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Replying To Galwayareback:  "I am tired of people saying that people are saying that Moycullen are the new Salthill bringing in lad to play with them. Is they live in the parish they are entitled to play with Moycullen. Moycullen are just lucky that 5-6 ex county players from other counties have moved in."
Its completely deserved.
Niall Walsh the only genuine case as far as I know.
Owen Gallagher lived in the city when he transferred.
Killian Gallagher lived in Oranmore.
Heard from a reliable source Johnny Moloney didnt live near Moycullen either.
Nevin O'Donnell was an organised transfer.
They will probably win Frank Fox this year but surely wont mean much to them.
I think Annaghdown will give them a scare this weekend. A huge win against MM could have Moycullen complacent. MM were foolish against a breeze too, I think Annaghdown will make it slow and keep themselves in the game and have the shooters to do damage with a breeze.
I think Annaghdowns workrate and high pressing could rattle Nevin too. Kickouts are a weakness.
Hoping for an upset.

GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 234 - 05/10/2026 12:45:46    2696255

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Replying To Eire89:  "You cant argue that their recruitment and transfer policy over the last few years leaves a sour taste why did all those players go there? The influx over the last few years has been crazy. They felt a GK was there big achilees heel so they go out ~& get a new one in."
That post is clearly tongue in cheek. Trying to get a response similar to what you replied with.
There are plenty in the county who wouldn't be too happy with it, and some in their own locality as well. They're a strong underage, competing in A at pretty much every grade and with good numbers.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 3094 - 05/10/2026 13:39:07    2696268

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any word on eamon fits backroom team

SAMFORHILLS9292 (Donegal) - Posts: 16 - 05/10/2026 14:00:17    2696280

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Replying To GalwaysFinest:  "Looking at the stronger teams in intermediate level:
Oranmore - possibly a few lads that had u20 experience, havent seen much so cant comment
Caherlistrane - Richard McGrath an u20 but long way off senior at the minute
Spiddal - FO'L and LO'C the only ones at IC level at the minute. If Farthing keeps playing, who knows. Impressive in his first two games to be fair, but the step up is huge.
Menlough, Michaels, Brendans - Nobody at IC standard


Nobody in junior level is close at the minute. Headford look the best but no stand out player, just a well balanced team at that level.

In the senior championship:
Annaghdown - Olan Kelly is very impressive. Diarmuid Kilcommins looks to have really kicked on too, even though he's been around panels in the past.
Moycullen - Sean O'Connor looks a quality player. Fionn (already in with Galway) looks incredible when he plays with Moycullen. If Galway could utilise his skills he could be a real asset. That left peg on the loop could be a weapon.
Corofin - Ross Coen is quality
St James' - Always talk about Sam O'Neill. Very unlucky with injuries but he would definitely be an option if available."
Ross Coen will definitely be in Olan Kelly I don't know. Kilcommins is a must, Moycullen quieten himself and Comer and that will be it for Annaghdown. I know Jack Kirrane was in the set up before like Kilcommins but was he given enough or any chances. He had a good year. Glenn Kelly though he does not have the speed. Sweeney will be back. Anyone else come to mind? Probably needs to move a few to pasture as they were getting too comfortable.

Galwayareback (Galway) - Posts: 6 - 05/10/2026 14:16:54    2696285

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Replying To GalwaysFinest:  "Its completely deserved.
Niall Walsh the only genuine case as far as I know.
Owen Gallagher lived in the city when he transferred.
Killian Gallagher lived in Oranmore.
Heard from a reliable source Johnny Moloney didnt live near Moycullen either.
Nevin O'Donnell was an organised transfer.
They will probably win Frank Fox this year but surely wont mean much to them.
I think Annaghdown will give them a scare this weekend. A huge win against MM could have Moycullen complacent. MM were foolish against a breeze too, I think Annaghdown will make it slow and keep themselves in the game and have the shooters to do damage with a breeze.
I think Annaghdowns workrate and high pressing could rattle Nevin too. Kickouts are a weakness.
Hoping for an upset."
Looking ahead matches next weekend
Salthill v Corofin hard one call prob go salthill by 3
Moycullen v Annaghdown has to be Moycullen 10
Intermediate
Oranmore v Caherlistrane again very hard call will go with Oranmore just about
Spideal v Menlough I know Menlough beat them in group just think spideal have better forwards so spideal by 4

Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1180 - 05/10/2026 14:47:46    2696290

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Replying To Kickitout:  "Looking ahead matches next weekend
Salthill v Corofin hard one call prob go salthill by 3
Moycullen v Annaghdown has to be Moycullen 10
Intermediate
Oranmore v Caherlistrane again very hard call will go with Oranmore just about
Spideal v Menlough I know Menlough beat them in group just think spideal have better forwards so spideal by 4"
Corofin to reach the final I'd agree with the rest of your predictions

Gaa_lover (USA) - Posts: 4094 - 05/10/2026 18:23:34    2696327

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Replying To Triffic:  "Did Farthing play for An Spideal? How did he look if so? A great prospect at underage, before he switched unsuccessfully to rugby for a while."
He looks decent. I think continuous injuries caused the problems for him in the rugby

