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Carlow GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
Great start in both codes last weekend well done to both sides. Two more wins for our hurlers should gaurentee safety, it wont be easy but very doable. I see Chris Nolan has been announced as team captain
Delighted with our footballers yesterday they were full value for the win
Much credit to the managment as they got the team selection spot on and made plenty of impactful subs at the right time. It was great to see so many new faces from last year contributing which is important to freshen things up. The return of Ruth at midfield was I didnt see coming but worked a treat as he bossed midfield and brought a real presence especially in the air. Chris Blake was a constant threat throughtout and shpuld add a lot of scores going forward. The 4 League debutants McCarron, Bolger and two Roche brothers all did excellant and will only improve the more games they play. The kickouts were excellent in tricky conditions (& best of luck to McCarron in the Sigurson QF this week), Niall Roche scored a top class goal after a deep run and Bolger popping up with a point from half back. All our 6 starting forwards got on the scoresheet and 2-16 is a good return worthy of winning most div 4 games. Conor Doyle for me was man of the match again, and we had a serious bench to draw from when needed.
The mood in the camp must be very positive after a win like that, our first win away from Antrim in 8 years and off the back 4 consecutive wins we are in a briliant position going in to Saturday. The pressure is on Wicklow and Antrim now amd neither one will have it easy this weekend. I notice Kevin Quinn didnt play last Sunday if he is carrying a knock he is a big loss for the Wicklow attack. DCP pitch looks to be in excellent shape which should suit our pacy guys next weekend, a win this weekend would be an incredable start and a draw would be decent too, hopefully the lads recover, prepare and pick up from where they left off and importantly a big crowd of Carlow support turn up.
Carlowrising (National) - 26/01/2026 15:32:30
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Westmeath Football thread - 3 Like(s)
Replying To martyW: "any updates from Fridays nights meeting on this years championship structures?" The 5 amalgamations were given unanimous approval, St Loman's/Shamrocks, Tyrellspass/Moate, Tubberclair/Tang, The Downs/Kinnegad/Killucan and Athlone/Garrycastle, should break up the Caulry monopoly.
iarmhiabu (National) - 26/01/2026 16:58:42
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Louth GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Decent start in Tullamore, 2 points on the board, most important thing on day 1 of the league.
Good fast attacking play in the second half, getting the ball moving and cutting out the slow down in the middle of the field are .
Dara Mcdonnell had a fine game in the middle of the field, kicked a few nice scores too.
Is Ciaran Downey not fully fit ? Looked off the pace/carrying a knock yesterday ? Not his usual motoring around self yesterday. Sam doing a lot of work /play out towards our back line, one of his quieter days attacking.
Great Louth turn out in Tullamore yesterday, fair play as always to the supporters.
Solid start for the team, hope we can build on it now, going to be one tough division.
louthman57 (National) - 26/01/2026 11:44:11
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To gaa.88: "It does nt have to.One the ball is in flight the score has to be counted like basketball.Once it has been kicked or punched before hooter goes.Likewise if a free is awarded and then the hooter goes,the free can be taken and if scored direct it will count. In fact not only did young Kennedy ounch the ball just before hooter but he was entitled to a mark anyway as he caugth the ball before the hooter so the last point was always going to be a score." Since when can you get a mark from a frees?
Cawley won Kerry the match, First goal a square ball, Penalty a joke of a decision and fouls on both Murtagh and Lambe before he gave Kerry the last "free".
sourmilk93 (National) - 26/01/2026 11:54:40
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Galway Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To galwayfball: "We are Israels 2nd biggest trading partner. So obviously Loads of companies have links to Israel
Allianz parent company was specifically name in the UN Special Rapporteurs report as being complicit in genocide. If these other companies you are all mentioning have links to Israel but have not been named as complicit in genocide by the UN you are not comparing like with like.
Several people have said this and answered the question as to why Allianz yet they are ignored and many of you just keep naming other companies with links to Israel but have not been named in the report.
Even if according to yourself they are the same. They are in fact not and its safe to assume the Special Rapporteur has probably done more research than you
I've no problem with players refusing to be seen to promote Allianz. I've also no problem with players being fine with it
I look forward to everyone continuing to name companies not named by the UN as complicit in genocide and asking why not them despite being told why several times." Give it a break will you. We are here to talk about Galwag football
Galway456 (National) - 26/01/2026 22:05:14
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Allianz protest - 2 Like(s)
Dublin's own sponsor is not a million miles away from similar connection to company that landed Allianz in trouble, it seems.
