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Non-Gaa Forum - 5 Like(s)
RIP Ciara Mageean.
In my opinion, you would do well to think of a better person who represented us on the world stage.
Firstly, she was an elite athlete and a fierce competitor. Her victory in the European 1500m in 2024 summed her up perfectly. In a very strong field, she was right in the mix with 400m to go, but was not in an advantageous position. Her determination and will to win got her into a winning position however, and she powered home for the gold.
But what was even more impressive about her was what an impressive human being she was. Any time she spoke, you could only be impressed by her eloquence and humility. She never forgot her roots and was very proud of where she came from.
It is so sad that she was only married last week.
My sincere condolences to her husband, family and friends at this very difficult time.
Lockjaw (National) - 01/11/2026 16:29:50
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Have to say didn't see that coming, clonguish were excellent today and much better than I thought they'd be. Game will stand to the downs
Bluelake (National) - 01/11/2026 15:23:39
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Dennis_Maroon95kg: "Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.
I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there." In my opinion the better team lost in cusack Park. Clonguish gave it everything. The downs looked as though they only had to turn up . Young Mike maloney tom tuite and the introduction of Kevin o sullivan squeezed the downs over the line . Another home game in the next round
mickcunningham (National) - 01/11/2026 16:12:19
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Thechick: "Have to agree , if playing Tullamore today it would have been the same result as last year.
Clonguish were limited and deserve credit for their efforts but on this forum there were alot of lads that were going to be playing National League next year from the Downs , might not be so many after today .
Still great to get the first win." In what sense were Clonguish limited? They were the better teams for large parts and the Downs were struggling for answers.
backtoback2 (National) - 01/11/2026 16:15:49
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Longford GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Super proud of our lads today. We weren't given a chance by anyone today. Went toe to toe with one of the favourites for the Leinster title. Experience told in the end against our young lads. With an average age of 22, hopefully these lads will stick together for years to come. Very nearly won it at the end, but it wasn't to be.
Frank74 (National) - 01/11/2026 17:47:29
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "What is everyone's take on removing Ireland's Triple Lock discussion for Irish Military Peace-keeping missions?
Personally I don't mind if they remove it, but I also don't see any need for Irish Peacekeepers to be deployed to any Country around the world in that capacity, even if its UN sanctioned. As we seen in South Lebanon recently, they were forced to hide in their camp when Israel invaded, it doesn't fill me with confidence." Don't get the mass hysteria. Why would you want Putin or Trump to have a veto on Irish deployment? Also I agree we are a small nation and our soldiers should be allowed focus on defending our security.
What's of more concern is the fact Ireland are seen as freeloaders across the EU when it comes to security and they are correct.
We have the RAF securing our airspace and Royal Navy and French helping patrol our waters. What an embarrassment of a country we are. Yet we pontificate to everyone else how it should be…
yew_tree (National) - 01/11/2026 21:35:42
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Mighty Mullagh 12pts up and game finished a draw.
God help Kilconeiron in the replay......they could get some hammering." You could also say that Mullagh couldn't cope at all once Kilconieron went more direct. They were lucky they only started to do it so late. It was some turnaround in the last 7 minutes.
WanPintWin (National) - 01/11/2026 09:26:36
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
In terms of new players that could get a call up in senior there's Ronan Murphy and Ryan Howley are 2 who come to mind with possibly Ian McGlynn and Conor Dolphin from Intermediate
ColmFlaherty (National) - 01/11/2026 20:41:32
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BigBàsMan: "I agree with ya. The only fella that id add is Paul hoban, probably the best man in the full back line in all of Galway this year but he's 35 ! Unfortunately never got a look in" So Paul was never with the County panel? I thought a former senior Loughrea hurler would know he was!
MoroonMan (National) - 01/11/2026 19:51:51
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kickitout: " Replying To moros: "[quote=FullOfPorter: "[quote=The_analyser: "Tooreen to Senior should have been the case for a number of years now a bit of nonsense that they had to win the All-Ireland to be allowed to play at a higher level.
Into a 12th year without a win in the Connacht championship or against a Mayo club now.
Today the worst of the lot.
2025 Four Roads lost by 5 points to Tooreen
2024 Four Roads lost by 10 points to Tooreen
2023 Four Roads lost by 9 points to Tooreen
2022 Four Roads lost by 15 points to Tooreen
2021 Athleague lost by 15 points to Tooreen
2020 no championship
2019 Four Roads lost by 10 points to Tooreen
2018 Athleague lost by 5 points to Tooreen
2017 Pearses lost by 10 points to Tooreen
2016 Oran lost by 6 points to Ballyhaunis
2015 Four Roads beat Ballyhaunis by 3 points
So how and why did the 5 to 15 point defeats become 37 today is the main question." Roscommon clubs were edging the Mayo clubs when they all went into a senior Connacht championship. That is a shocking record in intermediate level. Would dual players having played for Aidans in the junior final explain how that 5-15 point margin reached nearly 40? I think Tooreen have upped their game this year in preparation for stronger Galway opposition and the hurt of losing that final last year. Are Four Roads playing challenges against Galway intermediate teams? Tooreen probably should be playing senior but then again the Galway intermediate club this year should be around the same standard. I agree with Yew no shame in losing or even getting a bit of a hiding from a great Tooreen team that should have won at least one of the two All Ireland's but a near 40 point defeat is brutal."
