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Allianz Boycott - 4 Like(s)
Replying To SixtiesKid: "I am in favour of anything we can do to make the life of the Palestinian people better. We all recognize the injustice perpetuated on them for over 80 years.
However making empty gestures towards multi nationals will have no effect whatsoever on their plight, and while it may us feel better about ourselves and our committment to justice, it will do nothing whatever for the people in Gaza and The West bank." So we should only consider actions that will have a measurable positive effect by your reasoning. However all of these gestures of support can incrementally turn the tide, anyone that is suffering welcomes gestures of support. That is why they are welcomed by the spokespersons of the oppressed.
By this silly logic maybe we should keep quiet when people are bereaved etc sure offering condolences is not going to change their situation.
If the players are against the continued sponsorship deal with Allianz they are correct to demonstrate. This popular narrative being regularly put out there "no point in doing anything because it will make no difference" is music to the ears of the perpetrators of injustice.
sligo joe (National) - 20/01/2026 14:51:30
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To SouthGalway: "I'd love to know the percentage of people in the North that at first wanted to be a United Ireland but do not want to be in the EU. Also if you were getting a pension from England and the Border went away would you still be receiving your pension you paid into?" Didn't the North vote to reject Brexit.
There would have to be a lot of negotiations between Dublin, London and Brussels but I'd imagine the British would be happy to give a lot of sweetners to get rid of the 6 counties.
updwell (National) - 20/01/2026 19:45:55
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Allianz Boycott - 3 Like(s)
Not sure…I didn't see any complaints when AIG sponsored Dublin GAA. Who owns AIG? Well their stakeholders include Blackrock and Vanguard. You don't need to be a detective to see what they are involved in.
yew_tree (National) - 20/01/2026 17:36:55
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Hamstring injury. Unlikely to be available this weekend.
Dodgy_Pass (National) - 20/01/2026 13:06:35
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Allianz Boycott - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "Don't know what difference it will make,
then again though if you look at what the Dunnes Stores workers achieved by their boycott of South African goods in the 80's then maybe it will achieve something I don't know.
People will still buy insurance of Allianz though." This narrative is wearing thin "no point in doing anything because it will make no difference". For sure if everyone stands idly by and keep their mouths shut there will be no change.
sligo joe (National) - 20/01/2026 15:25:06
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "Go on then Barney. Give us your solution." Nationalists should do as they did after 1916 and abstain from Stormont and administration and demand 32 county referendum.
Passive resistance as it were. Would require backing of Dublin government probably. That's what SF ought to be at.
BarneyGrant (National) - 20/01/2026 14:50:48
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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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Allianz Boycott - 2 Like(s)
100% agree with the boycott. Those who think politics has no place in sport will have to ignore a tsunami of historical examples to this day in order to convince themselves of that position. Life is deeply political and sport is a big part of our lives and a big vehicle for social change. As with the Dunnes Stores women cited by someone above, these small gestures do matter. Each of us has to make a choice about where we want our funds to go and proximity to a genocide that we want those companies to have!
So fair play to Dublin. May others follow.
LongfordgaaAbú (National) - 20/01/2026 16:20:09
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Allianz Boycott - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "No politics should be left out of the gaa ." Agree with that in general. What Israel has done in Gaza is appalling but this smacks of grandstanding.
BarneyGrant (National) - 20/01/2026 13:30:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 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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Allianz Boycott - 2 Like(s)
It's pure grandstanding as mentioned above. I guarantee you posters that have private pensions or investment funds would have links with Israeli companies. Haven't Allianz publicly come out and denounced the genocide in Gaza too. I find we are completely hypocritical about the whole thing. Our government cut back on hospital care for the poor Gaza children recently and you don't see us hopping over to the red cross to volunteer our services. The GAA ethics committee also found no cause for getting rid of them. Allianz do a lot for the GAA with reasonable quotes and sponsor events for children around the country to play in Croker every year. It's easy forgotten when a few people want to play greta thunberg though. Queue the giving out. I couldn't care less. You'd be better off fundraising for Doctors Without Borders or have a look at the occupied territories act which is a mess at the moment and needs implementation asap with amendments for services.