BarneyGrant (National) - 26/01/2026 13:47:49
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Donegal GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To peiledoir20: "If you head to Ballyshannon on Sunday he might answer your question if you put it to it." Well Ballyshannon is just an hour up the road from me, but no I'll be in Castlebar with the Dubs. I would genuinely like to hear his thoughts on P Clifford's role in the game, Paudie had 76 possessions in the game and wasn't turned over once, now in fairness the vast majority of these possessions were passive lateral passes but he also had time to thread through a handful of insightful passes to the inside line which hurt Donegal.
Maybe with D Clifford, O'Shea, Geaney etc there were just too many fires to put out and as Paudie was staying outside the 45, Jim was happy to leave him alone?
sligo joe (National) - 26/01/2026 14:05:17
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "The issue itself or him not being interviewed with ad?
Its obvious that someone outside the panel is pushing this. It is untenable situation regardless of issue.
There's this infantile notion that if you follow a sports team they have an obligation to agree with you on foreign and domestic policy!
Its something that has dragged down certain soccer clubs. The political line enforced by fans or club directors clearly interferes with how the team functions as a team.
I dont think any Dublin GAA person wants that or to turn into a flagship for anyone. Needs to be nipped in bud otherwise there will be another item on agenda." Ah its just it was reported that Ger Brennan was refusing to be interviewed in front of an allianz banner but then Ger comes out and says he does nt know where the story came from and he is in the dark. Neither manager was interviewed in front of any adverts but was nt the managers decisions seemingly. The whole saga is becoming comical.
brayballer (National) - 26/01/2026 19:16:27
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To zinny: "I am not sure regardless of what anyone says you will change your mind. A couple of points, PIMCO is a US company and the US would never allow them to blackist the county. Once bought its pointless what the do with the bonds as the complaint was they bought them in the first place.
And yes what I am trying to explain is a business relationship that most people would never see, thats not condensing but just the reality of the different environments people live in. You can take this advice whatever way you chose to. Black and White is a much easier world to live in." Hey listen if someone made an argument to change my mind about the GAA I would. I don't really understand what you mean by the US would never allow who blacklist who? This sentence doesn't make sense to me.
And it's not about changing minds. I'm giving an opinion that is think is valid. One thing I take umbridge with is a narrative that is put forth by you and by GAA hierarchy, that we wouldn't understand how complex this is or that it's somehow some simplified Facebook populist commentary that has formed our opinion.
My mind would be changed if there was a conciliatory tone from these organisations for having bought those bonds, maybe a 'with hindsight we should not have done that', or 'lessons have been learned' style statement. As yet I have not come across any statement with that tone. It's seems it's business as usual.
Can I ask you do you have a difficulty with the company having these bonds? Are you ok that they don't seem to have said that this wasn't a good idea in light of what was said in the UN report? Are you ok with the main sponsor of the GAA and organisation of which I am a member and have given my time as a volunteer has a connection to this global business?
Genuinely it takes a lot for me not to go a support my county in the league. And probably the championship as they also sponsor that competition. I would love my mind to be changed actually. Nothing you have said or anyone has said has managed to change it even slightly.
I would add that maybe the global organisation has made a comment on this that I have missed, but as yet I haven't come across it.
supermon (National) - 26/01/2026 16:17:47
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To dickie10: "if this is to be the end of an era for monaghon its been unbelievable, i would get hard to see them survive this year but they really need to make sure they stay in div 2 then, if monaghon fall into div 3 it will be tough to ever replicate the previous 22 years. there an inspiration of a county though." You have far too many good young players on the team and coming through and strong at club level to fall to Division 3 anytime soon.
The_analyser (National) - 26/01/2026 16:25:32
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
We are Israels 2nd biggest trading partner. So obviously Loads of companies have links to Israel
Allianz parent company was specifically name in the UN Special Rapporteurs report as being complicit in genocide. If these other companies you are all mentioning have links to Israel but have not been named as complicit in genocide by the UN you are not comparing like with like.
Several people have said this and answered the question as to why Allianz yet they are ignored and many of you just keep naming other companies with links to Israel but have not been named in the report.
