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Westmeath Hurling thread - 6 Like(s)
Hurlers face Meath on Sunday in Cusack Park, it's their first competitive home game of the year and with the footballers on a deserved break from action it would be nice to see a decent crowd in Cusack. This is a new Westmeath team, lots of young players from every club in the county with a Westmeath dominated management team. They are putting in an huge effort as the players and management learn the ropes at this level. Our footballers were thrilled at the large crowd for their home game versus Sligo and our hurlers would benefit from a vocal support on Sunday. We only have three home games in the league.
Claretandblue (National) - 02/02/2026 21:27:58
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National Football League 2026 - 3 Like(s)
After watching league highlights ,it appeared to me Dublin score a legitimate two pointer at end of the Dublin/Mayo game that was not credited on the scoreboard.
With time running out Cormac Costello kicked the ball before the hooter sounded and while the ball was on route the hooter then sounded.The ball looked like it went over the bar (maybe anyone at game could clarify).
Maybe it dropped short but from my view it looked like it went over the bar.
Now while it would nt have affected the result,it could be very important re scoring averages come the end of the league for both counties.
CiarraiMick (National) - 03/02/2026 08:14:57
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Agreed with O'Baoill getting a raw deal but McGuinness has his own favourite players who he does not drop or withdraw regardless of form.
Donegalabroad (National) - 03/02/2026 12:26:18
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Can Jack O'connor Over Take Jim Gavin? - 3 Like(s)
Jim Gavin won 6 All Ireland titles in a row with Dublin, in hindsight, it could easily have been 8 in a row had it not been for the Donegal 2014 AI SF ambush.
That Dublin team was without a doubt the most talented football team I have ever witnessed in my lifetime, never seen a team play as close to perfection as that Dublin team, their efficiency and collective understand was just off the scale.
No disrespect to Jack O' Shea, who is a top class manager and definitely among the top Gaelic Football managers of all time, but the 6 in a row will always set Jim Gavin apart from his peers.
Commodore (National) - 03/02/2026 07:53:23
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Great win but Armagh will be kicking themselves soft goal breaches and there many spurned goal chances but a win is a win and makes staying in div 1 alot easier after that result. Concerns as always over Gleeson & kickouts but with return of Darcy Maher it hopefully will improve. Most pleasing was the impact of the new comers McGrath & McElhinchey when introduced McDaid is a great player and proves it every year for Galway. Is kelly best position FB instead of Fitzy. MChugh did well and believe he could be answer at 6. O Laoi continues to impress at wing back. Finnerty on his day is a joy to watch and has started very well. 2 MCDonaghs more than held their own. Kerry down there a week sat will also tell us alot more.
Eire89 (National) - 02/02/2026 20:24:22
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jm25: "Lies damn lies and statistics
That last one we won going short cogger and Glynn made a haymes bringing it out and Armagh should have finished game
Very similar to goal v Meath that cost us game
Great win Saturday night and good to see mcdaid Kelly mchugh kind of embracing McGrath Mcglinchey almost see them becoming accepted into group
Any word on John Daly I don't see him in extended group after the match and no word on an injury or leaving panel" As Maurice Brosnan said in the Examiner today, Galway's problem is when they go long they lose kickouts and when they go short they get turned over too often coming out of defence. We don't have that accurate mid range kick into the half back line or midfield as to be honest the keeper isn't capable of it.
All the journalists keep asking PJ about the availability of every player under the sun but I haven't heard anyone ask him about John Daly yet.
Marooned (National) - 02/02/2026 22:43:48
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Agree with previous posts , the problem we seem to have is retaining players and who's to know how many of the younger lads that have come on the panel will decide to go travelling and step away next year or year after, it's been happening for years and I'm not blaming players as they have a life outside football to lead but until we can retain a core panel for at least 4 ot 5 years we'll be constantly in the cycle we're in , rebuilding and whenever we do get promoted straight back down because a raft of lads step away at the one time just like last year. Take each game as it comes starting in London Sunday week and if we can get out full team out we are at least capable of being in the mix
JimmyNail (National) - 03/02/2026 15:34:46
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Game should have been dead and buried by half time.
