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Allianz protest - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Jesus what a clown comment.
Admins - it's well past time this thread was shut down with comments like this." Hit a nerve did I? "Wokie" indeed.
peiledoir20 (National) - 04/03/2026 16:19:53
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Allianz protest - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "I see the wokies made their mark at the weekend. So much for peaceful protest. I'd say a lot of them never stood foot on a gaa pitch in their lives. The same wokies will no doubt be sympatising with Iran in the coming days. Comical stuff." Comical ??? GAA complicity - turning a blind eye - to genocide identified by the the UN's Francesca Albanese.
For your information far from 'never set foot in a GAA pitch in their lives' I played in Croke Park before Jarlath Burns or Tom Ryan were born … and later in an all-Ireland final.
I'm proud to have carried a banner into the delegate Congress stating 'Allianz Blood Money Out of Our GAA.
Blackcoatsoffthefield (National) - 04/03/2026 09:02:20
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Monaghan GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
The bitterness and bile been spewed out on this forum about players that give up there free time to train 4 or 5 nights a week, along with playing matches going to meetings going to juvenile awards around clubs to talk or help hand out awards. Also all the hours these lads rack up doing there own individual work away from the panel.
Yet we have lads on here running them down every day no wonder they have looked deflated the last couple of games.
Most people on here i would say have never helped coach a juvenile team or joined a committee in their own club to know the amount of work that goes on to make sure everything runs well.
Any player that pulls on the Monaghan Jersey at any level will always have my respect even if they come from my rival club doesn't matter if it's juvenile, ladies, camogie, hurling or football they all put in a serious time and effort.
I hope they all enjoy the well deserved holiday it's the least they deserve for the time and effort they give to Monaghan Gaa.
Totalballer (National) - 04/03/2026 09:55:00
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Allianz protest - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "I see the wokies made their mark at the weekend. So much for peaceful protest. I'd say a lot of them never stood foot on a gaa pitch in their lives. The same wokies will no doubt be sympatising with Iran in the coming days. Comical stuff." I take it you'll be supporting the orange faced man without a single plan for Iran, just because he says some of your favourite soundbite phrases that make up half your vocabulary?
SaffronDon (National) - 04/03/2026 10:55:59
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Jack_Sparrow: "Not arguing about that. Don't like either system. Should be open draw. Read back my posts" I've noticed you're the first person I've heard express dislike for this format, which has been a real success story for Westmeath GAA. If you don't mind me asking, what club are you from?
This format was in place from 2017 to 2025. Each year, the top two teams in the county reached the county final, with the possible exception of 2020 when the structure was altered due to Covid-19. In 2020, the strongest teams in the county - Lomans, The Downs, and Garrycastle - ended up on the same side of the draw. Despite that, we still had a strong final, with T Pass performing well on the day and arguably deserving to win.
Under the previous format (2000-2016), there were significant issues. For example, in the 2015 final, Castledaly reached the final. No disrespect to Castledaly, but they were not the second-best team in Westmeath at the time. However, they still deserved their place in the final based on how the format operated.
Regarding the rule about not being able to be relegated from Section A - this is effectively the reward for qualifying for the knockout stages the previous year. In my opinion, no team in Section A this year would have been in real danger of relegation. Athlone and T Pass finished 5th and 6th, and both teams would likely have beaten Tang or Malachys by double digits this year.
For example, last year, if you finished bottom of a group containing Garrycastle, Caulry, Moate, Killucan, Tang, and Malachys, then relegation would be justified. However, finishing bottom of a group containing Lomans, Downs, Shamrocks, Kinnegad, Athlone, or T Pass is not comparable.
Temple56 (National) - 04/03/2026 01:21:51
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "I won't be supporting any war or anything that clown does. This nonsence with Allianz will not help the Palestinians one iota. Woke nonsense which you wouldn't get." You brought up Iran. So you dont support it, you're just neutral on illegal wars then. Got it. Its those 'wokies' that are the real threat to global stability, those banners are far more damaging than the latest tech weaponry being used on civilians to make a political point. You're a real man of the people arent you.
SaffronDon (National) - 04/03/2026 13:56:17
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
No sign of the Trump trolls.
TheFlaker (National) - 04/03/2026 11:33:05
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "I see the wokies made their mark at the weekend. So much for peaceful protest. I'd say a lot of them never stood foot on a gaa pitch in their lives. The same wokies will no doubt be sympatising with Iran in the coming days. Comical stuff." Is that why Leitrim didn't field in a league game last year? Was that a protest as well?
peiledoir20 (National) - 04/03/2026 11:40:46
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To galwayfball: "Dunnes strikers weren't respected in Ireland for what they were doing at the time but word got to SA and it meant a lot.
