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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "As i said Dublin were poor too. Thats why they only scored 21 points. A proper team on it would have gone into the 30s such was wexfords performance for much of the game.
In relation to Offaly I was only referring to recent years or last year and it was more in terms of they have improved in every metric."
Last year we only beat them by the puck of a ball at home in the Championship, we didnt actually hit the front until injury time, and we drew in the League the year before.
They are the only 2 times we have played them in League or Championship for a few years now.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19566 - 13/05/2026 16:17:18    2672819

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "Dislike? Nonsense. I have told you what I dislike but you chose not to read it properly!"
You said you dont like the Provincial system. You also dont think the Leinster Championship should be called the Leinster Championship.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19566 - 13/05/2026 17:00:01    2672831

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Replying To Viking66:  "You said you dont like the Provincial system. You also dont think the Leinster Championship should be called the Leinster Championship."
It doesn't work I said and many others agree.

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 336 - 13/05/2026 18:57:56    2672850

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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "As i said Dublin were poor too. Thats why they only scored 21 points. A proper team on it would have gone into the 30s such was wexfords performance for much of the game.
In relation to Offaly I was only referring to recent years or last year and it was more in terms of they have improved in every metric."
A proper team... Listen, we apologise for beating Limerick. It will never happen again.

Although, stats say different for championship, you know...

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 4284 - 13/05/2026 19:02:14    2672851

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "'I've seen both Kilkenny and Galway this year and neither are world beaters. Dublin aren't either.' If this is as you say, then should you not be more concerned with the inept performances of Wexford, instead of blowing smoke up them? You state that you don't think much of KK and Dublin, yet both those teams easily swatted you aside? Surely, this should have alarm bells ringing.

I've watched Wexford twice this year, and was really surprised at how they've regressed (S&C, gameplan, defensive structure, etc.) from even last year. I'm really struggling to see how they get any win."
We've been awful. I'd say we've regressed in every metric to be honest.

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 4504 - 13/05/2026 19:22:27    2672853

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "A proper team... Listen, we apologise for beating Limerick. It will never happen again.

Although, stats say different for championship, you know..."
Jaysus you are a sensitive soul.
You beat us last year. Its not far off 1w months ago now. You need to stop celebrating it and start hurling to yere potential again. Otherwise what good was beating us to you??

Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 403 - 13/05/2026 22:16:57    2672876

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "It doesn't work I said and many others agree."
By it doesn't work you mean it doesn't work for you?
Its around since organised hurling started, its an excellent competition.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19566 - 13/05/2026 23:01:46    2672883

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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Jaysus you are a sensitive soul.
You beat us last year. Its not far off 1w months ago now. You need to stop celebrating it and start hurling to yere potential again. Otherwise what good was beating us to you??"
Exactly, a few Cork Supporters as eell seem think all you need to do is beat Limerick. What good is it if a side do mot go and win a All Ireland.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4546 - 14/05/2026 11:16:08    2672922

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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Jaysus you are a sensitive soul.
You beat us last year. Its not far off 1w months ago now. You need to stop celebrating it and start hurling to yere potential again. Otherwise what good was beating us to you??"
Exactly, a few Cork Supporters as well seem think all you need to do is beat Limerick. What good is it if a side do not go and win a All Ireland.

Oldtourman (Limerick) - Posts: 4546 - 14/05/2026 11:23:54    2672924

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Replying To Viking66:  "By it doesn't work you mean it doesn't work for you?
Its around since organised hurling started, its an excellent competition."
Hurling is an ancient game, the GAA is very recent in comparison. The GAA is what we have now and seemingly you think it's all fine. Good for you.

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 336 - 14/05/2026 13:01:51    2672952

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "Exactly, a few Cork Supporters as well seem think all you need to do is beat Limerick. What good is it if a side do not go and win a All Ireland."
Agree somewhat. However, beating this magnificent Limerick team should always be celebrated!

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 532 - 14/05/2026 13:45:07    2672958

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Might be slightly off topic..another cracking under 20 final last night..
A ref who made numerous mistakes but which helped greatly with the way the game played out..players who gave everything,also made mistakes,but not an ounce of effort or sweat left when it finished..outstanding displays on both sides and a keeper scoring a penalty and then stopping 3 with outstanding saves..it was a pity it had to finish last night and not go to a replay,specially when all Ireland final isn't til end of month..
Huge thanks to tg4 for the coverage been given to all underage competitions..they covered 5 games last night and deserve huge congratulations for it..

CTGAA10 (Limerick) - Posts: 2685 - 14/05/2026 13:56:26    2672961

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Replying To Oldtourman:  "Exactly, a few Cork Supporters as well seem think all you need to do is beat Limerick. What good is it if a side do not go and win a All Ireland."
Im not even talking about All Irelands. Dublin haven't even backed up that performance since beating us so , thus far, has amounted to just a fond memory, nothing else.

Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 403 - 14/05/2026 14:07:25    2672968

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "It doesn't work I said and many others agree."
Who are these people not happy ?
I haven't heard anyone complain about the Munster championship. John Mullane had a bit of a whinge about the state of Waterford hurling alright but he never complained about the provincial championship.
I think its only a minority of Galway fans stuck in the past that complain. Most Galway hurling people recognise that being part of Leinster is a good development for Galway hurling even if they dont like that its called the Leinster Championship. Afaik the Galway County Board applied to have their minors and u20s included. Im not sure about their seniors originally.

Tadhg2020 (Limerick) - Posts: 403 - 14/05/2026 14:13:47    2672971

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "Hurling is an ancient game, the GAA is very recent in comparison. The GAA is what we have now and seemingly you think it's all fine. Good for you."
I know the history of hurling. What's that got to do with your dislike of the Provincial system?

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19566 - 14/05/2026 16:09:18    2672984

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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Im not even talking about All Irelands. Dublin haven't even backed up that performance since beating us so , thus far, has amounted to just a fond memory, nothing else."
Backed up what way? Not even the most ardent of hurling Dublin supporters I know thought it would lead to an AI.
They can still win Leinster, probably second favourites to do so with alot of Leinster hurling people, including lads in Kilkenny.
The Round Robin is only a little over halfway through. We will all have a better idea how they really are after the coming weekend.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19566 - 14/05/2026 16:15:32    2672985

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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Who are these people not happy ?
I haven't heard anyone complain about the Munster championship. John Mullane had a bit of a whinge about the state of Waterford hurling alright but he never complained about the provincial championship.
I think its only a minority of Galway fans stuck in the past that complain. Most Galway hurling people recognise that being part of Leinster is a good development for Galway hurling even if they dont like that its called the Leinster Championship. Afaik the Galway County Board applied to have their minors and u20s included. Im not sure about their seniors originally."
If Galway dont want to play in our championships any more there would be plenty of people in Leinster counties happy enough with that decision. Noone down here minded them getting a bye to the AI series in the first place.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 19566 - 14/05/2026 16:21:40    2672987

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Replying To Tadhg2020:  "Who are these people not happy ?
I haven't heard anyone complain about the Munster championship. John Mullane had a bit of a whinge about the state of Waterford hurling alright but he never complained about the provincial championship.
I think its only a minority of Galway fans stuck in the past that complain. Most Galway hurling people recognise that being part of Leinster is a good development for Galway hurling even if they dont like that its called the Leinster Championship. Afaik the Galway County Board applied to have their minors and u20s included. Im not sure about their seniors originally."
I didn't complain about the Munster hurling championship - I was referring to the provincial system in the GAA, hurling and football.
The provincial system is lopsided. It's competitive in Ulster for football, not hurling. In fact I have met Ulster people who say that it's introverted and unhealthy in the football. I have great admiration for the hurlers of Down and Antrim, for their love of the native game and how they still play it against all the odds.
Munster is a hurling province not Gaelic football. As you write extensively about Munster hurling, I'll refrain.
The Munster football championship is uncompetitive.
New York and London are included in the Connacht football championship. I'd rather see that money and effort spent on developing hurling in the province.
The Leinster football championship can be competitive.
In my lifetime Leinster hurling meant KK, a few All Irelands for Wexford, then Offaly in the 80s and 90s. If Leinster was a viable hurling province Galway, Antrim and Kerry (3 different provinces) wouldn't be allowed next nor near it. Calling it the Leinster Championship is blatantly wrong. It's a lie but sure in Ireland lies are common when it involves money and power.

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 336 - 14/05/2026 16:52:32    2672997

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Replying To Viking66:  "If Galway dont want to play in our championships any more there would be plenty of people in Leinster counties happy enough with that decision. Noone down here minded them getting a bye to the AI series in the first place."
I'm not speaking for 'Galway' here, whatever that means! Leinster counties? KK wanted Galway to come in and I think you know the reason. When you talk about Leinster, Viking, you mean KK and Wexford, the 'traditional' counties. Offaly shook you out of your slumber in the 80s and 90s. Then after 1998 it was basically all KK. Before Galway were invited in, you blamed all your defeats on KK, now you have Galway as a scapegoat. Nice one!

Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 336 - 14/05/2026 17:17:03    2673004

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Replying To Crashingwaves:  "I'm not speaking for 'Galway' here, whatever that means! Leinster counties? KK wanted Galway to come in and I think you know the reason. When you talk about Leinster, Viking, you mean KK and Wexford, the 'traditional' counties. Offaly shook you out of your slumber in the 80s and 90s. Then after 1998 it was basically all KK. Before Galway were invited in, you blamed all your defeats on KK, now you have Galway as a scapegoat. Nice one!"
This is getting a bit like The Simpsons and "old man yells at cloud" :D

Pikeman96 (Wexford) - Posts: 3604 - 14/05/2026 17:29:57    2673008

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