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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Very enjoyable game against Derry yesterday. Derry looked very good early on and were fast and direct while we were more lateral and slow. Hugh McFadden seemed to make a big difference when he came on.
The young lads look very good and I'm sure it will stir things up with the more established players, in a really good way. For me the 3 four masters lads - Muldoon, McCahill and Turlough Carr looked the most promising. Muldoon and McCahill scored great points but the most promising I thought was Carr, a really smart player who is very comfortable on the ball and made some great choices, and isn't afraid to put boot to ball. The kick pass to O'Baoill for his point in the first half was a gem. He plays a bit like shane O'Donnell so maybe there wouldn't be room for two of them in the team but he seems like a great option. Maybe this year is too early for them but maybe not.
McGuinness made some comments about Kieran Gallagher after the game - saying he has a lot to learn and hasn't much football played, but that he could be an option for the summer. He is a great ball winner. Seems like traditional midfielders are back. I can imagine McGuinness playing 4 big men around the middle at once in every game this year, winning primary possession is key.
High_and_wide (National) - 15/01/2026 10:53:20
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "I have a lot of time for Theo tbh.
And Scully is defo worth a spot.
Not so sure about KMG.
As you say I would probably add Cossie in with CK - one final year.
Tom is good enough for the squad but I think your last 2 subs might struggle this year.
Con's brother is worth another look at.
Squad needs freshening up though and that midfield wont be near good enough.
Also, Con cant do it alone - needs a lot more help in the frontline." I also have a lot of time for Theo but he didn't really grasp his opportunity last year is my only concern. I did see a lot of him at U20s and was seriously impressed. Hopefully under a new management team etc. he will really push on as I genuinely feel if he plays with confidence he could hold that no.3 shirt for the next decade.
Scully I think for me is in the last chance saloon bracket. He has got nowhere near his best form the past couple of years. He got an All Star the covid year I think it was and the frustrating thing is he has so much ability but has shown all to infrequently and likely only keeps his spot as there hasn't been someone breathing down his neck in recent seasons.
Con's brother is a curious one, watched him a few times in Cuala's All Ireland winning year and he was excellent. Hopefully he can show similar for the Dubs.
TrueBlue35 (National) - 15/01/2026 11:01:37
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gaa.88: "Tbf that is still a very strong team capable of beating most teams but If you factor in a couple of injuries it does weaken the panel a fair bit.Still I would fancy Dublin for Leinster and after that well thats the big question but they will be there or thereabouts in my opinion." Alot of yerra talk from ye as usual..
Dubs are rebuilding .
S1234 (National) - 15/01/2026 11:43:16
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Slowandshortsighted: "Talking to a friend who was at the practice match in carlow. Granted a practice match. He was to send me on what he think was the team. Conor foley at 6. Oisin pepper,wickam,French.corey. he said kk gave half a game to richie reid,deegan, donnelly and shane murphy who would be deemed near starters. Two missed penalties would of put a better completion on the scoreboard. He said kk won by about 14 points but they had someone like John donnelly to come on and get a few points. Everyone in the county knows this is a rebuild especially if jippo and conor mac don't commit. The most optimistic wx supporter is dreading the day lee retires. The show will go on without him but its important as many players can be blooded this year. Div 2 will give keith the chance to blood players and it won't be the cut throat of div 1. Dublin and clare will give management a idea where the team is going. The friend was a bit dejected driving back to wexford after a bad enough beating but finishing in the top 3 something that hasn't happened for a few years has to be number one target. The players aren't there at the moment but underage hasn't exactly being that successful. Kk at least were getting bet in u20 and minor finals. Daveys team was backboned by leinster u21 winners Liam dunne had started to blood so I'd be calling on the county board to go back to the start and try win leinster at minor and u20" Based on everything I am hearing from home Wexford's first target has to be to not get relegated in league or championship.
Might sound alarmist but its a fact. I think Wexford have been off the pace, not helped by non-commitments and there is only so much Rossy can do if players won't give it. I'll not judge any player for travelling as I have loved my time abroad before I move home this year.
But I hope Wexford beat Kildare in the opening round but hands on heart who would be confident of that right now?
How many Wexford players are playing Fitzgibbon this year, compared to the Munster counties, Galway, Kilkenny and Dublin even?
We just are not producing the hurlers and underage results have shown this bar 1 good minor team that beat Cork and lost narrowly to Clare we have beaten nobody of any significance at underage in years.
These are the facts and this is where we are. Negative - yes. But more realistic than negative.
StoreysTash (National) - 15/01/2026 13:47:48
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To TrueBlue35: "I also have a lot of time for Theo but he didn't really grasp his opportunity last year is my only concern. I did see a lot of him at U20s and was seriously impressed. Hopefully under a new management team etc. he will really push on as I genuinely feel if he plays with confidence he could hold that no.3 shirt for the next decade.
Scully I think for me is in the last chance saloon bracket. He has got nowhere near his best form the past couple of years. He got an All Star the covid year I think it was and the frustrating thing is he has so much ability but has shown all to infrequently and likely only keeps his spot as there hasn't been someone breathing down his neck in recent seasons.
Con's brother is a curious one, watched him a few times in Cuala's All Ireland winning year and he was excellent. Hopefully he can show similar for the Dubs." Niall got a few two pointers the first day, Don't think he was out against Kildare?
They need to be concentrating/coaching the two pointers. Was huge flaw last year. It's not rocket science. If good club coaches can take advantage and make it central then surely Dublin can.
Ger has good head on shoulders and I assume that's key to the coaching he has going now.
BarneyGrant (National) - 15/01/2026 15:15:43
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Can only see Ballygunner win on Sunday........the +4 handicap for Ballygunner is very generous!!
katser (National) - 15/01/2026 16:10:50
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Allianz National Leagues 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "When did we ever have an issue with playing an All Ireland semi final in Croke Park??
We don't get to many AI semi finals so we're only glad of the opportunity to play them there." Welĺ ye sure had an issue of playing us in the hyde where did ye want it in Donegal I'd say ?..!
S1234 (National) - 15/01/2026 17:36:11
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "Can only see Ballygunner win on Sunday........the +4 handicap for Ballygunner is very generous!!" I'm glad you posted this a good omen for loughrea. You've been wrong all year
BigBàsMan (National) - 15/01/2026 18:13:20
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To nadunta2025: "Thats not true other countys physically go out and get the manager they want. So your logic is if lets say Boris Johnson went for the job and he was the better candidate over donald trump then its his. Other countys go out and get the man they desire. We had last years manager who completely under achieved with a really good team. The two years previous we had another manager who didnt win a competitive game for 2 years like did we have anyone else go for the job in that 2 year stint?
This years manager went for the job last year and didnt get it but now hes good enough this year, or is it because last year was so bad that it couldnt get any worse." We need you going forward as minor chair or coaching and games chair.I am sure the operations person will ensure a nomination
jobber (National) - 15/01/2026 22:33:51
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To OverTheHill85: "McHugh and Whittaker the two standouts up front; presumably both are involved with the county U20s; a good few Roscommon on it also.
Would make a great final with Mullingar, Marist probably underdogs either way." Both are involved with the 20s
Aniarmhi (National) - 15/01/2026 23:09:57
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