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Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To The_analyser:  "While a poorly maintained fixtures on the website is an annoyance patrons might somewhat tolerate, the decision by county board officials to impose a €25 admission fee with zero concessions for students or OAPs for Sunday's standalone senior final is entirely indefensible.

Nationwide, the standard price for a senior county final sits at €20, frequently packaged as a double-header with discounted €15 options available. To leverage a marquee local derby between Pádraig Pearses and St. Brigid's-two heavyweights of Connacht club football-with such prohibitive pricing is self-defeating. A fairly priced gate would easily attract a crowd of over 5,000; under these current conditions, that milestone is entirely out of reach"
The Dublin County Board obviously understand the basic "law of demand" in economics for their county final this Sunday, between Cuala and Castleknock.

Adult Stand Ticket 20 euro -- sold out
Concession OAP and student stand ticket 10 euro - sold out
Adult terrace ticket 15 euro
Concession OAP and student terrace ticket 10 euro

Think the Roscommon county board got it wrong from several perspectives on this one.

letsgetgoing (National) - 14/10/2026 12:01:24

Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To GDL:  "No, not from what I saw, lumping the ball into the a cluster of people, sure that is what the Enda Colleran did back in the day. The keeper we should be looking at in addition to what we have is Kieran McDonagh (Caherlistrane)."
This has to be a joke...

Galwaymaster9 (National) - 14/10/2026 12:40:32

International Rules - 2 Like(s)

Replying To ValPadden:  "Roarty will be a big loss to Donegal and the GAA. Is it the money or the experience that's turning the players heads? Climate may be a consideration too. Sunshine beats wind and rain."
Its a no brainer for young lads to go.
They will be full time athletes with little to no financial output as accommodation/flights/food/travel expenses covered.

To be honest I hope more go because it'll finally show up the GAA that we have have been treating our players poorly for far too long.

naomh_conaill_4 (National) - 14/10/2026 14:19:49

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Crashingwaves:  "Yes, locals who are working abroad. Lots of people had to emigrate in the past but unfortunately couldn't return, especially west of the Corrib. Fair dues to them for coming to play for their club. There's no reasoning with jealousy!"
Nice to see sanity rather than falsehoods and innuendo for a change on this tread.

backtooldwall (National) - 14/10/2026 00:13:47

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Finbar roarty for Collingwood any truth?

Jimsam12 (National) - 14/10/2026 06:00:55

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To The_analyser:  "While a poorly maintained fixtures on the website is an annoyance patrons might somewhat tolerate, the decision by county board officials to impose a €25 admission fee with zero concessions for students or OAPs for Sunday's standalone senior final is entirely indefensible.

Nationwide, the standard price for a senior county final sits at €20, frequently packaged as a double-header with discounted €15 options available. To leverage a marquee local derby between Pádraig Pearses and St. Brigid's-two heavyweights of Connacht club football-with such prohibitive pricing is self-defeating. A fairly priced gate would easily attract a crowd of over 5,000; under these current conditions, that milestone is entirely out of reach"
Why should we tolerate it when we are paying €25 to watch a county final and we will all be asked to purchase tickets for the new fundraiser being launched. But we can't even check up to date fixtures or results! Need to do better

D.Hyde (National) - 14/10/2026 10:29:57

County Championship Formats 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Viking66:  "Thats me calling :-D"
We have 3 groups of four in both codes in Cork, and I must say it's working very well.

bloodandbandage (National) - 14/10/2026 11:39:49

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Seniorleague:  "When will we have an official fixture date time and venue for the final?"
Senior is underlight in Pearse Stadium on Sat 24th Oct

Eire89 (National) - 14/10/2026 12:41:25

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Seniorleague:  "When will we have an official fixture date time and venue for the final?"
All final details announced..
Saturday night senior final,
Sunday primary junior 2 followed by intermediate final

Galwaymaster9 (National) - 14/10/2026 12:41:31

International Rules - 1 Like(s)
hope this competition never surfaces again. Poaching

farneygael3 (National) - 14/10/2026 12:41:53

International Rules - 1 Like(s)

Replying To ValPadden:  "Roarty will be a big loss to Donegal and the GAA. Is it the money or the experience that's turning the players heads? Climate may be a consideration too. Sunshine beats wind and rain."
It'd need to be a serious wage to be listening to Aussies non stop 12 months of the year. I wouldn't do it for 500k nevermind anything less.

FullOfPorter (National) - 14/10/2026 13:43:39

Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
€25 admission fee with zero concessions for students or OAPs is stupid business sense.

Connacht club championship matches last year which is level above any county final was 15€ to attend. And a level above that again the Roscommon v Galway Senior Connacht final in Dr Hyde back in May students and OAPs could attend for 20€

Drax_the_destroyer (National) - 14/10/2026 14:06:08

International Rules - 1 Like(s)

Replying To ValPadden:  "Roarty will be a big loss to Donegal and the GAA. Is it the money or the experience that's turning the players heads? Climate may be a consideration too. Sunshine beats wind and rain."
An opportunity to play professional sport appeals to many young athletes. The money wouldn't be hectic for any of the young players heading over, but the possibility of doing well is there. It's a challenge which people want to try, and see how it goes. They'll be less likely to get the opportunity again at oan oder age.
It can open other opportunities too. Colin O'Riordan is coaching over there now.

WanPintWin (National) - 14/10/2026 14:22:19

Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To MonaghanMan44life:  "Emyvale must be the biggest flops in Monaghan football. The talent in that group and they constantly underperform"
Bit harsh on their performances this year...

Only up from junior (whether or not they should have been in junior is a different story) finished 3rd in league and beating by the eventually winners in the knockouts (correct me if wrong)

Semi final in championship against Donaghmoyne, and the game turned in a matter of seconds. 2 county men on the bench who weren't fit for a full match which easily could have tipped game in their favour.

I'd say overall they'll be relatively happy with their season.

currinman (National) - 14/10/2026 17:54:00