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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To 3rdmidfielder: "I was in Australia when I set up the account many years ago, im not sure how to change it?
I was at the Waterford game and I was at the Antrim game. I seen bigger crowds at an underage blitz very little positivity in the crowd, i started going to Leitrim matches under the late PJ Carroll there was serious support back then. Serious buzz around Leitrim football. Its not true to say thats the case with this Leitrim team, but good results will bring the crowds, its the same in any county, the Dubs are an example of that. They have fallen back and so has their support.
There was no fire last weekend I am hoping for a good result against Tipp this weekend." I can relate to your post. I remember the 90s and naughties - great crowds for matches particularly Leitrim Roscommon games in Carrick. Proper local derby feel. That's gone as we have gone our separate ways as explained in above posts.
Too many times, we have had a great performance, we catch the attention of the fairweather people with a narrow win, they all come out for the next game only to see their team well beaten. They go off thinking waste of money, etc and you don't see them again. This crowd of people has grown and influenced more loyal people into similar thinking the crowd has slowly died away. An example that sticks out was beating Sligo against the odds in 2011 only to be blown away by Roscommon in Carrick in the semi final in front of a large crowd as well as on TV. As soon as there is a bit of hype, we shoot ourselves in the foot the next day. That's a killer. All of a sudden the brigade who say they wouldn't open the curtains if they were playing the front garden feel validated and justified. Trust is lost.
A separate contributing factor are the people are pacified with their phones at home. Same can be said for a lot of people at matches so the chit chat among the crowd and the rawness of supporters shouting in is gone.
I can't remember the last time I heard the 'Liatroim, Liatroim' chant. It would take a few decent results one after the other and maintain it before we get even close to this.
I can't make the Tipp game but I wish them all the best. As if Thurles wasn't far enough, they have to go on another bit to Clonmel. Get 2 points and get the show on the road again. Promotion unlikely but strictly still possible. The last thing we want is a dead rubber game against Carlow.
Liatroim abú.
P.S. Ignore the attention seekers and they will go away-simple as that.
Mugatay (National) - 27/02/2026 15:12:03
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Freethinker: "That ad drives me spare. Yer man, way he winds up, you'd think he was going to announce he had won the lotto." If you're talking about it then the ad has done it's job to a degree. Doesn't mean you have to like it. Some ads are just silly. Like the one portraying hurlers as modern day Cú Chulainns. Recent events have shown that they're mere mortals.
ThePowerhouse (National) - 27/02/2026 15:41:19
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To galwayford: "Does Irish rugby have a problem or issue with alcohol. A lot of their competitions, Heineken cup, Guinness 6 nations seem to be associated with alcohol companies." Well you would struggle to watch a full game if you were sober.
updwell (National) - 27/02/2026 15:55:58
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To macca999: "There is no doubt the county team are staring into an abyss at moment, it has been coming for a while, some recent decisions may have fastracked it.
In terms of county teams results over the last decade at underage level has been the poorest in Ulster, minimal if any victories so to an extent over last 4/5 years Fermanagh have been overachieving to an being in Division 2 and top end of Division 3. Kieran Donnelly probably a bit more appreciated now
This lack of success at underage will eventually hinder senior team progress and that is certainly a factor for the current predicament. For senior team to develop, need 2/3 players adding to it year on year, whereas Fermanagh have young lads coming into senior level who may have not won a championship game at minor/20 level, so zero confidence.
Certainly St Michaels has been huge benefit to Fermanagh football over the years as highlighted by Jimmy and has seen many players come through, though 2 of the most influential from last Hogan Success didnt play any county football since, they pursued another sporting career, Glynn and McBrien.
The standard of club football in the county has dipped too, when look at teams performances in Ulster club championship, wins have been minimal, bar Derrygonnelly in the prime.
In terms of physically, we do seem to be behind in terms of s+c compared with other countys, i know work being down in this area and better facilities are in plan but will take time for this to show any impact.
All above are huge reasons for the current status of the the county team, then the new rules make it harder for the lesser teams, cant go blanket style and need high scoring forwards, which we certainly lack in and ability to score 2 pointers can make gap bigger against strong teams.
Its hard to see where the teams goes rest of the season, management seem to be struggling, ban for Brennan only adds to the problems. Once lost the Wexford game relegation looked inevitable and the Clare defeat essentially confirmed it even that early, winning a game looks beyond them. As posters have said, defence looks very loose, standing off their men, afraid and no physical edge in the team(Cullens huge losses) and devoid of leaders so losing can easily become a habit. In attack play is lateral and slow, a combination of poor defence and struggling attack means one thing only.
Some of the timing of the subs in Sligo game certainly where questionable, dont think the couple of players to come back will change anything either.
Down away, another likely heavy defeat to confirm relegation, then 2 meaningless league games before Ulster champ game v Armagh/Tyrone, doesnt look like will improve any time soon. At moment best outcome at minute looks like getting a point in league and maybe 1/2 wins in Tailteann Cup.