Leading at one stage in 1st half 1-07 v 0-03 missing scores, could easily have scored 1-14 by half time.
Over relining on C Mannion for scores and A Niland towards the end.
No enough scores or return from other forwards
Wonder what Neary, Fleming, Mcloughlin, Rabbitte and Niland combined scored from play maybe 3pts between 5 men.
Barrett absolutely destroyed or Centre Back
36yr old Harmendy cleaned out Loftus/Glennon on that side.
Cork must score atleast 2-14 from play
Galway score atleast 0-14 from frees." For once, agree with everything you said katser. A lot will be found out come championship time
BigBàsMan (National) - 02/02/2026 20:03:45
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jm25: "Lies damn lies and statistics
That last one we won going short cogger and Glynn made a haymes bringing it out and Armagh should have finished game
Very similar to goal v Meath that cost us game
Great win Saturday night and good to see mcdaid Kelly mchugh kind of embracing McGrath Mcglinchey almost see them becoming accepted into group
Any word on John Daly I don't see him in extended group after the match and no word on an injury or leaving panel" John Daly was maor uisce on the far side last Saturday night.
fairplay4ever (National) - 02/02/2026 20:15:08
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Nobody will remember who wins in the league but a bad performance in Leinster and people will (rightly) say the warning signs were there from the league, bad performances against poor teams, etc, etc.
If Rossiter gets a tune out of them in the Leinster championship and finds 4-5 championship starters from the league then its a great league.
I just have massive doubts over where Wexford are at to be blunt. Very little underage success over the last 10 years to talk about, very little of a conveyor belt coming through.
Prove me wrong. I'll eat that humble pie if you arrive on Saturday week in Croke Park and turn us over.
I think toxic positivity is too strong but I just wonder do Wexford learn. U20's lose badly to Laois at home and re-appoint the same manager for this year? This is a results industry not Go Games.
ExiledInWex (National) - 03/02/2026 13:33:40
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "The scoreline did flatter Kerry, the softish frees you got also kept the margin close but make no mistake we know this was a very understrength Kerry, it will be a different team we'll face in Championship if we meet this year again.
Kerry are favs in my book for Sam, it will take a very good team to stop them." Yeah I was also totting up the names of the lads Kerry were missing the last day and it was a sobering thought.
The Cliffords, the Geaney's, Tom O'Sullivan, O'Beaglaoich, Shane Ryan, Mike Breen, Gavin White; Sean O'Brien, Mark O'Shea....
Tip of the cap to whatever team can beat Kerry in knock-out Championship football in 2026
Lockjaw (National) - 03/02/2026 13:56:17
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National Hurling League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fitzy01: "i honestly don't think so. When Limerick were in their pomp there was all this nonsense year in year out that they are dirty and the same with Kilkenny. To say Cork are "filty" is completely ott in my opinion. Choir boys don't win all irealands, To know where the line is, you occasionally have to cross over it. Lets not try and sanitise our great game and over dramitise small incidents where no one is hurt and the players on both sides don't bat an eyelid.
Enforce the rules where they are needed e.g. dangerous full body shoulders that are not shoulder to shoulder, or shouldering somone in a vulnerable position like when they are reaching to catch or going low for the jab lift or shouldering front on, that is where the most serious injuries can occur and these need to be wiped from the game but analysing every loose hurley and calling for a red is a step too far imo." You have to play on the edge, full stop. No team should ever apologise for it.
The most pathetic thing I've seen is the amount of players going down holding their heads. Unless helmet standards have disimproved since my day where my old Cooper was beaten time and again as players pulled on the ball over their head and I only felt it if it was below the ear then I can't understand why players are going down holding their head.
And as for diving to win frees and penalties, or tripping yourself up but making it look as if you were tripped, well TSG need to start highlighting these cheats.
ExiledInWex (National) - 03/02/2026 13:53:24
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "Final kick landed around the 14m line. Not sure what you were watching - Maybe Dean Rock 10 years ago.
No one in the ground (nor the Dubs around me either) were talking about a disallowed 2 pointer. Dublin were well beaten on the day, no one really complaining of getting robbed bar yourself." Best team won but we might have had a better game if Dublin had 15 for the second half, crazy decision by the officials, what did they think they saw.
sligo joe (National) - 03/02/2026 13:40:11
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "Final kick landed around the 14m line. Not sure what you were watching - Maybe Dean Rock 10 years ago.
