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Replying To joeman123:  "Agree, however we should have 4 home games and Waterford away.
It will be a tough ask to get promotion in what is probably the toughest Div 4 in years.
It is noteworthy that Carlow and Longford.,2 teams we defeated easily in 2026, are in Division 3.!!
My bet is Leitrim will be a match for all tesms in the Division if our key players stay injury free."
Carlow beat us by 23 points in division 4 last year.

Agree we should be a match for anyone and if we get certain games at home (Fermanagh and one of either Limerick or Wicklow) and a full first choice squad available and injury free promotion is surely an achievable goal

leitrim4sam (Leitrim) - Posts: 747 - 05/11/2026 21:39:26    2699551

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Replying To IronSleeve:  "Not sure Johns Owens could be classed as an import. The family home was in Drumshanbo for a while (did his father work a local bank?) for a while and he played Minor for Allen Gaels."
i stand corrected on John so, he was a topper

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 233 - 05/11/2026 21:47:54    2699554

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Replying To bigtwo:  "Who would be everyone's junior A player of the year?"
Surly Conor Beirne has to be up there for that award. Man kicked a point from bout 70 yards easy

Taytofoley83 (Leitrim) - Posts: 60 - 05/11/2026 23:52:59    2699570

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Replying To Taytofoley83:  "Surly Conor Beirne has to be up there for that award. Man kicked a point from bout 70 yards easy"
He's probably still the best player in junior to be fair. I fear for eslin after his day though, he's keeping them alive

gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 859 - 06/11/2026 11:07:50    2699586

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Replying To bigtwo:  "Who would be everyone's junior A player of the year?"
has to be someone from Kiltubrid

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 233 - 06/11/2026 12:19:05    2699601

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Replying To leitrim4sam:  "Carlow beat us by 23 points in division 4 last year.

Agree we should be a match for anyone and if we get certain games at home (Fermanagh and one of either Limerick or Wicklow) and a full first choice squad available and injury free promotion is surely an achievable goal"
Wicklow have to be at home(away last year)
It will be either Fermanagh or limerick away.Personally I would prefer Limerick, becsuse of the travel.

joeman123 (Leitrim) - Posts: 691 - 06/11/2026 13:59:42    2699616

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The mixer is ready. Time to kick on. Love to all.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1543 - 06/11/2026 17:58:22    2699651

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Replying To leitrim4sam:  "Carlow beat us by 23 points in division 4 last year.

Agree we should be a match for anyone and if we get certain games at home (Fermanagh and one of either Limerick or Wicklow) and a full first choice squad available and injury free promotion is surely an achievable goal"
Carlow did beat us well, and we bet them well in turn in Carrick months later. Anyhow it's largely irrelevant, we obviously won't be meeting them this year in the league. Our form last year was a bit inconsistent I thought, the Wicklow game early in the league was a killer, Mark Jackson bet us on his own. That game could have set us up for a shot at promotion had we won and I thought at points it was achievable. We cannot give away any handy frees around the 45 if we're to have any chance of taking Wicklow next time out. There will be no easy games in Division 4 (as always) and as much as I would want Leitrim to get promotion, I think it's going to be a hard ask.

The problem we have is that we're limited enough with the panel we have, as in strength in depth, and it's not realistic for us to go a full season without lads picking up injuries. If we don't get promoted, you'd have to wonder how long more Poacher will stay around. The pressure will be on him as well as he will want to leave a mark with a promotion to bring to his next job.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2538 - 07/11/2026 10:08:41    2699670

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "has to be someone from Kiltubrid"
Fair amount of sarcasm here, I'd say. Though Kiltubrid had a few candidates till the second half of the final. I'd go with Conor Cullen given his return from a horrific injury and the impact he had on his team through the championship.

