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Donegal GAA thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "I wouldn't get too carried away with chat of League finals, Mayo were not at full strength and the elements was a factor that first half. We got Dublin on opening league match, they came back strong at us and a understrength Kerry side came back strong at us, as did Mayo yesterday. We have tough games against Armagh, Galway, Roscommon and Monaghan still ahead. I would expect at least 3 of those teams to present a more complete 70 minute performance and not allow us to get ahead at HT, which will be likely if we are fielding more inexperienced players in those games for long periods.
Mulreaney is really challenging for a starting place in the summer, in fact, I think Shaun Patton will be fighting now to get back in the team.
McCahill had a brilliant debut, definitely looks like a bright addition, both him and Shea Malone injecting energy into our attack. Defensively" Mulreanny has been a very capable deputy, is a good shot stopper and a threat from long range frees.
But the kick-out is the key attribute that a goalkeeper is measured by these days, and in that regard, I think Patton is still well ahead.
Lockjaw (National) - 16/02/2026 13:33:22
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Brendanj: "the meeting at the Park Hotel should have been enough to confirm this but instead they ignore the Clubs and players and use their own votes to push through with it, it's called executive aggrandizement. This scandal further demonstrates the growing disconnect between the Board and the Clubs. It obviously dictated the mood on the team bus going to Newry yesterday going by the first half performance. It was foolish thinking we were going to see a better future for Westmeath football with the change of leadership, going nowhere fast with this Circus.
Thats an outrageeous statement, do you seriouly think the decision on the football championship last Thursday night had an impact on the performance in Newry. Please give the players some respect, the 2026 club championship was the last thing on the last thing on their minds.
A lot of clown talk on here about the county board, keyboard warriors if you ask me. At the end of the end of the day the best team in each club championship will win. Like it or not the board are a product of the clubs, these positions are ultimately ratified by the clubs. The them and us argument is a moot point.
People lashing out will that the COE will not get built either, all pub talk if you ask me. We are where we are because as a county we lack the ambition and desire to be better, end of story." Hi Brendan, can you confirm whether or not Killucan had 4 votes (Club vote, Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Minor Board Chairman), as suggested by a contributor here, at the meeting last Thursday night? The Executive Committee is made up of 22 persons, nearly half as many clubs in the entire County. Can you confirm how many were present to cast their vote? Enough to sway the vote anyway. If you think it's clown talk, you have your head in the sand. Clubs, players and supporters alike are absolutely sick to the teeth, the elephant in the room is the long awaited Centre of Excellence - where are we going to get the millions to build it? What progress has been made to date? Have we got planning permission yet or what's the latest story? Are we sitting on the coffers of €480,000 from one fundraiser and hoping some Chinese Tycoon might fancy us? The County Senior team could not get a pitch to train on last week before the Down game, can you believe that. What hope have our County Senior team if they can't get a pitch to train on? The weather is not an acceptable excuse at this level. The County players are representing their Clubs many of which have been shafted with the change of Championship structure. Matters off the pitch can have a profound impact on team morale. Do you understand the concept of a tiered Championship? I had a good laugh at your last sentence, "we are where we are because we lack the ambition and desire to be better" and you are standing up for the County Board? Chat later, Brendan.
iarmhiabu (National) - 16/02/2026 15:12:57
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To westmeathforham: "Does anyone have the first two rounds of ACFL league fixtures?" Being guarded tighter than the Epstein files
CleanShoulder (National) - 16/02/2026 13:29:01
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Tipping along nicely Donegal. Have great time for you guys. Keep up the great work
Shearer (National) - 16/02/2026 13:31:07
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "I'd need to see the stats from both for proper comparison on kick-outs, Mulreanny isn't bad at short or medium range, and he saved us from conceding a couple of goals in the 2nd half yesterday.
Patton has that long-range ability if the opposition do press up, but most teams counteract that now by pushing the keeper out to the 45 for kickouts. But its still a serious threat to have within our arsenal, as you never know when a team might leave that gap exposed." Gavin Mulreany has been a credit to himself in this league campaign but respectively when Patton is back the number 1 spot will be his again. Military precision from kickouts is the single most important part of the new rules. I wouldn't go as far as Geezer to call it "piggery", but you have to give yourself every chance on the kickout under the new rules. Patton has a longer range and is more capable of picking a man. I think in this regard we have played to Mulreanys strengths in the last 3 games, but I also don't think it's coincidence that all 3 of our opponents copped on to us in the second half of each fixture.
