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Monaghan GAA thread - 6 Like(s)
Well done to Monaghan, a great performance from a well drilled, coached side.
The experience of the Monaghan lads, and a lethal weapon in Beggan's kicking, was too much for us.
Fair play to the organisation at the ground, and around the town, a joy to experience championship football in such a great atmosphere.
Corofin123 (National) - 22/06/2026 12:28:39
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Donegal GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Travelling to Croker today I suppose we were hoping that last week was only a blip, and that we would hit the ground running today. But it was obvious after 20 minutes that it wasn't going to be easy, and that if we did cross todays hurdle that it would be our last one. We just never looked comfortable, everything seemed to be laboured. Dublin had a wee bit more zip about them. Our speedy players looked off the pace, and our bigger units looked completely and utterly off it.
After 27 minutes Dublin got a kick out away easy to the Cusack side. Hughie was chasing after their No 3, but was on empty. He was over on the sideline straight away getting an energy gel. That to me summed up the whole day. In the second half when Caolan McGonagle was bearing down on goals for the goal chance, he just didn't seem to be travelling as quickly as was needed.
You'd have to ask serious questions about the strength of the squad. I'm sure Jim will say that they were looking at the Stats, and he talked about having healthy bodies on the pitch, but when you are taking the same men off and putting them back on; when you bring fresh legs on (Sean Martin), but take them back off after a few minutes. When you bring Ciaran Thompson on for a few minutes, then take him off, then take him back on when he hasn't kicked a ball in anger in 11 months; you'd have to question squad depth.
And to touch on the point someone else made, the vitriol towards Jim and Michael especially is stomach churning. Its been my absolute pleasure to see many of his 200 appearances, but to see him treated like this, it is an absolute insult to what he has given to the game for near on 20 years. He has more class in his wee toe than many of those who have criticised him. As a county, and as a sport, we owe him a debt of gratitude.
SouthOfTheGap (National) - 21/06/2026 20:54:17
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Donegal GAA thread - 5 Like(s)
Replying To LowerHogan: "Do you reckon McGuiness doesn't really go for big names in his backroom team because he doesn't really want people questioning his decisions/tactics? I've always felt with McGuiness that he's a great motivator, organizer and can bring huge belief into a squad but has always played risk adverse football and doesn't make in-game adjustments when things are going against yous.
Players are all GPS tracked now with distances, minutes played, etc to gauge how much they can be pushed but I think he mentally burns teams out.
All the great mangers in the past were huge motivators and pushed teams to their limits, but I think they also found that right balance of knowing when to pull back and let lads reset and maybe that's something McGuiness struggles with." Great point, I think Jim doesn't like to be challenged.
I would rarely if ever shout for Dublin but did yesterday. That's down to jim and his behaviour - towards cassidy, declan bogue, tommy rooney, post match excuses and and unwillingness to countenance that he might have made a mistake eg after last year's all ireland final where he sort threw the players under the bus. In short I think he could be a bit more humble.
gahfan (National) - 22/06/2026 10:34:17
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Hard luck today ye were very lively in first half and things looked hairy for us at half time but we upped it in second half. Ye have had an outstanding year and are a serious team for the future. Fair play to your supporters they brought great atmosphere to clones today and I enjoyed the craic with ye.
seanie08 (National) - 21/06/2026 21:07:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Thanks Mark, Wally, all the players, coaches, physios, stats, admin people and supporters. I have had the most enjoyable summer and it will live long in the memory. Rest up lads, with our age profile and the gang coming we could build on this
Darragh (National) - 21/06/2026 21:46:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Congratulations Westmeath on a memorable 2026 championship. I have rarely enjoyed an atmosphere in Clones so vocal, positive and supportive of two teams as today. It was brilliant. The scenes on the field at half time were something else also.
It was a credit to Westmeath to see practically every supporter remain until the end to applaud their team from the field. Some dark and dreary night over Christsmas, you will be able to stick on the Leinster final and enjoy all over again. Magic.
Eddie the Exile (National) - 22/06/2026 00:58:53
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Commiserations today folks, but more importantly congratulations on what has been an amazing summer for you. You have a serious team that will only grow from their success this year. Ye brought a great support to clones today!!
CMXFarney (National) - 21/06/2026 22:00:19
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To CCFabu: "Absolutely no issue with people being passionate at games and in fact that's where I've had great chats with fans from around the country, where they have said something a bit OTT about a ref decision or I have lost the run of myself about a decision or foul, and then a few words between us and all good, let's chat football
It's the personal stuff that I find hard to understand and it's horrible stuff. Some of the things I have seen written about Michael are just way out of order and beyond anything to do with sport. Once or twice I have heard similar things shouted at matches and if it becomes any more prevalent frankly I wouldn't want to bring my kids to games if that is the way things go" Absolutely agree on the personal abuse. Some of the abuse I've seen him take over the years is way out of order and for what, being tough on a football field and not being sent off in a league final.
Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 21/06/2026 22:29:24
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Very disappointing result yesterday. It felt similar to last week against Cork were our legs were gone and we were lacking rhythm in our play. Even when we got the goal and a few points and went 5 up, we didn't build on it. Something similar happened last week were we went ahead by 7 against Cork but didn't build on it too. Something just didn't feel right but the lads tried their hardest and it took a lot to even pull it back level at full time. Dublin were deserving of their win at the end and it will be interesting to see them against Galway next week. I think we looked like a team that was training really hard but it was similar vibe this year to 2013 as many have mentioned. Hopefully we can bounce back next year.