Catchem8 (Galway) - Posts: 6 - 05/10/2026 23:29:44    2696339

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Replying To Sportsfanatic90:  "Any one see any intermediate games?
Watched caherlistrane just about get over the line against glen, felt glen played their best football in that game.
You would think the winners of oran or caher will see it out, 2 teams with huge recent underage success and higher league standings.
De paor and ronaldson will take minding"
I think Spideal. Watched a couple games. Good forwards and backs. O Lee and o congaile make a big impact. Watched corner back o Flaherta man mark strong forwards out of the game. Liam Kelly huge leading the backs. I think they'll do it this year

Catchem8 (Galway) - Posts: 6 - 05/10/2026 23:32:59    2696340

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Salthill v Corofin - Salthill by 2
Moycullen v Annaghdown - Moycullen 3 - Annaghdown to scare them


Oranmore v Caherlistrane - Queallys by 4
An Spideal v Menlough - An Spideal by 4 - What a season for Menlough

GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 234 - 06/10/2026 09:12:54    2696351

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "That post is clearly tongue in cheek. Trying to get a response similar to what you replied with.
There are plenty in the county who wouldn't be too happy with it, and some in their own locality as well. They're a strong underage, competing in A at pretty much every grade and with good numbers."
Maigh Cuilinn have had pretty poor this year at underage football. Their U19's finished in the bottom 2 in the West championship. Their minors finished last. Their U15's played in U15 group 2 but only came 4th, when you consider there was also another U15 group, they probably ranked about 8 overall. They then played Feile B, they won this, the comment they are strong under age is far of the mark. The best underage teams in 2026 are
U13, Salthill-Knocknacarra champions, they beat Corofin in the final.
U15, Tuam Stars champions, they beat Corofin in the final.
Feile A Champions are Claregalway, the beat Oranmore.
U17, Corofin North Champions and Micheal Breathnach the West Champions, County final not played yet.
U19, Corofin are the North Champions and Oranmore the West Champions, county final not played yet.
It is a stretch to say Maigh Cuilinn are strong at A, the results this year don't reflect that claim.

GDL (Galway) - Posts: 983 - 06/10/2026 14:23:28    2696411

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Replying To GDL:  "Maigh Cuilinn have had pretty poor this year at underage football. Their U19's finished in the bottom 2 in the West championship. Their minors finished last. Their U15's played in U15 group 2 but only came 4th, when you consider there was also another U15 group, they probably ranked about 8 overall. They then played Feile B, they won this, the comment they are strong under age is far of the mark. The best underage teams in 2026 are
U13, Salthill-Knocknacarra champions, they beat Corofin in the final.
U15, Tuam Stars champions, they beat Corofin in the final.
Feile A Champions are Claregalway, the beat Oranmore.
U17, Corofin North Champions and Micheal Breathnach the West Champions, County final not played yet.
U19, Corofin are the North Champions and Oranmore the West Champions, county final not played yet.
It is a stretch to say Maigh Cuilinn are strong at A, the results this year don't reflect that claim."
The post is in relation to the make-up of their senior team and how the high number of outsiders can impact opportunities for players coming through over the past number of years.
What that has to do with how good their U13s or U15s were this year, I'm not sure. They're hardly competing for spots on the senior team this year or over the past few years.
Nowhere, did I say they're strong at A. I said they compete in A at most age groups, which they do and they have plenty numbers. In saying that, they did have some strong underage teams at minor and U19 in recent years, who would be the cohort trying to break into senior at the moment.
Any team playing in A in most age groups and with the numbers Maigh Cuilinn has, should have no difficulty bringing through good players and they've done a great job of that, which is evidence of the quality they have locally. All the more reason why the number of imports doesn't sit well with many.
There are much smaller clubs, who compete in lower grades in many age groups, who don't go down this road, even though they're much tighter on numbers and have fewer quality players.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 3094 - 06/10/2026 15:46:54    2696422

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Salthill to beat Corofin,probably, and whoever wins will win the final against Moycullen imo.

Seniorleague (Galway) - Posts: 363 - 06/10/2026 18:49:57    2696445

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "The post is in relation to the make-up of their senior team and how the high number of outsiders can impact opportunities for players coming through over the past number of years.
What that has to do with how good their U13s or U15s were this year, I'm not sure. They're hardly competing for spots on the senior team this year or over the past few years.
Nowhere, did I say they're strong at A. I said they compete in A at most age groups, which they do and they have plenty numbers. In saying that, they did have some strong underage teams at minor and U19 in recent years, who would be the cohort trying to break into senior at the moment.
Any team playing in A in most age groups and with the numbers Maigh Cuilinn has, should have no difficulty bringing through good players and they've done a great job of that, which is evidence of the quality they have locally. All the more reason why the number of imports doesn't sit well with many.
There are much smaller clubs, who compete in lower grades in many age groups, who don't go down this road, even though they're much tighter on numbers and have fewer quality players."
You brought their underage into the thread and wrote, "They're a strong underage, competing in A at pretty much every grade and with good numbers." Actually they aren't, they have been mediocre. The underage results and tables are true reflection of this. They are bringing in outsiders and not trusting their own 19 and 20 year olds.

GDL (Galway) - Posts: 983 - 06/10/2026 18:54:31    2696446

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