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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Seanfan:  "Quite a lot of people in the "South" will be happy ye lost.
Especially the families of Séamus Quaid, Gerry McCabe, Patrick Kelly, Gary Sheehan, Frank Hand, Michael Clerkin, Tom Oliver, Eamon Ryan.... ...."
The Republican movement didn't actually lose, they just couldn't achieve immediate victory through an armed campaign.

If a United 32 County Ireland that is free from British rule is achieved in the coming years stemming from the GFA, then the Republican movement did win, just not in the way first envisaged. And based on recent census data trends in the North, we are currently on a trajectory for a clear majority in the North who politically woulds support a United 32 County Ireland in the next 10 -15 years.

The body count attributed to the British rule in Ireland from Plantation, to Oliver Cromwell campaign and the famine is close to 2 million Irish deaths, a lot of families in both the North and South will be happy to see the back of their rule.

Commodore (National) - 28/11/2025 17:56:41

Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
This probably won't get past the thought police but I hate the way now on RTE sports news they mention some team like Chelsea or Arsenal or whoever and you think it's men's soccer they are talking about only for it to be women's soccer;
They might thing it's great and woke but it does women's soccer no favours imo anyway.

Tirchonaill1 (National) - 28/11/2025 18:03:23

Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Temple56:  "When looking at the Athlone area there are a few key factors to keep in mind:

1. Soccer's dominance: Soccer is huge in Athlone. While Mullingar has two or three clubs Athlone has roughly 10-12 which naturally draws a lot of young players away from GAA.

2. Rugby's strong presence: Rugby is also very strong in Athlone. Unlike Mullingar top young players in Athlone are often identified early and brought into the Connacht development pathway which leaves them with little time to balance both rugby and GAA. In contrast a player from Mullingar would need to be exceptional to break into the Leinster setup.

3. Population shifts affecting GAA: The rapid growth of areas like Monksland and Kiltoom has negatively impacted GAA participation in Athlone. Many long-standing GAA families from Athlone and Garrycastle have moved to these areas and their children now play for Clann na nGael or St Brigid's instead. This doesn't happen in Mullingar families who move within the town generally remain within Westmeath GAA clubs."
Coming from a rural club, I would swap every challenge faced on that list for the chance to try and attract more players

Darragh (National) - 28/11/2025 10:04:31

Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To jobber:  "I agree with that.Bit lets not be all negative.Jogger and Robbie Greville gave great service to the county and hats off to them.We will have experienced players in Dara Egerton,Conor Shaw Kevin Regan and hopefully Johhny Birmingham.and David O Reilly should be back for some of Mcdonagh at least David and Shane Williams along with Darragh Mccormack are fine hurlers..So it will be O Briens job to bring in and develop the younger players around them.. We have a squad fit to compete at 2a and Mcdonagh.OK unlike other years we aren't expecting to win but we are expecting signs it will happen in near future."
We will be competing to win the Joe Mcdonagh in the next couple of years if the current minor and u20 team are looked after. I've mentioned Mullingar CBS already but what they are doing for Westmeath hurling has to be commended, they are competing in A level competition all the way through. The Westmeath schools team playing in the Leinster championship is without Mullingar CBS lads as they are in the competition on their own and technically they could meet.

Dheen (National) - 28/11/2025 12:32:51

New Rules - Applied To Underage - 1 Like(s)
I see that there are motions infront of Wexford County convention to bring the rules for dissent (ball advanced 30m and black card) and the breaches of discipline by team officials (free on 20m line) from football into hurling for underage. i note this is actually being proposed by the referee committee. ho knew referees actually think about rules!! Joking aside i think its a good move. I think the Hurling review committee proposals will probably trump it but its good to see someone thinking positively on these.

indaknownow (National) - 28/11/2025 13:57:43

Club Hurling - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Viking66:  "Davidstown hammered the Kilkenny Junior Champions yesterday. Were well on top in every part of the field for most of the game."
Barrow Rangers 0-15 (15) v 2-15 (21) Davidstown Courtnacuddy

A very rare 6 point win for a Wexford club over a Kilkenny club in mens leinster club hurling and you think its a hammering?

Clane of Kildare bet Clonad of Laois by 19 points in the other junior semi final and that is what I would call a hammering.

Past hurler (National) - 28/11/2025 14:46:11

Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Good luck to Aughavas tomorrow, big ask but a historic win would be a huge shot in the arm for the county.

JimmyNail (National) - 28/11/2025 18:02:44