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Leitrim GAA thread - 6 Like(s)
Replying To bláthach: "I agree with you. This thread has been infiltrated with nonsense posts thank you for highlighting this. Plus it has been infiltrated with Roscommon posters please insulting our young players thank you.
Yes there was a scoreboard where it usually is. You obviously don't go to many games when you don't know where the scoreboard is in our county grounds but thank you for highlighting this." Get a life lad.
3rdmidfielder (National) - 28/04/2026 15:11:54
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To veterngaa: "The fair weather supporters! Only out about when their is hint of success. That's the Donegal way. Azzuri jerseys. Think I heard some supporters wonder what the new rules were lol" Cop yourself on. You probably didnt attend many of the Monaghan games this year, because if you did, you would know all about fair weather fans. Outnumbered 10 to 1 by Donegal fans in our own home in Clones for the final game of the league. Embarrassing it was. I suspect you dont attend that many of the United Parishes games either, judging by your knowledge of the Monaghan GAA scene.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 28/04/2026 16:41:47
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Mayo GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "You have some cheek did ye not crash out to Down??..." You have some cheek belittling Roscommon on their win and basically having a pop and everyone on this forum. Show some class. You giving the rest of the Mayo posters here a bad name.
yew_tree (National) - 29/04/2026 10:08:55
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0428/1570621-croker-or-nowhere-as-deal-nears-for-taylors-final-bout/
Hopefully Katie gets her wish for her Final fight to be held in Croke Park." But not at the expense of the GAA, if Eddie can't stump up the money, the Aviva is available but I can't see that being much cheaper.
Square_B (National) - 29/04/2026 12:52:56
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Tailteann Cup: Right To Scrap Group Stage? - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Jack L: "I thought that the top 8 teams in TC would be seeded. As in All-Ireland competition league positions should have meant something" Agree 100%.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 28/04/2026 16:48:21
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GAA Football Power Rankings 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To winatallcost: "I'd have Mayo at a somewhere between Clare and Wicklow after today so something a bit off with these rankings!" At least Mayo lost to a good Div 1 team. Remind me what Meath did again?
tirawleybaron (National) - 28/04/2026 16:45:00
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tacaí Liatroma: "That's absolutely correct. I didn't see a gigantic scoreboard in the scoreboard end of the ground in Carrick. I did see a very large hoarding advertising something, I can't remember what. I thought maybe it was an electronic scoreboard, but alas it never changed. As I said, there was a big tower just outside the shed and it clearly obscured my view. I don't live in Leitrim any more, and if you go back a couple of pages you'll see this was my first game in Carrick in a long time.
And I was including those who make a skit out of Leitrim in my criticism." Just a pity now you didn't find another spot in the 95% of the ground not being blocked by this hoarding, shame really but hopefully it didn't ruin your visit to the game otherwise. From my view the scoreboard was excellent.
I didn't notice you mentioning other county people in your criticisms but fair enough
ohwow (National) - 29/04/2026 10:50:55
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Best of luck to the lads, lets start off a super week in style.
monaghanmad (National) - 29/04/2026 14:22:20
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Why would the GAA have to compromise? The event list for 2026 is done & dusted... this is icing on the cake. The GAA is in a position of strength, she badly wants the venue. Not being funny but the GAA owes Katie nothing." I also agree.
Fact of the matter is Croke Park was open to the promoters the previous time, but they decided they didn't want to stump up for all the costs that would be associated with it, and wanted others to meet some of those costs instead.
Am sure it would be made available again this time - if the costs can be met this time.
And as blunt as it may sound, surely it's up to the promoters to meet all the costs. Neither the GAA nor the taxpayer should be expected to subsidise the cost of event which (let's face it) would basically be arranged primarily to line the pockets of a small number of individuals.
Pikeman96 (National) - 29/04/2026 14:03:46
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: "If Kerry ever win the Joe McDonagh cup they will play in Munster. That has already been decided.
As for Galway and Antrim, that's a matter for the Leinster Council and the counties concerned.
Why cant each county be responsible for the development of the game within their own boundaries. Protecting Offaly in Leinster didnt help them. Relegation awoke their county board and the hurling people in the county. They put in the work and got back to where they belong. They still have a lot of work to do but they can build on what they have currently. Protectionism doesnt help anyone. It actually hurts the very thing its supposed to help. There is no substitute for putting in the work. No shortcuts." How were Offaly protected? I think any Leinster county could enter the Leinster championship if they thought they were good enough. For the 'weaker' counties, and this included Offaly in the 2010s, a preliminary round robin wss played with a path to the Leinster Quarter finals.
On the assertion that Offaly got thir act together after they where relegated, this isnt really true or only partially true. Offaly had just started to show signs of competitiveness at underage ahian just when they were relegated to the Joe McDonagh cup. In fact not being in the Senior Leinster makes it harder to keep young lads and supporters interested. And this is the main issue with current structure; that is, if we believe in developing hurling. In general Leinster counties have smaller playing populations, as noted previously, so are much more likely to have periods when they are not competitive. If they are not given the opportunity to compete in their own championship it is much more difficult to progress when that county has another crop of talented youngsters. There is no substitute for playing teams at Provincial championship level. So, if Offaly Kildare, Wexford or Dublin are relegated or Joe Mc teams continue yo-yoing, they will find it more difficult to progress. Its not just a case of say Waterford spending a few years getting there act together but still having exposure to championship level games and having a free shot to give it a go with no jeopardy. When there is relegation the support drops, interest drops - players will choose football, soccer, rugby over hurling. The next generation of players will not get the opportunity to develop by playing the best regularly.
