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Westmeath Hurling thread - 5 Like(s)
Hurlers face Meath on Sunday in Cusack Park, it's their first competitive home game of the year and with the footballers on a deserved break from action it would be nice to see a decent crowd in Cusack. This is a new Westmeath team, lots of young players from every club in the county with a Westmeath dominated management team. They are putting in an huge effort as the players and management learn the ropes at this level. Our footballers were thrilled at the large crowd for their home game versus Sligo and our hurlers would benefit from a vocal support on Sunday. We only have three home games in the league.
Claretandblue (National) - 02/02/2026 21:27:58
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Can Jack O'connor Over Take Jim Gavin? - 3 Like(s)
Jim Gavin won 6 All Ireland titles in a row with Dublin, in hindsight, it could easily have been 8 in a row had it not been for the Donegal 2014 AI SF ambush.
That Dublin team was without a doubt the most talented football team I have ever witnessed in my lifetime, never seen a team play as close to perfection as that Dublin team, their efficiency and collective understand was just off the scale.
No disrespect to Jack O' Shea, who is a top class manager and definitely among the top Gaelic Football managers of all time, but the 6 in a row will always set Jim Gavin apart from his peers.
Commodore (National) - 03/02/2026 07:53:23
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Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Gaaforlife2023: "Yes free for kerry where hooter controversey tit wasnt free in should other way but ye also got a free moved up when played snapped put breen hand to draw game so goes both ways but that aside unlucky to not at least draw" Watch back on that incident, did Mike Breen at any stage hand the ball back or held it out? Also notice that he turned back as soon Diarmuid Murtagh approached him, he knew what he was doing trying to slow or stop a free getting quickly taken.
Of course Jack O'Connor moaned to the media about it afterwards which was pure deflection away from all the decisions that went his sides way and then the media lapped it up as the national media is full of Kerry heads.
Gaa_lover (National) - 02/02/2026 17:44:29
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Agreed with O'Baoill getting a raw deal but McGuinness has his own favourite players who he does not drop or withdraw regardless of form.
Donegalabroad (National) - 03/02/2026 12:26:18
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jm25: "Lies damn lies and statistics
That last one we won going short cogger and Glynn made a haymes bringing it out and Armagh should have finished game
Very similar to goal v Meath that cost us game
Great win Saturday night and good to see mcdaid Kelly mchugh kind of embracing McGrath Mcglinchey almost see them becoming accepted into group
Any word on John Daly I don't see him in extended group after the match and no word on an injury or leaving panel" As Maurice Brosnan said in the Examiner today, Galway's problem is when they go long they lose kickouts and when they go short they get turned over too often coming out of defence. We don't have that accurate mid range kick into the half back line or midfield as to be honest the keeper isn't capable of it.
All the journalists keep asking PJ about the availability of every player under the sun but I haven't heard anyone ask him about John Daly yet.
Marooned (National) - 02/02/2026 22:43:48
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Great win but Armagh will be kicking themselves soft goal breaches and there many spurned goal chances but a win is a win and makes staying in div 1 alot easier after that result. Concerns as always over Gleeson & kickouts but with return of Darcy Maher it hopefully will improve. Most pleasing was the impact of the new comers McGrath & McElhinchey when introduced McDaid is a great player and proves it every year for Galway. Is kelly best position FB instead of Fitzy. MChugh did well and believe he could be answer at 6. O Laoi continues to impress at wing back. Finnerty on his day is a joy to watch and has started very well. 2 MCDonaghs more than held their own. Kerry down there a week sat will also tell us alot more.
Eire89 (National) - 02/02/2026 20:24:22
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Game should have been dead and buried by half time.
Leading at one stage in 1st half 1-07 v 0-03 missing scores, could easily have scored 1-14 by half time.
Over relining on C Mannion for scores and A Niland towards the end.
No enough scores or return from other forwards
Wonder what Neary, Fleming, Mcloughlin, Rabbitte and Niland combined scored from play maybe 3pts between 5 men.
Barrett absolutely destroyed or Centre Back
36yr old Harmendy cleaned out Loftus/Glennon on that side.
