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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
My heartfelt condolences to all in Galway GAA on the passing of Paul Clancy.
He was a tough footballer who played the game with class.
Following his playing career, by all accounts, he was exactly the kind of person every GAA club and county needs, doing hard work behind the scenes for the next generation.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Lockjaw (National) - 25/06/2026 16:29:06

Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Farneyblueandwhite:  "As usual most pundits tipping louth to win so we go again as underdogs plenty of noise about louth but reality is dublin we're a shambles when louth won and armagh were poor on the day for 1 reason or another Newbridge last year was really a 10 point win apart from a consolation goal near the end monaghan by 4 muineachan abu"
Different gig this year. Last year you got a Louth team that had reached the Holy Grail by winning Leinster for the first time in 68 years . They celebrated accordingly. The year before in Clones is a more accurate reflection of what will happen on Sunday.despite being played under the old rules that was a really good, competitive game that ended in a draw.

Greengrass (National) - 26/06/2026 12:12:59

Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)

Replying To hlynch12:  "Have 200 on

Kerry
Galway
Mayo
Monaghan

Kerry and Galway will be walkovers
Monaghan and Mayo could be close."
You cannot have much money left at this stage? A bookies dream....

Scenicparish (National) - 26/06/2026 12:58:17

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Flemenstar200:  "What you think Kickitout? Any word on Thompson ankle I hear he back running 2/3 weeks ago"
Thompson being back running last 3-4 weeks I can't see many changes next day if Thompson is fit I' personally would start him and get as long as possible out of him it be better than bringing him as I think we have lots of game changer to come in , comer , McGrath, o Laoi Flahery the most area that would concern me is our lack of real pace at 5 and 6 u need to pin dubs back I'd definitely like see maybe o Laoi or flaherty coming into half back line after 50 mins , one thing that won't work v dubs is if Galway load one side field for our own kickouts in reality it servers no purpose and last 2 matches in particular Galway in fairness have moved away from that , need keep Darcy , Tierney Maher separated on our own kickouts and maybe even try hit Mcdaid at times in the centre forward Chanel , match ups are big thing dubs have good inside forwards need keep Glynn , Hernon and silke in full back area at all times they our best man markers , also need stop Kilkenny and scully from supplying them u stop them at source u win match im Galway forwards will give Dublin plenty to think about also , Finnerty needs good game has gone off it a bit this year bar Kildare match , and we definitely need cut out kicking ball in goalie hands its killing us decision making will win this game

Kickitout (National) - 25/06/2026 16:53:13

Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To GreenandRed:  "It's only 3 games since the Rossies hammered us and our defence is still poor but we're taking some risks on the front foot. After a few years of boring enough football we're pushing on more in games, kicking the ball more and good to watch. We'll see how far that takes us but definite improvement from an attacking sense."
Its either all duck or no dinner.
We had 2 years of holding back playing defensive, now we are the complete opposite.

You might as well go out on your shield than die wondering if you should have tried harder.

tirawleybaron (National) - 26/06/2026 14:36:28

Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Greengrass:  "Anyone who suggests canning the league does not know what they are talking about. It's a ridiculous suggestion."
It's not canning the league it's modifying it and making it the championship.

Whammo86 (National) - 26/06/2026 14:36:24

Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Greengrass:  "Anyone who suggests canning the league does not know what they are talking about. It's a ridiculous suggestion."
Really

What is its current purpose -
To decide who qualifies for Sam Maguire and give out a trophy and day in Croke park to counties who cant achieve it via the championship.

Look at the history of it

Kerry winners x24, Rup x 8 - last win 2025, last final 2026
Dublin winners x 14 Rup x 15 - last win 2021, last final 2024
Mayo winner x 13 Rup x 9 - last win 2023, last final 2025
Cork winner x 8 Rup x 6 last win 2012 , last final 2015
Meath winner x 7 Rup x 6 last win 1993-94, last final 1999-2000
Derry winner x 7 Rup x 6 last win 2024, last final 2024
Galway winner x 4 Rup x 7 last win 1980-81 last final 2023
Down winner x 4 Rup x 4 last win 1982-83 last final 1989-90
New York win x 3 Rup x 0 last win 1966-67 last final 1966-67
Donegal winner x 2 Rup x 3 last win 2026 last final 2026
Tyrone winner x 2 Rup x 2 last win 2003 last final 2013
Laois winner x 2 Rup x 1 last win 1985-86 last final 2003
Cavan winner x 1 Rup x 5 Last win 1947-48 last final 2002
Armagh winner x 1 Rup x 3 last win 2005 last final 1993-94
Roscommon winx1 Rup x 2 last win 1973-74, last final 1980-81
Offaly winner x 1 Rup x 2 last win 1997-98 last final 1997-98
Monaghan win x 1 Rup x 1 last win 1984-85 last final 1985-86
Longford win x 1 Rup x 0 last win 1965-66
Kildare winner x 0 Rup x 5 last final 1990-91
Wexford winner x 0 Rup x 3 last final 2005
Carlow winner x 0 Rup x 1 last final 1953-54
Louth winner x 0 Rup x 1 last final 1948-49
Fermanagh win x 0 Rup x 1 last final 1934-35

So its a closed shop - simply another title for successful counties to win - and they don't even appreciate winning it.
So what is the benefit - a div 4 title for weaker counties - even the ones that win it (div 4) are usually a county who had a bad year to end up there in the first place.

