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Best 5 GAA County Managers In Your Time - 2 Like(s)
Replying To southmeathgael: "John Maughan ?, thats a wind up right ??" Are you not familiar with the work of Tomsmith on Hogan Stand?
tirawleybaron (National) - 09/03/2026 11:43:08
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "Blames everything on October 7th but doesn't ask himself how it was allowed to happen on the doorstep of the world's most protected country and informed army. Like the rest of them." Yes you'd have to think that Israel knew about Oct 7th in advance, so that they'd have the opportunity to come down like a ton of bricks in 'retaliation' . The Trump window of opportunity was too inviting.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 09/03/2026 12:18:55
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "It could've been let happen for sure. To use as an excuse like Margaret Thatcher let the Falklands be invaded. Maybe they underestimated the scale of what would happen. Thought it wouldn't be as bad.
At the same time their information as regards Hamas doesn't seem to be as good as their intel on Iran and Hezbollah. Hamas are still even now a functioning organisation, and they havent seemed to be able to take out as many senior members of the Hamas hierarchy.
Thats not why I posted we wont ever agree, why I posted that is you are obviously pro Palestinian and pro Arab, whereas Im not pro either of them. And there's nothing either of us are going to post on this subject that will change that." I'm not obviously anything. Stop making assumptions. I'm neither. Like most decent people I'm pro human. That's the long and the short of it. Between destruction, starvation and genocide. I could go on but it is well documented at this stage.
What Israel have inflicted on Gaza for the past two and half years is as in-humane as you can get.
You'll often hear them through out the line 'Never Again', but they are happy enough to inflcit it.
peiledoir20 (National) - 09/03/2026 13:11:43
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Freethinker: "I have a question which possibly some of the Trumpites on here might have some answers. If we are to believe POTUS, the war is won, as per his criticism to Starmer. He says everything in Iran is " out", navy, air force and communications. Now, if all this is to be believed, then who is responsible or how are these drones and missiles being sprayed all across the Middle East from Iran with amazing accuracy ?" And also, with their superior technology and military prowess, how was a school hit which killed 180 young girls?
Lockjaw (National) - 09/03/2026 13:45:05
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
I am not sure if it's about Kilkenny "turning up" anymore.
They simply do not have the talent of years past. This could be famous last words, but even with the lads still to come back, I don't think they are as talented as Galway. Lawlor was such a huge piece for them and it does not sound like he will come back from Oz at all this year
Kinvara (National) - 09/03/2026 12:56:31
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To galwayford: "As a matter of interest, 2 of the six US soldiers killed were probably Irish Americans. A Major Jeff O Brien approx 40yrs, from the state of Iowa, and also Specialist Declan Coady aged 21 I think, also from Iowa national guard. RIP-Brave men, we Irish have given so much to the US military. Apparently there are more Irish American winners of the "medal of honor" than any other ethnic group." Indeed but who are the Irish American soldiers fighting for? It's not America. It's their bought and paid for politician's.
Many of Trumps base were shouting no more "forever wars" and yet there they are. They me thing is for sure, the "distraction" of Iran couldn't have come at a better time for Trump…..
yew_tree (National) - 09/03/2026 19:29:16
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Oil prices spiking.
Markets slumping.
Inflation rising.
Midterms approaching.
I'd say the goal posts will have moved again when Hesgeth/Rubio/Trump next deliver an update on their "successful" military campaign so far.
Lockjaw (National) - 09/03/2026 18:53:11
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Best 5 GAA County Managers In Your Time - 1 Like(s)
Football:
Sean Boylan
Mick O'Dwyer
Rory Gallagher
Mickey Harte
Jim McGuinness
Hurling:
Brian Cody
Justin McCarthy
Ger Loughnane
John Kiely
Cyril Farrell
icehonesty (National) - 09/03/2026 16:38:30
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€78 Million Fitzgerald Stadium Makeover - A GAA Priority? - 1 Like(s)
Thurles is badly in need of an upgrade, using the toilets there at half-time has safety standards similar to Pampaloma with bulls on the prowl. One tiny toilet for thousands and thousands of people.
