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Football Championship 2026 - 4 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "I will take Cavan a long time to recover from that defeat. It's not just losing. It's the way they lost-scoring 3-21 and losing. They'll be so despondent that even Kerry would beat them the next day out, if they draw Kerry. I'd prefer to see Kerry draw Derry. They don't like playing against teams from Ulster, or at least they don't fare well against teams from Ulster. Cavan, although from Ulster also, will be in a stupor for the rest of the year.
Fair play to Westmeath. They're a good side to watch---some fine footballers there who can kick. Onwards and upwards." They played Ulsters three best teams in the quarter/semi,and final last year, and won all three games easily .
Think before you post...
Seniorleague (National) - 30/05/2026 22:23:20
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent." Thankfully not even you with your incessant criticism could put a shadow on one of our greatest days. A credit to all aspects of Westmeath Gaa in terms of organisation but most importantly we have unearthed a team of heroes who display all that's good in terms of character, team work, resilience and skill and managed wonderfully by a team of clear thinkers on the sideline. What an occasion, what a win and what a team.
Claretandblue (National) - 30/05/2026 21:12:03
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Congratulations to the Kerry U20's on winning the All Ireland. They didn't panic when things weren't going well in the first 20 minutes. Midfield were super.
Saynothing (National) - 30/05/2026 18:18:13
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
The conveyer belt is looking good for Kerry..Some brilliant footballers on display today no 9 and that red haired sub what guts he showed. Its great news for Kerry that these natural footballers are playing under new rules and allowed to actually play football and shine but its bad new for the c
rest of us but footbal wins out well done today.
Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 30/05/2026 19:40:42
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent." Have a day off seriously.
BigSur (National) - 30/05/2026 21:49:03
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
What's with opening the hill? It was closed for league finals? Is it just when dublin are playing it's opened automatically?
dickie10 (National) - 31/05/2026 12:07:47
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Ring Cup 2026 (Tier 3) - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Pardon? Why are you saying they are not promoted?!
Tier 2 should be something of a reflection of Tier 1, with the obvious exception of not having provincial groups. A more vibrant Tier 2 would have 2 groups of 5. Possibly quarter finals between 2nd v 3rd and semi finals of 1st v QF winners. Sure it might be a bit of a step up for Wicklow and Donegal but sure look championship isn't supposed to be easy." Sorry. I get it now. I misunderstood earlier post saying Roscommon now survive in CR because NY won NR. It seems whatever competition they are in NY are going to be super-numeroury to preserve required numbers in the group stage. It seems ridiculous to me that NY could in theory go all the wag to Liam McCarthy by just coming in at semi final stage on the basis they travel here for one week every year. It's a very unfair situation.
By same token surely Tyrone as beaten NR finalists should take Roscommon's place in CR. That seem faker to me.
Onion Breath (National) - 31/05/2026 14:33:45
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Bobby mccaul point in the first half that was waved wide the difference poor work from the umpire
Farneyblueandwhite (National) - 31/05/2026 18:01:26
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Ring Cup 2026 (Tier 3) - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Onion Breath: "Sorry. I get it now. I misunderstood earlier post saying Roscommon now survive in CR because NY won NR. It seems whatever competition they are in NY are going to be super-numeroury to preserve required numbers in the group stage. It seems ridiculous to me that NY could in theory go all the wag to Liam McCarthy by just coming in at semi final stage on the basis they travel here for one week every year. It's a very unfair situation.
By same token surely Tyrone as beaten NR finalists should take Roscommon's place in CR. That seem faker to me." You are probably right on both counts. Roscommon benefit though snd they need to take advantage of that lucky break next season. If they stick together and get 2 or 3 of the older lads back I think they can.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 31/05/2026 15:19:10
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Fair play Louth.
Seniorleague (National) - 31/05/2026 16:11:28
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
What a performance in the second half. Who would have thought after the game 4 weeks ago that wee would go on to beat the Dubs. A huge performance from Niall. Conor grimes in the second half aswell as Sams work rate. The bench was immense. Delighted for Casey after a tough few years. Ryan Burnes two pointer at the start of the second half to settle the team was massive.James Maguires first championship score and some way to do it. Dara McDonnell kicked a great two pointer when it was needed.
A great opportunity now to push on to an all Ireland quarter final. The draw will be crucial on Tuesday. Hopefully wee can avoid Donegal and Armagh and get a home game. But wouldn't be writing us off against anyone bar maybe the two Ulster teams away.
Lúla571210 (National) - 31/05/2026 16:29:32
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Well done Louth, a good response from the Leinster Championship. I thought that Niall McDonnell, James Maguire, Conor Grimes, Craig Lennon and Ciaran Byrne really stood out.
ColmFlaherty (National) - 31/05/2026 16:30:56
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Cabbagepatch1667: "Hahahahaha
Beating Dublin isn't for everyone" You were saying????
Lúla571210 (National) - 31/05/2026 16:42:01
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To joeteor: "Are they games home and away after this round or neutral?" Home and away. First team drawn out has home advantage.
endgame (National) - 31/05/2026 16:49:24
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To joeteor: "Are they games home and away after this round or neutral?" First team drawn has home advantage in all matches
Scenicparish (National) - 31/05/2026 16:50:54
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lúla571210: "You were saying????" Well done Louth. Guts a plenty....
Scenicparish (National) - 31/05/2026 16:52:19
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Monaghan lacking any kind of quality, a poor division 4 team would beat them.
Gantric (National) - 31/05/2026 16:57:12
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Interesting to hear Armagh say they learned lessons from the defeats of provincial winners in the first weekend of Round 1. Flawed system.
legendzxix (National) - 31/05/2026 13:37:15
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Looking at westmeath players exhaustion levels after game yesterday im wondering if people agree that it might be time to at least consider increasing number of substitutions in the interests of player welfare in the condensed season. One suggestion would be to retain the limit of 5 for in play substitutions but to allow an additional 3 at half time and also 3 changes between coin toss at start. Logic for keeping at 5 for in play would be not to disrupt play further. Logic for adding the pre game change would be to keep a role for marquee players who might not have 70 minutes in them. As an example, take paul conroy, galway want him on the field as a 2 point threat but he is no such threat against wind . But Galway start him in case they have wind in first half and may end up playing full game at 36/37 in order to ensure he plays with wind for a full half. There many such players at club and county level around the country and we want to see these lads playing without dogging them. Also increasing these pre game and half time changes could add to the intrigue and give managers (and commentators) more work to do...they are, in general, getting well paid , unlike the players who are currently being dogged.
anotheralias (National) - 31/05/2026 12:11:11
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Two-Group Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Two Group Leinster SHC:
1. Dublin
2 (or 1a) Everyone else :-)" Split Dublin hurling in 2! /s
ColmFlaherty (National) - 31/05/2026 12:08:05
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