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GPA Survey - 3 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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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 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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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 - 3 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?" Very shallow and simplistic way to view the language. Does the Spanish head of state speak Spanish to King Charles or Trump, of course not. We are wrapped up in English being the be all and end of language and language usage. Firstly Irish is constitutionally the States first language and is the language of the Irish nation. Secondly while most people aren't fluent, it is the ancient language of all Gaels, with Gaelic culture being the cornerstone of Irish identity. It is symbolically important that the sovereign representative of the Irish nation speaks the language.
FullOfPorter (National) - 21/10/2025 22:26:33
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To FullOfPorter: "Very shallow and simplistic way to view the language. Does the Spanish head of state speak Spanish to King Charles or Trump, of course not. We are wrapped up in English being the be all and end of language and language usage. Firstly Irish is constitutionally the States first language and is the language of the Irish nation. Secondly while most people aren't fluent, it is the ancient language of all Gaels, with Gaelic culture being the cornerstone of Irish identity. It is symbolically important that the sovereign representative of the Irish nation speaks the language." I cannot understand how any individual wouldn't get the cultural and historical importance of our language as a cornerstone of our identity.
Irish to me is a statement of triumph. They tried to crush it and failed. The preservation of our language is not perfect, but still our greatest victory.
Doylerwex (National) - 22/10/2025 10:55:43
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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 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 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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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 supersub15: "I suggest, If you treating people as you would like to be treated yourself, you'll find - - - - - etc,etc, you should try it." Case in point. Christ on a bike.
Square_B (National) - 22/10/2025 12:43:42
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "It's hard to miss it given it's pure and utter waffle." I suggest, If you treating people as you would like to be treated yourself, you'll find - - - - - etc,etc, you should try it.
supersub15 (National) - 22/10/2025 10:45:20
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To FullOfPorter: "Definitely could. There was 18 to 20 indos including independent Ireland, regional indos and aontu she could have got from the Dail alone and another 6 similar types in the Seanad if she had put in the ground work early enough." Independent Ireland and Aontu were among the 18 nominations she got. The regional independents who are supporting the government declared early on for Heather Humpheys. Non aligned regional independents such as Mattie McGrath signed her nomination papers. She scraped 18 with the support of Marian Harkin who was ideologically opposed to her but nominated her in the interests of democracy. Once Micheal McDowell and the ex-PD independents who are closely aligned with him decided not to nominate her there was absolutely no pathway for her to reach 20 without someone breaking party ranks from FF, FG or even SF which was never going to happen. Those are the facts.
PoolSturgeon (National) - 22/10/2025 09:58:46
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Dublin Hurling - 1 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "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." Some of them are hard to take but I suspect that applies to any large group. There were some embarrassing clowns following our footballers when they were good. I suspect a few people don't have pleasant memories of sitting near one of them!
Betting just up but it is lopsided as Ballygunner are only favourites because the Kilkenny and Galway finals not been played. They are 7/2 or thereabouts. Na Fianna @8/1 I think is good bet at this stage.
It could well end up with all provincial champions with exception of Ulster being the same teams. In which case I'd strongly fancy NF. Kilkenny and Kilcormac on opposite side of draw.
BarneyGrant (National) - 22/10/2025 09:02:18
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To lilywhite1: "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." Definitely could. There was 18 to 20 indos including independent Ireland, regional indos and aontu she could have got from the Dail alone and another 6 similar types in the Seanad if she had put in the ground work early enough.
FullOfPorter (National) - 21/10/2025 22:15:00
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To supersub15: "Then don't read it, simple as that." It's hard to miss it given it's pure and utter waffle.
Square_B (National) - 21/10/2025 22:11:12
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Just watched a few minutes of the debate on Prime Time, Catherine Connolly looks and sounds Presidential, Heather Humphries just sounds like your average politician, well rehearsed answers,
Only one winner here for me, hope the people come out in huge numbers and vote for our next Uachtarán na hÉireann, Uachtarán Caitríona Uí Chonghaile.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 21/10/2025 21:46:30
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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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