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Replying To Pope_Benedict:  "Great call, Lynchie. Clare who lost to Dublin, who then lost to Antrim, who lost to Cork, who lost to KK, who lost to Tipp. Were Dublin and Clare a bit off the Liam McCarthy pace in 2010, I wonder?"
We had a good team that year and had taken Offaly to ET in Leinster. After beating Clare, Dublin had an eye on the QF against Cork/Galway & totally underestimated us.

M Lyster (Antrim) - Posts: 491 - 07/06/2026 19:47:15    2678575

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Replying To ColmFlaherty:  "If you want drama, go to the theatre ; )"
:-D

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19986 - 07/06/2026 21:12:37    2678584

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Some achievement by Galway doing a clean sweep in Leinster this year - winning the Leinster Senior, u20 and Minor Hurling Championships.

Time to move them to the Munster Hurling Championships now I think, and give the Leinster counties a chance…. ;o) lol

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 5047 - 10/06/2026 08:54:53    2678808

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Replying To Fionn:  "Some achievement by Galway doing a clean sweep in Leinster this year - winning the Leinster Senior, u20 and Minor Hurling Championships.

Time to move them to the Munster Hurling Championships now I think, and give the Leinster counties a chance…. ;o) lol"
Or you could join us in a Connacht Championship and give Wexford a chance

Maroonatic (Galway) - Posts: 1082 - 10/06/2026 11:31:54    2678848

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Replying To Maroonatic:  "Or you could join us in a Connacht Championship and give Wexford a chance"
Why, do you not think Galway would be competitive in the Munster SHC.???
Surely the next step…!
;o)

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 5047 - 11/06/2026 13:48:08    2678987

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Replying To Fionn:  "Why, do you not think Galway would be competitive in the Munster SHC.???
Surely the next step…!
;o)"
I dont think alot of Galway and Munster folk realise what a boost winning a Leinster title gives hurling in counties like ours Fionn.
Especially at grassroots level, and when top young players are deciding between Hurling, Football, soccer and rugby.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19986 - 11/06/2026 13:59:43    2678991

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Replying To Fionn:  "Why, do you not think Galway would be competitive in the Munster SHC.???
Surely the next step…!
;o)"
Galway should move to Munster. Of the 8 sides already eliminated from the Tailteann Cup, a staggering 4 are Munster sides, so clearly an infusion of quality is required for that particular 'championship'. As regards MHC, Waterford should be plotting a way out, rather than Galway plotting a way in. Otherwise, they'll be changing manager regularly for the foreseeable future.

Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4799 - 11/06/2026 14:20:39    2678998

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Replying To Viking66:  "I dont think alot of Galway and Munster folk realise what a boost winning a Leinster title gives hurling in counties like ours Fionn.
Especially at grassroots level, and when top young players are deciding between Hurling, Football, soccer and rugby."
100% and the same for Dublin.

The fact that Galway made a clean sweep of Leinster hurling titles this year is not good for Leinster counties, it could be argued.

I personally don't see an issue with Galway being added to the Munster SHC.
They have conquered Leinster.
Time to move them on to the next level now.
At least we would have 2 competitive hurling provinces.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 5047 - 11/06/2026 17:50:47    2679033

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Replying To Fionn:  "100% and the same for Dublin.

The fact that Galway made a clean sweep of Leinster hurling titles this year is not good for Leinster counties, it could be argued.

I personally don't see an issue with Galway being added to the Munster SHC.
They have conquered Leinster.
Time to move them on to the next level now.
At least we would have 2 competitive hurling provinces."
I think a workable acceptable solution is put Galway into Munster and allow 4 qualify from 6.
Still only same amount of Rds but another 2 million for Munster coffers .
Leinster then another group of 6 with 4 qualifying also.
Top 2 into Provincial Finals.
3rd Munster home to 4th Leinster.
3rd Leinster home to 4th Munster.
Winners of those games play the losers of Provincial Finals and so on.
Bottom 2 play Relegation Final.
Yes Munster is stronger but a 6 team Leinster Group of Kilkenny, Dublin, Offaly, Wexford, Kildare and Laois is still acceptable in my opinion and constantly playing each other plus the odd game v Munster teams and Provincial Final appearances will improve all those Counties.

Paull (Wexford) - Posts: 291 - 12/06/2026 09:33:20    2679078

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This is gas, the sensationalism. 1 season of claiming the minor, u20 and Senior provincials and all of a sudden we must go. What about when Kilkenny were winning it every year and even sometimes at a canter, where the same noises being said for them to go to the Munster Championship.

ColmFlaherty (Galway) - Posts: 105 - 12/06/2026 09:38:35    2679079

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Replying To Paull:  "I think a workable acceptable solution is put Galway into Munster and allow 4 qualify from 6.
Still only same amount of Rds but another 2 million for Munster coffers .
Leinster then another group of 6 with 4 qualifying also.
Top 2 into Provincial Finals.
3rd Munster home to 4th Leinster.
3rd Leinster home to 4th Munster.
Winners of those games play the losers of Provincial Finals and so on.
Bottom 2 play Relegation Final.
Yes Munster is stronger but a 6 team Leinster Group of Kilkenny, Dublin, Offaly, Wexford, Kildare and Laois is still acceptable in my opinion and constantly playing each other plus the odd game v Munster teams and Provincial Final appearances will improve all those Counties."
100%
Very workable.

