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Louth GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Commiserations following the semi-final. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a case of just a bridge too far. It was uncannily like our run to the semis last year in all honesty.
In saying that, Ive loved following Louth these last few years and I think (I hope) some of historic emnity between Louth/Meath is being washed away in a mutual respect these days. Look forward to meeting you again.
Congrats again on a stellar championship.
Young_gael (National) - 11/07/2026 19:48:58
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Tailteann Cup 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Fair play to Wicklow, lots didn't go right for them in the first half but they kept plugging away.
Can we expect an apology from every single pundit in Ireland who told us after the Donegal-Down game that this year's Tailteann Cup was a waste of time and Down were robbed of their rightful place in the SFC by an unjust competition format?
Just the pundits now, I didn't hear much complaining from Down themselves.
CastleBravo (National) - 11/07/2026 19:38:52
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Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
We outscored Down 1-17 to 0-5 from the 47th minute onwards. I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the finish and for the last 2-3 minutes of the game. I lost my Dad a few months back. We travelled Ireland all over following Wicklow. He'd have loved today.
Wicklowman (National) - 11/07/2026 20:13:52
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Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Oh my God, what a wonderful day for Wicklow football. I'm delighted for all our supporters who've continued to support our footballers when it was easier to walk away. I'm delighted for the players and management and I think it is fitting that Dean Healy won man of the match today and walked up the steps of the Hogan stand to accept the Tailteann cup on behalf of this Wicklow squad - what a leader and a footballer.
The contrast between the team in the second half compared to the first half was unbelievable. They stood back in the first half and let Down play all the football. I don't know what Oisin said to them at half-time but they were like men possessed in the second half and when they got the momentum, they punished Down severely. Freethinker alluded to previous Wicklow teams in his post; these teams probably had more talented players individually but this squad of players have a spirit and a resilience that is priceless in any team. Not only that but they are very talented footballers. Some pundits seem to think we don't have footballers in Wicklow; hopefully today sent out a message that we have footballers who can compete with a lot of other counties in Ireland. Roll on 2027.
P.S. I hope this ends the nonsense about division four teams needing to compete in a third tier competition. Today should end such talk by people who don't bother to watch teams beyond division 2.
wicklowsupport (National) - 11/07/2026 20:31:51
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Cue Fionn predicting that Dublin may face a similar fate tomorrow:)
Seniorleague (National) - 11/07/2026 20:33:02
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Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
well done Wicklow. personally, I think today is the day the TC arrived. As healy said it spreads hope to us all. thrilled for the die hard supporters who have always followed the team. incredible comeback.
Bimb (National) - 11/07/2026 20:39:12
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Congrats to Mayo. Delighted to see a small bit of pride earned back for Connacht football. We could learn a lot from Mayo, ferocious tackling , feeding the talented forward line and letting them express themselves. We have as much or more talent than Mayo but our style and lack of determination and ruthlessness lets us down. Winning the final will be a huge ask, but i will be rooting for them as i hope most genuine Connacht football folk will. A west double with Galway hurlers would be unreal.
anotheralias (National) - 11/07/2026 21:41:48
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
After all the hype, what an absolute anti climax. Mayo brilliant of course but theyve not come up against much. Almost a hindrance going into the final.
waynoI (National) - 11/07/2026 19:21:51
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Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I'm going to join that Wicklow poster who is thinking of suing the county board. My ould heart is the only good bit of me left, but I'm not too sure after this afternoon. What a performance. As I've said on here many times, I could write a book on Wicklow near misses and shoulda, woulda, coulda, but this team has something the others lacked. Focus and self belief. Plus there are no big egos. I to 36 are prepared to play their part Don't want to hear another word about Oisin moving on either. We have a run at the All Ireland proper next year and at long last, we are building a team that no other county will take for granted. Can't say any more really, other than a big thank you to all concerned.
Freethinker (National) - 11/07/2026 18:00:11
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "RIP to your Dad.