Cork must score atleast 2-14 from play
Galway score atleast 0-14 from frees.
katser (National) - 02/02/2026 16:05:31
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jm25: "Lies damn lies and statistics
That last one we won going short cogger and Glynn made a haymes bringing it out and Armagh should have finished game
Very similar to goal v Meath that cost us game
Great win Saturday night and good to see mcdaid Kelly mchugh kind of embracing McGrath Mcglinchey almost see them becoming accepted into group
Any word on John Daly I don't see him in extended group after the match and no word on an injury or leaving panel" John Daly was maor uisce on the far side last Saturday night.
fairplay4ever (National) - 02/02/2026 20:15:08
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
After watching league highlights ,it appeared to me Dublin score a legitimate two pointer at end of the Dublin/Mayo game that was not credited on the scoreboard.
With time running out Cormac Costello kicked the ball before the hooter sounded and while the ball was on route the hooter then sounded.The ball looked like it went over the bar (maybe anyone at game could clarify).
Maybe it dropped short but from my view it looked like it went over the bar.
Now while it would nt have affected the result,it could be very important re scoring averages come the end of the league for both counties.
CiarraiMick (National) - 03/02/2026 08:14:57
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Galway Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Game should have been dead and buried by half time.
Leading at one stage in 1st half 1-07 v 0-03 missing scores, could easily have scored 1-14 by half time.
Over relining on C Mannion for scores and A Niland towards the end.
No enough scores or return from other forwards
Wonder what Neary, Fleming, Mcloughlin, Rabbitte and Niland combined scored from play maybe 3pts between 5 men.
Barrett absolutely destroyed or Centre Back
36yr old Harmendy cleaned out Loftus/Glennon on that side.
Cork must score atleast 2-14 from play
Galway score atleast 0-14 from frees." For once, agree with everything you said katser. A lot will be found out come championship time
BigBàsMan (National) - 02/02/2026 20:03:45
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To CiarraiMick: "After watching league highlights ,it appeared to me Dublin score a legitimate two pointer at end of the Dublin/Mayo game that was not credited on the scoreboard.
With time running out Cormac Costello kicked the ball before the hooter sounded and while the ball was on route the hooter then sounded.The ball looked like it went over the bar (maybe anyone at game could clarify).
Maybe it dropped short but from my view it looked like it went over the bar.
Now while it would nt have affected the result,it could be very important re scoring averages come the end of the league for both counties." Correct CiarraiMick, and if they kept the rule that game is over when the ball goes dead there would be no confusion.
Saynothing (National) - 03/02/2026 10:01:06
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Kerry GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To kerryforsam26: "Brilliant result for B team against a full strength Donegal. Stefan Okunbor, Jack Barry, Brian Mitchell, Bill Courtney, Donnachadh Lynch, Davis Shaw and Padraig O'Se called up for Dublin game.
Mark O'Connor might be available for kerry 2027 & 2028." Did Kerry send a weakened team to Donegal? Jeez, i haven't heard a single kerry person say that all weekend. Oh wait.
WeGoAgain (National) - 03/02/2026 07:14:13
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To rorysboys: "Funny thing with daire o baoill he starts the year brilliantly this last couple of years. But as the year goes on he seems to take a dip in form. Very hard to explain but if he could sustain his early season form throughout the year,it would be a huge boost for the team." It could be tiredness or fatigue kicking in, seen similar dip with Ciaran Thompson in the past two seasons, plays superbly well in the league and early in Ulster, but then starts to fade. They are now required to sustain that higher level of fitness for much longer these days, its bound to be exhausting.
Commodore (National) - 03/02/2026 09:55:54
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tirawleybaron: "Final kick landed around the 14m line. Not sure what you were watching - Maybe Dean Rock 10 years ago.
