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Roscommon GAA thread - 4 Like(s)
Well done players and management on another valuable 2 points earned.

The strong wind made it another game of two halves and a 11 point half time lead would become 13 five minutes into the 2nd half. After that we took over to out score Galway 2-8 to 0-1. Two fine finishes for goals by Enda and Daire and some outstanding defending late on.

6 points from 4 games put us in the box seat to retain our senior status now, roll on Dublin in the Hyde next Sunday should be a bumper crowd to follow a Roscommon showing plenty of pride,desire and passion.

The_analyser (National) - 21/02/2026 22:01:18

Roscommon GAA thread - 4 Like(s)
Massive win for roscommon tonight, these were the type of games they usually lost in.last few minutes. The new recruits have been brillant and deservedly held their jerseys. St brigids players will find it tough to break into starting line up. Well done to the players and management. Everyone thought it was going to be a tough year for new management team they deserve huge credit

Charliepace (National) - 21/02/2026 22:18:31

Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Well done Roscommon. You never gave up.

SouthGalway (National) - 21/02/2026 21:21:22

Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)

Replying To KillingFields:  "overhaul how and in what way?"
I stated earlier that the current legal system is archaic, ineffective and inefficient.

Archaic - The Irish legal system is directly modeled on the English Legal system, which by design was Intentionally vague to allow loop holes for those with sufficient wealth/power to get off on technicalities. In the past I spoke to Gardai who vented their frustration at people who committed serious crimes, getting off on technicalities, despite clear evidence that they commit serious crimes. Aside from criminal law, the current court system is bloated and extremely costly, like making a will (1-2 hours work) might have a €500 - €1000 fee upfront, but it usually has percentage of your estate after your death.

Ineffective - There are loads of people running around with in some cases >140 previous convictions, several cases up in Letterkenny court in recent years with criminals in their 20's, 30's and 40's with over 100 previous convictions. Getting fined €300 and sentences to 18 months in prison, with 12 months suspended. Anyone with over 20-30 previous convictions should get 20 years, no parole, stop protecting criminals who the scourge of the Countryside.

Inefficient - Sentencing financially struggling people to 3 months in jail for failing to keep up with TV License monthly payments, Gardai drive them from Donegal to Dublin to Mountjoy, then sending them immediately home by taxi after processing, because it was a low crime and there is no space. Apparently one case cost the state over €1000 over a debt of €160 or whatever at the time. Or farmers gettings sentenced to 3 months in jail for refusing to inject certain vaccines to their .

I think for these cases a new approach is needed, a more mature approach that fits Ireland better, like the average person who is generally law abiding and not committing murder, rape, abuse or theft, shouldn't be getting getting criminal sentencing or threatened with this over misdemeanor issues. I don't have all the answers, but I can see there are problems.

Commodore (National) - 22/02/2026 12:17:15

Motion Of 4 National League Games To Play - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Viking66:  "7 isnt that many compared to how many posters there are?"
Posters from 7 different counties is the point.
What I was asking of "pikeman" is why he states that the unavailability of county players to their clubs is a problem in Dublin only. And his only answer so far is that the motion is from a Dublin club so it must be uniquely a Dublin problem, strange logic. Colm O'Rourke's column today indicates it is not just a Dublin issue but pretty much an issue in every county for some clubs.

sligo joe (National) - 22/02/2026 14:23:49

Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Super performance from Ireland today, beating England in their own back yard 42 pts to 21 double scores, but sure you can only play what's in front of you.

A win like that is something great but on their home ground and that being Twickenham makes it something special.

There is a greater awareness about the game of rugby now by male and females than that of up to 10 years ago, club numbers may not be growing a lot but club members and supporters certainly is.
What makes it sweeter still is our u 20's beating the same opposition last night, so there is evidence to suggest that young lads are playing it.

supersub15 (National) - 21/02/2026 17:44:14

Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Leitrim hurlers with a fantastic win. Ros hurlers and footballers winning the weekend. Let's hope we see Leitrim beat Antrim today to put them near the top of their division.

moros (National) - 22/02/2026 12:07:49

Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Fionn:  "Hopefully it turns out to be the same type of rumours that were circulating about some of the old guard in the Dubs Football squad.....
;o)"
Sean is injured, fracture, but is still on the panel. Colin has left the panel.

Viking66 (National) - 22/02/2026 11:30:38

Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Jesus this forum use to be about common sense football talk. It's turned into childish daft squabbles. Unless it is kids writing these posts.

Any chance you will quit the nonsense - Cavan are great , no monaghan are great - we won an all Ireland- we won ulsters. Boring.

Simple club and county chat relating to players and performances?

footyfan1 (National) - 22/02/2026 11:20:26

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Lovely, simply lovely

Michaelbeag (National) - 21/02/2026 23:53:51

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
First 10 minutes was the real killer this evening.
We had loads of ball but wasted a lot of it.
Tonight made it clear that we actually could do with Walsh and Comer

smallfrank (National) - 21/02/2026 23:04:16

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Seemed to be a lack of defensive system about us in the second half. Ros seemed to find remarkably large acres of space in our 'defensive setup' to hit targets or run through 2nd half, considering that they had the weather elements. I thought Ros were more compact and structured on defense in the first half, than we were in the second half. Individually and collectively, our defenders didn't look great at defending tonight imo. Maybe we need to revisit KWs 'defensive manual' 2016-2019, and see can we find some sort of enhanced defensive formula, because our defenders, or our defensive system, most likely both, needs to get to a better level for April-July? We're too easy to score on currently, and we had the same problem last summer in Down and other venues.

