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Club Football Championships - General Discussion - 3 Like(s)
Replying To The_analyser: "Watched it back Dingle was certainly the team with the most hand passing while Brigids tried more kick passing. And the contest was eventually won and lost in that manner. A wayward Brigids kick pass overturned and on the counter through the hands Dingle scored the winner.
Brigids had 48% shooting efficiency on their 35 shots way down on the % in previous games.
On kick outs.
Brigids won 21 of their own and lost 7
Dingle won 12 of their kick outs and lost 11
So 32 v 19 in favour of Brigids." That ties with my impression while watching it, if even more dominant by Brigid's around the middle than I thought. While Mark O'Connor had some very big moments, I thought Cunnane was the best midfielder on show across the full 80+ minutes. He had a powerful game.
I mentioned it yesterday, but the shots dropped short were the real killer. It gave posession back to An Daingean and they made hay off it. They wouldn't have got possession as easily from their own kickout, if those shots had gone wide. I think it was 7 points they got directly from shots which Brigid's dropped into the goalie.
I thought Brigid's were marginally the better team overall, in terms of winning the midfield battle and creating more scoring chances.
On a side note, this unwritten rule of the man of the match having to be from the winning team has to stop. Ruaidhrí Fallon was clearly the outstanding player on the pitch yesterday. While plenty others had big games, Tom O'Sullivan, Dylan Geaney and Conor Hand, Fallon was the by a decent amount the most impressive performer on the day. A man of the match award in an All-Ireland final would have been some personal consolation at least, and fully deserved.
WanPintWin (National) - 19/01/2026 14:38:46
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I'd say there's some lads here who wouldn't mind if the six counties stayed tied to the Britain either.
Always amazes me in this country everyone seems so worried about other countries and never seem to stop to look at our own country, still partly occupied by a colonial power." To attempt to link the issue of Greenland and Ireland together, only shows the lack of any common sense that is in your argument. In case you haven't been following events in Ireland, his majesty's government have said they have no strategic interest in the six counties and if the majority of the people of the six counties so wish they could become part of Ireland. Lads in Ireland who may wish that it didn't happen can also have their say as it also has to be approved by the people of Ireland. However there are some parts you may want to think about and that is the people of Greenland have shown that they will not be cowered at the point of a gun into becoming something they are not. Then again by your logic all the people of the six counties should be forced into being part of something they do not want to be, look how well that has work out in our history and also in other counties all over the world.
zinny (National) - 19/01/2026 16:55:22
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "To attempt to link the issue of Greenland and Ireland together, only shows the lack of any common sense that is in your argument. In case you haven't been following events in Ireland, his majesty's government have said they have no strategic interest in the six counties and if the majority of the people of the six counties so wish they could become part of Ireland. Lads in Ireland who may wish that it didn't happen can also have their say as it also has to be approved by the people of Ireland. However there are some parts you may want to think about and that is the people of Greenland have shown that they will not be cowered at the point of a gun into becoming something they are not. Then again by your logic all the people of the six counties should be forced into being part of something they do not want to be, look how well that has work out in our history and also in other counties all over the world." I'd say the likes of you are very concerned about the people in the six counties alright Jack.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 19/01/2026 17:46:08
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Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To ball1: "Reports online of Ben O'Carroll being utterly heartbroken well after the final whistle yesterday, as the team headed out of Croke Park - almost had to be held up walking out.
You would have to really feel for Ben. He's going to play them plays over in his head for a long time - whatever about the missed chances, but the two turnovers late on especially.
Hopefully we see him get his chance again in Croke Park to redeem himself." No doubt the management team and Brigids supporters will rally around Ben and the other players and support them. Ben is a quality player and remains so. Important for other Roscommon supporters to support him also. Shane Cunnane missed a difficult free/50 to draw the 2024 final and came back to have a great game yesterday. I expect Ben to do the same.
Time for a sports psychologist to maybe support the players and indeed the management at this time.
I am not an expert, but taking a prolonged time out and dwelling on the hundreds of small incidents that occurred in the game might not be a great idea and do their heads in. Maybe the best thing would be for the county players to get back playing for the Rossies after a shorter break than if they had won. No doubt some people will disagree.