Whats that Take that song? Things, can only ..............." Some commentors seem to get a kick out of criticising, particularly evident by Kesh guy and cheekily by the Cavan outsider! In replying to Jimmy and macca, I think that's a very pessimistic reading of where things are at to be honest, and maybe a bit too neat to link everything back to underage results alone. Plenty of counties have had poor minor and U20 records without falling off a cliff at senior level. Development isn't always linear and judging players purely on medals won at underage can be misleading. Senior football is a completely different environment and lads mature at different stages.
On club standards, Ulster club success has always been cyclical for smaller counties. One strong generation can carry things for a while and then there's a reset. That doesn't automatically mean the overall standard has fallen off dramatically. There are still good footballers coming through, however the issue is integrating them properly rather than assuming they lack confidence because they didn't win at minor level.
The new rules argument is also a bit overstated in my view. Every county is adapting to them, not just the so-called lesser teams. Systems evolve quickly in the GAA and sides that adjust tactically can close gaps faster than people expect. Writing off the forwards as incapable or saying wins look beyond the team this early feels premature.
Yes, results have been poor and performances inconsistent, but teams can turn momentum quicker than supporters think once confidence returns. A couple of competitive displays or a tight win changes the narrative completely. Relegation might happen, but that doesn't mean the county is "staring into an abyss" as it's more likely it's just a reset year that every county goes through at some stage.
One final point is for someone who is one of the first to comment on emerging team or management news, macca's lack of acknowledgement when Bonner was appointed manager was blatantly obvious...the silence was deafening! That suggests he feels justified in criticising Bonner and management now forgetting the fact Donnelly achieved very little last season - how did the Ulster Championship and Tailteann Cup pan out...enough said! I'm prepared to give the Bonner and our Fermanagh lads the benefit of the doubt, before the season is complete before reviewing my position.
abc1234 (National) - 27/02/2026 16:28:50
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Mayo GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Any chance Kobe could take David Brady to Oz with him?
peiledoir20 (National) - 27/02/2026 22:08:25
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
No wonder Kobe McDonald has decided to move to Australia if the past few pages from Mayo posters are anything to go by
PressureKick (National) - 28/02/2026 00:00:47
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I hope Con is playing. Unbelievable player and you want to test yourself against the best. Enjoy the travels tomorrow.
Ros2013 (National) - 28/02/2026 09:55:47
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gbay: "im saying this along time..
pj and co can not pick a team..
why o why do they consistently play players out of position..
darcy one of best midfielders in ireland named at 14..
all star wing back playing at 6
all star corner back playing at 5.
mulkerrins a natural 3 not playing..
does anyone no if james macloughlin is part of the panel?
cant see a result here and i think relegation will be staring at us in after sunday..
anyways best of luck lads and safe travels to everyone making the journey." Everyone and their dog knows Darcy wont play at 14. wow he has moved silke from corner back to wing back and imagine moving an all star wing back in mchugh to center back. Most be the first time a manager has ever made a positional change with players reminder it is the league and he is playing mchugh at CB as he believes he is our best option. Mulkerrins "a natural 3" dont think he has ever played IC at 3 is few appearences have been corner or wing back and lest be honest he never pulled up any trees bar one decent game against dublin in 24. McLaughlin i have no idea but he should not be as he this would be what his 4th year sitting on tratment table if so? i am not PJs biggest fan but come on calling saying he cannot pick a team cause a corner back his playing wing back and a half back playing centre back. Is mcGrath now a threat for the no1 jersey Flaherty never seems to get a chance.
Eire89 (National) - 27/02/2026 15:47:58
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hontherossie: "Sundays game is going to tell us a lot where this team is mentally, dublin will be fighting to stay up bar the monaghan game we have been rank outsiders against d1 teams. It will be interesting how we cope as favorites and against a team we haven't beaten since 2002" We were 2 to 1 away v Galway hardly rank outsiders
Michaelbeag (National) - 27/02/2026 16:31:55
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International Rules - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "How can a player have a contract with an Association?
And why should clubs get money because a player chooses to go to Australia? Noone at our club is coaching children expecting a profit. And we all know there's every chance they might not stay playing for the club as adults. Many don't.
If they get a hurling or football scholarship from a college should we demand a cut off them?
How about if they get a good job in Dublin? Or London? Or Germany? Or wherever? And move to a different club where they end up working. This happened to our club several times over the years. Lads who played for the club until they were young adults transferred to clubs in Dublin and London. Some were Senior intercounty players. We ended up getting relegated to Intermediate. Should we be paid a cut of their wages? Or a signing fee from the clubs they went to?
Absolutely we shouldn't.
Never heard such nonsense." I see your being your usual positive self.