Teams in Roscommon would it not be much better put all in one group snd play 6 matches surely it would have to help all clubs improve because as it is it ain't helping snd in reality if u in a group with 3 win one game ur into semi ,,"]Two things at play, Four Roads and Roscommon hurling is regressing dramatically and this is an exceptional Tooreen side. Tooreen are a joy to watch, great first touch and proper heads up hurling. I really hope they go one further this year and win it out.
We cant deny the results and we now need to be regraded to the provincial junior championship and I agree with previous posts we would struggle to beat the Sligo champions.
It's sad to see how our standard has fallen , lets hope its a cycle that will turn upwards again. We have to work collectively at improving first touch and the speed and intensity at which we play across all the clubs.
facethepuckout (National) - 01/11/2026 19:40:48
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "Did get a look in (in his time), as has been advised to you previously. At 35 years, he's older than most intercounty retirees at this point." My point is, he's been the best corner back in Galway the last 3 years. That's some achievement when the co lads are not at his level. Steady safe hands never in the wrong place, cleaned Jason rabbitte young hurler of the year and today cleaned Ben nevin etc. he will enjoy this win thoroughly he's been some servant to loughrea
BigBàsMan (National) - 01/11/2026 18:12:32
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BigBàsMan: "I agree with ya. The only fella that id add is Paul hoban, probably the best man in the full back line in all of Galway this year but he's 35 ! Unfortunately never got a look in" Did get a look in (in his time), as has been advised to you previously. At 35 years, he's older than most intercounty retirees at this point.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 01/11/2026 17:54:22
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To galway19: "Decent player senior final and a good championship overall but I'd say from Donoghue's point of view there were very few lads who stood out consistently in games who aren't already on the county panel or part of the u20 group. A bit different to last year when we had a few bolters like Cian Daniels, Josh Ryan and Cillian Trayers getting starting spots as a result of club form. The likes of Jamie Ryan and Ronan Murphy probably the standouts this year but I haven't seen any fresh faces who would make much of an impact at county level." I agree with ya. The only fella that id add is Paul hoban, probably the best man in the full back line in all of Galway this year but he's 35 ! Unfortunately never got a look in
BigBàsMan (National) - 01/11/2026 17:08:51
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Decent player senior final and a good championship overall but I'd say from Donoghue's point of view there were very few lads who stood out consistently in games who aren't already on the county panel or part of the u20 group. A bit different to last year when we had a few bolters like Cian Daniels, Josh Ryan and Cillian Trayers getting starting spots as a result of club form. The likes of Jamie Ryan and Ronan Murphy probably the standouts this year but I haven't seen any fresh faces who would make much of an impact at county level.
galway19 (National) - 01/11/2026 16:40:05
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DelaneyCup2026: "Apologies to Clonguish on the 10-15 point prediction.
The Downs missing a number of key players but honestly thought they were older, more experienced and would win at ease." Missing players is no excuse as Clonguish were missing players as well. Clonguish very unlucky today. They surely did shut a few Westmeath people up with their performance.
Oddball (National) - 01/11/2026 15:34:59
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Close game in the Park, a lot of people have overrated the Downs across the country. Not saying they're bad but they're not at the same level they were at when they made the Leinster final a few years back.
I see there was a junior b game abandoned in Shandonagh last night, anyone know the reason why? Hope no body was badly injured, that pitch wasn't in great condition the last time I was down there.
Dennis_Maroon95kg (National) - 01/11/2026 15:34:07
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Longford GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To DelaneyCup2026: "Apologies to Clonguish on the 10-15 point prediction.
The Downs missing a number of key players but honestly thought they were older, more experienced and would win at ease." Clonguish very impressive, brilliant forwards and could easily have won.
Claretandblue (National) - 01/11/2026 15:29:56
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Tomsmith Says Let Gaa Scrap The Allstars Or Confine It To Two Players Per County - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here
I plead with our current President before he leaves office to put an end to this charade of selection All starts in the Gaa football world .
I feel Mr B urns would like to leave this wonderful organisation in great shape and I yes I feel that he would be doing a great justice to the association by deleting this event from the Gaa calender ,
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How could , Michael Langan who scored 40 points from midfield this season not be selected when Conn Kilpatrick who scored just nine gets the nod
No 2 How could Oisin Conaty who scored 41 points this season which is 20 points more than Dublins Niall Scully be passed over
No 3
It is definitely a mystery to me how Durmuid Murtagh who scored 76 points this season 47 points more than Steven O'Hanlon get passed over
Ough where is the spokesperson for the selection committee to answer these question , I suppose no answer exists" Maybe theres more to Football than just scoring points?
Viking66 (National) - 01/11/2026 13:23:38
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kerry15: "I've always rated Tomo Culhane. If he can stay fit, he could have a great year." Can't see him making the cut.
ValPadden (National) - 01/11/2026 13:18:38
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To PoolSturgeon: "A ( not so) wild theory: Patrick Hoban played League of Ireland soccer with Dundalk during their most successful years. Patrick's brother played/plays senior hurling with Loughrea. Dundalk FC are known locally as "The Town" and their fans cheer " Come on the Town". No doubt Loughrea people would have a keen interest in the career of their local soccer star so perhaps they adopted the designation in this way?" Havent i heard mellows referred to as the town also?
Seniorleague (National) - 01/11/2026 12:41:04
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