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Leitrim GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Tacaí Liatroma: "No. Every one of the Leitrim supporters on this forum acknowledges the great strides we've made under Steven Poacher in the past 14 or 15 months or so; we've come a long way from that regrettably abandoned game against Fermanagh to putting it up to Galway and the defeating Sligo for the first time in an age and reversing the hammering we got against Carlow. But "strong standing in the province"? A bit more respect and respectability maybe, for sure. But we're not deluding ourselves. We still lost to Galway and Down in this year's championship.
About Carlow: I regret any needle between our two proud and often downtrodden footballing counties. When Carlow got promoted from Division 4 in 2018, the goodwill towards them, nationally and in Leitrim, was enormous. Carlow had been in Division 4 since the four-division was brought in for 2008, and Leitrim joined them the following year, where we languished for about ten years. Leitrim escaped from Division 4 the year after Carlow. We both made instant returns to the basement, but we've both won promotion again since then. Counties like ours should be enjoying a friendly rivalry and urging each other on." No bad feelings for most down in Carlow against Leitrim. These things happen sometimes when teams play each other very soon in important matches. We won the league match and Leitrim won the Tailteann match. Honours even.
Plus we had Stephen Poacher down in Carlow and we know the passion and tactics he brings. No complaints in Carlow when we beat Kildare and gave Monaghan and Dublin decent games.
Leitrim suffer the most of all counties from migration and loss of players. Similar to the small pick of players we have.
We have much more in common with you lads than differences. Plus we have Wicklow and Leix to dislike so we've no time for a new county on that list.
Good luck against Wexford, home advantage gives you a great chance.
carlovia (National) - 30/05/2026 13:21:42
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent." Thankfully not even you with your incessant criticism could put a shadow on one of our greatest days. A credit to all aspects of Westmeath Gaa in terms of organisation but most importantly we have unearthed a team of heroes who display all that's good in terms of character, team work, resilience and skill and managed wonderfully by a team of clear thinkers on the sideline. What an occasion, what a win and what a team.
Claretandblue (National) - 30/05/2026 21:12:03
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Ireland has suffered criminal mis-management under FF and FG for decades, because there has been no checks and balances to address the wasting of public money, which in some cases has to be criminal. Think Mother & baby homes, Tuam Septic tanks, Larry Goodman bailouts, Anglo Irish Bank books, Bicycle sheds, Childrens hospital. Anti-Israel at home, pro-Israel in the EU parliament, failing to address hospital needs. Keeping a bloated inefficient public sector to maintain Government support and letting career criminals with 100s of convictions off constantly, to terrorize the vulnerable all over the Country and strain already limited Gardai resources.
Hardcore FF/FG supporters keep them in power no matter what they do, despite the excessive waste and corruption etc and failures to address front line services, helping to block victims of abuse get proper compensation from the RC church, nominating Unionists to the Irish Senate, the same ones who spit at the North-South Irish council. Pretending a new speed camera in Mayo wasn't calibrated, to avoid backlash from 3000 voters in a Government TD stronghold.
Ireland needs a change and needs to prosecute those responsible for these crimes against our people." So, how do you recommend that we educate this obviously stupid electorate of ours and deliver you the government which you think will right all these wrongs ?? All suggestions welcome.
Freethinker (National) - 30/05/2026 15:18:32
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Congratulations to the Kerry U20's on winning the All Ireland. They didn't panic when things weren't going well in the first 20 minutes. Midfield were super.
Saynothing (National) - 30/05/2026 18:18:13
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Kerry GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
The conveyer belt is looking good for Kerry..Some brilliant footballers on display today no 9 and that red haired sub what guts he showed. Its great news for Kerry that these natural footballers are playing under new rules and allowed to actually play football and shine but its bad new for the c
rest of us but footbal wins out well done today.
Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 30/05/2026 19:40:42
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "I will take Cavan a long time to recover from that defeat. It's not just losing. It's the way they lost-scoring 3-21 and losing. They'll be so despondent that even Kerry would beat them the next day out, if they draw Kerry. I'd prefer to see Kerry draw Derry. They don't like playing against teams from Ulster, or at least they don't fare well against teams from Ulster. Cavan, although from Ulster also, will be in a stupor for the rest of the year.
Fair play to Westmeath. They're a good side to watch---some fine footballers there who can kick. Onwards and upwards." They played Ulsters three best teams in the quarter/semi,and final last year, and won all three games easily .
Think before you post...
Seniorleague (National) - 30/05/2026 22:23:20
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Tyrone for Galway in the All-Ireland quarter-final next weekend. They looked good in beating Derry tonight, I watched them last week also and were rather lucky v Cavan whereby the Breffni boys played the last 10 minutes with 13 players.
No competitive game for Galway since May 8th while Tyrone next weekend will be playing their 3rd match in consecutive weeks, why does the Connacht championship finish so soon does anyone bother to ask?
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 30/05/2026 00:53:52
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
living in hope that the run keeps going
no reason why not
best of luck to management and players
looking forward to a great atmosphere in cusack and around town
d7h (National) - 30/05/2026 02:51:04
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Kerry GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hlynch12: "You expect Kerry to win easy this evening. Not a great Tyrone team. Will the homecoming be in Killarney or Tralee? Might drop down for a couple lucozades" Have you lucozade in Limerick, that way you'll have more time to get those inciteful posts up.
Expertinall (National) - 30/05/2026 13:19:52
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Gaa_lover: "What's the expectations for this weekend four senior games. Teams in the long grass most certainly have the advantage but are some of them good enough to take advantage as Tyrone,Donegal did last week?
Derry v Armagh extra time a strong possibility here and real banana skin for Armagh but I think McGeeneys men will edge it.
Louth v Dublin. Louth surely can't be as poor as they were the last game v Dublin? I think Croke Park will be a help than a hindrance for them and I think Louth to win by a 1 or 2.
Westmeath v Cavan. Main question here is where are Westmeath minds and bodies after the celebrations of winning Leinster. Cavan always have one big performance in them as seen last year in Castlebar. A tough one to call once more a slight nod to Westmeath
Monaghan v Mayo. Would expect a big response by Mayo after a long lay off and hard to see Monaghan pick the heads up after putting so much into winning the home Ulster final. Mayo by 4 points." Really looking forward to this.
We should embrace every weekend as after this there's only 5 weekends more of the All Ireland championship and basically with exception of 2A, it's pure knockout. It also goes so fast with three weeks back to back from round 2 to Quarter finals.
I really fancy Derry to put it up to Armagh but I'm also kinda surprised the bookies only have Armagh 2.5 favourites. I'd have been all over Derry with a 4+ point head start and nibbles on the win.
Mayo will beat Monaghan. That's the one I'm most confident with.
Louth better perform better than last time but again shocked the odds are so close. Thought Dublin would be shorter after their last matchup even with their poor showing in Leinster final.
Westmeath will be heart over head. I hope they win well. I'd be sorry to see them get ambushed by Cavan but we saw Louth do similar last year. A full house in Mullingar, it would be great to see the home fans roar home their heroes to victory over a Cavan team almost abandoned by their own fans.
If Cavan do lose, whatever happens, please goddess they don't draw Kerry in the next round.
shaggykev (National) - 30/05/2026 13:29:50
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Ireland has suffered criminal mis-management under FF and FG for decades, because there has been no checks and balances to address the wasting of public money, which in some cases has to be criminal. Think Mother & baby homes, Tuam Septic tanks, Larry Goodman bailouts, Anglo Irish Bank books, Bicycle sheds, Childrens hospital. Anti-Israel at home, pro-Israel in the EU parliament, failing to address hospital needs. Keeping a bloated inefficient public sector to maintain Government support and letting career criminals with 100s of convictions off constantly, to terrorize the vulnerable all over the Country and strain already limited Gardai resources.