What really shocked me yesterday and for the last while is the hatred for Donegal and particularly Murphy and McGuinness. Murphy was booed again and nearly as bad as Killarney. This I feel has no place in the game. I spoke to a Dublin supporter after the game and they said he was fully deserving of it after the League final. I said to them, do you think Michael Burns will be booed by Donegal and opposition fans once he serves his suspension? Similarly Kelly for Armagh wasn't subjected to anything like this after serving a suspension for a very serious incident. Also some of the stuff on Twitter was shocking and people calling him some horrible remarks which is way over the top. The GAA made a tribute post to him for his 200th appearance and it was littered with disgusting comments. I have watched Murphy since his debut at 17 and he has been a pleasure to watch. He plays with an edge but he does not have this dirty streak to his game that people are saying that he is been at for years supposedly. This year i do feel he has been more aggressive and did it take it too far in the league final but again it is literally the only significant incident in his career that people can cite. He has been a legend of the game and is contributed so much to Donegal and it turns my stomach to see the abuse he is receiving. Furthermore, everyone in the county or anyone knows him on a personal level are aware of the incredible person he is and let's hope he has another year in the Donegal jersey. Also I hope this new soccer culture coming into the GAA and social media abuse doesn't creep more into the game..
User93 (National) - 22/06/2026 12:04:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Ulsterchamps_32: "Funny I might be the .1% at a match but I can actually get people being passionate when they are supporting a team. To write and hold that bitterness and nastiness is just so strange to me." Absolutely no issue with people being passionate at games and in fact that's where I've had great chats with fans from around the country, where they have said something a bit OTT about a ref decision or I have lost the run of myself about a decision or foul, and then a few words between us and all good, let's chat football
It's the personal stuff that I find hard to understand and it's horrible stuff. Some of the things I have seen written about Michael are just way out of order and beyond anything to do with sport. Once or twice I have heard similar things shouted at matches and if it becomes any more prevalent frankly I wouldn't want to bring my kids to games if that is the way things go
CCFabu (National) - 21/06/2026 21:34:06
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Donegal GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To gaeltacht81: "Every donegal fan hurting today, but thats sport, we'll be back. Good luck to dublin in the rest of the championship. But the ill will and gloating towards donegal is sickening, been on half a dozen websites today and the comments are so unkind and unsporting it leaves a bad taste in the mouth. When did gaa fans start this carryon. Some people need to have a word with themselves. But Donegal is going nowhere, we'll be back running and gunning next year. Hup Donegal" A few of your fans haven't done you lads any favours. Some of the nonsense over the league final certainly went down badly - and not just in Kerry. Those that try to gloat at others misfortune on here rarely represent their counties. There's some adjustments to make but clearly you lads are not far off and I think sweeping changes would be a mistake
MunsterFan (National) - 21/06/2026 21:43:37
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Galway Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Maroonfox54: "Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic." Pearse Stadium has a bigger pitch than croke park!
Kinvara (National) - 22/06/2026 12:33:43
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Dothesimplethingswell: "As a neutral I know that Dinegals rise when Jim returned was nothing short of miraculous and they wouldnt be near where they are now without him. Those gloaters are only showing up their own weakness so just treat them as noise. I honestly thought Donegal would win Sam under Jim either last year or this year so one would hope hevstays on. The GAA insane calendar has punished Armagh and Donegal very heavily and it flys in the face of player welfare. Playing 6 days apart is insane and wrong. The game has become so unpredictable now with new rules but Donegal are still top table but I will say one thing is that peaking too early is costing teams dearly." Donegal played 3 games between 29 March and last week against Cork, they can't blame the calendar, Armagh might have more of a case in that regard.
JimB1991 (National) - 21/06/2026 22:27:26
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To mhunicean_abu: "And if you take Clifford out of Kerry.....
When you get to 8 quarter finals in 12 years (9 in 13 now) hang around Div 1 for the same period get back to me fella" Give me a Leinster title over an appearance in a quarter final all day long
DanGer966 (National) - 21/06/2026 23:18:27
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Maroonfox54: "Happy with that draw to be honest, but then again, I didn't really mind who we got. This Galway team are going well. It'll be interesting to see how they play in HQ. Haven't played there since the Meath mess last year and I'm not sure if the extra space will suit them or hinder them. On one hand, more space for the likes of Daly to kick pass balls into but on the reverse, more space for opposition to stretch our back who admittedly are not the fastest in the country but have a great work ethic." Draw's definetely been kind to Galway. Hard to know what shape Dublin will be in after going to extra time and Con's injury. Full strenght you'd fancy Dublin but Galway may find themselves in a semi having not done a whole lot.
JimB1991 (National) - 22/06/2026 15:06:01
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I thought Roscommon had the All Ireland won?
ohwow (National) - 22/06/2026 11:33:43
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Kerry All Ireland Champions 2026? - 2 Like(s)
Knocking Kerry out next week, would be a very Tyrone thing to do. Especially a Jack O Connor Kerry team
tirawleybaron (National) - 22/06/2026 11:02:00
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Kieran Gallagher was the best midfield ball winner in the Donegal championship last year and taken into the county panel after that. Spent the whole game today being sent out to warm up. When we needed to win kick outs in extra time, Hugh McFadden , who was absolutely banjaxed, is taken back on. Same with Jamie Brennan, out warming up all game and not used at all. Instead we take back on Malone and Campbell. Inexperience cost us in extra time , trying to force goals instead of taking a few handy chances for points when we were only 2 or 3 behind.
greenfan (National) - 21/06/2026 22:21:41
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To CCFabu: "Yeah that stuff is very strange to me, I don't really understand it. What I would say is 99.9% of the people I meet at matches are nothing like the online comments" Funny I might be the .1% at a match but I can actually get people being passionate when they are supporting a team. To write and hold that bitterness and nastiness is just so strange to me.
Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 21/06/2026 20:40:32
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
What a win for Dublin…brilliant game. Well done
yew_tree (National) - 21/06/2026 21:40:37
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