I got a tour of Robben island many moons ago and when I said I was from Ireland the guide spoke about the grapefruit ladies. Felt very proud
I don't think this will make a difference but I know theres a GAA club in the West Bank and the kids will like hearing this." Everything helps.
MiAmigaVERONICA (National) - 04/03/2026 14:33:11
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "Mayo don't need a league final. It we get to one it's a bonus. You talk about a new manager needing it? Kevin McStay won the league and it didn't do Mayo any good.
Mayo have won multiple leagues in the past. The winner of Kerry v Mayo in Tralee will likely be in the league final. Mayo are going to be without their u20 forwards. They can of course still get a result but it's not the b all and end all.
I'd argue your own county Roscommon would have benefited massively from getting to a national division 1 final." Mayo have only won 3 league titles in the last 55 years.Hardly multiple wins.
brayballer (National) - 04/03/2026 13:45:43
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "Is that why Leitrim didn't field in a league game last year? Was that a protest as well?" Jesus what a clown comment.
Admins - it's well past time this thread was shut down with comments like this.
Square_B (National) - 04/03/2026 14:07:50
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Totalballer: "The bitterness and bile been spewed out on this forum about players that give up there free time to train 4 or 5 nights a week, along with playing matches going to meetings going to juvenile awards around clubs to talk or help hand out awards. Also all the hours these lads rack up doing there own individual work away from the panel.
Yet we have lads on here running them down every day no wonder they have looked deflated the last couple of games.
Most people on here i would say have never helped coach a juvenile team or joined a committee in their own club to know the amount of work that goes on to make sure everything runs well.
Any player that pulls on the Monaghan Jersey at any level will always have my respect even if they come from my rival club doesn't matter if it's juvenile, ladies, camogie, hurling or football they all put in a serious time and effort.
I hope they all enjoy the well deserved holiday it's the least they deserve for the time and effort they give to Monaghan Gaa." I don't think anyone is criticising players effort and commitment
farneygael3 (National) - 04/03/2026 14:08:55
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "Or MAYBE just maybe mayo where the better team........................" What's all the dots for did you fall asleep on the keyboard? Anyone at the match or watched the highlights will have seen how wasteful Armagh were and indeed throughout the league campaign.
Gaa_lover (National) - 04/03/2026 14:19:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Jack_Sparrow: "When you ask what club I'm from, it suggests that my opinion is influenced by what club I'm from and whether the system suits my club or not. That's not the way it should be. I'm talking about a level playing field and the promotion of football.
People have been ridiculing my thoughts on relegation and defending the current system.
We are the only sport that I know of with these types of makey uppy rules.
Let me give an example from another sport. Last year. Nottingham Forest finished 7th in the premier league. Under our system they would be excluded from relegation. They are currently 2 points above the relegation zone.
I can tell you that my club was better off under last years system but that's not what Im getting at.
Yeah it's exciting but it keeps the strong clubs strong . They have more wriggle room than the teams at the bottom with very little jeopardy involved for them.
You can say they deserve it because they are the best teams but they should have to earn it every year.
Fairness should rule over what's exciting I think.
Anyway I'm signing off on this one because I'm in a tiny minority obviously." I wasn't asking what club you're from to dismiss your view I was asking for context. Contexts are often shaped by experience and that's natural. But I take your point that the discussion should be about the structure itself not who benefits from it. I do believe Westmeath GAA does not benefit from this that's what makes people like myself most annoyed.
I think where we differ is on what "fairness" means in this context. For me fairness isn't just about everyone starting from the exact same line every year it's also about rewarding performance from the previous season. The protection from relegation in Section A isn't random it's earned by reaching the knockout stages the year before. That's not a "makey-uppy" rule it's a merit-based incentive.
You mentioned the Premier League example, but the big difference is that the Premier League is a straight league format. The Westmeath championship isn't it's a hybrid structure with groups and knockouts. Different competitions use different systems to balance competitiveness and quality. The aim here has clearly been to ensure the strongest teams are more likely to reach the latter stages and from 2017 to 2025 that's what happened.
You're absolutely right that strong clubs should have to earn it every year and they still do. They have to perform well enough the previous season to get into Section A and then still win matches to reach a final. There's no guarantee of silverware. What the format does is reduce the chance of a top-two team being knocked out early because of one off-day or an uneven draw which we did see happen under the old system and we will 100% happen in this "makey-uppy" championship that is somehow passed through even though no one seems to think its fair. Even you have said this new format is flawed.
