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Leitrim GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To ohwow: "Which proves my point, two big teams of Galway and Mayo will always compete for provincial glory, while the rest are lucky to make the occasional final. And there's no shame in that." You had no point. I've pointed out that little bit of research goes a long way.
And on the topic Roscommon reached the Minor Connacht final tonight by beating Mayo in Castlebar by 10 points. Its their 3rd Connacht final in a row at that level.
No shame in giving your neighbours Roscommon a bit of credit with how they hold their own with the "big two" in Connacht.
Gaa_lover (National) - 03/04/2026 23:49:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Fake moon landing? You are some craic. I do enjoy tinfoil heads and their lack of logic." The moon landing fib is for people who don't believe in Santa nor the tooth fairy anymore.
Saynothing (National) - 04/04/2026 17:43:28
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To tireoghainabu: "China has a leader who has amassed a personal wealth of over one billion dollars for him and his family, cracked down on all forms of dissent including long prison terms for human rights activists, operates forced work camps and state surveillance on an industrial scale, mass detention torture and sexual violence against the Uyghur population.
Is this your idea of a socialist republic?" China isnt a socialist country
Viking66 (National) - 04/04/2026 20:54:32
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
Was in croke park last Saturday for the longford game. Was shocked at the state of the place. Disappointed to see it getting so run down
Thejampot (National) - 04/04/2026 20:34:50
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Gaa_lover: "You had no point. I've pointed out that little bit of research goes a long way.
And on the topic Roscommon reached the Minor Connacht final tonight by beating Mayo in Castlebar by 10 points. Its their 3rd Connacht final in a row at that level.
No shame in giving your neighbours Roscommon a bit of credit with how they hold their own with the "big two" in Connacht." What's it to you who I give credit to. It is plain to see there is a big two in Connacht going by senior titles won.
Here is some research for you, Galway have 51 provincial titles, Mayo has 47. All the rest are nowhere.
There's plenty of opportunity for you to praise your county on your own thread
ohwow (National) - 04/04/2026 12:19:42
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "It is not me who needs to cop on." Oh you definitely do.
Square_B (National) - 04/04/2026 18:53:32
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Croke Park expansion - 2 Like(s)
Replying To RoyalBadger: "Can you elaborate on not being impressed by their attitude?" It seems they expected the GAA to be grateful to be chosen a very entitled attitude. No relationship built prior with the GAA like the NFL or others did who have asked.
The NZ media reports is what I'm going off they seemed confused they weren't treated as special by the GAA.
Kew (National) - 04/04/2026 14:07:46
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "The truth doesn't change based on what year it is." The passing of the years should lead to a dose of cop on though.
RoyalBadger (National) - 04/04/2026 15:33:35
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Oh you definitely do." Thats what they said about the GAA, Conradh na Gaeilge, Griffith, Connolly and IRB in 1914.
A tiny minority who refused to "cop on" bought us some breathing space. Last chance saloon!
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/04/2026 22:12:23
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To REDANDBLACK30: "I am not an expert but the two ways would be radical wealth distribution from upper classes who have more money and assets than they need to working classes which would be a fairer society so that Ireland does not become a country of have and have nots.
Capitalism is leading to highs levels of inequality . China and Vietnam have market economies to build enough wealth to eventually bin capitalism for good. There would be a lot of experts who understand economics better than me who could decide who needs what and how wealth could be better distributed. My main point was that the situation today does not mean the idealistic vision of 1916 ?" China has a leader who has amassed a personal wealth of over one billion dollars for him and his family, cracked down on all forms of dissent including long prison terms for human rights activists, operates forced work camps and state surveillance on an industrial scale, mass detention torture and sexual violence against the Uyghur population.
Is this your idea of a socialist republic?
tireoghainabu (National) - 04/04/2026 19:47:44
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfan: "A lot of flowery prose written by Pearse the dreamer in different times and circumstances.
