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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Replying To 32_4_1: "He's right, if I was Kerry wouldn't be one bit worried either. That's Donegal done now, their strongest hand played, to hopefully cast doubt in Kerry later on in the season psychologically, when they get outplayed. Kerry were messing.
Always a gamble to play strongest hand out of the block to make a statement. Limerick tried to do it to Cork last year in hurling, to put them in their box, but got battered thereafter. Donegal will be the same.
We're led to think Donegal have great individual talent relative to other top counties, but they don't. Its a case of the whole is better than the sum of the parts. It's the system with them, and they'll burn out. Always do.
Meath and Kerry both cruising without fielding full teams once, or even getting out of first gear yet. That's where all the individual talent lies at the minute and it will be between them. Both operating at a different level to the rest in terms of the talent available upfront tbh!" Not sure what gear Meath were in the AI semi final last year but it looked like reverse. The 'individual talent' was of no use in that game.
Donegal simply fixed many of the mistakes from last year's final matching up in midfield, negating the short kick out for Kerry and using the keeper as an extra defender. Of course Kerry will be better later in the year, as will many teams but Donegal did not have the full team available, so they will have options too.
I think this is a wind up - how did Cork hurling finish up last year !
Jimmymark2 (National) - 02/04/2026 11:28:53
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To totalrecall: "As a Donegal man and speaking to other Donegal people no one is saying Murphy didn't deserve a red.
But the reaction of the media has been completely over the top you'd think he was the first GAA player ever to strike to get away with it. I don't remember Jack O'connor complaining that Tadgh Kenneally didn't get sent off after a clear strike in the opening minute of 2009 final against Corks Nicholas Murphy which later Kenneally later admitted in his book that it had been pre meditated." Which is why no one has any sympathy for Kerry that Murphy didn't get the line. Kerry, with Tadhg Kennelly just being just one example, have skulldug their way through games throughout the decades. No county does the dark arts better.
foreveryoung (National) - 01/04/2026 22:43:28
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Jimmymark2: "Not sure what gear Meath were in the AI semi final last year but it looked like reverse. The 'individual talent' was of no use in that game.
Donegal simply fixed many of the mistakes from last year's final matching up in midfield, negating the short kick out for Kerry and using the keeper as an extra defender. Of course Kerry will be better later in the year, as will many teams but Donegal did not have the full team available, so they will have options too.
I think this is a wind up - how did Cork hurling finish up last year !" Meath get a couple of good wins under their belt for the first time in years and suddenly think they are the masters. He was a day late with his post.
Saynothing (National) - 02/04/2026 12:23:33
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
upon reflection, people over flattered the FRC, they just created new problems.
Here are just 3 concerns.
1. How can a penalty kick finish a game or halftime if the ball is still in play and teams can use any foul without punishment? )
2. the black card penalty is a joke as it runs down clock.
3. video evidence: Why is Dublin manager getting suspended and nothing for a certain lad from Donegal?
i'm sorry but this is just not good enough.
suckvalleypaddy (National) - 02/04/2026 16:30:32
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Openess Of Croke Park And Pitch Sizes - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "I see Croke Park to have a friendly soccer match between 2 English teams next August!!!" I saw that yesterday and assumed it was an April Fools. Unbelievable that they would do something as crass as this at a time that would have been (should be) peak Gaelic games season.
TerraPovera (National) - 02/04/2026 13:19:38
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Which is why no one has any sympathy for Kerry that Murphy didn't get the line. Kerry, with Tadhg Kennelly just being just one example, have skulldug their way through games throughout the decades. No county does the dark arts better." The issue isn't about having sympathy for Kerry. Anyone I spoke with regarding the incident never even mentioned Kerry. The issue is the strike by Murphy was nasty and potentially dangerous. The fact that there have been nasty blows struck before does nothing to justify Murphy's strike.
sligo joe (National) - 02/04/2026 13:23:42
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National Hurling League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
I'm just starting to wonder if anybody has any thoughts on this year's National Hurling League, to post in this thread! Think there's a final coming up, or something :)
Pikeman96 (National) - 02/04/2026 16:00:55
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
Croke Park, home of the GAA, except that is for our Minor and U 20/21 teams. Open for prayer, American football with the shoulder pads and now soccer friendlies.
Saynothing (National) - 02/04/2026 15:23:55
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Taypot: "You were correct, we were limited up front but not as limited as ye were." Three limited teams in Connacht up against the big two of Mayo and Galway. But still a good competitive game
ohwow (National) - 02/04/2026 13:52:39
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Sligoman1234: "Sligo are "very poor" and Leitrim 2nd bottom in Division 4? Sligo 1/20 and Leitrim 8/1 for those fond of an early bet. 15 years and counting since Leitrim beat Sligo in league or championship....Tails are certainly not up in Sligo but if we manage to lose to Leitrim Sunday week and it in Markievicz it'd go down as one of the most embarrassing results in recent years given the form of Leitrim the past two years. I think I trust the bookies on this one." This post gave me great amusement. In Connacht Sligo are like ourselves and Roscommon, absolute minnows compared to the big two. By your talk you're talking up this game like it was Man City v Walsall, when it reality it is comparable to Walsall v Crewe Alexandra. Embarrassing indeed.
ohwow (National) - 02/04/2026 19:45:21
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ohwow: "Did ya log in under your wrong account there. I was talking to moros" It must be very hard keeping track of them all.
IronSleeve (National) - 02/04/2026 19:42:03
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Only takes a wee bit of trolling to stir the pot and get everybody up in arms.