Creidim... (Leitrim) - Posts: 54 - 07/11/2026 13:26:22    2699676

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New leitrim jersey out today, hopefully theres good things to come in it

LM94 (Leitrim) - Posts: 19 - 07/11/2026 14:47:45    2699683

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Replying To LM94:  "New leitrim jersey out today, hopefully theres good things to come in it"
Hopefully there is but I wouldn't be a fan of it , much rather the jerseys from the last few years with the hoop.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 377 - 07/11/2026 15:08:24    2699685

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Replying To LM94:  "New leitrim jersey out today, hopefully theres good things to come in it"
Might be wishful thinking for the makers trying to make us look like Limerick. But I'm not a fan. We are green and gold, and there's a distinct lack of a gold hoop in this. Disappointing. .

bigtwo (Leitrim) - Posts: 5 - 07/11/2026 15:38:13    2699688

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Replying To moros:  "Get the geography right lad. Love to all"
Please explain where I've gone wrong.

Tacaí Liatroma (Leitrim) - Posts: 1321 - 07/11/2026 18:04:53    2699698

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Replying To bigtwo:  "Might be wishful thinking for the makers trying to make us look like Limerick. But I'm not a fan. We are green and gold, and there's a distinct lack of a gold hoop in this. Disappointing. ."
We had no hoop for over 20 years at one point but I agree I preferred the hoop. Its not too bad, I dont mind the darker green. I'd prefer we went back to O'Neills I dont think they can be beaten on quality and style.

3rdmidfielder (Australia) - Posts: 509 - 07/11/2026 19:33:41    2699706

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Replying To 3rdmidfielder:  "We had no hoop for over 20 years at one point but I agree I preferred the hoop. Its not too bad, I dont mind the darker green. I'd prefer we went back to O'Neills I dont think they can be beaten on quality and style."
We didn't that's true, but at times we had a chunk of gold on the sleeves or collar etc. Just not a fan of this after getting the hoops back, looks no different to Limerick or our neighbours Fermanagh now, looks like a training top. But sure it is all about what is done in it I suppose.

bigtwo (Leitrim) - Posts: 5 - 07/11/2026 20:06:42    2699707

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Replying To 3rdmidfielder:  "We had no hoop for over 20 years at one point but I agree I preferred the hoop. Its not too bad, I dont mind the darker green. I'd prefer we went back to O'Neills I dont think they can be beaten on quality and style."
It's an awful looking jersey and I cannot get over the price of them these days. Even McKeever would be an improvement. I'll not be buying another that's for sure.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 2538 - 07/11/2026 22:08:56    2699716

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Commiserations to Ballinamore. Was following the score updates on Twitter. I was fearing the worst when Salthill got their first goal that they would pull away, but Ballinamore went in trailing by just three at halftime. Then 4th Salthill went seven points up early in the second half, I thought it was over again. But they kept it competitive and only lost by four. Obviously a win is what you demand of them, but given the results of the post couple of years, a competitive showing is a real sign that we're doing something right at club level. Looking forward to seeing how we do at senior and intermediate. And maybe there should be a Senior B club championships like the women do?

Tacaí Liatroma (Leitrim) - Posts: 1321 - 08/11/2026 17:17:05    2699768

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Replying To bigtwo:  "We didn't that's true, but at times we had a chunk of gold on the sleeves or collar etc. Just not a fan of this after getting the hoops back, looks no different to Limerick or our neighbours Fermanagh now, looks like a training top. But sure it is all about what is done in it I suppose."
What is the significance of big two in your name? Is it clubs you are referring to please? Thanks in advance for answering b

bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 729 - 08/11/2026 19:00:33    2699779

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Replying To bláthach:  "What is the significance of big two in your name? Is it clubs you are referring to please? Thanks in advance for answering b"
Oh I always enjoyed watching the big two of Galway and Mayo in Connacht playing each other every year, usually in provincial finals, so it is to honour them.

bigtwo (Leitrim) - Posts: 5 - 08/11/2026 19:42:40    2699780

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In fairness lads the big lads take over in the competition proper now. Roscommon, Mayo and Galway champions. Promises to be an excited finish to the Connacht club championship. All you all for agreeing to the authentic and very reliable comments hitherto mentioned in advance. Thanks a million for this. Love to all.

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1543 - 08/11/2026 21:53:55    2699793

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