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Dublin GAA thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To sligo joe: "Reading the posts here it seems to me that people here are deliberately refusing to understand. The players are not trying to hit anyone in the pocket nor do they expect to change the plight of the Palestinians. It is simply a gesture of solidarity with the oppressed people in Gaza by refusing to endorse allianz a company who invests heavily in Israeli bonds and has only recently increased it's portfolio of the same bonds. What is wrong in making that gesture to the Palestinians.
People are saying if they do this then they should be protesting against other companies too etc etc.
But can anyone tell me what is wrong with making this gesture to the Palestinians in it's own right." Ah Joe get real.Sure a gesture is a gesture but they trying to take a stance against allianz but its like attacking a bear with a feather. Many ways to show a gesture towards persecuted people without giving free advertising to the group they have a problem with.A nice gesture would be if the few players involved publicly state they will not use Allianz insurance again.As Barney stated,this is pure grandstanding. Its like beeping the car horn in support to the shopworkers on strike outside their shop and then passing the picket to buy something.
brayballer (National) - 22/01/2026 15:29:46
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "They had a poll in Greenland to ask the people. 85% of people don't want to be part of the U.S. 9 % undecided. But you read a post on here somewhere saying they are not happy. Amazing." In the same article they had another poll
Around 56% want independence 28% want to remain with Denmark 17% are undecided.
Did you not read full piece? Amazing
You are comparing apples with pomegranate
jm25 (National) - 22/01/2026 18:34:50
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "They had a poll in Greenland to ask the people. 85% of people don't want to be part of the U.S. 9 % undecided. But you read a post on here somewhere saying they are not happy. Amazing." Jumping down someone throat without properly reading the persons post
Your percentages are worthless dont relate to what poster said which is Greenlanders want independence from Denmark which is overwhelming true
jm25 (National) - 22/01/2026 18:00:53
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "They had a poll in Greenland to ask the people. 85% of people don't want to be part of the U.S. 9 % undecided. But you read a post on here somewhere saying they are not happy. Amazing." They had a poll in 2019 and 67.8% wanted to leave Denmark within the following two decades so it's fair to say while they don't want to join US they may not be happy to remain under danish rule.
But go on jump down someone genuine post
Stats lie liars use statistics
jm25 (National) - 22/01/2026 17:57:10
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Non-Gaa Forum - 3 Like(s)
Replying To REDANDBLACK30: "Yes I would definitely be a Socialist because I think the greed and wealth disparities under capitalism are too vast . Socialism is very good system and can work well China is booming but I accept it failed in the USSR probably it was not implemented well there as it collapsed. The concept of socialism is just. Capitalism in China with a population of over one billion would be a bad fit given the wealth disparities it creates if the elite had all the money there could be widespread poverty." How is China socialist?
The economy is run by giant corporations owned by individuals not by the state. Xi himself is multi billionaire.
It is also beyond doubt the most oppressive state in history. Run by a party that has murdered tens of millions to stay in power.
BarneyGrant (National) - 22/01/2026 17:08:19
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 2 Like(s)
Its great to see Mary's have a conveyor belt of talent coming through with all age groups competing at A, they are putting in great work, Micheal Lawlor spoke about how they have a development plan in place from 1st year right up to 6th year. The clubs must be given credit too as the schools only get these lads at 12/13 years of age.
At county level this year we have very capable minor and u20 teams. Hopefully we put together strong runs in both competitions.
Dheen (National) - 22/01/2026 10:01:20
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
Replying To TheFlaker: "From what you hear? You chat to many Greenlanders on a weekly basis ?" You are correct south Galway 67.8% in 2019 said they would like independence within 20 years
In 2008 they had earmarked 2021.
So while they overwhelmingly don't want to join USA this doesn't mean they are happy in current scenario
No i can depart again after having to put the ego back in their box
jm25 (National) - 22/01/2026 18:05:23
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National Football League 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "Whichever way you want to phrase it - there is still a top 7 of All Ireland contenders. It will be interesting to see where all are and the challenge of the challengers." Kerry, Donegal.
Then Tyrone.
Then Armagh, Galway, Dublin.
The rest.
Seanfan (National) - 22/01/2026 17:02:02
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To bláthach: "Do you think it would be appropriate to protest at schools with young children??? So five year olds listening to people protesting and scared within in the thing? Don't be silly please, thanks in advance for this." I meant "protest at" as in "object to", rather than as in staging actual demonstrations outside school buildings.
And I reckon it's still a valid point. Why is there nobody objecting to schools doing business with Allianz, in the way they object to the GAA doing so?
Pikeman96 (National) - 22/01/2026 15:21:44
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "I've always admired recent Dublin teams for their footballing prowess but probably for their principles even more so. Both current and ex players which has been evident this past couple of years.
Could the same be said for Leitrim? Did yous forfeit a league game last year?? Was that a protest???" There's a variety of opinions and have been on among Dublin players, As I'm sure there are on all teams, county and club,
You just don't hear maybe about well known AI winners who certainly are not 'Woke' on issues such as abortion, immigration etc, They don't and haven't used their jersey to preach on them.