I am not from St Bridgets but watched the match from 5,000 miles away on line. I was a proud Rossie watching the game. Keep the heads up lads if any of you are reading this. Your time will come are you are a fantastic team giving it 100% for your club and county.
letsgetgoing (National) - 19/01/2026 21:16:07
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "We know what you think.
Somebody said "it belongs to Denmark, end of story". That's an outrageous statement and people are right to call it out." What are you talking about? How are we comparing America deciding to take over Greenland and Venezuela as the same as the super complicated issue of Irish unity?
It's a totally separate issue. I want a United Ireland. Feel free to discuss it. But it's not the same thing. Lads on here hijacking it as if they are more Irish than others. It's childish stuff.
TheFlaker (National) - 20/01/2026 10:20:24
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Doylerwex: "How much of a majority do you want on the Island?" There's surely already a majority. Of course one way of ensuring a majority don't vote that way in a referendum is by not having one......
Viking66 (National) - 20/01/2026 10:04:51
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Well lads
I just wanted to pay tribute to a gallant Brigids team yesterday who played such a big part in a terrific final. It's absolutely a killer blow but if they can dust themselves down, they have an age profile to come back again
I also heard the report that Ben OCarroll was inconsolable which is heartbreaking to hear. From afar here in South Mayo I think he's a really classy player. I'd say it's one of those things where he knew the expectation on him and the more that went wrong, the more he tried to correct it. It doesn't change my view on him, I think he's a class act
Also finally no 5 Ruaidhrí Fallon. Incredible leadership not just for the equaliser but the timing of all his scores yesterday. So comfortable on the ball, reminds me of a no 5 from Mayo in the not too distant past
Finally best of luck for the season ahead. I'm glad ye have moved onto new management it was badly needed imo
Roco88 (National) - 19/01/2026 23:02:02
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Lads have a debate about having a United Ireland if you wish. But throwing into the mix of what's happening currently is absolutely embarrassing. And claiming you are more Irish than everyone else because you are talking about it is even more embarrassing.
TheFlaker (National) - 19/01/2026 20:40:22
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "If a border poll was called in the morning it wouldn't pass and the calls for another poll will diminish. Do you want that because I certainly don't. I want a poll to pass resoundingly. You get one shot at it, that's it." There was an overwhelming vote for Irish unity and independence in 1918. Brits refused to recognise it and partitioned country to ensure a majority in six counties for staying in UK.
A border poll held on that basis would not be legitimate and in any even would not pass. SF keep on about it as it distracts from what they are doing: Running part of Ireland under license from Westminster.
Of course Greenland shouldn't be taken by the Americans. Mad stuff. Just as mad as England claiming part of our country. Except they are already here!
BarneyGrant (National) - 20/01/2026 13:26:49
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To PressureKick: "Spot on. There'll be an overreaction to next week's result from whoever loses also, albeit it's harder to get Galway fans excitable than the Mayo contingent
Ultimately none of it matters a joy until championship. Nobody remembers the league never mind an FBD" Every county has embarrassing fans. That Galway Facebook page is just as bad. The thing is people wrote stuff online they wouldn't dare say in public.
yew_tree (National) - 19/01/2026 13:39:35
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Allianz Boycott - 1 Like(s)
Replying To keeper7: "Do people agree with boycotting Allianz? They insure absolutely everything for the GAA. The story below does not seem to be widely reported:
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/allianz-and-aviva-drop-elbit-systems-insurance-after-palestine-protests" No politics should be left out of the gaa .
S1234 (National) - 20/01/2026 11:51:02
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Adding 1.8 million people with giant chips of different flavours on their shoulders into a new Irish state will be amusing
alalalalalum (National) - 20/01/2026 09:52:04
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Rossielover: "Saw a video online today of a pub in vicinity of Pearses GAA of the lads in the pub celebrating wildly when Dingle scored the winning point, most of these gentleman possibly friends with lads from Brigids, was a poor showing to see them not cheering on fellow county men, thoughts on this?" Firstly i want to congratulate st brigids on doing roscommon and connacht proud. Played brilliant football and could just as easily have won. As a connacht man i was devastated for ye and proud of ye. With regard to neighbours shouting for Dingle, there will always be clowns. I would suggest that most genuine supporters from Clan and Pearses were behind ye. I know that when Caltra won AI in 2004 the popular narrative was that all Mountbellew were rooting for An Gaeltacht but in actual fact i met so many from the Mountbellew club in croke park that day all of whom were delighted with the result. Of course there were some clowns in 2004 too.
anotheralias (National) - 20/01/2026 09:50:58
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
I'm more concerned about the fate of the hills of green Tyrone than I am about Greenland, does that make me an Irish patriot? I don't know, I think it should be the focus of any Irishman or Gael.
