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Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." Are you joking? The championship so far has been the best in possibly two decades. The drama in the last couple of weeks has been unheard of. The current system has the right amount of jeopardy, who would have thought Roscommon would be gone already and Mayo still in? Kerry facing down Armagh winner takes all for a space in the quarters! Long may it continue.
Square_B (National) - 16/06/2026 12:52:48
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "We'll you've had to beat Leitrim, Kildare and Westmeath to get to the quarters, that run of division 3 and 4 teams has given ye half a chance to at least make a semi, who knows from here." no shortage of miserable Donegal folks these days
suckvalleypaddy (National) - 16/06/2026 10:38:25
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Louth GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Ah these are such special times. Sunday was even better than the Leinster. The bond that this team has created with supporters. Their honesty,, humility and decency. The scenes at the end - we could only dream about in the depressing days in Division 4. Watching many loyal supporters with their hearts breaking with joy, dancing in the summer sun under Shancoduff. Eternally grateful to this incredible band of heroes for the journey they are sharing with us. Finally, to the gracious people of Inis Caoin, ye have been a credit in your hosting of us. Your good humour and help have helped make these days special. Your soil will never more, be stoney and grey but fertile and endlessly bright for us!!
LaLu (National) - 16/06/2026 09:05:05
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "Maybe you should have a KitKat? Bud.
This is all of Dublins making. Croke Park is now clearly far too big for them. Parnell Park will always be too small.
Why didn't they build a nice 25k stadium somewhere? Problem solved.
Call it the Coddle Memorial Stadium or something." What about naming it "Pairc Ath Cliath - Home of the Six in a Row"?
TrueBlue35 (National) - 16/06/2026 10:37:39
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." 90%+ voted for the current system.
You seem to be the only one going back to the old Qualifier system!
Seanfan (National) - 16/06/2026 12:14:53
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "Sean Se and Shane Ryan back training.Jack Barry played challenge game for the development squad last Sunday against Newcastlewest. Tom Sullivan had a small set back.Kerry will devour the Armagh kickout. CLifford brothers will clean out the Armagh backs." Incisive stuff, we will have to have a whip round, on here for your bookie. Hopefully they layed off a few to keep afloat, until then.
Expertinall (National) - 16/06/2026 12:34:11
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." Why should the qualifiers come back? Fair play to the 4 teams that got straight through to the quarter finals. The draw for this weekend has thrown up a few tasty fixtures. That's what the AI Series does. No preferencial treatment for any County. If you loose a match you pay the price of playing 3 weeks in a row, if you win this weekend.
Scenicparish (National) - 16/06/2026 12:04:07
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Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Had a look at Westmeath v Galway in full last night (season pass is a great job).
They played remarkably similar to what Monaghan would have against that opponent- totally outgunned in midfield, but tenacious scramble defence, and enough runners from deep to create space for shooters and keep the scoreboard moving. They were well beaten but ran Galway close. All very familiar! It was a case of walking wounded for them by the end - they certainly need the 7 days to recover.
A few things stood out- Sam McCartan made it all happen early on and is very dangerous, but he went missing for the second half until popping up with a crucial late score. Disciplined man marking duty with pace on him will be crucial. John Heslin is still class personified but keeping scoreable frees to a minimum will curtail his overall impact. Tadhg Baker was brilliant on turnovers and breaks playing from half back, and he can score too. Another man marking job there. Ray Connellan is another fantastic Westmeath player but ironically midfield seemed to improve when Shane Ormsby replaced him through injury. depending on Connellan's fitness I'd say you could see both starting with Brian Cooney moving to half forward the next day. Senan Baker is a big lump of a lad at full forward but Monaghan should have the man for him in Lavelle. The other point is that they look a bit vulnerable at full back.
Keys for Monaghan- first to recognise the scale of the task ahead and play like its the Leinster champions coming to town- this team has Meath, Dublin, and Cavan scalps on their belt, more then us. They have to put the doubts into Westmeath minds early. Galway eased off a very tired Westmeath on Sunday and nearly paid for it because Westmeath busted a gut to reel them in. If Monaghan do get an opportunity to stretch the scoreboard they need to be more ruthless.
