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Replying To WonTon5:  "Only 1 u16 on the panel from what i can see
..Fionnan Kelly from Milltown. Are more i missed? Maybe one of the MB Lads."
Oliver is u16 I think there's only two of them

Upthrtribesmen (Galway) - Posts: 1 - 07/03/2026 19:13:33    2660460

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Anyone know where you see the upcoming fixtures? The Galway Gaa app isn't updating..
Lost without it :-(

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 142 - 10/03/2026 08:42:54    2660765

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Random one. Im curious to find out How are clubs paying referees at the minute. Are Coaches paying by revolute? and then claiming back off club after? or are coaches calling to treasurers house before every game to collect the fee?....
or what's the most streamline way of doing this?
Thank you.

gti (Westmeath) - Posts: 246 - 11/03/2026 23:41:03    2660970

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Replying To Upthrtribesmen:  "Oliver is u16 I think there's only two of them"
I really think it is unnecessary to have U16s playing minor at county level. There is no real need for it. I know plenty of very strong U17 lads who went through the trials, but because they were not involved in an academy setup at U15 or U16 maybe because they were late bloomers, or because they were committed to other sports when they were younger, they are now being overlooked and left outside the system.
This is not a criticism of the U16 lads who were picked, because that is not their fault. But there is already plenty of talent within the proper age groups, and that talent deserves a fair chance

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 142 - 12/03/2026 11:31:39    2660989

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Replying To WonTon5:  "I really think it is unnecessary to have U16s playing minor at county level. There is no real need for it. I know plenty of very strong U17 lads who went through the trials, but because they were not involved in an academy setup at U15 or U16 maybe because they were late bloomers, or because they were committed to other sports when they were younger, they are now being overlooked and left outside the system.
This is not a criticism of the U16 lads who were picked, because that is not their fault. But there is already plenty of talent within the proper age groups, and that talent deserves a fair chance"
There are only two from the entire squad who will be minor again next year. That's actually a very low number to be honest. Most underage panels, would have a few more than that, carrying over into the following year's team. The aim should be to pick what you think is your best panel of players. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what the coaching group have done.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2741 - 12/03/2026 11:41:57    2660991

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Replying To WanPintWin:  "There are only two from the entire squad who will be minor again next year. That's actually a very low number to be honest. Most underage panels, would have a few more than that, carrying over into the following year's team. The aim should be to pick what you think is your best panel of players. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what the coaching group have done."
This is more a general observation rather than being directed at this squad in particular, as I know there is only a small number included.

I completely understand that if U16 lads are genuine standout talents like for example a 15 year old Shay McGlincy was when he played midfield on that Minor All-Ireland winning team, then they can't be ignored.

But the U17 pool is large, and if younger players are mainly being brought in to integrate them into the system for next year and be part of an extended panel, I'm not sure I agree with that approach. It risks taking opportunities away from U17 lads who deserve a chance. There can also sometimes be a natural bias toward players who are already in the system, which makes it even harder for others to break in.

Maybe the two involved are genuinely pushing for starting places, maybe not. We will soon find out.

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 142 - 12/03/2026 12:58:02    2661002

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Replying To TheBishop:  "Anyone got more info on the u20 panel this year?"
u20 squad seems to be top secret; most county boards have listed their squads at this stage

1951andwaiting (Galway) - Posts: 97 - 12/03/2026 12:58:46    2661004

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Details of Galway's games in the Connacht U20 and U17 Football Championships have been announced.

The Connacht U20 Football Championship will begin for Galway on Wednesday next, the 18th of March, when they take on Roscommon in Tuam Stadium, with the game throwing in at 5.15pm.

The format remains as a round robin for this year, with Galway's next game away to Leitrim on the 25th, followed by Sligo in Tuam Stadium on April 8th and Mayo away on the 15th.

The top team will go through to the Connacht final, with second and third playing a provincial semi-final on the 22nd. Galway has a new U20 manager this year, with Kevin Johnson of Claregalway appointed last August.

Details of the Connacht U17 football championship have also been revealed, with Galway at home to Leitrim in their opening game on March 20th, followed by Mayo away on the 27th, Sligo at home on April 10th and finally Roscommon away on the 17th.

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2503 - 12/03/2026 14:07:20    2661013

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