What would be more beneficial -
1. a round robin provincial championship with games against local rivals (at the same level)
2. a 3 tiered championship with success in one tier providing immediate access to the tier above, so in a good (bounce back) season you get a shot at a higher level.

the Tailteann cup has already over taken a div 3 league title in value - Down didn't get into Sam Maguire for winning div 3 - but will do for winning tailteann.

The current issue is the Tailteann is being won by Meath, Down, Kildare etc, counties that should be operating at a higher level - there is still nothing for the weaker counties (Wicklow may prove that wrong yet, but it would be a big surprise if they did).

Once set up, winning any of the 3 tiers in championship would be far more valuable than winning a div 4 league title.

In the case of Louth - winning tier 2 and getting straight into an All Ireland q final - would be an achievable possibility every year. Winning div 1 of the league and/or Sam Maguire is not.

When all counties review the current set up and focus on progressing in the All Ireland - everyone will sacrifice the league and provincial championships as the current system doesn't reward the winners of either.

Watching the top teams hold their punches in the league shows where the problem is - anyone who cant see that doesn't know what they are looking at.

tirawleybaron (National) - 26/06/2026 14:34:42

GAATV - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Seanfan:  ""All games free to air"
How about free admission to all games?
Why should loyal supporters have to pay while lazy armchair fans of all sports can watch games free on TV."
You're framing this in the wrong way. I fully appreciate that there's people who cannot, for whatever reason attend games. They shouldn't be tarred as 'lazy'.

However, the idea that there is an automatic right to free to air troubles me, as it appears to trouble you also. I guarantee you, as true as night follows day, if RTE announced that the license fee was to increase to fund the purchase of sporting rights, people would be up in arms.

Virgin Media & Sky had the rights and gave them up as they couldn't justify the investment. So the GAA is doing it themselves and making a profit out of it. Profit that is reinvested into the GAA and not some faceless shareholder. Not withstanding this, why should the GAA give away their product for nothing?

Square_B (National) - 26/06/2026 13:54:36

Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To gaelsboy:  "Please so billions and thanks for that"
Thanks for what? Thanks in advance

bláthach (National) - 26/06/2026 13:25:04

Kerry All Ireland Champions 2026? - 1 Like(s)

Replying To MunsterFan:  "Tyrone and Galway both could beat us. We're probably 3 or 4 points favourites against them but I'm nervous about this weekend with Tyrone having had a good break. That'll make up a lot of the difference.
As for the hurling - I don't know why you're discounting either Clare or Galway. Clare have work to do in defence but they've so many good hurlers and any time they've had Tony Kelly and Shane O Donnell fit they've been right there."
Donegal and Aramagh out

Only team with beating kerry is B team in AvB games.

Kerry have Clayton hotel booked months and suits fitted last week.

No doubt the Boars for the monday?

TommyBermingham (National) - 26/06/2026 13:13:18

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To hlynch12:  "Micheal Byrnes back on the bench for Kerry."
Burns got a easy time of it considering what he done to McHugh. Michael Murphy got some abuse. Kerry media works it magic again!

TommyBermingham (National) - 26/06/2026 13:08:01

GAATV - 1 Like(s)
"All games free to air"
How about free admission to all games?
Why should loyal supporters have to pay while lazy armchair fans of all sports can watch games free on TV.

Seanfan (National) - 26/06/2026 13:07:32

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To sligo joe:  "Absolutely at each team's best on Sunday Donegal were beaten because Donegal's best was second best on the day, that is a big part of how a team's best is judged, how they perform on the big knock out stage.
Hypothetical results that a Donegal team of 24 or 25 might or might not have achieved, like Miley in Glenroe would say "Oh holy God".
I hope those fantasy football results are a comfort to you lol."
One of the worst championship games I was ever at, really poor fare from both teams, poor execution of basic skills, kicking, handpassing from both teams. Lots of unforced errors.