Second, Mooney and Woods need to exploit potential for goals here. Both have done well this year but make the green flag work. Third, tie up Sam McCartan. Could be another 50 minute job for O'Hanlon. Connellan's availability at midfield will be crucial. McCarville can do a job there but the knock-on effects on Westmeath would be significant in that they probably lose a 3rd option from kickouts. Dylan Byrne on Heslin would be a great tussle, might be a better fit than Ryan Wylie actually.
All told, it's a brilliant fixture in prospect for both teams. I'm sure Westmeath are just as happy as Monaghan with they way it has panned out. Neither usually gets the nod in the media so the pundits will probably ignore the game altogether and just focus on the Armagh/Kerry and Dublin/Donegal games. The game will make its own importance.
Eddie the Exile (National) - 16/06/2026 10:59:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Playing Dublin in Croke Park is advantage Donegal this time round as it suits our game. We have bigger men in middle and more pace on flanks. I don't see this average Dublin outfit troubling us at all if I'm being honest. That of course is very much dependent on Donegal not being flat again!
As for Croke Park not being their home venue. A load of nonsense. Tell ya what - why don't you let Donegal warm up at the Hill 16 end and allow them have your usual dressing room. No? Thought not, Dublin practically own Croke Park and do as they like there taking every advantage they can. It won't be enough this weekend though.
PeterQ92 (National) - 16/06/2026 10:33:41
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 2 Like(s)
GAA headquarters stated reason for having the first round draw of the All Ireland series held before the provincial finals has been exposed as nonsense by the latest round of fixtures.
We were told the first round draw was held before the provincial finals for logistical reasons, to facilitate the county boards which needed as much time as possible to arrange accommodation, meals etc for their teams at away venues and also to facilitate supporters who might want to arrange overnight accommodation at the arranged venue. Kerry vs Donegal was cited as the best rational reason for this change as Donegal had 2 weeks to arrange things. But now we have Kerry vs Armagh!! A long journey and the same logistics apply but less than one week to arrange things. Gas how the GAA hierarchy can get tied up in knots on their own logic!
PoolSturgeon (National) - 16/06/2026 09:52:25
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "KERRY to play Westmeath next weekend. You heard hear first . Donegal and Armagh burned out." The big betting man that you are, I'm sure you're aware that fixture is an impossibility.
WeGoAgain (National) - 16/06/2026 09:11:47
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I keep saying it. The qualifiers should come back. It only takes two knockout rounds for 23 or 24 teams to playoff for the 7 or 8 league qualifiers spots, depending on how far the Tailteann goes in their province.
If the qualifiers make a return, the Tailteann just needs to go straight knockout as all teams will have played at least two games already between provincial championship and qualifying rounds." No definitely not.
What's working is brilliant.
eoinog (National) - 16/06/2026 14:33:44
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Kerry Peaking At Right Time? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Expertinall: "Incisive stuff, we will have to have a whip round, on here for your bookie. Hopefully they layed off a few to keep afloat, until then." Armagh be gone this weekend so no fear .
hlynch12 (National) - 16/06/2026 15:02:17
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Are you joking? The championship so far has been the best in possibly two decades. The drama in the last couple of weeks has been unheard of. The current system has the right amount of jeopardy, who would have thought Roscommon would be gone already and Mayo still in? Kerry facing down Armagh winner takes all for a space in the quarters! Long may it continue." Agreed, the added jeopardy is adding to it. Armagh were 2 seconds away from having a 2 week break and straight to the Quarter finals, but instead find themselves on the road against the All Ireland champions on Saturday - do or die.
Previous formats had too many dead rubbers, and the fact that the new rules have brought teams closer together is even better. Best championship we've had in years, and we're not even at the quarter final stages yet.
