|
Donegal GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad: "Wouldnt that be great, get the popcorn" We outnumbered you with support in your home ground yesterday. Just take a wee bit of time to have a think about that to yourself.
peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 11:37:55
|
|
Westmeath Football thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To Greengrass1: "Well if Cox 's shot was made 20 seconds later and same result applied it wouldn't have made any difference. Time would have been up. The shot was there for the taking though an older head would have recycled it but once that decision occurred, then the set up wasn't there to counteract Wexford which was my point. Had it gone over then it would have been inspired! Narrow margins." The shot was not there to be taken , he seen the headlines simple as.
Westmeath213 (National) - 23/03/2026 16:29:39
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
We played in about 2nd gear yesterday. Upped it to 3rd for a while in the 2nd half to pull away. Well done to Sean Martin on his senior debut as well.
I don't think we'll be as lax in Sunday against Kerry, if we are we'll be on the end of a hiding so expecting us to push up through the gears again. Should give us a good indication of where we are at.
McGee was phenomenal again yesterday. Himself and Hugh will have a point to prove this weekend having missed out from the start last July.
Looking forward to the trip back up to the capital, hopefully we have a sizeable support travelling.
peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 10:24:54
|
|
RIP Michael Lyster - 2 Like(s)
The death was announced yesterday, at the age of 71 of former rte presenter Michael Lyster.
But of course he was more than just a presenter in that organisation, he really was the face of Summer for anyone who loves gaelic games.
He presented the Sunday Game for 34 years with a mix of professionalism, humour, fairness and respect.
As soon as that famous theme tune kicked in you knew you were going to witness some action or game people would be talking about Monday morning.
Some of my earliest memories are of him and Enda Colleran chatting away about the big games that had taken place
Yet another part of childhood gone in a sign of becoming older. May he rest in peace.
ohwow (National) - 23/03/2026 10:22:24
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Think ye may have peaked to soon haha" And are still miles ahead of Mayo thankfully
eddieSize5Balls (National) - 23/03/2026 14:48:54
|
|
Sligo GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To ShellyGael: "I think some people's expectations exceeded reality considering almost half of last years team was unavailable. Some people have an obvious agenda too. It was not a terrible campaign but there is loads of room for improvement. There was some excellent football played yesterday but Clare's two pointers offset a lot of the 23 singles scored. As previous poster said, Clare had 3 of the best forwards in the league on show yesterday. Someone must have been watching a different game. Humble pie doesn't taste that nice" We all watched the same game and overall Sligo is extremely lucky to have retained D3 status. On that basis, no progress from last year. A lot of players tried and tested with a longer view in mind. Sligo's biggest fault to me, is the lack of bite in the defensive tackle, 8 x 2 pointers would not occur if real pressure was imposed on the kicker. Defensive steel has been absent throughout the League. I also feel that the player/ manager cohesion that was apparent under McEntee has not been developed yet. An unexpected good run in the Championship or Tailteann is all that can save the current managerial setup from coming under intense pressure next year.
Maggiepie (National) - 23/03/2026 18:02:03
|
|
Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Loool love the way you are the Rossies biggest fan when it comes to mayo / rossies haha" Not sure about biggest fan but how can one not be admirer of a county of their size and resources to have comfortably retained Division one status and stood toe to toe with Galway,Armagh,Donegal and Kerry in this league campaign.
Now stay humble Ms Kennedy.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 23/03/2026 15:57:37
|
|
Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To giveitlong: "Galway were very reluctant to shoot from terrace side in the first half, presumably due to their local knowledge of the wind situation, the 2 shots they did go for from that side were missed. The dubs missed numerous chances from that area in the second half, including a bad wide from Con. The Dubs had their strongest side so far in action and played with savage intensity, which along with the melee carry on, goes to show how badly they wanted to stay up. I think management have learned from past mistakes of bringing back players who had picked up knocks etc before they were 100% ready. There will be no return to action this time until fully ready and fit. For me the best sight yesterday was that of Sean Mulkerrin's comeback. Fair play to him for persisting to overcome his injury." Just a bit of perspective, Dublin down to 14 for the last 20(down a man is big with new rules), Con coming back from injury only played 25 minutes and Dublins best scorer from play in the league out injured
sligo joe (National) - 23/03/2026 16:59:59
|
|
Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "Last time I looked, the hurlers were in Division 2, footballers in Division 4.
And also the last time I looked, hurlers played a match against a team that they were expected to beat, and did so." These guys would have the guts, bravery, pride and heart to defend an 11 pt lead. Footballers are making a virtue of losing leads when their backs are to the wall.
Freethinker (National) - 23/03/2026 13:44:44
|
|
Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Yellaman: "I'm sure you're all hugely disappointed with that result yesterday, it looked like you had it in the bag, just needed to hold possession during that last phase.