Hardcore FF/FG supporters keep them in power no matter what they do, despite the excessive waste and corruption etc and failures to address front line services, helping to block victims of abuse get proper compensation from the RC church, nominating Unionists to the Irish Senate, the same ones who spit at the North-South Irish council. Pretending a new speed camera in Mayo wasn't calibrated, to avoid backlash from 3000 voters in a Government TD stronghold.
Ireland needs a change and needs to prosecute those responsible for these crimes against our people." Jases you're an expert on everything!!
Seanfan (National) - 30/05/2026 14:22:41
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dunmore10: "Roscommon might have plenty of time to watch love island because they mite be out after next game" We might be. Best of luck to all Connacht teams in the All Ireland series. Despite losing the Connacht final, Galway are in a good place. We'll all be looking at the draw on Tuesday morning.
endgame (National) - 30/05/2026 14:50:07
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wmeath2: "Roscommon GAA is delighted to announce a major milestone for the county with confirmation that the Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence will receive €10 million in funding under the Department of Justice Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP) Fund. The funding was confirmed earlier today by Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD and Roscommon GAA extends its sincere thanks to Mr O 'Callaghan and his department for their support.
This long-awaited news represents a transformative moment for Roscommon GAA and the wider community, paving the way for the development of a world-class sporting and community facility that will serve generations to come.
The €10 million allocation, coupled with the previously sanctioned €5.5 million under the Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF) 2024, will bring this landmark project significantly closer to reality. Roscommon GAA extends sincere thanks to Thomas Byrne, Minister for Sport in 2024, for his support in securing the €5.5 million allocation.
Roscommon announced this funding today. You'd wonder have the Westmeath county board explored this avenue of funding for the COE!" I don't mean to put a damper on today, sitting here in Cusack and the colour and atmosphere around the town is just fantastic to see. The difference is Roscommon, a County of similar population and resources, have a group of people with the expertise, connections and persistence to drive a major development project like a Centre of Excellence. They don't necessarily happen because one County has more money than another, they usually happen because you have people who can navigate government funding schemes, dedicated fundraising structures and a coordinated team of volunteers willing to spend years on a single project. We do not have the right people steering the county / project at the right moment, leadership, capability, long term vision and timing are the real issues. Launching a €100 per ticket draw just days before a Leinster Final so we could just meet the costs of preparing a County team tells you all you need to know, a County reaching a provincial final should ideally have fundraising campaigns planned months in advance, with the final itself being an opportunity to maximise support rather than scramble for it. Winning the Leinster title has brought back people who have not been at a Westmeath match for years, it would be a good time to launch a properly run supporters club. Even €10 or €20 per month from a few thousand supporters would be significant, have monthly lottos etc. Approach businesses with sponsorship packages, there are loads of businesses who would like to be seen supporting the county. The key is turning this success and momentum into something permanent.
iarmhiabu (National) - 30/05/2026 15:43:10
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Thank you. With a little bit of guidance, you could move beyond one liners some day and become enlightened to what is holding Ireland back." Holding Ireland back?????
Seanfan (National) - 30/05/2026 16:14:29
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Great win for NY and us Americans over a gallant Tyrone side in the Rackard Cup. Next year, we'll take the Ring, the year after the McDonagh, and before youse know it, we'll be challenging for Liam McCarthy.
You heard it here first.
Nua-Eabhrac Abú!" How does it work?
Do NY come in at semi final stage in McD Cup next year now?
If so then there should be 2 semi finals or even 3rd v NY and winners to SF against 2nd.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 30/05/2026 16:51:21
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "The demographics are changing, while the Nationalist growth definitely slowed in the last 20 years, that isn't where the biggest shift is occurring. The Unionist population have a large majority over the age of 65 right now, but there is 20% swing for the next 40 years under that.
That is a huge population swing, we are not talking about 51% majority, we could be looking at a 60% plus Nationalist majority within another 15-20 years." There should be no vote. We voted for 32 Republic in 1918.
You don't negogtiate with burglars.
BarneyGrant (National) - 30/05/2026 19:11:16
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