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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To Magpie2: "Ha, telling other people to grow up. Nobody
hates France by hoping England win and we get the big prize. Simple as.
Or is that beyond your understanding
Normally it's customery for us to cheer on other teams playing against the old enemy.
Personally I don't. It's not because I like them. It's because I don't believe in harbouring old antiquated memories of the past.
The three organisations I mentioned as carrying out atrocities were listed by me in no particular order. I could have named them in reverse just as easily. Violence is barbaric and criminal no matter who carrys it out. Families have been destroyed by all sides during the awful conflict.
It aways amuses me to see Irish guys getting emotional and upset when " their team" get beaten. I'm talking about Man united, Liverpool? Chelsea, Man City or Spurs . All of those are English teams with some English born players.
Then come the internationals and the same guys will be screaming for any team that the English are up against. I fail to understand the logic in that.
Perhaps their is a need for people with narrow minds to GROW UP." Out of all the nations who suffered atrocities and genocide at the hands of their neighbours I'd argue we're probably the least bitter. You can move on and still not forgotten.
There's a big difference between a working class sport and a traditionally aristocratic one.
Doylerwex (National) - 16/03/2026 18:44:54
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "I can only look out from Kerry. Looking out nationally:
Donegal
Armagh
Galway
Mayo
Dublin
Roscommon
Meath
Derry
Cork
Tyrone" Your list and order of team who will lose the All-Ireland final to Kerry?
Gaa_lover (National) - 16/03/2026 12:09:42
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Disappointed when so close early in 2nd half plus a few very frustrating moments like Jamie for goal cconor drop short.
But we had luck in armagh and galway games so we can't complain considering last few games we missing 4 starting forwards plus patton.
Nice to give those monaghan lads a thumping now. They will be in division 2 or 3 for plenty years now and soon to be ranked just above antrim and fermanagh in ulster.
NORTHMEN (National) - 16/03/2026 14:02:05
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Well done to all players and management on Sunday. One thing I believe is we need to play in division 1 for 3 to 4 years for us to really challenge in championship. Division 1 is where younger players develop to the best of their ability and consistent performances come from. One thing that people outside of roscommon don't realise is we had 11 or 12 debuts this year which is massive for big counties never mind roscommon . So we definitely have made progress
dave1988 (National) - 16/03/2026 18:34:39
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Just after looking at a recording of the match on TG4. The effort and competitiveness of the Roscommon team in very difficult circumstances was outstanding against a very good Donegal team. While it has to be acknowledged that Donegal had 5 reasonable goal chances in the match they were being put under pressure for most of them. We also missed 10 scoring chances in the first half alone. (1 goal chance, 4 2-point shots, 5 1-point shots
I think that the goal that Roscommon scored in the 65 minute has to be a contender for team goal of the season?
65.10 Conor Carroll gathers the ball in the square following a two point effort from Donegal.
Pass to Dylan Ruane to Caelim Keogh to Niall Higgins to Ronan Daly to Eoin McCormack, to Niall Higgins, to Robbie Dolan to Shane Cunnane to Diarmuid Murtagh to Conor Hand.
65.50 GOAL (very direct, forward and speedy play)
At half time the score was Roscommon 1-13 & Donegal 0-5 ( Roscommon 11 points up)
At 49 minutes it was Roscommon 1-14 & Donegal 0-15 (Roscommon only 2 points up and about 21 minutes to play)
Full time Roscommon 2-20 & Donegal 0- 20., which meant Roscommon outscored Donegal by 4 points in the last 20 minutes of the match while facing a gale force wind.
Well done to the management team and all the players; starters,finishers and all panel members.
Should be a good atmosphere in Castlebar next Sunday.
letsgetgoing (National) - 16/03/2026 19:37:01
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "If we take another hefty defeat v mayo not sure where we will stand come championship? .....noncense comment it's the league it's MARCH. Also kerry are well ahead of the rest of us atm. Wont be a shocker if kerry win well ." When i wrote that post, I sensed Kerry may put a decent effort in for their last home game against a naive Mayo team but didn't expect it to be so emphatic. Mayo trying to play an extremly open man to man game against a far better stronger outfit away from home was always going to be tough. Andy Moran himself admitted confidence has taken a big hit and I think the rebuild is bigger than he thought. Ironically they could still make a league final if they win against Roscommon but doubts are now set for rest of year. Interesting to hear comments saying Kerry is by far best team etc, etc. Think Mayo need to concentrate on themselves and Connaught and see can they bocome best team there as at moment I think they are probably no. 3 in that province.
winatallcost (National) - 16/03/2026 20:14:13
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Good to see we enter the final round of fixtures with it all to play for across the 4 divisions
Dublin head to Galway needing a win and a bit of luck to avoid the drop. You'd expect Donegal will beat Monaghan to book their place in the final. Mayo or Roscommon easily could join them if Kerry can't navigate a tricky trip to the Athletic Grounds.