I don't see it as keeping strong clubs strong I see it as making sure the county final consistently features the two best teams. That benefits standards across the county. At the same time, teams in Section B still have a clear pathway upward promotion is there if they're good enough. Having better match ups = more money for county board. Cant see how they don't see this.
We might just value different things slightly you priorities jeopardy and pure reset every year fairness, while I priorities rewarding performance and ensuring quality at the business end. Neither position is unreasonable. Everyone is entitled to an opinion right or wrong. As you said yourself you seem to be the tiny minority which is why myself and the majority of club players, mangers and fans are outraged at how this format passed.
Temple56 (National) - 04/03/2026 14:25:34
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "It's like an episode of South Park. Latest this evening sees Trump making fun of Starmer (who I'm
No fan of but you can't have one leader mocking an ally).
Starmer should fire back…"I may be no Churchill but your ain't no Obama"" Churchill served in several wars, even resigned a desk job to serve on the front in WW1. Completely different type of man to Trump.
Viking66 (National) - 04/03/2026 12:31:38
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Kildare are good. We beat them well but not comfortably. Much improved since preliminary quarter in Newbridge.
Dowling has them well conditioned and aggressive. They should stay up and good shout of a win or two in championship. Wexford should not approach lightly no matter what happens Sunday." Kildare will be hard beaten in both the upcoming games we have against them Barney.
Viking66 (National) - 04/03/2026 15:50:22
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "Mayo don't need a league final. It we get to one it's a bonus. You talk about a new manager needing it? Kevin McStay won the league and it didn't do Mayo any good.
Mayo have won multiple leagues in the past. The winner of Kerry v Mayo in Tralee will likely be in the league final. Mayo are going to be without their u20 forwards. They can of course still get a result but it's not the b all and end all.
I'd argue your own county Roscommon would have benefited massively from getting to a national division 1 final." As one of the longest term posters on here I can pretty much guarantee he's no rossie.
You seem to have a strange fascination about us and if memory serves me right it came about with a group of teens waving flags in Cloonfad as you drove home from All-Ireland final defeat?
We played in a Croke Park league final last year and it was no benefit to us at all, matter of fact we never recovered for the championship after that 10 point beating.
What would benefit us massively is consecutive years of Division one football (at least 3 or more years) and with 6 points secured with two expected defeats to come we'll hopefully have done enough to stay up which will be achievement in itself when you consider it was 1/10 odds on Roscommon to be relegated before the league started.
The_analyser (National) - 04/03/2026 16:44:52
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Viking66: "Churchill served in several wars, even resigned a desk job to serve on the front in WW1. Completely different type of man to Trump." Don't forget that Churchill was never a friend of Ireland. Long before Dev decided to stay "neutral" in WW2.
Freethinker (National) - 04/03/2026 13:17:39
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Galwayforsam26: "Galway minor panel :
6 Micheal breathnachs Eoin Gannon Oisin Neachtain Jamie Dillion Rónán O Neachtain Oliver Sullivan Oisin Mahon
4 Claregalway Evan McDonagh Ciaran Collins Ruairi Flaherty Aaron O Gorman
3 Corofin Ryan Connolly Adam Healy Kealan Moran
3 Caherlistrane Shane heneghan
Sean Langan Cillian Brown
2Kilanian Mikey Mitchell Darragh Kelly
2 Oranmore Aaron hanrahan Joey Cullinane
2 Dunmore Tiernan Mitchell Thomas Carr
1 Salthill Seanie Rather
2 Tuam Evan Burke Mylo Higgins
1 Miltown Fionnan Kelly
1 Kilconly Ben Devany
1 Monavae Eanna Maher
1 Bearna Cormac Naughton
1 Annadown Tom Naughton" Tom Naughton is a great old 'Annadown' name.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 04/03/2026 12:56:55
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Carlow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To pieman: "From my knowledge only 4 players from Pal were asked in,
Crowley
Ciaran Moran, who has retired after many years service, has a young family, not living in Carlow anymore, can't commit.
Cian Cashman, who was on the panel for the O'Byrne cup, played a couple of games but didn't make the cut for the league panel
Finbar Kavanagh, who is sitting final accountancy exams in May, declined the invitation due to those.
No one else asked. That's the simple explanation.
Pal do have 8 players with the u-20 squad though, just in case anyone might think that there is some anti county thing within the club, certainly not." Thank you, Pieman. That's interesting. And noted.
CARPS (National) - 04/03/2026 12:43:37
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