Cabbagepatch1667 (National) - 16/06/2026 14:05:40
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "I wouldn't run him down, but it was the right call to take him off. He didn't seem at the pitch of the game. Aside from the throw-in, which he didn't really contest, a ball was played into him where he was out in front, but he was bullied off it by Charlie Drumm. He did get a hand on the kickout which led to Shane's goal, but the game was generally passing him by. McGrath did well when he replaced him.
On the throw-in, in fairness Connellan has a serious jump and a technique which bumps off the opposition player, Aussie Rules style. He did the same to Tierney for the throw-in at the start of the second-half.
I'd prefer to see D'Arcy contesting the throw-ins." I agree! but as for other posters saying that Moycullen people thought he should be on first 15 doesn't tally with many of limited number of Moycullen people whom I talk to, many of them feel he is in the wrong code as he is a Fitzgibbon winner with UL also played previously with NUIG I don't recall seeing him on a Sigerson football team even though the late Don Connellan was involved in the NUIG management.Maybe its just the people I meet.My hope is any player who gets a chance does himself justice .
backtooldwall (National) - 16/06/2026 13:58:11
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: " Replying To Fionn: "You are being economical with the truth there.
Take a look at the Donegal thread about this topic.
A lot of worked up Donegal posters.
<i>lots of good GAA people would have been disappointed because there would obviously not have been enough tickets available</i>.
This made me laugh tbh.
And don't forget the huge amount of neutrals who would have missed out also eh…?!
lol"</div>I fail to understand the point you are trying to make here?
Not one Donegal person I spoke to was spooked at the thought of going to Parnell from a purely footballing perspective.
As I mentioned in my earlier post, the only concern was about being able to attend the game, given that PP is significantly smaller than Croke Park." Why should it concern Dublin how many Donegal supporters can get tickets for a Dublin Home game ??? Or how many Neutrals can get tickets for that matter. Dublin, like every other county, need to put itself first. Disappointed the DCB didn't back Ger in that regard tbh. Fionn (National) - 16/06/2026 15:02:37
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "That's nonsense.
Not one Donegal person I spoke to was "worked up".
The only concern was a valid one - lots of good GAA people would have been disappointed because there would obviously not have been enough tickets available." Donegal played Down in Letterkenny which has half the capacity of Ballybofey?
I'm sure a lot of good GAA people lost out given that the place was sold out and that there were 11,000 in Páirc Eislear the last time Donegal played Down there.
Anyway, Ger did not have backing of DCB . He can ask his hurling compatriots about that lack of support ...
BarneyGrant (National) - 16/06/2026 13:31:15
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Are you joking? The championship so far has been the best in possibly two decades. The drama in the last couple of weeks has been unheard of. The current system has the right amount of jeopardy, who would have thought Roscommon would be gone already and Mayo still in? Kerry facing down Armagh winner takes all for a space in the quarters! Long may it continue." Yeah no system is perfect but this is as good as has been for donkeys ages.
The only bad thing is teams like Tyrone and maybe Donegal getting a chance for boot camps before All Ireland series which gave them opportunities to ambush provincial champions.
There is a danger more teams cop on to whats required to win your provincial and then All Ireland.
If Monaghan beat Westmeath, it will mean only 1 provincial champion is in the quarterfinals
shaggykev (National) - 16/06/2026 13:22:16
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "The current system at the All Ireland 16 stage is great. There needs to be more head to head clashes for the 7 league qualifier spots. Some teams are a bit too comfortable losing a provincial match and going straight through to the All Ireland series regardless." I disagree. NFL status is competitively fought for every season Jan-March, and imo presents the perfect framework to seed the Sam Maguire competition, as required for current Sam competition qualification.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 16/06/2026 16:13:39
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To WanPintWin: "Jim is a latter day convert to Donegal. The first 90% of his/her posts were in our own thread, all along the same line of thought. Recently seen posting some genuine thoughts on his/her beloved home county in recent weeks, which is heartwarming." JimB1991 isn't from Donegal. Everyone knows it is the wan from Mayo "Clare".
Ulsterchamps72 (National) - 16/06/2026 12:34:15
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