Obviously I'm delighted with the result and the way our lads never game up.
Whitaker is a rare talent, especially when running at the opposition.
I think maybe you're being a bit harsh on Loughlin
( based on yesterday). We'd be delighted with how our defence, especially Porter, never gave him a clear sight at goal despite the possession he had.
Anyway lads, really hard luck yesterday, but i think the future is bright, you have some fine young footballers, plus the great colleges win last week." Chickens are coming home to roost. What good is it having talented players coming through if you can't even provide a pitch? You wouldn't believe how badly our County players are treated in this County.
iarmhiabu (National) - 23/03/2026 13:47:00
|
|
NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 7 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "I don't know how admin works. You are a wee bit bothered by my posting since the county board fallout." Not one bit, that was 3 years ago so it's water under the bridge.
Just to remind you that the clocks go forward this weekend, wouldn't want you having another 'mishap' :)
peiledoir20 (National) - 23/03/2026 14:13:35
|
|
Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To iarmhiabu: "CBS are a well coached team indeed, their decision making under pressure in those last few minutes was excellent. Mikey Weir spoke about it after the game, they had been practicing scenarios like that in training, when you are 1 point down with 2 minutes to go etc. The first 10 minutes was real Roy of the Rovers stuff, the best we have seen from a Westmeath team at Croke Park in a long time. The timing and movement of the forwards and the transition from defence to attack, although losing the midfield battle in the second half nearly cost CBS. They weren't getting enough supply into the forwards. CBS are lined with quality players, the pick of 4 Clubs, from the Mullingar area, that are consistently competing in Division 1 at underage. Mullingar is one of the fastest growing towns in Leinster, CBS is benefiting from the population growth. Management have a lot to do with the success, the lads in charge have probably had this group from First Year but quality both individually and collectively was a defining factor. As I said they are loaded with quality players from a growth area, the vast potential is being tapped into and not before time. There generally is a difference in environment between a Schools Senior set up and a Inter County underage set up. At Schools, skill can dominate but at County level you are coming up against physically developed teams and therefore you can struggle with intensity etc. Even the most skilful players can be made look average without proper strength and conditioning. I will give you an example, our County U20 squad of this year don't do any gym sessions collectively. The Kildare U20 squad do a collective gym session once a week and are required to do one more in their own time. We will be physically mowed out of it again as was the case last year against Meath. I take your points on the coaching but having a Centre of Excellence would drive the standards higher. A Centre of Excellence sets the tone for how a County operates. Brian Cody said "there's no point in talking about anything except standards of excellence. Absolute excellence."" They should have a strength and conditioning coach surely? Even at club level I would be assuming lads from minor would be given correct programs to gain speed and size! If that's not the case for the u20 team agree we won't win anything!
The last underage Leinster final we have been in was 2013 which in itself is a disaster!
Westmeath25 (National) - 23/03/2026 14:15:06
|
|
Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "How is the final in Aughrim ???" Croke Park disdain for the lower regions of the hurling leagues ?? Again. I understood that was to be in Croker.
Freethinker (National) - 23/03/2026 15:30:48
|
|
Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To sponger: "How is the final in Aughrim ???" Croke park disdain for the lower regions of the hurling leagues again ?? I understood a final would be played in Croker - should we make it.
Freethinker (National) - 23/03/2026 15:32:01
|
|
Wexford Football 2025 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Stmunnsriver: "giving away just 2 frees in a game must be a record, must be, while there was a great crowd there for a football game i did expect a few more another500/1000, have to say thats my fav. wexford strip ever, it looks so well so modern" Would've been great if more had come. Still, the lads who didnt were the ones who missed out.
Think we have had that strip awhile, not sure how long.
It was very disappointing to read in the wake of the win a post online put up by a former Senior Football player complaining that we have 140 lads on the u14 hurling panel and that 30 can't play both.
Firstly there are 48, or maybe now 49, lads on the u14 hurling development squad. The regional idea with 120, not 140, lads was one I pushed for for a few years, as firstly there was demand for it, there were way more lads wanting to try for the u14 hurling development squad than the football one, and secondly the more successful counties at underage have similar numbers at u14, Clare, Cork, Tipp etc. As it was it was only partially adopted, there were 3 training sessions and a couple of short games on Paddy's Day for the 72 lads who arent on the 48. Might be another couple at Easter and in the summer. And ironically it was a man from a hurling club who didnt agree with the idea.
There are currently only 40 on the Football Development Squad at u14 as there werent enough lads deemed good enough by the Football men running the programme. There will be additional lads invited based on club/school form to fill the other 8 places. So where you would get 120 boys to fill a similar programme for Football is a big problem. There werent even 120 lads apply to try out for the u14 Football development squad in total in the firat place.