Also, Portlaoise or somewhere that can attract neutral games should be a priority.
StoreysTash (National) - 09/03/2026 16:28:37
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Kinvara: "I am not sure if it's about Kilkenny "turning up" anymore.
They simply do not have the talent of years past. This could be famous last words, but even with the lads still to come back, I don't think they are as talented as Galway. Lawlor was such a huge piece for them and it does not sound like he will come back from Oz at all this year" You are right. They probably dont have the talent thst they had. They do normally have the Kilkenny never say die spirit though and I expect that to be back from here until they exit the championship whenever that may be. If the opposition aren't up for the fight they will be beaten.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 09/03/2026 15:57:58
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "And also, with their superior technology and military prowess, how was a school hit which killed 180 young girls?" Their much vaunted intelligence services seemed to strangely miss October 7 even though some of Hamas leaders were assets.
Also manage to bomb schools, Christian churches and others in error while claiming to be able to direct missiles accurately over 1000 Miles to hit individual targets.
BarneyGrant (National) - 09/03/2026 15:09:21
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tearintom: "You see just picking up on one comment you made in regards to the school where only 4 are hurling but 8 or 9 play football.
The fact that you deem this as alarming is part of the problem. But you're not alone in that thinking, its practically the modus operandi of the HAC and prominent people within wexford GAA. Oh that's a problem,we need to stop those fellas playing football and get them hurling!
Rather than looking at it for what it is, its an opportunity. There's 8 or 9 chaps that are already in a GAA club, well thats a start, let's work with the football and see can we get them to do a bit of hurling maybe,let's actually work together but thats not tye mindset.
We should be using all fhe gaa as a gateway, football, handball, rounders everything we can needs to be a gateway to getting people involved and once they're in the gate then thats half the battle, then you have them, work with them. But again the mindset is they should only be coming in the gate only to hurl in the first place.
Kildare hurlings rise is an example of exactly that, get them in the gate first even if it is for football etc. We need to adapt that mindset but ours is the complete opposite.
And lastly we need to stop the mystisation of fhe game, ah he needs to be at it every day, he needs to be doing this by that age and you can't just treat it as a game, its way more, its a vocation blah blah blah. Kids just want to play a game, .etc them play the game.
A GPO told me that he reckoned close to half the kids in primary schools in wexford town aren't affiliated to any GAA clubs, we need to get them kids in the gate by any means necessary and not just by one means only." Tbh, I think Kildare's rise has a lot to do with Brian Dowling
You see people on here giving out stink about our underage results; I wonder what they'd say if we had've their underage results instead
ElGranSenor (National) - 09/03/2026 14:57:38
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "Not saying to get rid of it but i don't think wining an ulster and not winning an all Ireland can be seen as a success anymore under this current team and manager. It's all Ireland or bust for Jim I think. This could be his last year as coach too. Hope not but I don't think he will stick around too long again." Where would he be going? he's hardly going back to try soccer again, Donegal is the perfect job for him, I hope he stays for the next 20 years.
I'd rather we focused on the All Ireland but we are going for 3 Ulster's in a row, I suppose if we do that it sets us up full of confidence again heading into the All Ireland series. Think provincial winners get a better draw too but I haven't a clue how the new set up is going to work, just read that somewhere.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 08/03/2026 21:12:03
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "So you can't explain how that happened?" It could've been let happen for sure. To use as an excuse like Margaret Thatcher let the Falklands be invaded. Maybe they underestimated the scale of what would happen. Thought it wouldn't be as bad.
At the same time their information as regards Hamas doesn't seem to be as good as their intel on Iran and Hezbollah. Hamas are still even now a functioning organisation, and they havent seemed to be able to take out as many senior members of the Hamas hierarchy.
Thats not why I posted we wont ever agree, why I posted that is you are obviously pro Palestinian and pro Arab, whereas Im not pro either of them. And there's nothing either of us are going to post on this subject that will change that.
Viking66 (National) - 09/03/2026 12:25:10
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "...