Pope_Benedict (National) - 21/02/2026 23:00:10

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To foreveryoung:  "Yes, a short year and perhaps a drop year, as two away games to come against Donegal and Monaghan and then the Dubs at home in the final game, even though the Dubs looked very average today against Kerry."
Yes, I think it'll be difficult to stay up now. A win this evening and we were in very good shape to stay in Division 1. We continually make things harder for ourselves than they should be. We're getting to see new players which is positive, but hopefully we can hang in there.

WanPintWin (National) - 21/02/2026 22:16:43

Carlow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Very comfortable win tonight. It was as good as over after 5 mins when it was obvious even then that Waterford couldn't hold Carlow attacking movement and Hulton in particular who ran amok in the first half.

Final score was very impressive from the forwards and that's without Miley and Ross two nailed on starters when they're fit. Great to see Darragh come on and with the biggest cheer of the night add to his Carlow scoring record by lofting over a super two pointer. And still we managed to butcher a number of great goal scoring chances but that often happens when a team is so far out in front. Hopefully we get them next week when they'll surely be needed more so than tonight.

Massive game up in Longford now next Sunday. A win and we'll nearly be over the line with two home games to follow. Hopefully a big crowd will travel. A Tipp win over Longford tomorrow would be nice, to deflate them a bit, whereas a Longford win tomorrow will mean they'll be in a great position going into it knowing they could be going up if they can beat us. Hopefully it and other results go our way tomorrow and make the run in a bit more comfortable.

Onion Breath (National) - 21/02/2026 20:56:52

Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To otherlad:  "1 win in last 4 ,, great stuff, even after losing the last meeting I'll throw in the previous 3 cause that suits me, wouldn't go back any further cause it really is a one-sided show,,,excellent,, maybe u should be an probably are more concerned with the fact that since you're last win against Meath

Manager left

Won 2 games, lost the rest (6or7)

In Dublins side of Leinster 26

Looking at relegation in league

Tailteann cup football for 26 possibly as well

Best of luck anyway, yea!"
What harm did the Tailteann Cup do Meath? None at all so I not to worried if Louth need to play in it because we need to bring in some youth like Meath had to do over the last 5 years or so

clutch (National) - 21/02/2026 20:43:33

Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)

Replying To TheFlaker:  "Some of the posts here are ridiculous. I played Rugby from the age of 5 to 18 and love the game. I'm not suggesting nobody is playing it i am stating the pool is so narrow it doesn't make a dent in the more popular sports."
I think the big issue rugby, or any less popular sport, faces outside the big urban populated areas is player pool. Take even a town of Athlones size. Numbers are decent up to u14/15 in the club game. There is only one club for the town and its hinterland. However it falls away after that.


TMy own lad was a handy 12 and back up 10 at u14. He came back for u15 and the 2 flankers from u14 were picked in the centre. He didnt come back for u16 as he's a gaa player first and foremost and the collisions were getting heavier. He didnt want to risk the injury exposure. By u18 that same rugby team were down to 15 players and had to pull lads up to field a bench. One of my sons friends was coaxed back due to the short numbers and ended up having to sit out his 6th year gaa season due to a significant bang to the head he received in that game.
There is also only one school playing the game in Athlone. Its primarily a gaa school( istrangely it plays gaa in leinster and rugby in Connacht) and there are a lot of dual players. The injuries the rugby lads pick up is an issue that the football team have to contend with. I know that can work both ways but it doesnt feel that way.
Jonnie Sexton and his celebrity highlighted head injuries and parents are more aware of that issue now. It does hinder rugby participation in my opinion as does the injury exposure in general. Of course the lure of " making it " will always be an attraction and what young boy doesnt want to be a professional sportsman and play for his country. However, in my experience, both parents and young lads are making a call on that ambition around the 14 to 16 mark and walking away if they dont believe its a realistic proposition.

Tadhg2020 (National) - 21/02/2026 19:53:41

Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Some of the posts here are ridiculous. I played Rugby from the age of 5 to 18 and love the game. I'm not suggesting nobody is playing it i am stating the pool is so narrow it doesn't make a dent in the more popular sports.

TheFlaker (National) - 21/02/2026 18:33:02

Motion Of 4 National League Games To Play - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Pikeman96:  "I'll leave aside your rejection of my perfectly reasonable and rational explanation of why I've been referring to it as a Dublin "issue" or a Dublin "problem".

I'll instead just address your final point that it's somehow "bizarre" that I remarked that you appear to be in Dublin anyway.

Your user name appears here as sligo joe (Dublin).

Is it not as equally obvious to you then as to why somebody might believe you're based in Dublin? i.e. you could be a native of Sligo who moved to Dublin at some stage?"
Well obviously it's as clear as mud to you but HS user name is first and your County affiliation is next in brackets so Kudos to you for working out that I appear to be from Dublin.
And if there is any update on your bizarre broadcast that the substance of a motion from a club is uniquely applicable to that club's county please let us know.
It's up to seven now, posters from different counties that see an issue/problem with county player availability?

sligo joe (National) - 21/02/2026 18:14:56