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Replying To ExiledInWex:  "Munster top 3 is fairly straight forward. Tipp, Cork, Limerick.
Leinster? IMPOSSIBLE to call."
That's gas because I think Leinster is fairly straight forward. Dublin, Galway & KK.

With Munster very hard to call.

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 497 - 17/04/2026 08:38:38    2666875

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O'Connor on about refs again. I wonder if that's a good angle. Maybe it takes eye and pressure off players.

It is a factor of course but my experience with refs is to say nothing!

We have James Owens tomorrow who I have always found to be extremely fair and communicative and a general all round good guy and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours....

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4198 - 17/04/2026 10:11:30    2666885

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "That's gas because I think Leinster is fairly straight forward. Dublin, Galway & KK.

With Munster very hard to call."
Clare, Cork and Limerick.

See, its not that hard!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19243 - 17/04/2026 10:18:55    2666886

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Think Clare,tipp and limerick will come out.
I think Wexford will get out with Galway and kk..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2671 - 17/04/2026 12:05:09    2666904

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Expecting changes to teams named in Munster.

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2671 - 17/04/2026 12:06:38    2666905

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Galway will win Leinster.
Limerick will win Munster.
Kk and cork runners up

BigBàsMan (Galway) - Posts: 266 - 17/04/2026 17:39:35    2666965

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Tier 2 Joe Mac
Ulster championship clash between Antrim and Down. Carlow host Laois and Westmeath travel to London. Top 2 make the final. 6th will join the Ring.

Tier 4 Rackard
Mayo host Tyrone.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9635 - 17/04/2026 22:15:00    2666986

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Before a ball is thrown in, I think the three to come out Munster will be Cork, Tipperary and Limerick (but I couldn't even attempt to guess in what order they might finish). Main reason is Clare in my opinion still have too many injuries or doubtful players at the wrong time of year and the age profile of many of them is slightly older than the Limerick Team who they have had battled with over the last few years. 4 tough games in six weeks might just be a step to far.

In Leinster going for Galway, Dublin and Wexford to get out. I thought Kilkenny were really poor versus Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds, and really poor against Galway in Salthill and (similar to Limerick Last year, I don't believe you can just flick a switch turn on the form). There's always a surprise somewhere in the Championship and I think there is no county better able to do it than Wexford when the pundits write them off.

LimerickandProud (Limerick) - Posts: 231 - 18/04/2026 14:27:13    2667043

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Replying To LimerickandProud:  "Before a ball is thrown in, I think the three to come out Munster will be Cork, Tipperary and Limerick (but I couldn't even attempt to guess in what order they might finish). Main reason is Clare in my opinion still have too many injuries or doubtful players at the wrong time of year and the age profile of many of them is slightly older than the Limerick Team who they have had battled with over the last few years. 4 tough games in six weeks might just be a step to far.

In Leinster going for Galway, Dublin and Wexford to get out. I thought Kilkenny were really poor versus Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds, and really poor against Galway in Salthill and (similar to Limerick Last year, I don't believe you can just flick a switch turn on the form). There's always a surprise somewhere in the Championship and I think there is no county better able to do it than Wexford when the pundits write them off."
Writing off kk ridiculoys may not win all ireland still threat ahyone they arent as bad as game in galwya league toi much qualiry still there to be as bad wexford havent pulled up much in 1b yes can be threat writing off kk.

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1262 - 18/04/2026 14:34:32    2667046

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Replying To LimerickandProud:  "Before a ball is thrown in, I think the three to come out Munster will be Cork, Tipperary and Limerick (but I couldn't even attempt to guess in what order they might finish). Main reason is Clare in my opinion still have too many injuries or doubtful players at the wrong time of year and the age profile of many of them is slightly older than the Limerick Team who they have had battled with over the last few years. 4 tough games in six weeks might just be a step to far.

In Leinster going for Galway, Dublin and Wexford to get out. I thought Kilkenny were really poor versus Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds, and really poor against Galway in Salthill and (similar to Limerick Last year, I don't believe you can just flick a switch turn on the form). There's always a surprise somewhere in the Championship and I think there is no county better able to do it than Wexford when the pundits write them off."
Get back to you this evening expect a response if kk win

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1262 - 18/04/2026 14:34:55    2667047

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Replying To LimerickandProud:  "Before a ball is thrown in, I think the three to come out Munster will be Cork, Tipperary and Limerick (but I couldn't even attempt to guess in what order they might finish). Main reason is Clare in my opinion still have too many injuries or doubtful players at the wrong time of year and the age profile of many of them is slightly older than the Limerick Team who they have had battled with over the last few years. 4 tough games in six weeks might just be a step to far.

In Leinster going for Galway, Dublin and Wexford to get out. I thought Kilkenny were really poor versus Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds, and really poor against Galway in Salthill and (similar to Limerick Last year, I don't believe you can just flick a switch turn on the form). There's always a surprise somewhere in the Championship and I think there is no county better able to do it than Wexford when the pundits write them off."
I hope tipp prove a lot wrong maby dont tip them and clare cant be written wpuld love tipp clare limerick but still think its open and nor guarantee limerick or cork do it sick of that narrative in parts of the media

Gaaforlife2023 (Longford) - Posts: 1262 - 18/04/2026 14:39:01    2667048

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munster is going to be close a i think corks year will depend a lot on tommorows game with tipp win and they are right in the mix but loose and i think the wheels could start to come off the wagon. tipp will be a big threat this year and have a nice blend of youth and experience, not sure if they will retain the all ireland but will def be in the knoclout stages. clare will be tough to beat a lot will depend on keeping the older players fit and healthy. limerick when in full flow look unstoppable but can also look ordinary at stages in games. im going for a tipp limerick munster final with cork coming 3rd.

munsterchamps (Limerick) - Posts: 1152 - 18/04/2026 14:57:30    2667055

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Some win for Down v Antrim in McDonagh.

Onion Breath (Carlow) - Posts: 1822 - 18/04/2026 15:49:41    2667066

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Tier 2 Joe Mac
Impressive by Down to win the All Ulster championship clash against Antrim! Antrim are the reigning Ulster champions since 2017!!

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9635 - 18/04/2026 16:04:11    2667070

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Replying To Gaaforlife2023:  "I hope tipp prove a lot wrong maby dont tip them and clare cant be written wpuld love tipp clare limerick but still think its open and nor guarantee limerick or cork do it sick of that narrative in parts of the media"
Why not Cork?

foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2495 - 18/04/2026 16:06:10    2667071

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