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Donegal Championship Predictions - W7 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Dunnangállabù: "I think I should have 5 lockjaw I had gweedore,cloughneely lk gaels,aodh rua,carn sorry ur doing great job aprreciate it" Gaels didn't win, was a draw.
I had them to win by 4 and they did but it was a draw at full time.
ballboy101 (National) - 02/10/2025 09:38:38
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I'd forgotten about that bust up, always something with Armagh no matter where they go, discipline and manners sadly lacking over in the orchard county it seems." I don't think we are holier than though on this one. We can point the finger of blame all you want but I for one was not proud of the Donegal sub who ran over to the Armagh dugout to instigate this. It was poor behavior so let us not pretend it was the fault of one side only.
We are lucky to get off with a fine and no suspensions.
PeterQ92 (National) - 02/10/2025 09:43:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To jobber: "The format is not brilliant its too easy to stroll through.
Section A is clearly stronger so here is the solution to make every game count.No more quarter finals.3 teams from section A qualify for semi finals along with the winner of section b with the bottom 2 in section
A playing off for relegation to B and likewise in B to intermediate or junior as the case may be.
No more safe games and much more competitive football." Only one to qualify from section B?
Very clearly a non-runner.
There would be a whole host of meaningless games in the last 2 rounds with nothing left to play for.
ondeball (National) - 02/10/2025 11:01:02
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To jobber: "The format is not brilliant its too easy to stroll through.
Section A is clearly stronger so here is the solution to make every game count.No more quarter finals.3 teams from section A qualify for semi finals along with the winner of section b with the bottom 2 in section
A playing off for relegation to B and likewise in B to intermediate or junior as the case may be.
No more safe games and much more competitive football." What teams strolled through to quarter finals? The Downs won five matches but under any system they would have such was their dominance. No guarantees they will win Flanagan though. Every other side faced potential relegation to section B at throw in time of their last game. How is that a stroll. Moate won three out of four matches in B and still needed a point to qualify which didn't happen for them. In hurling three teams do qualify out of six but it's three out of four realistically in section A and will be the same next year. Raharney qualified despite two abject performances, no football side qualified in either section with similarly poor displays
Claretandblue (National) - 02/10/2025 10:15:07
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Donegal Championship Predictions - W7 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ballboy101: "Gaels didn't win, was a draw.
I had them to win by 4 and they did but it was a draw at full time." Yeah any games that ended level after normal time I called a draw.
I think in future competitions I'll just leave it at winners, even if it goes to ET. Just avoids any confusion.
But for now, using last weekend as an example...
Calling a Goath Dobhair win = 1 point
Calling a Gaoth Dobhair win x 6 = 5 points
Calling Naomh Conaill vs Four Masters a draw = 3 points
Calling a Naomh Conaill win x 4 = 0 points
etc
Lockjaw (National) - 02/10/2025 11:30:58
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gaelsboy: "Am I right here in saying it's dictated by when they're out in connacht? they're all out the same weekend according to master fixtures so the seniors will be 4 weeks and junior will be winner on the day as no time for a replay..." No you're not right thanks.
bláthach (National) - 02/10/2025 13:26:46
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "I agree. While I am no fan of the Orange Order, I have no issue with someone from a Protestant faith or Unionist background becoming the President of Ireland." Who would are less? Some of our greatest ever patriots have been Protestants. We've had previous presidents, GAA presidents and our most famous cup is named after one. It's a non issue. That said Humphries is a weak candidate, all three are.
yew_tree (National) - 02/10/2025 13:39:36
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To PeterQ92: "I don't think we are holier than though on this one. We can point the finger of blame all you want but I for one was not proud of the Donegal sub who ran over to the Armagh dugout to instigate this. It was poor behavior so let us not pretend it was the fault of one side only.
We are lucky to get off with a fine and no suspensions." Absolutely no way condoning the scenes at the final whistle that day but the Donegal sub was not the instigator. The opposition subs were giving him tonnes of abuse as he was warming up. They couldn't handle it when it was given back to them. They are their supporters are well known for it.
peiledoir20 (National) - 02/10/2025 13:40:33
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
An interesting choice of management for the U20 team for 2026 - all would have close relationship with the county board and with Annaduff.
No doubt Enda has put in the hard yards coaching with different teams in different counties though (Leitrim, Longford, Fermanagh).
Theres a seriously talented group of players there this year. There also won't be the same level of crossover between the Senior and U20 panels so it will make it a lot easier for the management.
Paul Honeyman, Jack Kelly, Naoise McManus and Ruairi O'Rourke all started in the forward unit for the U20s in 2025 and are available in 2026. Add in the likes of Daire McCabe, Jamie Plunkett and Gavin Gallagher and we really have a formidable forward line.
Scott Kerr the Leitrim U17 Keeper from 2025 will be the number one and has an excellent kickout. Then you have Eanna McNamara, Oran Foley, Dara Greenan and Bailey McBride who all started in defence for the U20s in 2025 that are still available. Add in Archie O'Connor from Drumreilly who has been their senior teams best player, Ronan Connolly and Senan McGowan and you have a strong defence. The likes of Jack Moolick and the Gardiners and a few more from Carrick will be well able for this level.
U17 now isn't a good barometer of who will progress to be a strong senior footballer so the U20 grand has grown in significance. Its vital that along with the talent them players have that they get the best S&C and coaching. Hopefully with this management and with Shane Ward and Damien Butler with the school team they will get this.
Is still think we should be looking at having some for of Intercounty Junior Team - We didn't play club league football until the end of May this year - We can't afford to let the good crop of young player we have had at U20 level in the last few years to drop off - It would benefit every club.
Leitrim1234 (National) - 02/10/2025 14:35:00
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "In theory yes, but if you had to listen to what he endured when warming then up you might change your mind. The opposition threw the first slap so that was the first instigation. Also, their captain who came off with a busted ankle still managed a miraculous recovery to end up in the middle of the field in the middle of it. It's in them and they don't like it when it's given back to them." 100 percent back your own. For to long we let opposition like that walk all over us. And you are right it is in them, from manager to players.
The only issue Armagh had was there not used to getting it back from us, and I for one would shake the Donegal players hand.
There famous club and county have over the years tried to bully teams on the field and sidelines.
The keeper (National) - 02/10/2025 15:36:16
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "Who would are less? Some of our greatest ever patriots have been Protestants. We've had previous presidents, GAA presidents and our most famous cup is named after one. It's a non issue. That said Humphries is a weak candidate, all three are." There's bigger problems than the orange order on these shores now
Bon (National) - 02/10/2025 20:01:10
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