Greenland Trump and the Eu and tariffs you all get so concerned about will all be fine, money rules all, it will sort itself out.
What is said by our Gov on the issues will make no difference but they will dance the tune that's called from Brussels anyway.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 19/01/2026 23:09:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Lads have a debate about having a United Ireland if you wish. But throwing into the mix of what's happening currently is absolutely embarrassing. And claiming you are more Irish than everyone else because you are talking about it is even more embarrassing." We know what you think.
Somebody said "it belongs to Denmark, end of story". That's an outrageous statement and people are right to call it out.
Doylerwex (National) - 19/01/2026 22:59:53
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "Shinners are obsessed with the Brits. When the time is right, Ireland will be free. When the majority wants it, under the provisions set out under the GFA. And that time is coming sooner rather than later. But no, the good auld Shinners want to obsess about the Brits." How much of a majority do you want on the Island?
Doylerwex (National) - 19/01/2026 19:50:48
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TanCanRan: "It doesn't look so funny now, does it?
Conor Cooney wouldn't have missed that handy free Killeen did to bring it back to a one-score game in a Thomas' jersey at least." I agree with you until loughrea get a freetaker in the Cooney or Canning conversation rate they will struggle to win the big one look back at all the previous galway club all ireland winners they all had top free takers
minor77 (National) - 19/01/2026 19:01:46
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I'd say there's some lads here who wouldn't mind if the six counties stayed tied to the Britain either.
Always amazes me in this country everyone seems so worried about other countries and never seem to stop to look at our own country, still partly occupied by a colonial power." You are 100% Tirchonaill 1, you only have to listen and look at different footage from down the years. Thank God for social media and the internet as the younger generation in the 26 counties are starting to twig on what happened in the 6 counties and they care more than their forefathers.
Saynothing (National) - 19/01/2026 18:52:33
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Rossielover: "Saw a video online today of a pub in vicinity of Pearses GAA of the lads in the pub celebrating wildly when Dingle scored the winning point, most of these gentleman possibly friends with lads from Brigids, was a poor showing to see them not cheering on fellow county men, thoughts on this?" Wouldn't pay much heed. There are always one or two who never want anyone but their own club doing well and begrudge any success. We had a lad in the Longford forum go over to the Westmeath forum the day we got beat in the Leinster Club Championship a few years ago, to congratulate the Westmeath club for beating us. You can't do anything about that sort of nastiness. It is always just the odd few, and rarely reflects the view of most decent football people.
Hard luck to Brigids. Fantastic game and a fantastic club. Roscommon footballing people should be proud.
LongfordgaaAbú (National) - 19/01/2026 18:41:41
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "To attempt to link the issue of Greenland and Ireland together, only shows the lack of any common sense that is in your argument. In case you haven't been following events in Ireland, his majesty's government have said they have no strategic interest in the six counties and if the majority of the people of the six counties so wish they could become part of Ireland. Lads in Ireland who may wish that it didn't happen can also have their say as it also has to be approved by the people of Ireland. However there are some parts you may want to think about and that is the people of Greenland have shown that they will not be cowered at the point of a gun into becoming something they are not. Then again by your logic all the people of the six counties should be forced into being part of something they do not want to be, look how well that has work out in our history and also in other counties all over the world." In case you forgot the nationalist people of the six counties were " forced into being part of something they did not want" and see how well that has worked out. The last democratic election in Ireland was in 1918 and the democratic wish was to break the union with Britain, but with Collins losing his nerve and the British threat of all out war it never happened- so much for democracy.
tireoghainabu (National) - 19/01/2026 17:46:50
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