No one in the ground (nor the Dubs around me either) were talking about a disallowed 2 pointer. Dublin were well beaten on the day, no one really complaining of getting robbed bar yourself." Best team won but we might have had a better game if Dublin had 15 for the second half, crazy decision by the officials, what did they think they saw.
sligo joe (National) - 03/02/2026 13:40:11
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To MonGaa123: "This is an important game for the season today. I can't see us staying in division one but 2 wins in the league might give the lads some confidence for the ulster championship. Roscommon has to be one of those wins.
We look like we need more physicality in the central areas of the pitch. After the retirements of the Hughes, Kieran duffy, finty kelly and these lads over the last few years we have to get some big physical players in. Are there any big physical lads that could join the panel from the likes of Drumhowan, Oram, Aghabog etc.. clubs that are known for physicality?" You havnt seen too many junior games lately I presume, don't think you'll get to many big lads from the bog they seem to get smaller every year !
Clubman57 (National) - 03/02/2026 10:20:38
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 2 - 1 Like(s)
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Lockjaw (National) - 03/02/2026 10:37:02
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Maybe he needs to be rested a bit in the latter stages of the league, he is a very important player for us.
2 men I'd love to see back in top form are Thompson and Patton." I always think O'Baoill gets a raw deal.He is always the first dropped or hooked if he is not shooting the lights out.Something similar with big Hughie.As regards Thompson he might be important for left footed frees with McBrearty gone,otherwise with a fully fit squad does he get in the first 15.
gunman (National) - 03/02/2026 11:03:59
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Marooned: "As Maurice Brosnan said in the Examiner today, Galway's problem is when they go long they lose kickouts and when they go short they get turned over too often coming out of defence. We don't have that accurate mid range kick into the half back line or midfield as to be honest the keeper isn't capable of it.
All the journalists keep asking PJ about the availability of every player under the sun but I haven't heard anyone ask him about John Daly yet." John Daly was acting as a water boy on the terrace side for the game against Mayo. He must be injured?
Jellybaby (National) - 03/02/2026 11:21:08
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GerBo: "Going a bit off topic here but is it just me or the TV schedule and the schedule of games in general this weekend really poor? Especially given it's a Bank Holiday weekend.
We once again have a top heavy Football TV schedule and even within that one of the glamour fixture of the weekend in Mayo vs Dublin isn't able to streamed/televised anywhere. I honestly think it's a joke and pathetic that other than the games on BBC NI iplayer, there are no games on GAA+. The whole purpose of GAA+ should be to show additional games (like the ifollow for the EFL in England) and not just Sky's old package from the Championship.
No disrespect intended but why is Cavan vs Meath or just a Division 2 Football on a hurling and football double-header weekend your headline Sunday game (say we take the 3:45 game on TG4 as the equal of Sky Sports with the 4:30 Premier League on a Sunday).
As I have made reference too already, it's a bank holiday weekend and yet the GAA have sandwiched all games for Saturday and Sunday and some many interesting games untelevised or streamed.
I get it's not a bank holiday in the north and unfair to put hurling games on the BH Monday with games the following weekend, but some Football games could be the BH Monday with a break weekend coming. Cavan v Meath or Kildare vs Offaly would be prime games to put on BH Monday being neighbours or better yet play on Friday night and free up the TV schedule more. I think on hurling and football double-header weekend, there should be a night game between neighbouring counties.
And the schedule should have been better organised this weekend to have ensured there would be a ground with floodlights in Division 1 Football or Division 1A Hurling to have the 3:45pm on Sunday. For example given Limerick had a bye last weekend, could the GAA have not fixed their game to be at home instead of away and have that as the 3:45pm game and make it a double header with the Footballers instead of having them in Rathkeale on Saturday." Not sure why you went at a Division 2 game (and it ended up being great) as they usually get very few games. this one worked
This is a new bank holiday, and isn't a bank holiday for the whole island. Be a bit lousy to have games on Monday when people in the 6 are at work and can't watch
Loughduff Lad (National) - 03/02/2026 11:40:41
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Rossies are not to be sniffed at . Sure their club nearly won the all Ireland . Monaghan are always a tricky side is well . It would not syrprise me if Rossies beat ye ." Oh i didn't know that, thanks for that expwrt advice.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 02/02/2026 14:04:37
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