A lot of focus on Kerry, Donegal and Meath, but Connacht might be where its all at this year, very little noise about Galway, Roscommon or Mayo as we head into Championship, all very capable teams who could take any other team in the Country on any given day.
Galway are definitely demonstrated contenders, but I also think Roscommon could be real contenders if they keep all key players fit and the team gets traction through taking a big scalp in a battle in Croker.
Mayo are a bit of a unknown quantity at the minute, they got beat away to Kerry, but gave a lot of players a run out in the league and were very close last year despite going out in group stage. Something fresh about Connacht this year, I expect Galway to have a strong run.
Commodore (National) - 02/04/2026 16:57:08
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To winatallcost: "Take a look at the Meath team and subs that were brought on last weekend versus Donegal game last year and perhaps have a bit of a think about it. Jack Flynn and Cian McBride were not playing plus Menton went off early last year. Jack O'Connor, Aaron Lynch plus four of the 5 subs, Conlon, Hickey, Smyth and Martyn are either new to panel or were all injured for semi last year. Donegal also have a different team so its all about 2026 and 2025 is in the past. Don't think too many pay much attention to semi finals when they get buried in the final itself." I had a think, it was a division 2 final so let's see what happens in Leinster before getting carried away. Your correct, all Donegal can take from that semi-final was that it was no help to us in the final with the fight Meath put up- would have been better on the other side of the draw.
Jimmymark2 (National) - 02/04/2026 15:26:03
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Openess Of Croke Park And Pitch Sizes - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TerraPovera: "I saw that yesterday and assumed it was an April Fools. Unbelievable that they would do something as crass as this at a time that would have been (should be) peak Gaelic games season." Plenty of great hurling and football games all through August all over the country.
Viking66 (National) - 02/04/2026 14:32:41
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Openess Of Croke Park And Pitch Sizes - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "I see Croke Park to have a friendly soccer match between 2 English teams next August!!!" I was actually about to post something like "cue the inevitable complaints from people who still insist the All-Irelands should run into August or beyond, and who ignore the benefits of the split season for club players everywhere".
But I see one of them has landed already!
Pikeman96 (National) - 02/04/2026 14:27:22
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SwitchBlayney37: "Charlie Mone from Clontibret, great young footballer along with Evan Treanor and Tiernan McGeough. All 3 were part of the OLSS Blayney Macrory team who were so close to beating Dungannon." The reports I'm hearing is there'll be a few more walking soon also.
MonaghanMan44life (National) - 02/04/2026 14:10:27
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How Do We Take Hurling On From Here - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Not looking to labour the point or get stuck into format discussions. In a Leinster group of 8 where everyone plays a team from 4 seeded brackets, the lower 4 in relegation semi finals have the opportunity to retain Leinster status.
1. Kilkenny, Dublin
2. Wexford, Galway
3. Offaly, Kildare
4. Antrim, Carlow
Kilkenny v Dublin, Wexford and 2 lower seeds.
Dublin v Kilkenny, Galway and 2 lower seeds.
Wexford v Kilkenny, Galway and 2 lower seeds.
Galway v Dublin, Wexford and 2 lower seeds.
Example semi finals if finishing in top 4 after 4 games:
Kilkenny v Dublin
Galway v Wexford
Currently these four have 3 tough games in the group stage. Between 2 tough group rounds and a tough semi final they would retain 3 tough games before a possible Leinster final.
Offaly v Kildare, Antrim and 2 higher seeds.
Kildare v Offaly, Carlow and 2 higher seeds.
Antrim v Offaly, Carlow and 2 higher seeds.
Carlow v Kildare, Antrim and 2 higher seeds.
Example relegation semi finals if finishing in the bottom 4 after 4 games:
Offaly v Kildare
Antrim v Carlow
These four would have 2 group games of a reasonable equivalent level. If in relegation semi finals, they've a more reasonable opportunity to retain Leinster status. Sin é." I actually really like that
Doylerwex (National) - 01/04/2026 21:53:05
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To KillingFields: "Saying a lot of the rugby players went to boarding schools isnt true." Privately funded or fee paying schools is probably what they meant.
I read online that in average over 90% of Ireland's Rugby players come through a list of such schools like Blackrock, Belvedere, St Michaels, Castleroy, PBC Cork, CBC Cork, Rockwell etc
Commodore (National) - 02/04/2026 13:14:05
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To 32_4_1: "He's right, if I was Kerry wouldn't be one bit worried either. That's Donegal done now, their strongest hand played, to hopefully cast doubt in Kerry later on in the season psychologically, when they get outplayed. Kerry were messing.
Always a gamble to play strongest hand out of the block to make a statement. Limerick tried to do it to Cork last year in hurling, to put them in their box, but got battered thereafter. Donegal will be the same.
We're led to think Donegal have great individual talent relative to other top counties, but they don't. Its a case of the whole is better than the sum of the parts. It's the system with them, and they'll burn out. Always do.
Meath and Kerry both cruising without fielding full teams once, or even getting out of first gear yet. That's where all the individual talent lies at the minute and it will be between them. Both operating at a different level to the rest in terms of the talent available upfront tbh!" You're a few hours too late with that April Fools post.
Have you still not got over the 20 points pumping we give you last July?
peiledoir20 (National) - 02/04/2026 12:28:56
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "We are missing an global opportunity here for Turf production?" They closed it down on orders from the bosses in Brussels. Same as they destroyed sugar sector for no good reason.
BarneyGrant (National) - 01/04/2026 22:36:40
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