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Louth GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Commiserations following the semi-final. Unfortunately, it seemed to be a case of just a bridge too far. It was uncannily like our run to the semis last year in all honesty.

In saying that, Ive loved following Louth these last few years and I think (I hope) some of historic emnity between Louth/Meath is being washed away in a mutual respect these days. Look forward to meeting you again.

Congrats again on a stellar championship.

Young_gael (National) - 11/07/2026 19:48:58

Tailteann Cup 2026 - 3 Like(s)
Fair play to Wicklow, lots didn't go right for them in the first half but they kept plugging away.

Can we expect an apology from every single pundit in Ireland who told us after the Donegal-Down game that this year's Tailteann Cup was a waste of time and Down were robbed of their rightful place in the SFC by an unjust competition format?

Just the pundits now, I didn't hear much complaining from Down themselves.

CastleBravo (National) - 11/07/2026 19:38:52

Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Seniorleague:  "Thats great and long may it continue but dont assume a fruitful season will generate a long term culture change. These things are quickly forgotten once ended.
We made that mistake in galway 98 to 01 but when that team faded away so did alot of the enthusiasm.

The real promotional stuff is done behind the scenes by volunteers who are largely ignored for their efforts."
No lad its different here in louth now soccer is taking a back foot soccer was number one here in louthfor years with the two town teams not any more out of dundalk and drogheda there are 5 starters tommorrow the rest are country teams if louth get the big town young lads playin will make sum different an lu abu

Lolou37 (National) - 11/07/2026 01:25:16

Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
We outscored Down 1-17 to 0-5 from the 47th minute onwards. I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the finish and for the last 2-3 minutes of the game. I lost my Dad a few months back. We travelled Ireland all over following Wicklow. He'd have loved today.

Wicklowman (National) - 11/07/2026 20:13:52

Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Oh my God, what a wonderful day for Wicklow football. I'm delighted for all our supporters who've continued to support our footballers when it was easier to walk away. I'm delighted for the players and management and I think it is fitting that Dean Healy won man of the match today and walked up the steps of the Hogan stand to accept the Tailteann cup on behalf of this Wicklow squad - what a leader and a footballer.

The contrast between the team in the second half compared to the first half was unbelievable. They stood back in the first half and let Down play all the football. I don't know what Oisin said to them at half-time but they were like men possessed in the second half and when they got the momentum, they punished Down severely. Freethinker alluded to previous Wicklow teams in his post; these teams probably had more talented players individually but this squad of players have a spirit and a resilience that is priceless in any team. Not only that but they are very talented footballers. Some pundits seem to think we don't have footballers in Wicklow; hopefully today sent out a message that we have footballers who can compete with a lot of other counties in Ireland. Roll on 2027.

P.S. I hope this ends the nonsense about division four teams needing to compete in a third tier competition. Today should end such talk by people who don't bother to watch teams beyond division 2.

wicklowsupport (National) - 11/07/2026 20:31:51

Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Cue Fionn predicting that Dublin may face a similar fate tomorrow:)

Seniorleague (National) - 11/07/2026 20:33:02

Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
well done Wicklow. personally, I think today is the day the TC arrived. As healy said it spreads hope to us all. thrilled for the die hard supporters who have always followed the team. incredible comeback.

Bimb (National) - 11/07/2026 20:39:12

Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
After all the hype, what an absolute anti climax. Mayo brilliant of course but theyve not come up against much. Almost a hindrance going into the final.

waynoI (National) - 11/07/2026 19:21:51

Wicklow GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
I'm going to join that Wicklow poster who is thinking of suing the county board. My ould heart is the only good bit of me left, but I'm not too sure after this afternoon. What a performance. As I've said on here many times, I could write a book on Wicklow near misses and shoulda, woulda, coulda, but this team has something the others lacked. Focus and self belief. Plus there are no big egos. I to 36 are prepared to play their part Don't want to hear another word about Oisin moving on either. We have a run at the All Ireland proper next year and at long last, we are building a team that no other county will take for granted. Can't say any more really, other than a big thank you to all concerned.

