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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "Congratulations Coláiste Mhuire. Great work being done by the Schools and Clubs. The future is bright for this talented group, not so much in a Westmeath jersey. All Westmeath players are hamstrung by inadequate facilities, being treated like second class citizens compared to other Counties, begging Clubs for pitches to train on, not knowing for definite where they will train next week. How are Westmeath players meant to train as hard as any other county without the proper structures and denial of basic needs? It should probably not come as a surprise that Westmeath teams from underage to Senior are struggling to make any kind of progress. Significant investment in facilities (a Centre of Excellence) is needed if the likes of the Coláiste Mhuire players are going to develop and reach their true potential as Westmeath Seniors. As long as the current regime is in power, we will continue to struggle and lag further behind the rest." Haven't westmeath bought the land adjacent to St Lomans gaa to build their COE. You will get your chance to donate to it in the near future.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 18/03/2026 21:35:54
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To IronSleeve: "While they're at it, they might ban people who post under multiple user names as well." Amen to that … Inter-county banter is perfectly acceptable but when it descends to the levels we've seen here in recent months it's simply pathetic. Posters ramping up post counts talking to themselves….ridiculous.
Boxtyeater (National) - 19/03/2026 11:17:33
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "For all the experts on here that seem to know everything about world politics from Greenland to Gaza to Iran, etc etc.
and in the MSM current affairs progs on tv and radio, I never heard any mention that the price of oil was going to go crazy if they attacked Iran.
Now I know that should be obvious but a wee heads up would have helped,
or maybe the know it alls don't really know that much?" Surely the President of the self proclaimed most powerful country in the world would have had advisors to help him with that kind of thing? As well informed as some posters on this forum are, Im pretty sure Trump doesn't start wars based on what anyone on this forum thinks or knows.
Viking66 (National) - 18/03/2026 14:19:26
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "For all the experts on here that seem to know everything about world politics from Greenland to Gaza to Iran, etc etc.
and in the MSM current affairs progs on tv and radio, I never heard any mention that the price of oil was going to go crazy if they attacked Iran.
Now I know that should be obvious but a wee heads up would have helped,
or maybe the know it alls don't really know that much?" Not sure where this is coming from but I would have thought that anyone who has been watching the Middle East over the last number of years would have been aware that the Straits of Hormuz was a vulnerable stretch of water if Iran decided to close it. Perhaps this criticism should be levelled at POTUS, his goons and Mr Netanyahu.
Freethinker (National) - 18/03/2026 14:29:27
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I tried to post something over the weekend on this please but it never appeared thank you all so much.
Please ignore the WUMS who post on our page offering faux praise which is dripping with sarcasm and smart comments which have no place on forums like this thank you.
Young people also read these forums as do their family members- last thing they need to see is some smart comment making fun of their efforts and their abilities thank youa ll for agreeing with me on this.
I wish the Mods would ban these contributors as they "contribute" nothing only sarcasm and smart remarks- thank you all so millions.
bláthach (National) - 18/03/2026 14:50:15
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
2pt win for Galway Saturday will be perfect to see the maroon and white tog out in the National League Final v Cork, providing Tipp don't bate Kilkenny by 28pts!!!
katser (National) - 18/03/2026 15:07:15
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Maroon Heaven: "Congrats to St Mary's CBS. Some performance.
The future looks so bright. Hopefully we can follow this success with our seniors on Sunday." Congratulations Coláiste Mhuire. Great work being done by the Schools and Clubs. The future is bright for this talented group, not so much in a Westmeath jersey. All Westmeath players are hamstrung by inadequate facilities, being treated like second class citizens compared to other Counties, begging Clubs for pitches to train on, not knowing for definite where they will train next week. How are Westmeath players meant to train as hard as any other county without the proper structures and denial of basic needs? It should probably not come as a surprise that Westmeath teams from underage to Senior are struggling to make any kind of progress. Significant investment in facilities (a Centre of Excellence) is needed if the likes of the Coláiste Mhuire players are going to develop and reach their true potential as Westmeath Seniors. As long as the current regime is in power, we will continue to struggle and lag further behind the rest.
iarmhiabu (National) - 18/03/2026 18:57:09
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Was in Tuam this evening on business so popped into the under 20 game there thank you all. Galway were a good bit the better team and should have won by more only for wrong choices at times please.