Division 2 is probably the most fascinating, Meath and Cork know what they need to do, and it's in their hands. Win or draw and they go up. Cork have a very tough trip to Omagh ahead of them, and they'll be getting flashbacks from the Derry game a few weeks ago.
A Tyrone win put Cork in a lot of trouble, their score difference means they lose every 3 way tie, and with Derry and Louth likely to win, they have to get a result in Omagh. More straight forward for Meath, any result against relegated Offaly will see them over the line. They have the head to head on Louth and Derry and are healthy on score difference too. I'd say at this stage Derry and Meath are the ones I'd pick to go up. Louth are there too, but they need a lot to go right for them.
Kildare and Cavan will be battling for their lives, hard to see Kildare turning Louth over based on what they've done so far.
Down again far too good for anyone in Division 3. Straight shootout for promotion between Wexford and Westmeath next weekend, would be good for Wexford football to see them back at a good level again. Leinster football looked dead and buried a few years ago, some turnaround.
London could do the unthinkable and get promoted next weekend too, win and they've got a great shout if luck goes their way.
Cabbagepatch1667 (National) - 16/03/2026 11:10:13
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Iarmhisamhi: "Louth Kildare game next weekend huge from a Westmeath perspective" sorry how is that . the only game with any relevance to us is our game in wexford . win that and let everything work itself out . lose it and it doesnt matter
mickcunningham (National) - 16/03/2026 12:04:54
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To mickcunningham: "sorry how is that . the only game with any relevance to us is our game in wexford . win that and let everything work itself out . lose it and it doesnt matter" Thought that was a strange comment myself mickcunningham. Wexford and Westmeath is the only game that really matters for both counties next weekend . Its a real 50/50 game in my opinion
Afinestick96 (National) - 16/03/2026 12:58:46
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Most gritty and determined performance by roscommon yesterday against the elements and donegal momenteum. Alot of players stepped up big time but still lots of work to be done. Great achievement by players and management
Charliepace (National) - 16/03/2026 14:55:44
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To joeman123: "Plunkett and Dolan are coming back from Australia and will be available.I dont see Darragh Rooney, who was Leitrim's best forward in 2024 coming back.
However it is important to give the young team who have committed a chance to grow together." I agree Darragh Rooney was just beginning to show his potential. We cant be losing players of that calibre. I have to mention Keith Keegan I see he made his 30th appearance for Leitrim against Longford. He should be on 100 appearances plus appearances at this stage of his career , what a warrior he is, its great to have him playing now its just unfortunate he wasn't brought in or couldn't commit years ago.
3rdmidfielder (National) - 16/03/2026 14:56:51
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Congratulations to team and management on staying in division 1 for another year. It can only get better for this panel of players to have stiff competition again next year. Remember we were favourites for the drop with ever pundit in the county. Castlebar is a free shot next Sunday as it's unlikely Kerry and Donegal will slip up if they really want to be in the final. Would like to see more game time given to a few fringe players to see how they handle it. An injury free panel is hoped for as the championship nears. Some outstanding displays against a very good Donegal team in atrocious weather conditions would give you some belief that good things can happen this year.
Rossieforever (National) - 16/03/2026 16:10:55
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "The boys of Wexford aren't what they once were." I wouldn't consider that attitude to be typical.
Doylerwex (National) - 16/03/2026 18:40:59
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Wexford Football 2025 - 1 Like(s)
Regardless of size of fish or pond the income from hurling through gate receipts and National League brought in just €550,000 in 2025.
The income for football was €156,000 in 2025.
Yet the expenditure is similar enough.
2026 will be closer of course as the hurlers were in 1B not 1A and footballers in 3 not 4. But until that income gap is closed the County Board have to feed the cash cow that in return helps supply the County Board etc.
If the hurling team are consistently in the lower divisions then there will be less income and thus less money for them but also for the footballers. And do you think sponsors will be happy if the hurling team are on TV only 2/3 times a year instead of 4/5.??
Ideally both Wexford teams are in Division 1 and bringing in €550,000 each. That would be the perfect scenario..
Paull (National) - 16/03/2026 21:44:05
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