This isn't a comment on Gavin or Sean, but I think it's something we got badly wrong in July against Kerry. We had two games of evidence whereby they hijacked Tyrone and Armagh's kickout, and we left High and Jason on the bench. I can see where management were coming from trying to keep something in reserve but it was too little too late. I'm also not so naive as to ignore the fact that Ryan and Ciaran were unfortunately lost far too early in the game (especially Ciaran T for fielding and twos), and I won't imply that the final was lost on one dimension rather than being a culmination of several things going against us. I do however think that Jim is taking a once bitten twice shy approach by loading up the middle with big men.
To support that, I think we end up going with the keeper most capable of servicing them and Gavin Mulreany is very unfortunate to have such a keeper as Sean Patton ahead of him. And we are very lucky to have such a capable deputy
papa_pump (National) - 16/02/2026 21:48:41
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "The negativity on this forum is staggering, far worse than on any other county forum, meant to be a place to discuss and share info on matters relating to Westmeath Gaa in all four codes, that's no longer the case as a few posters, approx 5-6 have decided to use it to vent at all and sundry, the recent posts by some lads wouldn't be uttered in a public forum as they'd be ridiculed and rightly so, pity as quite a few posters put up useful and interesting info and opinions but the few bitter and angry ones are like Trump's supporters, shout loudly and ignore any facts." People are entitled to vent their frustration at something which the dog on the street knows is wrong. I'll be positive about the team but this rubbish from the county board needs calling out. You know yourself the new format is rubbish but instead you'll cheerlead for the county board
Bluelake (National) - 16/02/2026 21:09:00
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Jack played underage for Longford all the way up and was on the senior panel for three years getting very little game time.
It is not stirring to say the reason he left was because of how he was treated
liosbreac6265 (National) - 16/02/2026 17:20:05
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To StoreysTash: "I know I taught the same but its fine, I've got more top level county medals at underage and adult than any Taghmon man in history unless he transferred to another club. If I end up back in Wexford some day, I'll be back to my own club anyway and I'll get my coaching advice there from those who did it at the top level." You don't need to have done it all as a player to be a great coach. Equally doing it all as a player doesn't make you a great coach. There are thousands of examples of this. We've also had some incredible players from non traditional clubs.
Doylerwex (National) - 16/02/2026 22:31:47
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To liosbreac6265: "Jack played underage for Longford all the way up and was on the senior panel for three years getting very little game time.
It is not stirring to say the reason he left was because of how he was treated" Earning very little game time
Returnee (National) - 16/02/2026 20:25:04
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Lad, I think we're headed for Croke Park if we keep everyone fit. If.
I had no hope at the start of the season but I've seen enough over the last month to make that accessment. I said it after the Wicklow game, Barry McNulty would have destroyed Wicklow. 2 points on the board with him. He destroyed London yesterday so if we can keep him fit, we're going up. An interesting few weeks ahead. Leitrim Abu!" Leitrim victory over London of almost historic proportions yet most of the posters seem to be from other counties which is of no interest to us Leitrim supporters .Am unashamedly biased but believe this team will go all the way with quality players like Barry,Tim,Ryan Gaffey and several others who showed their battling spirit against a strong London who are still in the fight. Next round of games could sort out contenders but am confident Leitrim will add 2 more points against Antrim having home advantage & a dry pitch.Up the Green & Gold!
leitrimabu1 (National) - 16/02/2026 20:06:25
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "The negativity on this forum is staggering, far worse than on any other county forum, meant to be a place to discuss and share info on matters relating to Westmeath Gaa in all four codes, that's no longer the case as a few posters, approx 5-6 have decided to use it to vent at all and sundry, the recent posts by some lads wouldn't be uttered in a public forum as they'd be ridiculed and rightly so, pity as quite a few posters put up useful and interesting info and opinions but the few bitter and angry ones are like Trump's supporters, shout loudly and ignore any facts." Which facts in particular. And what ambition is currently been shown in westmeath, I believe the raw material ie players in football and hurling are certainly available but no plan, structure or accountability. Has a manager appointment (not manager fault) ever been questioned or process reviewed.
