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Tailteann Cup 2026 - 6 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "A Fermanagh - Wicklow final would be a novel pairing for two counties without provincial honours.
Taking the semi finals out of the limelight is history repeating itself. Happened to the Ring and Rackard finals as well. It is surprising that D3 and D4 counties aren't lobbying for a return of the All Ireland qualifiers over 2 knockout rounds for the 7 league qualifier spots. The Tailteann Cup could always be played out after in straight knockout, with the winner still rewarded with an All Ireland spot.
Hope all going to Croke Park on Saturday enjoy the occasion anyways!" Oh please, not this play off suggestion again. It is daft and would completely undermine the league, which has finally gained credibility and status as a competition. It would also fatally undermine the Tailteann Cup. You could have the scenario where Down beat Donegal (as they did a few weeks ago) in a play-off relegating Donegal, league champions, to the Tailteann Cup - utterly ridiculous. So that's a hat trick of damaged competitions with the Sam Maguire undermined as well.
CeachtPeile (National) - 19/06/2026 12:48:49
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Mayo GAA Thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "Ye have yer own problems." You can sing that. Good luck against Meath. We were luck last year and drew with them
In The Hyde. Don't think they've evolved too much and are missing two of their best players. Could be a Galway mayo quarter yet.
Ros2013 (National) - 19/06/2026 14:07:30
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Tailteann Cup 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Interesting opinion. Tyrone were relegated from Division 1 last year while they were missing the Errigal Ciaran contingent. A county is going to miss out on All Ireland qualification through the league because some of their players were being rested after the All Ireland club series." That is a matter for the respective county. Competition formats shouldn't be altered because of that. If a player doesnt make himself available for selection that is his right. Everyone else just gets on with it.
I would advocate that the Tailteann Cup goes back to the 4 groups of 4 format though. The luck of the draw has a much bigger impact at this level as counties dont have travelling support or big budgets. One home, one away, one neutral is fair to everyone and gives everyone one extra game in the summer.
That said, best of luck to everyone. Wicklow are back for a second year running so that will stand to them hopefully.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 19/06/2026 15:57:01
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GAA President - Jarlath Burns - 3 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "All sorts of reasons why people can't go to matches. Several counties playing over weekend in both codes that cost alone would make prohibitive.
He's evading the fact that GAA has allowed the championship to be marginalised among the general public. A novelty rugby game pumped up by good marketing in Croke Park tonight then our own teams expected to play tomorrow and Sunday on a surface that will be less than it should be for important games." Marginalised championship? Best ever football championship with fantastic football and huge attendances. Croke Park pitch will be the best surface in Europe tomorrow and Sunday as usual. Some lads here just love whinging and moaning.
Claretandblue (National) - 19/06/2026 23:15:00
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GAA President - Jarlath Burns - 2 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "All sorts of reasons why people can't go to matches. Several counties playing over weekend in both codes that cost alone would make prohibitive.
He's evading the fact that GAA has allowed the championship to be marginalised among the general public. A novelty rugby game pumped up by good marketing in Croke Park tonight then our own teams expected to play tomorrow and Sunday on a surface that will be less than it should be for important games." Croke Park is well able to handle all the games that will be played over the weekend. But look, don't let that chip on your shoulder weigh you down.
Square_B (National) - 19/06/2026 17:10:39
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Joeynyc: "Seems to be a lot of experts on the thread" A post based on data not personal opinion ,how refreshing. I saw people in Galway ive never seen in Cusack Park ,isnt it great ,there bringing their kids who are the future of the game in Westmeath . We have all got behind this squad so far this championship ,stay the course ,dont revert to the normal personal jibing at players because they dont play with my club.
Thechick (National) - 19/06/2026 13:05:28
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GAA President - Jarlath Burns - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kew: ""We are a participation sport. We are not a sport for sedentary people who just want to sit and watch it on their television."
Not sure I agree with burns here. Many people can't go to games" If that is the case then why is there seating at any of the grounds. People are being 'sedentary' sitting down watching the game at the park itself. It was a ridiculous comment
ohwow (National) - 19/06/2026 14:27:19
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Dublin have the following players on the standby list:-
Hurling -
Donncha Ryan, Dara Purcell, Paddy Dunleavy, Ollie Gaffney
Football
Páidí White, Luke Breathnach, Jack Lundy, Ethan Dunne
." Would love to see Ollie get a chance. Out since Walsh final. Add a bit of Finglas steel alongside Conor D.
Need to win this one to salvage the year.
BarneyGrant (National) - 19/06/2026 15:16:32
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GAA President - Jarlath Burns - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kew: ""We are a participation sport. We are not a sport for sedentary people who just want to sit and watch it on their television."
Not sure I agree with burns here. Many people can't go to games" All sorts of reasons why people can't go to matches. Several counties playing over weekend in both codes that cost alone would make prohibitive.
He's evading the fact that GAA has allowed the championship to be marginalised among the general public. A novelty rugby game pumped up by good marketing in Croke Park tonight then our own teams expected to play tomorrow and Sunday on a surface that will be less than it should be for important games.
BarneyGrant (National) - 19/06/2026 15:20:32
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Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)
Forget about your journeys and year 1 of a project as Andy Moran tells the media tomorrow evening is a sliding door game for Mayo.
At home to a very beatable Meath who have already lost to Westmeath,Cork in this years championship. I believe Meath haven't won a game in Mayo since the early 60s.
Mayo win as they are favourite to do so it's not only a quarter-final in Croke Park but a great opportunity to reach the last 4 if paired against Louth or Cork.
Lose and it's a 3rd year in a row to not reach the last 8 of the championship and no improvement from McStays final two years in charge.
Gaa_lover (National) - 19/06/2026 15:29:23
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Away from talk of the Provincials and the unevenness of them.
The All Ireland has been very good this year.
The competitiveness is way up.
Do people like that we don't get more games between top teams? I can't help thinking that's there's just not enough All Ireland championship games per team in football.
I know the league or group phases favour stronger teams and having a more knockout style championship is exciting and more isn't always better but still I can't help thinking we'd have a tasty season if the top teams were playing each other more week in week out in a competition that matters for longer.
Whammo86 (National) - 19/06/2026 15:40:05
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Going safe All to qualify from the Group Stage 10/1
Mexico, Scotland, Bosnia Herzegovina, Sweden, Austria, Turkey, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Norway and Uruguay." One down (Mexico) only 10 more to go!!!!
katser (National) - 19/06/2026 17:01:11
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GAA President - Jarlath Burns - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "All sorts of reasons why people can't go to matches. Several counties playing over weekend in both codes that cost alone would make prohibitive.
He's evading the fact that GAA has allowed the championship to be marginalised among the general public. A novelty rugby game pumped up by good marketing in Croke Park tonight then our own teams expected to play tomorrow and Sunday on a surface that will be less than it should be for important games." 100%
After the rain today, the groundsmen will be busy trying to repair the pitch after the Rugby tonight, in time for the GAA games in Croker this weekend.
Fionn (National) - 19/06/2026 17:05:53
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
"If we hadn't had won that game our run of games would have been Kildare and Westmeath and would probably be now in the QFS"
Not accurate. Win or lose the Connacht final it was the same round 1 draw for Roscommon.
Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 19/06/2026 21:10:57
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