Back to back league wins have Louth in a position to challenge the leaders. They'll have to beat Derry you'd suspect. Cork blow hot and cold. Derry gave them a hammering. Meath and Derry while being the favourites will be under pressure in Round 5. Any slip ups will open the door for their rivals. Derry and Meath defeats in R5 could have 4 counties on 8 points, with Tyrone a point behind. There could be a few twists and turns yet." Agreed here. Get the feeling however Derry are aware of what they will face versus Louth. Louth are a good team and nobody should state otherwise. They rightly celebrated Leinster win last year and this affected form later on. They have integrated a number of Leinster U20 winners into side and if anything are a better team than last year with 3 or 4 forwards as good as anyone along with Lennon's and McDonnell's attacking threats from wing backs. Derry have been strong at home but not great away and perhaps significance of Kildare win away was exaggerated.
Meath will have to be ready for a very determined Tyrone who have underwhelmed so far in league but the Ulster championship coming down tracks so they have to be sharpening themselves. Promotion would be a good acheivement for Meath if they can do it given the 4 away games and no home venue this year but it all comes down to next day versus Tyrone.
Cork should get over Kildare and set themselves up for a huge last game in Tyrone.
Each game will be won depending on how teams perform on the night/day and no guarantees.
winatallcost (National) - 09/03/2026 12:21:42
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tiger1: "Dont get carried away when it matters they will turn up .
Wouldnt get too cocky." Don't worry, with you around we'll always be kept in check.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 09/03/2026 12:10:04
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Where would he be going? he's hardly going back to try soccer again, Donegal is the perfect job for him, I hope he stays for the next 20 years.
I'd rather we focused on the All Ireland but we are going for 3 Ulster's in a row, I suppose if we do that it sets us up full of confidence again heading into the All Ireland series. Think provincial winners get a better draw too but I haven't a clue how the new set up is going to work, just read that somewhere." Getting to a provinchial final gives you home advantage in the first game of the All Ireland series.Winning the Final will give you no advantage over the team beaten in the final i.e. both teams will get home advantage.The important thing is getting to the Ulster Final which will not be easy with a potential S/F against Armagh or Tyrone if we beat Down.
gunman (National) - 09/03/2026 11:43:31
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Massive win for the Dublin Hurlers on Sat night Barney. FT 6-32 to 0-18
To have 50pts scored and a clean sheet is a good nights work,
12 different scorers and Hedger top scored with 2-03, closely followed by Purcell with 1-05.
Massive swing in our points difference.
Next up Carlow. Hell of a win for Kildare over them.
With that Clare v Wexford result, we are nearly there regards Promotion.
Hopefully Kenny hasn't injured his hamstring too badly. He made a big impression when he came on as a sub." If they lose to Carlow they might as well give up. No harm to Carlow who have gone back a lot which is sad to see,
Kenny was brilliant underage but similarly plagued with injuries. Hopefully he won't be out too long.
The ability to get goals is a big difference and might be telling come the championship. Good test against Clare in final be nice preparation for that. Clare were very much as half strength on paper but have strong panel and there were lots of lads fighting for a starting spot against Waterford so they'll possibly do similar against ourselves. Winning the final be great but main objective achieved. Barring some disaster!
BarneyGrant (National) - 09/03/2026 11:10:26
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Carlow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Carlow hurling has given us some unbelievable days in the last 20 years. I'll never forget beating Wexford in leinster minor Q/t final in 2006 & Offaly in semi.
Winning back to back Christy ring cups in 2008 & 2009
Christy ring again in 2017
Joe Mac against Westmeath in 2018
Drawing with Galway in league in 2019
Beating Offaly in relegation final in 2019
Beating Offaly in Joe Mac final in 2023
Drawing with Kilkenny in Leinster Championship in 2024
Beating Waterford in league in 2025
I was lucky to be at all of the above & them lads have given us unreal service. I'm not here to write them off as I firmly believe if we get all our players fit & out on duty we will give the Joe Mac as massive cut this year. But but eventually all good things come to an end & we are not producing the same calibre of player to replace these lads so when they gone we will realise how good we had it for a time. Heads up lads & give the Joe Mac an almighty push. You owe us nothing
carlo (National) - 08/03/2026 21:49:49
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