All professional athletes have agents - this is not new - no one was suggesting club players have agents or wages so im not sure what raving you are at.
If the GPA are the players agent - they negotiate a better deal and a fee - just like any professional agent.
All im saying is that is the only way to get something back - The GPA have plenty of employees and contractors working for them. Im not sure what your getting at about them being an association
Its not about demanding a cut of the young players - its about getting a better deal for them.
At the minute they use hearsay and solicitors to help - so they arent getting the best deal they can get. Especially in the womens game
tirawleybaron (National) - 27/02/2026 16:38:00
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gaillimhboy: "Are Fitz and Molloy injured?" They maybe being put on hold for champo. to double mark Kobe.
AnCrúiscínLán (National) - 27/02/2026 20:08:33
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 5 - 1 Like(s)
Div 1
Donegal v Galway.....Donegal by 6
Mayo v Armagh......Armagh by 4
Kerry v Monaghan......Kerry by 8
Roscommon v Dublin.......Roscommon by 3
Div 2
Cavan v Louth......Louth by 4
Tyrone v Offaly.......Tyrone by 11
Kildare v Meath.......Meath by 5
Derry v Cork.......Derry by 4
Div 3
Laois v Westmeath......Westmeath by 5
Limerick v Clare.....Clare by 3
Down v Fermanagh......Down by 8
Wexford v Sligo......Wexford by 2
Div 4
Antrim v Wicklow....Wick by 3
London v Waterford.....London by 2
Tipperary v Leitrim.....Tipperary by 2
Longford v Carlow.....Carlow by 3
Fkd12 (National) - 27/02/2026 21:31:57
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Fermanagh GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To macca999: "There is no doubt the county team are staring into an abyss at moment, it has been coming for a while, some recent decisions may have fastracked it.
In terms of county teams results over the last decade at underage level has been the poorest in Ulster, minimal if any victories so to an extent over last 4/5 years Fermanagh have been overachieving to an being in Division 2 and top end of Division 3. Kieran Donnelly probably a bit more appreciated now
This lack of success at underage will eventually hinder senior team progress and that is certainly a factor for the current predicament. For senior team to develop, need 2/3 players adding to it year on year, whereas Fermanagh have young lads coming into senior level who may have not won a championship game at minor/20 level, so zero confidence.
Certainly St Michaels has been huge benefit to Fermanagh football over the years as highlighted by Jimmy and has seen many players come through, though 2 of the most influential from last Hogan Success didnt play any county football since, they pursued another sporting career, Glynn and McBrien.
The standard of club football in the county has dipped too, when look at teams performances in Ulster club championship, wins have been minimal, bar Derrygonnelly in the prime.
In terms of physically, we do seem to be behind in terms of s+c compared with other countys, i know work being down in this area and better facilities are in plan but will take time for this to show any impact.
All above are huge reasons for the current status of the the county team, then the new rules make it harder for the lesser teams, cant go blanket style and need high scoring forwards, which we certainly lack in and ability to score 2 pointers can make gap bigger against strong teams.
Its hard to see where the teams goes rest of the season, management seem to be struggling, ban for Brennan only adds to the problems. Once lost the Wexford game relegation looked inevitable and the Clare defeat essentially confirmed it even that early, winning a game looks beyond them. As posters have said, defence looks very loose, standing off their men, afraid and no physical edge in the team(Cullens huge losses) and devoid of leaders so losing can easily become a habit. In attack play is lateral and slow, a combination of poor defence and struggling attack means one thing only.
Some of the timing of the subs in Sligo game certainly where questionable, dont think the couple of players to come back will change anything either.
Down away, another likely heavy defeat to confirm relegation, then 2 meaningless league games before Ulster champ game v Armagh/Tyrone, doesnt look like will improve any time soon. At moment best outcome at minute looks like getting a point in league and maybe 1/2 wins in Tailteann Cup.
Whats that Take that song? Things, can only ..............." Good lad Macca, turn your back on lads who give up 40 hours a week to represent this county on the national stage. Performances have not been good enough, this squad is capable of much more than what we are offering at the minute. However,as a county we so easily turn on one another's backs as soon as we get the chance. Why not back the team now more than ever?Would you sacrifice 40 hours a week in lissan for the benefit of fermanagh football? This is still a very young squad, if you look at regular starters over the past couple of years like o brien, largo ellis,mccaffrey and mcdade their still only 22-24. The likes of Cian o brien, mattie mcdermott, o hanlon are even younger and first season, their is so much tome still for them to develop, you do realise they need this time?Suggest where we can do better in a constructive manner but less of the negative nonsense and stay behind the team in Newry tommorow night to start off with.Anything else is nonsense us Fermanagh people love to get into. Cheer up and give that young squad to chance to develop
FermanaghABU (National) - 27/02/2026 22:25:39
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Congratulations to Derek Kent on being elected
Viking66 (National) - 27/02/2026 22:27:06
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