BarneyGrant (National) - 22/01/2026 13:50:44
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Gives the chance to another panel member to stand up and fight for a place on the first 15. That's what you have panels and extended panels for. No team should ever be dependent upon one player; a suspension, injury, or a desire not to be involved for whatever reason puts the spanner in such dependence.
Having said all that, he is a fine player." Every team has that one player that if they are missing the team are significantly weaker. Kerry are not the same team without David Clifford. Dublin are not the same team without Con. Donegal weren't the same team without Michael Murphy when he was in his prime. Barry McNulty is that one player that we cant replace. He is that important for us.
That is why he must not be rushed back.
3rdmidfielder (National) - 22/01/2026 13:14:40
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
I see President Trump is setting up a Board of Peace now. how this man wasn't given the Noble Peace Prize I'll never know.
He only wants Greenland to act as a deterrent to any aggressor. The USA has protected us all for decades they helped defeat Nazi Germany and don't forget the Red Army also battered the Germans into submission from the eastern side.
Easy to forget now listening to the spiel from the likes of Macron etc,
what was France's record in the war? I wouldn't like to be depending on the likes of them for defence anyway.
Tirchonaill1 (National) - 22/01/2026 12:36:32
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Was just looking back on a couple of League programmes from last year. I note that the Allianz advert in them says "We're proud to be the largest insurer of school children in Ireland".
Wonder how come nobody is talking of protests at schools? Surely they have a bigger 'moral guardian' role for society than the GAA does......
Pikeman96 (National) - 22/01/2026 11:53:12
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
I wonder do any of the Dublin GAA fraternity have their vehicular vehicles insured with Allianz please and thanks so much and if so will they cancel them fortwith please?? This is a burning question thanks everyone for considering it please.
bláthach (National) - 22/01/2026 10:13:13
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Tacaí Liatroma: "Very surprised that the Glencar/Manorhamilton motion to correct the spelling of Páirc Séan Mac Diarmada to the grammatically correct version of Páirc Sheáin Mhic Dhiarmada was defeated. I'd wonder what was said against it. If people still want to call it Pairc Sean amongst themselves then that's grand, but I wouldn't have imagined any opposition to a motion about Irish grammar." It was really a bit of a nothing motion. He signed the Proclamation as Seán Mac Diarmada, and while Sheáin Mhic Dhiarmada might be grammatically correct in Irish, it wasn't the name he actually used himself. For that reason, I think the motion was deservedly defeated.
Although, I don't imagine that's why it was defeated. It was probably more about the cost of rebranding the signage at Páirc Seán, and the fact that we're already tied into a naming rights deal with the credit union. The current title is Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, changing things now would only open up a whole set of other complications.
southleitrim_mafia (National) - 22/01/2026 10:54:03
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I think winning the league was a big thing for Mayo? it's the only national senior mens title they've won in 75 years is it?
I think they would have liked to have won it again last year despite nobody else really caring much about it." I don't think anybody in mayo considers Kevin Mcstays term a success despite winning the league. Last year mayo reached a league final by default because we had to win the previous game to avoid relegation.
Of course once in the final any team would want to win. In hindsight mayo put up a bigger fight there than Kerry's AI final opponents...
MayoDan (National) - 22/01/2026 16:50:36
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National Football League 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tirchonaill1: "I think winning the league was a big thing for Mayo? it's the only national senior mens title they've won in 75 years is it?
I think they would have liked to have won it again last year despite nobody else really caring much about it." In recent memory, also won division 1 in 2019. Nice day out but I think most supporters would hold Connaught title in higher regard. Before that think we won it in early 2000s. Surprised you're not more familiar with our league form given how much you post about Mayo.
Immer (National) - 22/01/2026 20:32:40
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NFL 2026 Predictions Competition - Week 1 - 1 Like(s)
Donegal to win by 2
Westmeath to win by 2
Elska71 (National) - 22/01/2026 19:42:33
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Anyone here want to talk about the upcoming game rather than arguing over who has better support? Anyone know if or when Paul convoy is coming back?
Jonnytest (National) - 22/01/2026 19:12:25
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To yew_tree: "What other sports do Galway people get to follow and watch that Mayo people don't or any other county for that reason? I've seen this arrogant response a number of times here." There's a semi professional soccer team and a professional rugby team on their doorstep. The main population base of the county has a limited interest in GAA, and it ends up being confined to small heartland areas
I don't think this is a controversial point either. Galway people have always been known to flit from one team to the next without every really caring that much. They'll pay no heed on football until it's going well, they'll pop into Connacht rugby or the hurling will come center stage in other years, all the while never getting too excited either way. When there's busy periods and festivals on during the summer they'll often not bother going to anything
Mayo on the other hand is a one show town for local support, always has been. And if Galway are on the low end of emotionally connected fans then Mayo are most certainly on the high end
There's pro's and cons to both those situations, neither are ideal really. I wouldn't be getting offended either way, it is what it is
PressureKick (National) - 22/01/2026 09:39:35
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