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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Brendanj: "the meeting at the Park Hotel should have been enough to confirm this but instead they ignore the Clubs and players and use their own votes to push through with it, it's called executive aggrandizement. This scandal further demonstrates the growing disconnect between the Board and the Clubs. It obviously dictated the mood on the team bus going to Newry yesterday going by the first half performance. It was foolish thinking we were going to see a better future for Westmeath football with the change of leadership, going nowhere fast with this Circus.
Thats an outrageeous statement, do you seriouly think the decision on the football championship last Thursday night had an impact on the performance in Newry. Please give the players some respect, the 2026 club championship was the last thing on the last thing on their minds.
A lot of clown talk on here about the county board, keyboard warriors if you ask me. At the end of the end of the day the best team in each club championship will win. Like it or not the board are a product of the clubs, these positions are ultimately ratified by the clubs. The them and us argument is a moot point.
People lashing out will that the COE will not get built either, all pub talk if you ask me. We are where we are because as a county we lack the ambition and desire to be better, end of story." Hi Brendan, can you confirm whether or not Killucan had 4 votes (Club vote, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Minor Board Chairman), as suggested by a contributor here, at the meeting last Thursday night? The Executive Committee is made up of 22 persons, nearly half as many clubs in the entire County. Can you confirm how many were present to cast their vote? Enough to sway the vote anyway. If you think it's clown talk, you have your head in the sand. Clubs, players and supporters alike are absolutely sick to the teeth, the elephant in the room is the long awaited Centre of Excellence - where are we going to get the millions to build it? What progress has been made to date? Have we got planning permission yet or what's the latest story? Are we sitting on the coffers of €480,000 from one fundraiser and hoping some Chinese Tycoon might fancy us? The County Senior team could not get a pitch to train on last week before the Down game, can you believe that. What hope have our County Senior team if they can't get a pitch to train on? The weather is not an acceptable excuse at this level. The County players are representing their Clubs many of which have been shafted with the change of Championship structure. Matters off the pitch can have a profound impact on team morale. Do you understand the concept of a tiered Championship? I had a good laugh at your last sentence, "we are where we are because we lack the ambition and desire to be better" and you are standing up for the County Board? Chat later, Brendan.
iarmhiabu (National) - 16/02/2026 15:12:57
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "The negativity on this forum is staggering, far worse than on any other county forum, meant to be a place to discuss and share info on matters relating to Westmeath Gaa in all four codes, that's no longer the case as a few posters, approx 5-6 have decided to use it to vent at all and sundry, the recent posts by some lads wouldn't be uttered in a public forum as they'd be ridiculed and rightly so, pity as quite a few posters put up useful and interesting info and opinions but the few bitter and angry ones are like Trump's supporters, shout loudly and ignore any facts." People are entitled to vent their frustration at something which the dog on the street knows is wrong. I'll be positive about the team but this rubbish from the county board needs calling out. You know yourself the new format is rubbish but instead you'll cheerlead for the county board
Bluelake (National) - 16/02/2026 21:09:00
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "I'd need to see the stats from both for proper comparison on kick-outs, Mulreanny isn't bad at short or medium range, and he saved us from conceding a couple of goals in the 2nd half yesterday.
Patton has that long-range ability if the opposition do press up, but most teams counteract that now by pushing the keeper out to the 45 for kickouts. But its still a serious threat to have within our arsenal, as you never know when a team might leave that gap exposed." Gavin Mulreany has been a credit to himself in this league campaign but respectively when Patton is back the number 1 spot will be his again. Military precision from kickouts is the single most important part of the new rules. I wouldn't go as far as Geezer to call it "piggery", but you have to give yourself every chance on the kickout under the new rules. Patton has a longer range and is more capable of picking a man. I think in this regard we have played to Mulreanys strengths in the last 3 games, but I also don't think it's coincidence that all 3 of our opponents copped on to us in the second half of each fixture.
This isn't a comment on Gavin or Sean, but I think it's something we got badly wrong in July against Kerry. We had two games of evidence whereby they hijacked Tyrone and Armagh's kickout, and we left High and Jason on the bench. I can see where management were coming from trying to keep something in reserve but it was too little too late. I'm also not so naive as to ignore the fact that Ryan and Ciaran were unfortunately lost far too early in the game (especially Ciaran T for fielding and twos), and I won't imply that the final was lost on one dimension rather than being a culmination of several things going against us. I do however think that Jim is taking a once bitten twice shy approach by loading up the middle with big men.
