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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Fair play Loughrea. 3 In a row is some achievement and they are full value for it. Hopefully they go all the way

Overdahill (National) - 03/11/2026 10:12:31

Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
The Gaels certainly preparing properly for Shelmaliers. Travelled to Carlow at weekend to play Ballygunner in a challenge, lost by 5-6 which is more than respectable, BG favourites to win AI

Claretandblue (National) - 03/11/2026 12:05:24

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To The_analyser:  "Looks like Division 1 for us next year will be three home games against neighbours Galway Mayo and All-Ireland runners up Kerry.

Away trips to Armagh Donegal and Cork plus we'll play Meath in Croke Park.

Apparently round 1 will be away to Armagh on Saturday 23rd of January"
Order fixtures, three Saturday night games.


Jan 23rd Armagh (A)
Jan 31st Mayo (H)
Feb 14th Kerry (H)
Feb 20th Cork (A)
Feb 28th Galway (H)
March 13th Meath (A) *
March 21st Donegal (A)

* Croke Park trip for that game.

The_analyser (National) - 03/11/2026 13:42:17

Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Embarrassing what has happened in Div 3. No winners involved in any of it, makes a mockery of the sport and demonstrates why we have so few referee's these days, when such behaviour is rewarded. Now on top of it our junior leinster club representatives have to play a game in the middle of their leinster push. Club player welfare also not a concern of the country board, so long as they keep a spoilt sponsor happy.

annoyedplayer (National) - 03/11/2026 14:53:43

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Tadhg2020:  "What is the purpose of this post?

1. Why do you want to deny Tooreen the opportunity of winning a club all ireland? What is your motive here?
2. Yes Roscommon struggled in terms of results in the Ring but they were very competitive in most of the games. Their S+C isnt quite at the level of the other , more experienced, Ring teams and it cost them. They are a young team that lost their centre back from the rackard win. He was a huge loss. They had a really competitive game against Kerry in Ballyforan, for example, and the scoreline didnt do their performance justice. The extra physicality and experience plus a stronger bench got Kerry over the line.
3. Brian Hanley is a loss but there was no jumping ship as you put it. You are trying to imply something there and its wrong. The information that I have is that his work commitments changed over the summer and he couldn't dedicate the time he felt it deserved. Roscommon do need to replace him with similar quality.
4. This young Roscommon team did catch a break on relegation. That is true. There is a talented bunch of players there though. If they winter well, S+C and fitness wise, and keep everyone on board plus add a few that had stepped away then they can survive on merit and progress over the next few years. The talent is there. The question is whether the commitment is."
My purpose exposes the fundamental flaws embedded within the current club hurling grading framework and at county level with how relegation is decided.

Tooreen have repeatedly demonstrated their caliber and thoroughly earned the right to test themselves at Senior level. If they find themselves outmatched, then transition back to the Intermediate tier to rebuild, contest Connacht, and mount another All-Ireland campaign. Ultimately, a step up won't derail their trajectory-their enviable age profile ensures long-term squad longevity and resilience


For Roscommon I don't see it as catching a break to stay up in the Christy Ring Cup. The reality of this season proves that the Nickey Rackard Cup is exactly where Roscommon need to be right now. It is a much healthier environment to cultivate a winning mentality, build squad confidence, and buy the time necessary to bridge the obvious physical and athletic gaps.


Hanley's abrupt departure warrants genuine scrutiny despite the rhetoric offered as an explanation. When the dust settles, the definitive metrics specifically the season's results and a stark win-loss ratio tell the true story of his brief campaign.

The next manager needs to pledge at least a two-year commitment to the project. You cannot demand absolute dedication from the players while allowing the sideline to operate through a revolving door.

The replacement I'd suggest needs to be more like Kevin Sammon who stuck around for two years and who injected belief back and a bit of confidence back into the team by winning the Nickey Rackard Cup in Croke Park against Mayo
With 8 Tooreen starters on their team and handful more on the bench.

Gaa_lover (National) - 03/11/2026 18:23:19