Freethinker (National) - 11/07/2026 18:00:11

Mayo GAA Thread - 2 Like(s)
Best of luck to our Neighbours . Learning towards a four point win . Think the experience of the lads who played in the last all Ireland final is going to show. People can say what they want but you don't get here by being a bad team. Crazy talk from
Brady taking about losing finals to win won. I'd be more in the Gavin camp. One game at a time
And then target the other teams weaknesses which every team has if you get to a final.

Ros2013 (National) - 11/07/2026 08:51:49

Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Seniorleague:  "Disgraceful rioting from English soccer fans in London recently ,oh,,they weren't English?

Forget it so ....."
I expect most people dont even know what you are referring to considering the news blackout. IMoroccan fans I believe?

PoolSturgeon (National) - 11/07/2026 21:41:54

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Congrats to Mayo. Delighted to see a small bit of pride earned back for Connacht football. We could learn a lot from Mayo, ferocious tackling , feeding the talented forward line and letting them express themselves. We have as much or more talent than Mayo but our style and lack of determination and ruthlessness lets us down. Winning the final will be a huge ask, but i will be rooting for them as i hope most genuine Connacht football folk will. A west double with Galway hurlers would be unreal.

anotheralias (National) - 11/07/2026 21:41:48

Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To sponger:  "RIP to your Dad.

I lost my Dad as well last October, but his Wicklow flag flew proudly in front of the house this week."
Same to you Sponger. This man would follow any Wicklow team to Casement Park and beyond. He'd follow his club sides too. He'd be firmly behind Balto, An Tochár and Rathnew in the Leinster Club Campaigns of the 90s and 00s. I'm sure your dad had the same passion. I was like a madman at the finish. We deserved that day.

Wicklowman (National) - 11/07/2026 21:52:29

Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Wicklowman:  "We outscored Down 1-17 to 0-5 from the 47th minute onwards. I'm not ashamed to say I cried at the finish and for the last 2-3 minutes of the game. I lost my Dad a few months back. We travelled Ireland all over following Wicklow. He'd have loved today."
RIP to your Dad.

I lost my Dad as well last October, but his Wicklow flag flew proudly in front of the house this week.

sponger (National) - 11/07/2026 20:43:13

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Just seen that Paul Conroy is going into punditry for the Sunday Game now so that's his retirement more than like confirmed if it was in doubt

ColmFlaherty (National) - 11/07/2026 22:10:31

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To hlynch12:  "Had 5k double bet on mayo and kerry. Hopefully make up for loss on Down"
Fairly sure he thinks k means euro.

MunsterFan (National) - 11/07/2026 22:23:55

Wicklow GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
What an absolute exhilarating game of football and what a comeback. Its so refreshing to see teams just going for it and boy did it pay off today for Wicklow.. This will go down as one of thee great games ever played in Croke Park and probably the best ever comeback. Well done Wicklow yee should be very proud of this team!!

Dothesimplethingswell (National) - 11/07/2026 22:24:48

Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Dmoa95:  "Mayo have been loose at the back but i think they tightened up in the Cork game"
I don't think Mayo tightened up in the Cork game at all. 35 shots on goal Cork had and as previous games Livingstone pulled off a few top saves to prevent goals.

Gaa_lover (National) - 11/07/2026 01:22:34

Mayo GAA Thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To rhudson:  "Mayo. God. Help us"
God help Dublin or Kerry facing Mayo with tails up and in this form?

They'll absolutely love the same pundits writing them off again.

Gaa_lover (National) - 11/07/2026 20:16:29

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Mayo as easy winners against Louth as Donegal was against Meath last year. Interesting both were only 4 points in front at half time.

So many pundits that was tipping Louth to win was music to Mayo's ears and many of those pundits are generally wrong and how wrong they were today.

Unfortunately from a neutral point of view it was another non competitive contest in knock out championship football and hopefully the semi-final tomorrow and final is better viewing.

Gaa_lover (National) - 11/07/2026 20:13:44