And good for Galway also tbh.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 5047 - 12/06/2026 09:56:48    2679081

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Replying To ColmFlaherty:  "This is gas, the sensationalism. 1 season of claiming the minor, u20 and Senior provincials and all of a sudden we must go. What about when Kilkenny were winning it every year and even sometimes at a canter, where the same noises being said for them to go to the Munster Championship."
We'd of loved them to go, but unfortunately they are in the province ;-)

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19986 - 12/06/2026 09:57:07    2679082

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Replying To ColmFlaherty:  "This is gas, the sensationalism. 1 season of claiming the minor, u20 and Senior provincials and all of a sudden we must go. What about when Kilkenny were winning it every year and even sometimes at a canter, where the same noises being said for them to go to the Munster Championship."
Kilkenny are a Leinster county.
Galway are not. Simple really.

With Kilkenny now not the Hurling powerhouse in Leinster anymore, like they used to be, a Galway dominance in Leinster will accelerate their move to the Munster SHC. It is sure to happen.

Why would Galway be against the move.????

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 5047 - 12/06/2026 10:02:53    2679083

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Replying To Viking66:  "We'd of loved them to go, but unfortunately they are in the province ;-)"
Galway have won 4 Leinster Senior titles.
The reason Wexford and Dublin havent been winning is that they are not good enough.
Pushing Galway out will not improve standards in other counties. In fact that would weaken them further and Kilkenny would win 9 years out of 10.
The answer is stop moaning and do something about the low standards.
Wexford last won a minor All Ireland in 1968, and under 21 in 1965(I think)
Dublin never won an under 21 and no minor in my lifetime.
Will removing Galway to Munster improve these statistics? Hardly.

Over the last 50 years three counties have made genuine progress, Galway, Clare and Offaly.
Wexford have regressed, Dublin have continued to bow hot and cold while Waterford have gamely tried and have had some success.
Success in Galway is not the problem.

SixtiesKid (Galway) - Posts: 401 - 12/06/2026 10:52:46    2679093

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Replying To Fionn:  "Kilkenny are a Leinster county.
Galway are not. Simple really.

With Kilkenny now not the Hurling powerhouse in Leinster anymore, like they used to be, a Galway dominance in Leinster will accelerate their move to the Munster SHC. It is sure to happen.

Why would Galway be against the move.????"
By repeatedly the ridiculous doesn't change its absurdity!

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 350 - 12/06/2026 11:49:08    2679106

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Replying To Fionn:  "Kilkenny are a Leinster county.
Galway are not. Simple really.

With Kilkenny now not the Hurling powerhouse in Leinster anymore, like they used to be, a Galway dominance in Leinster will accelerate their move to the Munster SHC. It is sure to happen.

Why would Galway be against the move.????"
I couldn't care less from a Galway point of view as long as we get competitive games and start from the same footing as the other teams. We have to be in one of the provinces for that to happen.
From a championship point of view, moving Galway to Munster would make it even more lopsided. You'd arguably have 6 of the top 7 in one province. I'm fairly sure it wouldn't be well received in Waterford.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2884 - 12/06/2026 13:51:27    2679134

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "By repeatedly the ridiculous doesn't change its absurdity!"
Galway do not want to move to Munster as it would decrease their chances of success in both the All Ireland and Provincial competitions.
The 5 Munster Counties do not want Munster in their Province for the same reason.
Turkeys voting for Christmas stuff.
Problem is Leinster Counties (Turkeys) plus othes voted for Christmas when allowing Galway in.

Its understandable we all want what's best for our own success but should Galways needs be greater than the rest of Leinsters maybe bar Kilkenny??
Leinster need to look after Leinster Counties first, and if that is to the detriment of Galway so be it.
Connaught / Central Council need to look after Galway.

Paull (Wexford) - Posts: 291 - 12/06/2026 14:16:23    2679150

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "By repeatedly the ridiculous doesn't change its absurdity!"
By repeatedly stating the ridiculous doesn't change its absurdity.

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 350 - 12/06/2026 14:45:49    2679158

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Replying To SixtiesKid:  "Galway have won 4 Leinster Senior titles.
The reason Wexford and Dublin havent been winning is that they are not good enough.
Pushing Galway out will not improve standards in other counties. In fact that would weaken them further and Kilkenny would win 9 years out of 10.
The answer is stop moaning and do something about the low standards.
Wexford last won a minor All Ireland in 1968, and under 21 in 1965(I think)
Dublin never won an under 21 and no minor in my lifetime.
Will removing Galway to Munster improve these statistics? Hardly.

Over the last 50 years three counties have made genuine progress, Galway, Clare and Offaly.
Wexford have regressed, Dublin have continued to bow hot and cold while Waterford have gamely tried and have had some success.
Success in Galway is not the problem."
We need to get better for sure.
Some provincial success would definitely help us get better.
We might have won Leinster minor and u20 titles this year had Galway not been in the competitions.
That wouldve boosted the profile of hurling down here no end.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19986 - 12/06/2026 15:15:40    2679162

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