To support that, I think we end up going with the keeper most capable of servicing them and Gavin Mulreany is very unfortunate to have such a keeper as Sean Patton ahead of him. And we are very lucky to have such a capable deputy
papa_pump (National) - 16/02/2026 21:48:41
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Longford GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Jack played underage for Longford all the way up and was on the senior panel for three years getting very little game time.
It is not stirring to say the reason he left was because of how he was treated
liosbreac6265 (National) - 16/02/2026 17:20:05
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Royaler89: "Very hard to see Louth getting anything out of their remaining games against Tyrone, Cavan, Derry and Kildare. I'd fear for Louth that they will be going to division three and playing tailteann cup football this year." Given they were a point ahead against Meath until the last kick, I wouldn't be so quick to write them off. Louth have shown plenty character and have some quality footballers. If anything, Kildare have been flakier and Cavan were far from impressive yesterday.
WanPintWin (National) - 16/02/2026 15:22:11
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Lad, I think we're headed for Croke Park if we keep everyone fit. If.
I had no hope at the start of the season but I've seen enough over the last month to make that accessment. I said it after the Wicklow game, Barry McNulty would have destroyed Wicklow. 2 points on the board with him. He destroyed London yesterday so if we can keep him fit, we're going up. An interesting few weeks ahead. Leitrim Abu!" Leitrim victory over London of almost historic proportions yet most of the posters seem to be from other counties which is of no interest to us Leitrim supporters .Am unashamedly biased but believe this team will go all the way with quality players like Barry,Tim,Ryan Gaffey and several others who showed their battling spirit against a strong London who are still in the fight. Next round of games could sort out contenders but am confident Leitrim will add 2 more points against Antrim having home advantage & a dry pitch.Up the Green & Gold!
leitrimabu1 (National) - 16/02/2026 20:06:25
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To StoreysTash: "I know I taught the same but its fine, I've got more top level county medals at underage and adult than any Taghmon man in history unless he transferred to another club. If I end up back in Wexford some day, I'll be back to my own club anyway and I'll get my coaching advice there from those who did it at the top level." You don't need to have done it all as a player to be a great coach. Equally doing it all as a player doesn't make you a great coach. There are thousands of examples of this. We've also had some incredible players from non traditional clubs.
Doylerwex (National) - 16/02/2026 22:31:47
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 4 - 2 Like(s)
Div 1:
Galway v Roscommon
Dublin v Kerry
Monaghan v Mayo
Armagh v Donegal
Div 2:
Derry v Offaly
Louth v Tyrone
Cork v Meath
Cavan v Kildare
Div 3:
Westmeath v Fermanagh
Sligo v Limerick
Wexford v Down
Clare v Laois
Div 4:
Carlow v Waterford
Wicklow v London
Leitrim v Antrim
Longford v Tipperary
Lockjaw (National) - 17/02/2026 08:42:38
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "The negativity on this forum is staggering, far worse than on any other county forum, meant to be a place to discuss and share info on matters relating to Westmeath Gaa in all four codes, that's no longer the case as a few posters, approx 5-6 have decided to use it to vent at all and sundry, the recent posts by some lads wouldn't be uttered in a public forum as they'd be ridiculed and rightly so, pity as quite a few posters put up useful and interesting info and opinions but the few bitter and angry ones are like Trump's supporters, shout loudly and ignore any facts." Which facts in particular. And what ambition is currently been shown in westmeath, I believe the raw material ie players in football and hurling are certainly available but no plan, structure or accountability. Has a manager appointment (not manager fault) ever been questioned or process reviewed.
Upforthegame23 (National) - 16/02/2026 18:58:39
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To StoreysTash: "I know I taught the same but its fine, I've got more top level county medals at underage and adult than any Taghmon man in history unless he transferred to another club. If I end up back in Wexford some day, I'll be back to my own club anyway and I'll get my coaching advice there from those who did it at the top level." Fairly harsh on a man doing all he can to try improve our fortunes . Whilst you are out of the country there are many still here with a possible higher hurling pedigree than the above said man but dont give much or anything to the game after they retire. Whilst he loves and breathes it .
Loads lads out there will say sure I ve forgotten more than those coaches will ever know .
Still theres No point in them keeping it a secret go out and spread the word rather than be a negative .
Formertownie (National) - 16/02/2026 18:22:08
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Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To KingdomofBreifne: "Stop with the patting them on the head. It's pathetic. I can't understand why this sort of stuff doesn't drive them mad. Monaghan have zero chance of winning the all Ireland. They couldn't do this with a forward of the calibre of Mcmanus, they've no chance with the current bunch. Unfortunately, we're miles off too but no one is condescendingly giving us this head patting." Why are you over here talking division 1?