Upforthegame23 (National) - 16/02/2026 18:58:39
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To StoreysTash: "I know I taught the same but its fine, I've got more top level county medals at underage and adult than any Taghmon man in history unless he transferred to another club. If I end up back in Wexford some day, I'll be back to my own club anyway and I'll get my coaching advice there from those who did it at the top level." Fairly harsh on a man doing all he can to try improve our fortunes . Whilst you are out of the country there are many still here with a possible higher hurling pedigree than the above said man but dont give much or anything to the game after they retire. Whilst he loves and breathes it .
Loads lads out there will say sure I ve forgotten more than those coaches will ever know .
Still theres No point in them keeping it a secret go out and spread the word rather than be a negative .
Formertownie (National) - 16/02/2026 18:22:08
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Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To KingdomofBreifne: "Stop with the patting them on the head. It's pathetic. I can't understand why this sort of stuff doesn't drive them mad. Monaghan have zero chance of winning the all Ireland. They couldn't do this with a forward of the calibre of Mcmanus, they've no chance with the current bunch. Unfortunately, we're miles off too but no one is condescendingly giving us this head patting." Why are you over here talking division 1?
Start planning for your return to division 3 in 2027
Gaels1989 (National) - 16/02/2026 17:53:38
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
The negativity on this forum is staggering, far worse than on any other county forum, meant to be a place to discuss and share info on matters relating to Westmeath Gaa in all four codes, that's no longer the case as a few posters, approx 5-6 have decided to use it to vent at all and sundry, the recent posts by some lads wouldn't be uttered in a public forum as they'd be ridiculed and rightly so, pity as quite a few posters put up useful and interesting info and opinions but the few bitter and angry ones are like Trump's supporters, shout loudly and ignore any facts.
Claretandblue (National) - 16/02/2026 16:40:50
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Fair play to the lads on a powerful win yesterday. Under a lot of pressure and pulled out a very strong win to put us back in contention. Manager and players deserve the credit. I don't think we will be in the shakeup for promotion, but this year is about trying lads out and trying new things and getting a mix that works. Lots of positives from yesterday.
LongfordgaaAbú (National) - 16/02/2026 13:58:42
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Ros2013: "What was the story with Duggan? Badly treated in Longfird and not given a chance or just wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps who was a fantastic footballer for us. Not sticking the knife in or anything just curious?" The latter, though some who want to stir things will argue the former.
LongfordgaaAbú (National) - 16/02/2026 13:59:36
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Royaler89: "Very hard to see Louth getting anything out of their remaining games against Tyrone, Cavan, Derry and Kildare. I'd fear for Louth that they will be going to division three and playing tailteann cup football this year." Given they were a point ahead against Meath until the last kick, I wouldn't be so quick to write them off. Louth have shown plenty character and have some quality footballers. If anything, Kildare have been flakier and Cavan were far from impressive yesterday.
WanPintWin (National) - 16/02/2026 15:22:11
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I see that they named McNulty at mid-field on the gaa.ie Team of the Week, beside Enda Smith. There is one for ye now, lads!
foreveryoung (National) - 16/02/2026 15:22:58
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To KingdomofBreifne: "Stop with the patting them on the head. It's pathetic. I can't understand why this sort of stuff doesn't drive them mad. Monaghan have zero chance of winning the all Ireland. They couldn't do this with a forward of the calibre of Mcmanus, they've no chance with the current bunch. Unfortunately, we're miles off too but no one is condescendingly giving us this head patting." Hi lad sorry to tell ya, but it is coming in the next 4 or 5 years. I know misery loves company but you wont have company for much longer. Enjoy Division 3 or maybe like a few years ago Division 4. Cop yourself on, ye are light years behind us. As for your Senior clubs,they would struggle in Junior in Monaghan.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 16/02/2026 19:57:59
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Great to see Leitrim going so well this year. I saw enough against Mayo last year to know that this group will push on. Taking full points away to a good London team says a lot about where things are at with yeer lads. Keep it going!
Word of caution however, beware of the wounded animal. His bite can do damage. I would be very wary of Antrim this weekend. Good luck to yee all.
PeterQ92 (National) - 17/02/2026 11:01:35
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