Ros2013 (National) - 20/01/2026 17:07:28
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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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Allianz Boycott - 1 Like(s)
Dublin Players or any other players shouldn't have the right to tell a sponsor what they can or can't do with there owen company. If players think anyone in Israel knows or even cares about them they very much mistaken. What's going on over there is nothing to do with our gaa games. If these players or anyone else that is so concerned should forget the protests and head over there to help out!!!. See how many will do that. Very easy to talk
Thejampot (National) - 20/01/2026 17:32:15
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tireoghainabu: "I read the book in a while of an evening, neither writer wrote with much conviction, probably written for the Christmas market.
Who in god's name ever said that a unity vote in a border poll would ever romp home?" I definitely know some people who think that it's a done deal if/when a border poll is called. They tend to be younger people granted, with little grasp of all the nuances involved.
Lockjaw (National) - 20/01/2026 18:06:31
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Square_B: "In your head there's a majority. It is true there's a slim majority of Catholic's in the North but it is far more complicated that that. Funny enough not all Catholics want a United Ireland. The last thing anyone wants is another Brexit, it has to pass by a good majority. As it stands any border poll would likely be marginally defeated which is no good for anyone as there won't be a second shot at it." Wrong on two points. A border poll does not have to pass by a good majority and secondly there will be a second shot at it or third shot for that matter if required. Obviously it would be great if it passed first time with a good majority.
tireoghainabu (National) - 20/01/2026 14:25:44
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wmeath2: "Why are the county board so determined to change the structure of the football championship?" I would say our hurling friends want to free up weekends; which is nonsense as we are a football county, it would be absolutely crazy to change a structure that is seen as excellent by so many counties around us. Hopefully the clubs remain strong.
OverTheHill85 (National) - 20/01/2026 16:36:48
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To OverTheHill85: "I would say our hurling friends want to free up weekends; which is nonsense as we are a football county, it would be absolutely crazy to change a structure that is seen as excellent by so many counties around us. Hopefully the clubs remain strong." why you say that presuming its hurling if theres problem just blame the hurling they are the bad peole, great attiude there
Gaaforlife2023 (National) - 20/01/2026 18:21:47
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Allianz Boycott - 1 Like(s)
The sponsor who shall not be named. No backbone by GAA HQ on this matter. Disgraceful.
legendzxix (National) - 20/01/2026 18:42:58
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Wmeath2: "10 page Document sent to all clubs about changing the structure of club football championships. Meeting in the Park Hotel Friday night to discuss changing the format. Each club chairperson, secretary and one player rep is invited to attend. Various reasons listed to change such as lack of jeopardy, too many dead rubbers, reduction in gate receipts, reduce pressure on dual players.
Westmeath championship structures are the envy of many counties, don't see the need to change it." Did you ever hear the likes!! Our championship structure is brilliant.
It's all amount the money , it's all about the gate receipts. I don't understand how the county board believe reducing the number of games increases gate receipts.
For example if you reduced the number of group game for each Team by 1 that would mean 18 less games across senior to junior 1. The most games you could add after the group realistically is 2 more quarter finals in senior & intermediate so 4 extra games.
No jeopardy ? Didnt every team bar 2/3 have something to play for in the last round of championship last year ? Across senior and intermediate.
In my own club we have dual players and not too many of them if any moan about the number of games. These players train all year around from January to want to play and win a championship. I think for these players having a minimum of 5 games every summer and some margin for a slip up is the lesst out club players deserve.
Reduce the number of high intensity club games you reduce the development rates of players particularly young lads who we are looking to develop up to senior inter county players. Players development increases by the more games they play.
Westmeath213 (National) - 20/01/2026 18:47:24
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