Start planning for your return to division 3 in 2027
Gaels1989 (National) - 16/02/2026 17:53:38
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Great to see Leitrim going so well this year. I saw enough against Mayo last year to know that this group will push on. Taking full points away to a good London team says a lot about where things are at with yeer lads. Keep it going!
Word of caution however, beware of the wounded animal. His bite can do damage. I would be very wary of Antrim this weekend. Good luck to yee all.
PeterQ92 (National) - 17/02/2026 11:01:35
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
The negativity on this forum is staggering, far worse than on any other county forum, meant to be a place to discuss and share info on matters relating to Westmeath Gaa in all four codes, that's no longer the case as a few posters, approx 5-6 have decided to use it to vent at all and sundry, the recent posts by some lads wouldn't be uttered in a public forum as they'd be ridiculed and rightly so, pity as quite a few posters put up useful and interesting info and opinions but the few bitter and angry ones are like Trump's supporters, shout loudly and ignore any facts.
Claretandblue (National) - 16/02/2026 16:40:50
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I see that they named McNulty at mid-field on the gaa.ie Team of the Week, beside Enda Smith. There is one for ye now, lads!
foreveryoung (National) - 16/02/2026 15:22:58
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 4 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "Div 1:
Galway v Roscommon
Dublin v Kerry
Monaghan v Mayo
Armagh v Donegal
Div 2:
Derry v Offaly
Louth v Tyrone
Cork v Meath
Cavan v Kildare
Div 3:
Westmeath v Fermanagh
Sligo v Limerick
Wexford v Down
Clare v Laois
Div 4:
Carlow v Waterford
Wicklow v London
Leitrim v Antrim
Longford v Tipperary" Div 1:
Galway v Roscommon Roscommon by 1
Dublin v Kerry Keery by 2
Monaghan v Mayo Mayo by 2
Armagh v Donegal Donegal by 1
Div 2:
Derry v Offaly Derry by 6
Louth v Tyrone Tyrone by 1
Cork v Meath Cork by 1
Cavan v Kildare Kildare by 2
Div 3:
Westmeath v Fermanagh Westmeath by 4
Sligo v Limerick Limerick by 1
Wexford v Down Wexford by 1 (hopefully!!)
Clare v Laois Clare by 2
Div 4:
Carlow v Waterford Carlow by 7
Wicklow v London Wicklow by 5
Leitrim v Antrim Leitrim by 4
Longford v Tipperary Longford by 1
Viking66 (National) - 17/02/2026 10:58:43
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Good man Waynol - how is it going pal.?
Long time no hear....
Exactly - Ná bí brónach go bhfuil sé thart, bí sásta go bhfuil sé tarlaithe
Yes, Dubs fans need to be realistic... we are nowhere near where we were or where we need to be to win SAM.
I have no shame in saying where we currently rank or who is ahead of us.
We won 8 AI's in 10 years and 6 in a Row. Time for a bit of reality now.
Being in Division 2 for a year would do this new Dublin squad no harm imo." All good here pal. Gave up my season ticket recently. The love for it just isn't there anymore. I went from not missing a game home or away for 14 years to just meh. I met someone, bought a house, had a baby (who's 4 now) and changed career so I don't have the time or to be honest, the will to keep making the effort. I feel like I've seen it all. I still go now and again but I don't miss it like I thought I would.
I think the straw that broke the camels back was when we returned after covid and we could go to games again. We played Armagh in the national league at Croke Park, turned up expecting a huge crowd, there was 22000 there. Soulless. I left that night thinking I don't think I'll I just don't think I'd care if I didn't go to the next one, and I didn't, and I think I've been to 3 games since.
From what I see, the league games in hq are still soulless, football in general is quite boring and I think for me, the odd game here and there is enough.
I do think though, infact, im convinced that if Dublin are going to compete again, there's no better man to get them there than Ger. It'll take time however but bearing in mind what we've seen since 2010, we will be patient and I don't think we will go 16 years for an all Ireland again like we did between 95 and '11
waynoI (National) - 17/02/2026 09:47:20
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimmyNail: "Defensively I'd be worried as I don't think we have enough quality defenders and losing the one we have in Donal Casey is a massive loss. From midfield up i think we're as good as anyone else in the division but we're going to have to keep it tighter at the back as well as keeping key men like McNulty, Prior and Ryan O'Rourke fit and in good form. Can't look beyond the next game, Antrim have been a huge disappointment in the league but surely they have a big game in them and these are exactly the games that we have struggled with in the past. Can't look any further than Sunday. Any hope Donal Casey will play any part in league?" Isnt it good to see this Forum discussing football rather than the usual silly stuff that has predominated recently.
