|
Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Ireland badly needs a Center-Right party as an alternative, as all of the established parties in Dail Eireann are leftist or have moved in that center left direction in recent years to gain popularity and now afraid to rock the boat.
Irish National Debt is on course to be €30 billion higher at the end of this decade than at the start of it.
As said before, there needs to be massive overhaul of the public sector, as its dragging the state under with the levels of inefficiencies tolerated, which in turn is causing mayhem in Health, Justice, education etc." Have you done an in depth study of the " public sector"?
Have you identified all those " inefficiencies"?
Have you listed them and given the solutions?
Or are you just repeating oul propoganda from Ibec/Isme?
Or from populist politicians?
Or are you just doing the late night grumpy oul lad at the end of the bar?
Fine Gael are in the main Centre right and are in power ( with others) for over 15 years .
Seanfan (National) - 11/06/2026 21:57:11
|
|
Leinster SHC - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Kilkenny are a Leinster county.
Galway are not. Simple really.
With Kilkenny now not the Hurling powerhouse in Leinster anymore, like they used to be, a Galway dominance in Leinster will accelerate their move to the Munster SHC. It is sure to happen.
Why would Galway be against the move.????" By repeatedly the ridiculous doesn't change its absurdity!
Crashingwaves (National) - 12/06/2026 11:49:08
|
|
Leinster SHC - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "We'd of loved them to go, but unfortunately they are in the province ;-)" Galway have won 4 Leinster Senior titles.
The reason Wexford and Dublin havent been winning is that they are not good enough.
Pushing Galway out will not improve standards in other counties. In fact that would weaken them further and Kilkenny would win 9 years out of 10.
The answer is stop moaning and do something about the low standards.
Wexford last won a minor All Ireland in 1968, and under 21 in 1965(I think)
Dublin never won an under 21 and no minor in my lifetime.
Will removing Galway to Munster improve these statistics? Hardly.
Over the last 50 years three counties have made genuine progress, Galway, Clare and Offaly.
Wexford have regressed, Dublin have continued to bow hot and cold while Waterford have gamely tried and have had some success.
Success in Galway is not the problem.
SixtiesKid (National) - 12/06/2026 10:52:46
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To monaghanmad: "Wont be the croke park dressing room wall for sure. Never has been, never will be" Please stop
patmouse (National) - 11/06/2026 14:57:29
|
|
Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Saynothing: "Ireland joins Migration package, lovely for the rest of us." Ireland badly needs a Center-Right party as an alternative, as all of the established parties in Dail Eireann are leftist or have moved in that center left direction in recent years to gain popularity and now afraid to rock the boat.
Irish National Debt is on course to be €30 billion higher at the end of this decade than at the start of it.
As said before, there needs to be massive overhaul of the public sector, as its dragging the state under with the levels of inefficiencies tolerated, which in turn is causing mayhem in Health, Justice, education etc.
Commodore (National) - 11/06/2026 18:54:57
|
|
Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Anyway moving on, it was a decent championship for Leitrim and a terrible league. Poacher seems to get a tune out of the players and there's a bit of optimism creeping in again. As mentioned promotion to div 3 is a must next year to show proper progress.
ohwow (National) - 11/06/2026 18:47:02
|
|
Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Paddyw: "Where can we find this new podcast?" Type in Iarmhi Abu podcast, you'll find that on YouTube.
https://youtube.com/@iarmhiabupodcast?si=sSdcX34NjOMhRQeA That's the link
2maroonjerseys (National) - 11/06/2026 16:41:19
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Beat Mayo by ten points in MacHale Park it was knock out when it came to Connacht championship and make no mistake all three Division 1 sides had their sights set on winning the provincial title.
Lost to Tyrone by 1 point with the last attack of the game with a debatable foul, not sure about the poor label on Tyrone. They reached the All-Ireland semi-final last year have senior or U20 All Ireland winners throughout their team and are at their best when underdogs, Donegal in Ballybofey found that out in 2025 also.
