westmeath25 (National) - 13/05/2026 16:40:44
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I agree with you, Mark McHugh has nailed it again. The revelation of Luke Loughlin's injury before the Kildare game became a massive talking point in the media and among supporters. Instead of "can Westmeath back up the Meath win?" the conversation became "how can they cope without Luke". Good managers know how to control the narrative before a big game and McHugh would have flipped this into motivation to show they are not reliant on Luke. Now the John Heslin story has a similar effect, the potential return of a Westmeath legend after two years dominates the headlines (he has been with them a number of weeks actually). That is all people are talking about in the county and whether he'll play or not, taking the spotlight off the team as you put it but it create a feel good atmosphere around the place too." I'd agree it takes the spotlight off the team but is this a good thing? If I was playing on the team and everybody was talking about someone who is fond of the spotlight and media work rather than focused on the team who has earned their place there I wouldn't be happy. These players deserve the spotlight now. Matty, Ray, Sam should be the names everyone is talking about
CasKD (National) - 14/05/2026 11:08:07
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I didn't see either game but just my 2 cents…I believe the GAA have made a balls of both the minor (u17) and u20 championships. They used to be great competitions. Some blame the regrading and it probably has a part to play but it's the schedule for me.
Taking the minor finals out of All Ireland final day and the madness that was yesterday evening. It's all rushers it almost like the GAA don't want them played.
yew_tree (National) - 14/05/2026 10:50:17
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Football has been played in Leitrim for centuries...there's your history
Football has one of the highest participation rates per capita in the country in Leitrim...there's your culture
Young boys and girls have plenty of role models playing with Leitrim to look up to e.g. Barry McNulty and the Ladies Connacht intermediate champions.
We don't need any psuedo sociological lessons on footballing matters from outsiders.
ohwow (National) - 14/05/2026 10:46:41
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Might be slightly off topic..another cracking under 20 final last night..
A ref who made numerous mistakes but which helped greatly with the way the game played out..players who gave everything,also made mistakes,but not an ounce of effort or sweat left when it finished..outstanding displays on both sides and a keeper scoring a penalty and then stopping 3 with outstanding saves..it was a pity it had to finish last night and not go to a replay,specially when all Ireland final isn't til end of month..
Huge thanks to tg4 for the coverage been given to all underage competitions..they covered 5 games last night and deserve huge congratulations for it..
CTGAA10 (National) - 14/05/2026 13:56:26
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "There hasn't been a word about the Westmeath team all week. All the chat is about the Heslin return. Completely takes the pressure and spotlight off the team and panel. The McHughs are known in Donegal for being cute and this could be a masterstroke by Mark." I agree with you, Mark McHugh has nailed it again. The revelation of Luke Loughlin's injury before the Kildare game became a massive talking point in the media and among supporters. Instead of "can Westmeath back up the Meath win?" the conversation became "how can they cope without Luke". Good managers know how to control the narrative before a big game and McHugh would have flipped this into motivation to show they are not reliant on Luke. Now the John Heslin story has a similar effect, the potential return of a Westmeath legend after two years dominates the headlines (he has been with them a number of weeks actually). That is all people are talking about in the county and whether he'll play or not, taking the spotlight off the team as you put it but it create a feel good atmosphere around the place too.
iarmhiabu (National) - 14/05/2026 09:46:51
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
@Commodore - https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0514/1573265-it-spending/
More good money thrown after bad....
Lockjaw (National) - 14/05/2026 08:48:11
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "I could never understand why Iarnrod Eireann cannot put on a train between Hueston and Drumcondra on match days.
Its absolutely bonkers that its open for commuters but not when there is a big game in Croke park.
Its as if Iarnrod Eireann are instructed to dump everyone off in Hueston so they can be milked for money between Hueston and Drumcondra" I doubt Drumcondra would have the capacity to safely let off, or take on, a full train load though? It's grand for a small city centre stop where a dozen or so might get on or off at one time but I'd say it wouldn't be safe to have hundreds all crowding on or getting on at the one time.
Onion Breath (National) - 14/05/2026 14:12:59
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Stool Pigeon: "We'll probably get a dose of it on Saturday and be hard pushed to win.
But then Dublin will go out the following weekend and fill the togs against Kilkenny sure as night follows day.
The mental block there must be off the scale" If we beat Galway we'll be resting lads for final, don't you know.
No more than yourself I have no idea what might happen...
BarneyGrant (National) - 14/05/2026 00:14:27
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Unfortunately the journey has ended for u20s but they have been brillant. Nobody gave them a chance in connacht and could have won it this evening in the last minute before extra time. Kerry a top quality opponent seemed to manage the conditions better for first 50 minutes. Roscommon eventually got going and pulled back a 7 point lead. I think their legs went at tge end of extra time. Well done to the players cian smith and his management team.
Charliepace (National) - 13/05/2026 23:30:10
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To letsgetgoing: "Just not right that this under 20 ALL IRELAND SEMI FINAL is being played at 7.30 tonight in Thurles from both a player and supporters perspective. With about 60 players involved and the majority of them being full time third level students, do the Gaa not take into consideration that it is exam time and many third level exams are on today or tomorrow Thursday.
This match should have been played last Saturday and if Kerry were not happy with that, then play it next Saturday in Tullamore or Portlaoise. As many of both teams are students in Dublin or based in Dublin, why not even play it before the Leinster final between Dublin and Westmeath on Sunday. It would attract a bigger crowd and get some fans into the stadium earlier." Same with other semi final, why could both not be played this Saturday as double header in Tullamore. There was no chance of a lot of people heading to Cavan tonight.
Saynothing (National) - 13/05/2026 21:50:59
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