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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Fair play to Westmeath Yee have backed up the Meath performance and came through another tight game.Best of luck in the final .

Proudroyal (National) - 03/05/2026 16:53:18

Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Time to stop crying about Luke not playing.
Yea be good to have him.They lost to wexford and Laois with him, Wicklow last year.
So be it. There's enough talent on the pitch to win today.

Joeynyc (National) - 03/05/2026 11:25:49

Westmeath Hurling thread - 4 Like(s)
also the fact as far as im aware, getting to a leinster semi wouldnt have been the end to the year either, i think getting to a leinster semi gaurenteed an all ireland preliminary qtr final against a munster team...and who knows what could have happened. this could and should have been a journey where no westmeath minor team had gone before.
the more i think about it the more frustrated i get and disheartened....

preddan (National) - 03/05/2026 12:42:41

Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Brilliant from Westmeath all over the park today especially in extra time when after being deflated with a last second point taking victory away from them -they powered on in extra time and were worthy winners.Huge support for Westmeath today which was great to see and great for the lads-roll on the 17th and a crack at the Dubs in Croker.

Bruno@1 (National) - 03/05/2026 18:12:57

Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To Joeynyc:  "Time to stop crying about Luke not playing.
Yea be good to have him.They lost to wexford and Laois with him, Wicklow last year.
So be it. There's enough talent on the pitch to win today."
Pretty prophetic post. One of our greatest ever victories. Every player a hero. Three more championship games guaranteed. Brilliant support too.

Claretandblue (National) - 03/05/2026 17:04:19

Football Championship 2026 - 3 Like(s)

Replying To if_in_doubt:  "Fun while it lasted but normal service about to resume in Leinster with another easy title on the way for Dublin.

Meath must be kicking themselves."
Very ungracious post. Westmeath better team. So you think Kildare would stop Dublin? They couldn't stop a clock.

Saynothing (National) - 03/05/2026 16:27:30

Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Well done Westmeath! Congratulations, and best of luck in the final.

kudos (National) - 03/05/2026 16:19:47

Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Wonderful performance all over the field today . Great credit to all

mickcunningham (National) - 03/05/2026 18:48:34

Leitrim GAA thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To Gantric:  "Down in the Tailteann Cup so, they might offer some challenge but I would still not show my hand here and wait for the proper qualifiers."
It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

3rdmidfielder (National) - 03/05/2026 19:30:27

Louth GAA thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To southmeathgael:  "I was there, no they didnt, stop making stuff up. Lack of humility in victory just shows how winning isn't really something you are used too. We take it as a compliment when a team goes on like beating us is winning their all ireland. Hope you enjoyed the 2 week celebrations"
Two more weeks now to celebrate and plan for final!!!

Claretandblue (National) - 03/05/2026 19:41:02

Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)

Replying To M Lyster:  "Down had to beat Donegal (1st in National League) then Armagh (6th in NL) to reach the Sam Maguire stage,

Meanwhile Kerry just had to beat Clare (24th in NL) to make it. Until this discrepancy is rectified we'll never have a truly level championship."
But Kerry would have qualified anyway as 2nd in the League. The Clare game was irrelevant to the AI SFC, just like yesterdays Derry/Monaghan game was.

Plus if Down had stayed in Div 2. they wouldn't have had to worry about beating Donegal or Armagh.

CastleBravo (National) - 03/05/2026 19:17:36

Hurling Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Sure that was decided too.."
Thats a decision that would need revisiting if we went back to a 5 team Leinster Championship. Not fair that any Munster county can have a poor year with no penalty for it, while no Leinster county can.
Relegation would add a layer of excitement to the Munster Championship also.

Viking66 (National) - 03/05/2026 18:03:18

Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To preddan:  "also the fact as far as im aware, getting to a leinster semi wouldnt have been the end to the year either, i think getting to a leinster semi gaurenteed an all ireland preliminary qtr final against a munster team...and who knows what could have happened. this could and should have been a journey where no westmeath minor team had gone before.
the more i think about it the more frustrated i get and disheartened...."
Extremely disheartening and unfair. Trying to be positive and thinking we should have 3 good years at u20 with this group, just hoping we keep them all together. The plan should be for the vast majority of these lads to go on to hurl senior and hopefully be back in Leinster by then too.