I was at the Connacht final Galway took the rossies down the stretch matter of fact were leading by 6 points with 8 minutes to go and Galway on the verge of winning 5 in a row but in that proved not to be enough. So more than matter of getting them down the stretch." Agree Roscommon are favourites but its clones its knock out and if you look at the sides who have actually knocked us out of the championship last 5 years bar mayo in 22 its a mix of all ireland winners and finalists. Are Roscommon at that level ? They could well be they are a v good side who are definitely coming and was impressed at their victory over Galway it showed pedigree but its different in a dog fight in clones away from home theyll need more. Id be hopeful we will do enough but hardly be a shock if we cant given the year both sides have had. Despite the drama of the summer and injuries we have played poorly this year even if fantastic in patches in last few games. Two wins for us versus Roscommon winning majority of their games. All to do for both sides for different reasons.
seanie08 (National) - 11/06/2026 15:00:10
|
|
Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "I dont think alot of Galway and Munster folk realise what a boost winning a Leinster title gives hurling in counties like ours Fionn.
Especially at grassroots level, and when top young players are deciding between Hurling, Football, soccer and rugby." 100% and the same for Dublin.
The fact that Galway made a clean sweep of Leinster hurling titles this year is not good for Leinster counties, it could be argued.
I personally don't see an issue with Galway being added to the Munster SHC.
They have conquered Leinster.
Time to move them on to the next level now.
At least we would have 2 competitive hurling provinces.
Fionn (National) - 11/06/2026 17:50:47
|
|
Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Expertinall: "Rumbles of discontent from Clare about the Munster Championship seeding system, maybe the comfy wee 'arrangement' will have to be scrutinized further, and the perks unfairly gained, by it too." Galway earned home advantage in Round 1 by beating Division 4 Leitrim. Clare qualified for the All Ireland championship in 24 and 25 by getting the better of Division 4 opponents. Provincial runners-up are indeed being overly rewarded.
legendzxix (National) - 12/06/2026 11:12:14
|
|
Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Ireland joins Migration package, lovely for the rest of us.
Saynothing (National) - 11/06/2026 15:33:22
|
|
Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "Not saying you can or can't do it just that I feel more will be required than just bringing it down the stretch In order to win. That's what Monaghan did against Armagh and Mayo both played in Clones and came up short.
I see no more than a 1 to 4 point margin in the end and it's 10/11 odds for both to win by that margin." Good bet lets hope we are not the nearly men third match running
seanie08 (National) - 12/06/2026 10:27:30
|
|
Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To LM94: "What would be leitrims best line up for next year be. I think this, but it Is very early days yet. Is there anyone missing or I forgot that should be on it.
1. Killian gaffey
2. Conor reynolds
3. Donal casey
4. ?
5. Eoin Mcloughlin
6. ?
7. Keith keegan
8. Conor quinn
9. Barry Mcnulty
10. Tom prior
11. Riordan O'rourke
12. Paul honeyman
13. Darren cox
14. Ryan o'rourke
15. Jack Kelly" Strong team. If we got Pearse Dolan back you could play Barry center half forward. Id find a place for Mark Diffley but maybe not a 6. Either Mcnamara, Harkin, oberwan will do a job at 4. Oisin Mcloughlin has nailed down his spot he was superb last few months.
Any defenders from the u20's to come in?
3rdmidfielder (National) - 12/06/2026 10:06:06
|
|
Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ColmFlaherty: "This is gas, the sensationalism. 1 season of claiming the minor, u20 and Senior provincials and all of a sudden we must go. What about when Kilkenny were winning it every year and even sometimes at a canter, where the same noises being said for them to go to the Munster Championship." Kilkenny are a Leinster county.
Galway are not. Simple really.
With Kilkenny now not the Hurling powerhouse in Leinster anymore, like they used to be, a Galway dominance in Leinster will accelerate their move to the Munster SHC. It is sure to happen.
Why would Galway be against the move.????
Fionn (National) - 12/06/2026 10:02:53
|
|
Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ColmFlaherty: "This is gas, the sensationalism. 1 season of claiming the minor, u20 and Senior provincials and all of a sudden we must go. What about when Kilkenny were winning it every year and even sometimes at a canter, where the same noises being said for them to go to the Munster Championship." We'd of loved them to go, but unfortunately they are in the province ;-)
Viking66 (National) - 12/06/2026 09:57:07
|
|
Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Paull: "I think a workable acceptable solution is put Galway into Munster and allow 4 qualify from 6.