Roscommon did well enough but won't win anything at this grade this year I feel thank you all. Good win also for mayo this evening please. The big two rising to the top again early doors thank you everyone.
bláthach (National) - 18/03/2026 22:17:04
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "Congratulations Coláiste Mhuire. Great work being done by the Schools and Clubs. The future is bright for this talented group, not so much in a Westmeath jersey. All Westmeath players are hamstrung by inadequate facilities, being treated like second class citizens compared to other Counties, begging Clubs for pitches to train on, not knowing for definite where they will train next week. How are Westmeath players meant to train as hard as any other county without the proper structures and denial of basic needs? It should probably not come as a surprise that Westmeath teams from underage to Senior are struggling to make any kind of progress. Significant investment in facilities (a Centre of Excellence) is needed if the likes of the Coláiste Mhuire players are going to develop and reach their true potential as Westmeath Seniors. As long as the current regime is in power, we will continue to struggle and lag further behind the rest." Clubs are trying to mind pitches for their own needs. Costs a lot of money to run and maintain a club. If you have U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14, U-16, minor, U-20 and possibly 2 senior teams or a senior and junior team training all week on a pitch at this time of year it takes its toll. Add 30 county players who will plough it out even more, you cannot blame clubs for being reluctant to hand over facilities. Why did the county board not look at Rochfortbridge years ago? Would have cost so much less to get a COE off the ground out there. The LGFA made a great move there and good luck to them.
Chops (National) - 18/03/2026 23:31:51
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 7 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "Hi lads, I might be out of the country next week so there might be a wee delay getting these scores done up. So bare with me on these if they're a bit late.
Div 1:
Armagh v Kerry
Galway v Dublin
Mayo v Roscommon
Monaghan v Donegal
Div 2:
Derry v Cavan
Kildare v Louth
Offaly v Meath
Tyrone v Cork
Div 3:
Down v Laois
Limerick v Fermanagh
Sligo v Clare
Wexford v Westmeath
Div 4:
Antrim v London
Carlow v Leitrim
Longford v Wicklow
Tipperary v Waterford" Ah cmon Lockjaw.You cant be serious.
Unless its a family emergency then cancel the trip straight away.This is far more important.
CiarraiMick (National) - 18/03/2026 23:35:06
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "Congratulations Coláiste Mhuire. Great work being done by the Schools and Clubs. The future is bright for this talented group, not so much in a Westmeath jersey. All Westmeath players are hamstrung by inadequate facilities, being treated like second class citizens compared to other Counties, begging Clubs for pitches to train on, not knowing for definite where they will train next week. How are Westmeath players meant to train as hard as any other county without the proper structures and denial of basic needs? It should probably not come as a surprise that Westmeath teams from underage to Senior are struggling to make any kind of progress. Significant investment in facilities (a Centre of Excellence) is needed if the likes of the Coláiste Mhuire players are going to develop and reach their true potential as Westmeath Seniors. As long as the current regime is in power, we will continue to struggle and lag further behind the rest." I'd agree with parts of that, but not all of it.
Those CBS lads trained a lot on the Shamrocks back pitch which, to be fair, isn't a great surface, and even places like The Downs or Shandonagh would be better grounds. But I don't think the pitch is the main factor here.
For me, it's down to the coaching. You've a group of young coaches there who are either still playing or only recently finished, so everything they're doing is modern, sharp, and very game-focused. The patterns of play, movement, and decision-making those lads showed against Tralee were top class, and that doesn't happen by accident-that's coaching and proper training.
Don't get me wrong, a COE would be massive and would bring the county on hugely, no doubt about that. But even with facilities, if the coaching and setup aren't right, you won't see the full benefit.
Another thing I noticed-Granard winning the All-Ireland B at the weekend. A lot of that team were part of the Longford minor side that won Leinster recently. That's no coincidence. They're coming from a strong, well-coached setup.
Then you look at CBS-they had a good few lads involved with Westmeath minors, who didn't get out of the group from what I remember. That kind of tells its own story.
So overall, I'd lean towards it being more about coaching and the structures in place rather than facilities alone-though both obviously matter.
Could be wrong, just something I picked up on. And fair play to Granard as well, great win.
Fighting-Cocks69 (National) - 19/03/2026 11:40:39
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