I lost my Dad as well last October, but his Wicklow flag flew proudly in front of the house this week." Same to you Sponger. This man would follow any Wicklow team to Casement Park and beyond. He'd follow his club sides too. He'd be firmly behind Balto, An Tochár and Rathnew in the Leinster Club Campaigns of the 90s and 00s. I'm sure your dad had the same passion. I was like a madman at the finish. We deserved that day.
Wicklowman (National) - 11/07/2026 21:52:29
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Just seen that Paul Conroy is going into punditry for the Sunday Game now so that's his retirement more than like confirmed if it was in doubt
ColmFlaherty (National) - 11/07/2026 22:10:31
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seniorleague: "Disgraceful rioting from English soccer fans in London recently ,oh,,they weren't English?
Forget it so ....." I expect most people dont even know what you are referring to considering the news blackout. IMoroccan fans I believe?
PoolSturgeon (National) - 11/07/2026 21:41:54
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "Had 5k double bet on mayo and kerry. Hopefully make up for loss on Down" Fairly sure he thinks k means euro.
MunsterFan (National) - 11/07/2026 22:23:55
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wicklowman: "We outscored Down 1-17 to 0-5 from the 47th minute onwards. I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the finish and for the last 2-3 minutes of the game. I lost my Dad a few months back. We travelled Ireland all over following Wicklow. He'd have loved today." RIP to your Dad.
I lost my Dad as well last October, but his Wicklow flag flew proudly in front of the house this week.
sponger (National) - 11/07/2026 20:43:13
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
What an absolute exhilarating game of football and what a comeback. Its so refreshing to see teams just going for it and boy did it pay off today for Wicklow.. This will go down as one of thee great games ever played in Croke Park and probably the best ever comeback. Well done Wicklow yee should be very proud of this team!!
Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 11/07/2026 22:24:48
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Watching Mayo today I couldn't help but wonder are we missing a trick not putting faith in our youth a bit more. McDonald and Beirne play with such fearlessness. There's no waiting about for them to bulk up.
They give them quick early ball and allow them to fully express themselves. Kobe took on a few shots today and missed, but it didn't take a flinch out of him.
I know young McCahill was injured, but could we see the likes of him, Muldoon and the Carrs more involved in 2027? (And no, I'm not a Four Masters man before anyone suggests it)
Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí...
Lockjaw (National) - 11/07/2026 22:33:12
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To rhudson: "Mayo. God. Help us" God help Dublin or Kerry facing Mayo with tails up and in this form?
They'll absolutely love the same pundits writing them off again.
Gaa_lover (National) - 11/07/2026 20:16:29
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Mayo as easy winners against Louth as Donegal was against Meath last year. Interesting both were only 4 points in front at half time.
So many pundits that was tipping Louth to win was music to Mayo's ears and many of those pundits are generally wrong and how wrong they were today.
Unfortunately from a neutral point of view it was another non competitive contest in knock out championship football and hopefully the semi-final tomorrow and final is better viewing.
Gaa_lover (National) - 11/07/2026 20:13:44
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "It's all physiology now Galway can hurt ye in every department of the field and one thing for certain is ye hate playing Galway in a All Ireland Final......ye might know what to expect from the Munster Championship but ye haven't a clue what to expect from Galway.
Hopefully Dan plays Full Back for ye.....he looks for solid this year!!!" well kathleen the wheel has turned the full circle....here we are bk again in another final 8 yrs later. limerick has been a thorn in your side for the past 8 yrs. if ye win, it will bury the demons of the past 8 yrs ...if ye lose i cant bear to think how youll react. best of luck my dear.
munsterchamps (National) - 11/07/2026 11:18:39
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Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I have only ever cried twice after a GAA match, now both times against Down.........
Down might have capsized...because we made them capsize.
I think this redefines the words "come back".
sponger (National) - 11/07/2026 20:06:44
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