Dheen (National) - 03/05/2026 14:13:48

Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
To a man westmeath were outstanding today but I have to give special credit to the back three dillion, drumm and scahill outstanding. Defenders dont get much credit but the tackling and turn overs were brilliant. Brandon deservedly gets man of match and took the game to kildare. No doubt tge best team won today, well done mark mchugh and his management, what a turnaround in player belief in a year, roll on leinster.

Upforthegame23 (National) - 03/05/2026 19:32:04

Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To hootervillian:  "How many All Irelands have you got. You win a game and you start spouting. The Kerrys, Galways, Corks and Dubs can talk but Westmeath really have very little to talk about."
Lot more tonight than ye. What's Robbie B doing with the lads in the five weeks off!!!!!!

Claretandblue (National) - 03/05/2026 19:40:19

Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Whether they are equal or not is a matter of opinion. They are held in equal standing by the Association and that is the opinion that counts. Ulster was the weakest province for many a year. They put in great work to turn that around and now have the strongest. Connacht was considered very weak for years too and they turned that around. Leinster was considered to be very strong and it no longer is. These things go in cycles.
Winning your province should mean a seeding in the All Ireland series in any format."
It isnt a matter of opinion, its a fact that there not fair, the numbers alone confirm that before you even get into the relative strength of the teams.

Beating two hurling counties in Munster should not give you the same seeding as beating 3 or 4 teams in Ulster or Leinster, that shouldn't even be up for debate.

JimB1991 (National) - 03/05/2026 15:41:27

Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To southmeathgael:  "I was there, no they didnt, stop making stuff up. Lack of humility in victory just shows how winning isn't really something you are used too. We take it as a compliment when a team goes on like beating us is winning their all ireland. Hope you enjoyed the 2 week celebrations"
Replying To southmeathgael: "Dublin the gift that keep on giving these days, thanks lads, keep it up please"

This from the boy who came out with that....
Pot - Kettle come to mind... lol

Fionn (National) - 03/05/2026 17:48:55

Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Leitrim Ladies.

Congratulations to the ladies on a brilliant performance in winning the Connacht Intermediate championship by hammering Roscommon.

joeman123 (National) - 03/05/2026 16:42:56

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Marooned:  "Think the standard of underage coaching in Roscommon is the best in Connacht currently."
I do think the player pathway has a lot of influence on this...look at Galway and Mayo at an academy level, Galway U16s 2026 are a good example of how a large player pool can become a hindrance. They still have 70/80 lads training and trialling, which makes it very difficult to build unity and cohesion, especially when the group will eventually be split into two panels. Nobody no where they stand.

Speaking to a Roscommon academy coach recently, by contrast they one panel that has been together since early this year. Im hearing only 60/70 lads trialled as apposed to the 140 in the first few Galway sessions. They know each other, play against each other regularly at club level, and are not divided by North/West regional structures. You would imagine Roscommon coaches spend more time on smaller groups of players, building them up, that Roscommon U16 group will likely transition almost directly into U17s in September/October, maybe with a few additions. Sligo and Leitrim will be similar.

At development level, selecting from a smaller group is usually more effective than filtering through a huge pool. Galways selection process is too prolonged. Lads dont know where they stand, less certainty, lower confidence. Fewer players = clearer messaging, more reps per player, stronger learning.

There's no doubt that Roscommon's underage setup looks very strong right now. Their biggest advantage isn't just coaching in isolation, it's the clarity, continuity, and cohesion in how everything is run. A settled panel, a clear pathway, and players who know each other well creates an environment where coaching can actually land and stick.

Galway, on the other hand, have the numbers and depth most counties would love, but that brings its own challenges. If the group stays too big for too long, it can dilute identity and slow development, even if the raw talent is there. I'm not saying "less is better" it's that timing and structure matter most. Cast the net wide early, then narrow with purpose and commit to a group. Right now, Roscommon seem to be getting that balance right, and it's giving them an edge in terms of team development.

WonTon5 (National) - 03/05/2026 15:32:52

Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Fionn:  "I agree - massive hunger by the Dubs yesterday.
Huge desire to qualify to a Leinster Final, after not making it to one last year.
We need to build on this now though."
Fancied Westmeath today and will be trícky opponent. They have their off days but are in good vein of form and have that unpredictable element and ability to get goals at key times that will test Dublin.

BarneyGrant (National) - 03/05/2026 17:11:21