Still only same amount of Rds but another 2 million for Munster coffers .
Leinster then another group of 6 with 4 qualifying also.
Top 2 into Provincial Finals.
3rd Munster home to 4th Leinster.
3rd Leinster home to 4th Munster.
Winners of those games play the losers of Provincial Finals and so on.
Bottom 2 play Relegation Final.
Yes Munster is stronger but a 6 team Leinster Group of Kilkenny, Dublin, Offaly, Wexford, Kildare and Laois is still acceptable in my opinion and constantly playing each other plus the odd game v Munster teams and Provincial Final appearances will improve all those Counties." 100%
Very workable.
And good for Galway also tbh.
Fionn (National) - 12/06/2026 09:56:48
|
|
Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dickie10: "Games are now seemingly going ahead in Northern Ireland, Meath county board contacted Derry saying they were happy to travel. PSNI might yet intervene Derry county board said depending on trouble which could erupt on a Friday night. The time factor is pretty tough though coming out of Derry city at 9 pm on a Saturday night won't bring any families from Meath up. Daft time to put it on for a team that brought over 40,000 to all Ireland semi last year., similar with Armagh who would bring 25,000 to Croke Park if Louth agreed. Two huge counties population wise and support wise and GAA making sure to limit attendance. GAA plus 4:30 match Meath v Derry and 7pm match Roscommon in clones would make a lot more sense. 2 hrs will bring you to south Roscommon from clones . 4hrs to big populations in south Meath from Derry. Coupled with away fixture in cork last timr seems very unfair ." Where is Northern Ireland? A supposed place with neither Anthem nor flag.
Saynothing (National) - 12/06/2026 09:53:40
|
|
Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
This is gas, the sensationalism. 1 season of claiming the minor, u20 and Senior provincials and all of a sudden we must go. What about when Kilkenny were winning it every year and even sometimes at a canter, where the same noises being said for them to go to the Munster Championship.
ColmFlaherty (National) - 12/06/2026 09:38:35
|
|
Leinster SHC - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "100% and the same for Dublin.
The fact that Galway made a clean sweep of Leinster hurling titles this year is not good for Leinster counties, it could be argued.
I personally don't see an issue with Galway being added to the Munster SHC.
They have conquered Leinster.
Time to move them on to the next level now.
At least we would have 2 competitive hurling provinces." I think a workable acceptable solution is put Galway into Munster and allow 4 qualify from 6.
Still only same amount of Rds but another 2 million for Munster coffers .
Leinster then another group of 6 with 4 qualifying also.
Top 2 into Provincial Finals.
3rd Munster home to 4th Leinster.
3rd Leinster home to 4th Munster.
Winners of those games play the losers of Provincial Finals and so on.
Bottom 2 play Relegation Final.
Yes Munster is stronger but a 6 team Leinster Group of Kilkenny, Dublin, Offaly, Wexford, Kildare and Laois is still acceptable in my opinion and constantly playing each other plus the odd game v Munster teams and Provincial Final appearances will improve all those Counties.
Paull (National) - 12/06/2026 09:33:20
|
|
Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To bloodandbandage: "I just can't see the Dubs beating Clare. That beating in the LF will be very hard to come back from. Clare love playing in Thurles, and know every blade of grass there.
Cork will need huge improvement to get over Offaly, and 23 shots will not do. I'm not looking any further then that. Likely, that our midfield paring of Tommy & Tim will also be missing." Darragh Fitz would be some replacement for Tommy O'Connell though. Looking back to Sunday, I think Darragh Fitz would have made a massive difference for Cork if he had been fit to play.
I think Cork will just have too much class for Offaly and I honestly believe loosing the Munster Final will only motivate them more going forward.
I think the outcome of Clare and Dublin could be dependent on how many of Dublin's injured players are fit to feature and also depends on what Clare team turn up. If Clare perform like they did against Limerick and Cork (especially in the backs), Dublin would have the beating of them. If they play like they did in the first half against Waterford and like they did against Tipperary. Then Dublin would need nearly a full deck to compete with them.
LimerickandProud (National) - 11/06/2026 15:58:39
|