I cant see Donal Casey back for the league.Agree we are short on backs.However they did play well against Wicklow and ok against Waterford.
They will not be taking Antrim ,the pre season favourites for granted.
Morale in the camp is really good I hear and that means a lot.
The team is young and light and need dry fast surfaces.I hope the weather for Sunday is fair and there is big support there.I hear there was big Leitrim support in Ruislip.
I also agree with other posters, talk of promotion id premature at this stage.
joeman123 (National) - 17/02/2026 11:41:42
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To waynoI: "All good here pal. Gave up my season ticket recently. The love for it just isn't there anymore. I went from not missing a game home or away for 14 years to just meh. I met someone, bought a house, had a baby (who's 4 now) and changed career so I don't have the time or to be honest, the will to keep making the effort. I feel like I've seen it all. I still go now and again but I don't miss it like I thought I would.
I think the straw that broke the camels back was when we returned after covid and we could go to games again. We played Armagh in the national league at Croke Park, turned up expecting a huge crowd, there was 22000 there. Soulless. I left that night thinking I don't think I'll I just don't think I'd care if I didn't go to the next one, and I didn't, and I think I've been to 3 games since.
From what I see, the league games in hq are still soulless, football in general is quite boring and I think for me, the odd game here and there is enough.
I do think though, infact, im convinced that if Dublin are going to compete again, there's no better man to get them there than Ger. It'll take time however but bearing in mind what we've seen since 2010, we will be patient and I don't think we will go 16 years for an all Ireland again like we did between 95 and '11" We might win a hurling Leinster before next football.
Yes, Croke Park is depressing these days. Diehards squeezed together in section of Hill and similar number scattered in increasingly sparse lower stands. Was there even 15,000 last day, and a lot of that was Meath who are starting to come in numbers,
Hopefully, Saturday will attract 30,000 or so for the biggest league game for both teams this year, Of course if it was properly marketed it might get 40k but they won't bother, That's only for the concerts and other sports.
BarneyGrant (National) - 17/02/2026 12:55:33
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New York Hurling - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "1. The bottom-placed team in the Christy Ring "Round-Robin" shall be relegated to the Nickey
Rackard Cup.
• Exception: If New York wins the Nickey Rackard, there shall be no
relegation from the Christy Ring in 2026 (Subject to a motion to Congress
2026*).
2a. The bottom-placed team in the Nickey
Rackard "Round-Robin" shall be relegated to the Lory Meagher
• Exception: If New York does not qualify for the Final, they shall play in a
Relegation Play-Off against the bottom Team from the Round-Robin
phase of the Nickey Rackard, and the Loser shall be relegated to the Lory
Meagher (Subject to a motion to Congress 2026*).
2b. If New York does not qualify for the Nickey
Rackard Final, they shall play in a Relegation Play-Off against the bottom Team from the Round-Robin phase of the Nickey Rackard, and the
Loser shall be relegated to the Lory Meagher. (Subject to a motion to Congress 2026*).
Trying to picture this:
Say Louth finish 6th in the Rackard and happen to beat New York in a relegation playoff. Will the Rackard then have 7 counties?:
- 1 relegated from Christy Ring.
- 1 Rackard final runner up.
- 4 teams who finished 3rd to 6th
- 1 Meagher Cup winner." Motion to Congress
Promotion and Relegation
If New York are promoted to a Tier, that Tier shall have no Team relegated for that Year.
Once promoted, New York will have a 3-year period in which to win a semi-final or they will be automatically Relegated to the next lowest Tier.
Should New York win a semi-final but remain in a given Tier, a new 3-year period will commence in which they must win a semi-final or be automatically Relegated to the next lowest Tier."
Ard Chomhairle/Central Competitions Control Committee
Manny2 (National) - 17/02/2026 14:13:53
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To endgame: "Very happy so far and Mark Dowd is doing a good job. Midfield continues to be a problem for Roscommon. We were wiped there in the second half yesterday. What's Roscommon 's best midfield partnership. Have we any natural midfielder coming through from underage. Roscommon had some great midfielders down the years. Our last semi final in Croke park in 1991 had Newton and Killoran. Neighbouring parish men and two fine natural midfielders." And pretty much wiped Armagh out 1st half to lead by 12 points and score 2-14
Best partnership is probably the two that started yesterday. The two stand out Midfielders on Roscommon successful U20 teams, you need a lot more patience with a new partnership. Also worth to note midfield is more than just the Midfielders. Breaking ball is key and that responsibility falls to each and every player in the middle 8.
Gaa_lover (National) - 16/02/2026 21:32:57
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