Is it not Corporate greed that has us now with a good economy and all that flows from that good and bad?" Yes there is economic prosperity but at what price ? In 2024 Ireland was the 9th ranked enabler country of global tax avoidance/abuse in the World. For such a small country in global terms that is a shocking indictment.
REDANDBLACK30 (National) - 04/04/2026 19:27:06
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Well beaten in the end. 1.08 is a very poor return for 60 + minutes. The lads tried hard but were quite simply outclassed by a very good Galway team. The strong wind should have had us leading at half time but terrible wides from distance was our downfall.
Galway were much more economical and fully deserved to win.
Big ask next week as we take on the cats. Let's hope that we can produce a better performance then and get back on track.
Magpie2 (National) - 04/04/2026 18:54:35
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Yes, exactly.
Sure to be a Sell Out now....
With her opponent tbc, it matters little. It will be a fitting and fully deserved send off for her...
And as someone already posted, with no NFL this year, it fits into the Croke Park calendar perfectly." I have no interest in women's boxing but I would definitely buy a ticket. I hope it happens.
Square_B (National) - 04/04/2026 18:50:36
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To RoyalBadger: "The passing of the years should lead to a dose of cop on though." It is not me who needs to cop on.
BarneyGrant (National) - 04/04/2026 18:29:59
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
I think there's a gap in the standards of football in the championship between the "top 4" and the rest of the pack. The 4 real contenders (who I only think 3 have a real chance) are Donegal, Kerry, Galway and Meath who I can't really see getting a Celtic cross but could definitely see them reaching a final if things go their way. Armagh and mayo are there for the taking but the dubs are still a force to be reckoned with.
Galwayman67420 (National) - 04/04/2026 17:42:59
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Some Updates On The Football Review - 1 Like(s)
Define the tackle
"A tackle is an attempt to dispossess an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend"
A defender is permitted to use their body (except head and legs) to obstruct the motion of a player with the ball, and this may be part of a successful tackle. A tackle must only contact below the shoulders and above the knees.
All tackles where the tackler's body makes contact with the opponent before the ball are considered illegal, and heavy contact (shoulder to chest/Head) after initially touching the ball are also illegal.
Defending player are permitted to "shepherd" and bump their opponents within 5 metres of the ball, to protect the ball carrier.
tirawleybaron (National) - 04/04/2026 15:43:06
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Headtheball1: "Great to see Leinster competitive again. Dublin, Meath, Louth, with Kildare, Wexford, Westmeath on their day can trouble any team. For a decade there, it was rough heading to matches against Dublin knowing the result before the throw in. Looking forward to the championship this year and may the best team win." A bit of an exaggeration there.
Kildare, Wexford and Westmeath wont be bothering the other 3
tirawleybaron (National) - 04/04/2026 15:30:02
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - League Finals - 1 Like(s)
Replying To letsgetgoing: "Hi Lockjaw. Congratulations to Donegal on a well deserved National 1 league title. No doubt the celebrations are going well and everyone is looking forward to the championship with Donegal real contenders. After all your hard work over the last few months with the national league predictions, you are really keeping many of us in suspense awaiting the final results. There were 2 Rossies in the top three with many points on offer for the four league finals. Maybe you might deliver the final result to us when the celebrations die down a bit." Ah here you deserve a ten point deduction for that. The man is away and said he would be away. Patience son.
Ros2013 (National) - 04/04/2026 15:28:48
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Croke Park expansion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To RoyalBadger: "People still using phrases like 'foreign games' in 2026. Dear god!" The truth doesn't change based on what year it is.
Doylerwex (National) - 04/04/2026 13:30:34
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I am clinging to the championship match last year V Mayo when league form went out the window and we took the game to them infront of a paltry home support.
We have been there or there abouts v sligo at senior and u20 last year or so. Spirit of 2011 needed.
We cannot let them build up a big lead and then go chasing. Slow starts is a pattern across our teams of late. Grow into the game.
Apart from Casey, and obviously Darren, how are we looking on the injury/availability front?
Hopefully a bit of decent weather and good travelling crowd
Mugatay (National) - 04/04/2026 12:52:58
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