Firceall (National) - 29/04/2026 13:47:35
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New Rules - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "And please - get rid of that palming the ball into the net...
Drives me mad." And hand passing over the bar
Seanfan (National) - 29/04/2026 13:38:10
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To bláthach: "I agree with you. This thread has been infiltrated with nonsense posts thank you for highlighting this. Plus it has been infiltrated with Roscommon posters please insulting our young players thank you.
Yes there was a scoreboard where it usually is. You obviously don't go to many games when you don't know where the scoreboard is in our county grounds but thank you for highlighting this." Agreed. Can't find the scoreboard at the scoreboard end lol
ohwow (National) - 28/04/2026 15:40:22
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0428/1570621-croker-or-nowhere-as-deal-nears-for-taylors-final-bout/
Hopefully Katie gets her wish for her Final fight to be held in Croke Park." No disrespect whatsoever to Katie Taylor, but I have to wonder if she really would attract 80,000 to Croke Park, particularly if tickets aren't priced relatively cheaply.
And seems that according to others here, no point in fighting in Croke Park if the actual crowd would "only" be around 35,000 to 40,000. Sure the place would feel empty....!
Pikeman96 (National) - 29/04/2026 12:33:23
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To The_analyser: "Majority of your posting on here over the years has been on the Longford thread than on here. Have you even posted during the league campaign on here, I don't recall any post yet now you are very excitable now and even on the Galway thread trying to get a rise out of them." Oddball is free to express himself on this forum as a Roscommon supporter, or as a gael in general. Let's not police each other on how often we post, or try to suppress each other's excitement after such a spectacular win like that. There's so much positivity with our team at the moment and that's where our energy should be going.
SpanishRossie (National) - 29/04/2026 12:04:57
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "https://www.rte.ie/sport/boxing/2026/0428/1570621-croker-or-nowhere-as-deal-nears-for-taylors-final-bout/
Hopefully Katie gets her wish for her Final fight to be held in Croke Park." The wish that would be fulfilled is Hearn getting a huge boost to his profit if he manages to get GAA or the taxpayer to foot his costs!
Hence the point of all the browbeating,
BarneyGrant (National) - 29/04/2026 11:46:39
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "Is it not pints people cry into? Sorry I wouldn't know but I'll take your word for it, given your greater experience.
Good luck in the Tailteann." Rich coming from a donegal man after the last day
Galwayman67420 (National) - 28/04/2026 16:14:57
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TrueBlue35: "Yeah the Con issue keeps rearing it's head re injuries. Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if he jacks it in after this season. I do think we will beat Louth on Saturday though, if all the negative talk since the win over Wicklow does not light a fire inside each and every squad member then I don't know what will! A good win against tough opposition would be just what's needed to get this squad up and running, build some confidence and start looking ahead. I don't even want to contemplate a loss." I don't think anyone can fault their spirit. They have never given up in any game. They are just not good.
Will probably go down on Saturday as it is first time for a long time that a Dublin football team is in one of those Al Pacino moments where they are facing existential life or death on the pitch!
Expect there will be a big crowd and hope they can come out the right side of what could be one of the games of the year.
BarneyGrant (National) - 29/04/2026 10:34:07
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New Rules - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "I think your last line pretty much sums up how games seem to be going now, with the new rules...
Midfield wins you the game, the forwards by how much
Have to say, this crowded midfield we now see is not a great spectacle.
Bodies everywhere - lads bulling through to get the ball.
I wouldn't be surprised if we see a tweak in the rules, coming down the line." Maybe 2 x 2 midfielders in midfield zone for kick outs only...... regardless of where keeper kicks it ??????????
SligoScot (National) - 29/04/2026 10:15:26
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Expertinall: "We might be seeing a natural separation developing between provincial and all ireland.
There is just no way anyone can compare Downs route, and say Corks? This separation is the way forward, previous league positions put you in 16 team all-ireland, with a promotion and relegation in play. Pick a format of play after that. Too simple maybe??" Why not?
Cork are in Sam regardless of Provincial performance due to their league position. Afaik Down need to qualify for an ulster final to be certain of a place in Sam. This is, again, as a result of league position. Isn't that how it should be?
Tadhg2020 (National) - 28/04/2026 15:05:10
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Our midfield and over reliance on Con will be our undoing though.
I think the Louth game could give is a true indication of where we are at....
Hearing Con is a major doubt for it.
Injuries seem to be happening very regularly to him this last couple of seasons, unfortunately.
As for our hurlers, thankfully we have Kilkenny in the Neller. The place will be packed.
The game away to Wexford will be a cracker also tbh.
With away to Galway sandwiched in between.
A tough 3 consecutive weeks..." Yeah the Con issue keeps rearing it's head re injuries. Tbh I wouldn't be surprised if he jacks it in after this season. I do think we will beat Louth on Saturday though, if all the negative talk since the win over Wicklow does not light a fire inside each and every squad member then I don't know what will! A good win against tough opposition would be just what's needed to get this squad up and running, build some confidence and start looking ahead. I don't even want to contemplate a loss.
TrueBlue35 (National) - 29/04/2026 09:35:30
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