Galway would have beaten the pick of both teams. I think Galway will beat dubs comfortable

totalrecall (National) - 25/06/2026 20:29:36

Sligo GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I usually laugh and move on from 99% of the comments on this chat because they show a complete lack of understanding of what is required at the top level. And also - a total lack of ambition. In the face of what is undoubtedly Sligo's worst result in championship ever we have had load of equivocation and excuses and heads in the sand. These are the reasons we continue to fail - massive lack of knowledge and a genuine lack of ambition.

The pointed comments above about one of our greatest players ever and the way he has been treated and talked about this year are nothing short of disgusting. Would it happen in any other county? I don't think so. Similarly there was a completely untrue comment about our most successful underage management ever a couple of pages back.

Many people in Sligo didn't like McEntee. Whether they like it or not he moved the county senior team forward to being a professionally run outfit with seriously committed players. Embedded first class medical and S&C (which is hugely about making sure players are fit to perform, not making "big bulls of men" like some here want or dogging them to prove they care or whatever twisted logic might justify that). Was this good enough for those people? No. "Not enough young players coming through" - despite quite a few coming through and establishing themselves and the team performing at the highest level for almost a decade. Any result or performance not up to scratch in people eye led to criticism of management. Now people are trying to blame players and injuries - why exactly is that?

The Fermanagh defeat was not an isolated incident. The season has been from bad to worse. Serious questions need to be asked and answered and it's up to the county board to lead and be honest or we are going nowhere. We're great at falling for narratives and spin but what we need is the plain unvarnished truth. Among the questions I'd like to be asked - why did so many players get injured and so many have recurring injuries? Why did we have no plan to kick ball or get the ball to our inside forwards? What was our defensive plan?

Sligo1964 (National) - 26/06/2026 12:27:34

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To sligo joe:  "Well if you look at the post I replied to and other posts that keep going on about a tired Donegal not being themselves, then yes I am of course selecting points that show Dublin also had problems to surmount on Sunday, there is a dominant line in many posts here suggesting that if Donegal wasn't tired they would have won, smacks a little bit of arrogance and is tiresome.
I am just pointing out that all teams have issues to address as the season goes on, sometimes a team can be unlucky on the day but that was not the case on Sunday."
It's not arrogance to think we can play better than the last two weeks. We're Donegal supporters so obviously we're going to look at our lads and think about how they're doing

Dublin had a great plan for us and frankly made us look predictable. Even with that we pushed all the way although Dublin had their own problems. If the shooting boots were on yous would have won very handily I think.

Anyway I don't know why you're going looking for Donegal opinions to be annoyed at. Like you say everyone in person congratulated you and well done the Dubs. Are we supposed to just continue posting that or can we not think about what went wrong for us this year? Saying the squad looked off it or tired or something wasn't right, all that is Donegal people only talking about Donegal, not a comment on the Dubs.

CCFabu (National) - 25/06/2026 16:26:41

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
It'll be a tough outing this weekend and I can't see much in it either way. Decision making in the last 10 will be crucial. We're not in the habit of beating Dublin in championship football and I think this one will go the wire. Dublin got a lot of joy last year from POCB on D'Arcy and they mopped up a lot of breaks. Ciarán Kilkenny was given the freedom of Pearse Stadium last year. We can't let him dictate like he did.
D'Arcy was exceptional against Westmeath, but he'll be up against a very different challenge on Sunday. We need to make sure we have plenty options for Gleeson.
If we can dominate around the middle, I think our forwards will take advantage. As we've seen all year though, momentum can swing massively in games. Even if we're a good few scores ahead, it's very unlikely the game will peter out comfortably.

At the end of the week where we lost a true legend of Maigh Cuilinn and Galway football, but more importantly a very good man, it would be a nice tribute in some way to Paul Clancy if we can get the job done. Sincere condolences to his family and all who were close to him.
Thug sé cuimhní dúinn a mhairfidh linn go deo. Suaimhneas síoraí dhá anam.

WanPintWin (National) - 26/06/2026 10:57:42

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
starting thompson? give your heads a wobble, he has not even been included on 26 and you wanted to start him

candlewax (National) - 26/06/2026 10:31:53

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Crazy talk to start Thompson the lad has not played a competitive match all year an had an operation. If "fit" and has been training away would like see him in 26 and perhaps give him 15 mins. Thowing him straight in to Dubs in Croker would be crazy in my opinion.

Eire89 (National) - 26/06/2026 09:23:29

Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
You expect Galway to win essay. Comer , Welsh, Tierney and Lar Finnerty flying it.

hlynch12 (National) - 26/06/2026 08:54:07

Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
With one leg Rory will play. Maybe half a leg. Such nonsense thinking he wouldn't be available despite sprinting off the pitch and down the tunnel last week with 4 minutes remaining.

farneygael3 (National) - 25/06/2026 23:32:55