The idea behind only doing 1 or other from u14 to minor is to maximise contacts in both. When lads were dual from u14 to minor they were missing training sessions and matches where these clashed, which turned out to be quite often with pitch availability etc, which didnt help their personal development in either code, or help other panel members and coaches of either either.
The aim for both the Hurling and Football development squads is to try to produce elite hurlers and footballers for our Senior teams. Its sad when GAA people are trying to stoke divisions in the county, when there are increasingly more elite young sportspeople in the county pursuing soccer and rugby instead.
At the end of the day if young lads dont want to be elite Footballers its up to Football men in the county at grassroots level to try get more young people interested in playing the game. Our club promotes both codes evenly, we would traditionally be a more Football leaning club, but we can't force our young people to prefer one over the other, and interestingly we have lads on the u16, u15 and u14 hurling development squads, but only lads on the u14 Football development squad.
Viking66 (National) - 23/03/2026 13:31:15
|
|
How Do We Take Hurling On From Here - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: "How has that worked out for Laois and Antrim or westmeath? It has worked out ok so far for Offaly and Wexford." The Leinster Championship went to 6 in 2021. Offaly were un the Christy Ring then, so not sure how you think the change helped Offaly.
If you follow your logic of creating more 'jeopardy', how about bringing relegation in for Munster?
Firceall (National) - 23/03/2026 18:46:47
|
|
Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
President Trump sounds confident today he can settle the war with Iran, hopefully he does.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 23/03/2026 19:06:55
|
|
Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To leitrimabu1: "Don't get that right about Allen Gaels strength. Heard they were short 8 first choice players which in the circumstances was a good result for themt. The next game against Leitrim Gaels will be the real test of their new status at Senior level. And I think another poster criticising Leitrim Observer Sports coverage is way off the mark. John Connolly & PJ Leddy do a fantastic job in covering so much Sport in the County with limited resources . With so many Club & County games going on they can't be everywhere .very unfair criticism" Yea they mentioned that alright at the game that there was a wedding on and had a lot of players missing. I hear their corner forward ciaran mc morrow is injured and caleb duffy they said could be out for a few months with a bad injury. I'd like to see themselves or aughavas staying up. Too many times we see of strong enough team come up to senior and go straight back down again.
Loughallenbanks (National) - 23/03/2026 20:38:26
|
|
Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To panamasam: "First game of the year after a couple of months away. Great to get to a game. The game felt like a glorified challenge match with Monaghan not offering much resistance but the goals woke them up and in Stephen O'Hanlon they had a player whom we couldn't handle in the first half. Only for Jamie's goal we were looking at a HT deficit which was head scratching to say the least as Donegal generally controlled the game. The Monaghan goals while good finishes seemed to stem from defensive mix ups with poor tracking or players not being where they were supposed to be. This was rectified at HT and the 2 subs made a huge difference. It did take an uncharacteristic slip up from Beggan to reverse the tide but once we did we seem out the game comfortably enough. As already pointed out similar defending next week and it'll be a blow out. Jason was again MOTM and was excellent throughout. Some great scores from Langan too and Shea had a great game. He'd remind you of Brolly in his pomp and it'll be interesting to see how he copes in the heat of championship battle. Interesting to see the approach next week. Will Kerry want to put down a marker? How will Jim approach it? Keep cards close to his chest for down the line or road test a little. It makes for an intriguing game." To be realistic, I can't see us beating Kerry in this league final, we have too many niggles and injuries at the moment and to beat this Kerry team, you really need a full strength fit squad with a strong bench. There is a chance Gavin Mulreany and Brendan McCole won't feature next week after yesterday, added to Shaun Patton, Ciaran Thompson, Daire O'Baoill, Ciaran Moore and Oisin Gallen.
However it is still an opportunity to learn for later in the year, because we know Kerry will likely field a full strength team and go full tilt at it, so its an opportunity to maybe test other players and really see how they fare against the All Ireland Champions.
Commodore (National) - 23/03/2026 21:08:58
|
|
Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To LovelyLeitrim94: "It would be great to see more reports and discussion on the club league games from posters, as the Leitrim Observer provides little beyond basic results. Drumkeeran losing by six points while conceding six goals at home to Dromahair is a very disappointing start for them. Manor's 23-point win over Melvin Gaels in Kinlough is seriously impressive. A good win as well for Mohill, especially considering Drumshanbo were likely close to full strength with very few county panellists unavailable." Don't get that right about Allen Gaels strength. Heard they were short 8 first choice players which in the circumstances was a good result for themt. The next game against Leitrim Gaels will be the real test of their new status at Senior level. And I think another poster criticising Leitrim Observer Sports coverage is way off the mark. John Connolly & PJ Leddy do a fantastic job in covering so much Sport in the County with limited resources . With so many Club & County games going on they can't be everywhere .very unfair criticism
leitrimabu1 (National) - 23/03/2026 13:34:36
|