No one in the ground (nor the Dubs around me either) were talking about a disallowed 2 pointer. Dublin were well beaten on the day, no one really complaining of getting robbed bar yourself." First of all, I did not accuse any team of getting robbed and nor did I see anyone else do it either.
Second of all, I stated it looked like a score from tv and I asked if anyone at match could clarify.
You said ball dropped short but its hard to believcould clarify.
Now eventhough you obviously did not read my post properly and accused me in the wrong I will accept it was not a score.
What Dean Rock has to do with it,Im not sure.
CiarraiMick (National) - 03/02/2026 17:25:11
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Correct CiarraiMick, and if they kept the rule that game is over when the ball goes dead there would be no confusion." Exactly Saynothing.Also that two pointer (if it was) could have a big bearing on another team too for example if Mayo qualified for a league final on score difference by a point or two not to mention Dublin if they lost out on a place over scoring aggregate or were relegated because of it.
CiarraiMick (National) - 03/02/2026 12:32:43
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Swiss Model For GAA? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To omahant: "Given the Champions League 'Swiss model' experiment
and excitement of Matchday 8:
1) What do you all think of it - is the Swiss model a success?
2) Could or should the GAA adopt a variant - in the League, or in combination with the Championship?" Stop it, you reply to your own thread agreeing with yourself and expect people to take you seriously. Keep your equation's to yourself.
Saynothing (National) - 03/02/2026 12:32:50
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Kerry GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To CiarraiMick: "That poster is not from Kerry and even some players he mentioned dont. Play for Kerry at all.A wum with usernames from Cork and Limerick also. Kerry out out the best players available to them Sunday and a good few have All ireland medals but were nt good enough.The scoreline flattered Kerry tbh." The scoreline did flatter Kerry, the softish frees you got also kept the margin close but make no mistake we know this was a very understrength Kerry, it will be a different team we'll face in Championship if we meet this year again.
Kerry are favs in my book for Sam, it will take a very good team to stop them.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 03/02/2026 13:44:26
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "2 wins upon promotion is a great start. Kildare staying in D2 could be enough for both D3 finalists to qualify for the championship." I wish they just give D3 finalists entry to Sam (no dependence on the 'right' D2 teams providing entry).
It's as daft as the EPL 5th team getting into the UCL if prior year contingent of EPL teams get the 'right' performance in Europe (incl Conf L for heaven's sake).
With D3 top 2 automatic entry, the Sam field would then have a variable team count - so be it - just like the Kerry County Championship 2026 with 15 or 16 teams in Rd 1 dependent on the result of 'Prelim Rd 2 bye team' result.
omahant (National) - 03/02/2026 14:08:22
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National Hurling League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To brayballer: "Unbelievable.Cork were filthy.Should have had at least two red cards and possibly three." i honestly don't think so. When Limerick were in their pomp there was all this nonsense year in year out that they are dirty and the same with Kilkenny. To say Cork are "filty" is completely ott in my opinion. Choir boys don't win all irealands, To know where the line is, you occasionally have to cross over it. Lets not try and sanitise our great game and over dramitise small incidents where no one is hurt and the players on both sides don't bat an eyelid.
Enforce the rules where they are needed e.g. dangerous full body shoulders that are not shoulder to shoulder, or shouldering somone in a vulnerable position like when they are reaching to catch or going low for the jab lift or shouldering front on, that is where the most serious injuries can occur and these need to be wiped from the game but analysing every loose hurley and calling for a red is a step too far imo.
Fitzy01 (National) - 03/02/2026 11:08:36
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Swiss Model For GAA? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pikeman96: "Champions League plays 144 matches to eliminate 12 teams.
There are more efficient ways of running a championship." And the GAA league plays 116 matches to promote 6 teams.
The EPL plays 380 games to relegate 3 teams and crown 1 Champ.
Your point is neither here nor there.
The real question - is the UCL better with groups or without and would the GAA benefit from 'cross division' ties to break the glass ceiling?
omahant (National) - 03/02/2026 14:20:01
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