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Hurling Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To saorkick: "Gaelic football was ruined by negative tactics with the result that new rules have been introduced - some good some bad.
Hurling has evolved into a possession game where the use of the paw predominates instead of the clash of the ash.
Hurling was my first love but today's game does not have the same appeal that it had in the past.
Too much handpassing - much of it illegal.
Little or no ground hurling never mind overhead striking.
Muscular gym bunnies running riot.
Pinging balls over the bar from half-back line (sliotar too light).
I would expect Limerick Tadgh to weigh in here so I'll poke the bear - money no object in some counties." Not to mention the constant rucks, pushing and shoving, the engineered foul, the hit with the hurl under the helmet and a manager complaining that it wasn't serious, "not golf we're playing" he said. Concussion and other injuries constantly disregarded by the GAA. - parents are not blind - promotion how are ye!
The diversion of talking about Leinster v Munster or the development of hurling in football only counties - no mention of resources, billionaire backing, massive backroom teams, the huge rift between both codes at club level, the rugby sized modern hurler - I won't go on.
Crashingwaves (National) - 24/06/2026 13:12:06
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
RIP Paul Clancy, extremely tough week especially for his family and friends, and all of Galway football fraternity.
He was such a lovely fella, and a stylish footballer.
A win on Sunday in croke Park would be a fitting tribute to our double All Ireland winner
Belclare98 (National) - 24/06/2026 15:25:33
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David Clifford The Goat - 2 Like(s)
He would want to be careful or he will be stuck up on a Pedestal in Killorglan for a few days
Southsham (National) - 24/06/2026 16:47:48
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Limerick Senior Hurling 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Off topic I know.
Just want to wish the Minors best of luck this weekend.
Southsham (National) - 24/06/2026 16:19:26
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
10 days to the start of the chanpionship, have fixtures been sent out to clubs yet?
westmeathgaa11 (National) - 24/06/2026 17:33:28
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To westmeathgaa11: "10 days to the start of the chanpionship, have fixtures been sent out to clubs yet?" Heard there going with the original plan of two rounds of hurling before the football - meaning hurling fixtures been played the same weekends as the all ireland semis and final insult to hurlers if truth be told as many would like to attend them by the time the county board get there finger out and release the fixtures there won't be a ticket to be got. Wouldn't happen the footballers!
Westmeathk (National) - 24/06/2026 21:52:24
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GAATV - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Dothesimplethingswell: "Yes you are correct they are called volunteers for a reason because the GAA is meant to be an ametuer organisation but they are becoming scarcer on the ground. The volunteers do the vast majority of the work and I include the players in this but money has saturated the organisation and the publics perception of the GAA is not good and this tarnishes the GAA at local level. While county teams showcase the best talent in the country and we have had a fantastic championship its too condensed, much of it is unavailable to watch on a tv that people have already paid subcsription and a tv licence for but the GAA decide to put the hand in deeper condense the season and swoop in with their own channel...All very convienent. It amazes me that the new Croke park was built and is debt free for over ten years now and with that massive £35 cost none of the men in suits imposed a charge similar to the stranglehold now on the viewing of our national game albeit a time when technology was more limited, but its not that long ago now. When Sky moved in the excuse we were given was that it would showcase our games all over the world at a time when for years you could already watch any game in America Australia the UK etc.. If sky were promoting and "showcasing" our games to the world who did they pass that baton to I wonder.." This is nothing but a moan fest and not a very coherent one at that.
Square_B (National) - 25/06/2026 09:50:27
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