Even if according to yourself they are the same. They are in fact not and its safe to assume the Special Rapporteur has probably done more research than you
I've no problem with players refusing to be seen to promote Allianz. I've also no problem with players being fine with it
I look forward to everyone continuing to name companies not named by the UN as complicit in genocide and asking why not them despite being told why several times.
galwayfball (National) - 26/01/2026 16:40:45
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To galway19: "Absolutely no need to be going back to the older lads just because we lost one game. Cathal fair enough to come back in but Whelan has been a bit off the level for the last year or so and didn't look too hectic in Parnell a few weeks ago. No harm to leave in Darragh Neary, Burke, Aaron Niland, Trayers, Rabbitte against Cork and see how they go. We can't be going back to the old guard just to try and win one game when we are trying to build a new squad for the championship." No point putting out the old guard v Offaly or Waterford.
Start them v Cork and Kilkenny.
What about E Niland, J Rabbitte, C Whelan Full Forward line
J Fleming, R Burke, A Niland half forward line
Lee and C Mannion midfield
That's a decent front 8
katser (National) - 26/01/2026 16:44:35
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GreenandRed: "I supposed anyone with insurance policies with Aviva, AXA, Zurich, RSA should cancel their policies. Cancel any travel plans that might mean flying on a Boeing aircraft. If they're considering buying a new house off the plans they should avoid sites using Caterpillar equipment. Maybe not buy shares for armament manufacturers. The IDF is mandatory in Israel. If a few Israeli soldiers came into your shop in Tel Aviv, buying sandwiches, kosher of course, are you implicated in a genocide?" Yeah I do try my best to stay away from organisations that do have those kind of links, but like you say, it's practically impossible. Especially when no laws seem to have been broken.
But it is another thing to be sponsored by someone whose global arm has been specifically mentioned in this way in a UN report. Like we can choose who sponsors us. Whatever about being their customer.
So no I disagree with the premise of your argument. What you describe is not the same.
Plus if the GAA pulled sponsorship is sends a message about integrity and values. Values I thought the GAA had. But unfortunately I seemed to have been mistaken. Remember, this is about GENOCIDE. Think about that. I'm not saying that Allianz Ireland had any part to play in it, but they do have connections to a global arm that was mentioned in a report about the funding of that genocide. UEFA and other soccer clubs weren't long dropping Russian sponsors in 2022. Please explain to me if this situation is different?
Like we can all have a pint and place a bet down in Paddy Power, but would it be right for GAA to have alcohol or betting sponsorship?
supermon (National) - 26/01/2026 16:46:04
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "No point putting out the old guard v Offaly or Waterford.
Start them v Cork and Kilkenny.
What about E Niland, J Rabbitte, C Whelan Full Forward line
J Fleming, R Burke, A Niland half forward line
Lee and C Mannion midfield
That's a decent front 8" what about letting the management select the team?
they're the ones who know what's going on.
SixtiesKid (National) - 26/01/2026 17:23:50
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To katser: "No point putting out the old guard v Offaly or Waterford.
Start them v Cork and Kilkenny.
What about E Niland, J Rabbitte, C Whelan Full Forward line
J Fleming, R Burke, A Niland half forward line
Lee and C Mannion midfield
That's a decent front 8" Neary deserves another few run outs, a few mistakes but overall showed a lot of promise. A few Loughrea lads will come into the panel as well, Killeen etc
Trucker1 (National) - 26/01/2026 17:43:54
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Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To PolicemanFox: "That was right on the money. it was literally men against boys. The conditioning difference between the teams was immense. I was actually worried for some of the Monaghan players. Armagh galloped up and down the pitch at their ease. If they'd got out of third gear it could have been a total massacre. Monaghan's general play was slow and weak. Giving up the Armagh kickout in the second half looked like a Banty type of tactic. i.e. one that doesn't work. Playing with the wind and not pressing is asking for trouble. Also Mooney was back beside the Monaghan goal on at least one occasion. I thought with the new rules it would be easier to keep him up the field.
Gary Mohan looked knackered from the start. Wood, O'Hanlon, and O'Toole did as well as could reasonably be expected under the circumstances. Bannigan was OK too. Dessie Ward looked like he knew the game was up early and was going to try shooting from anywhere. I think Karl Gallagher is more of a half-forward/extra midfielder than a straight out 8 or 9. I know some were critical of McCarville at points last year but you can see the difference when he is not available.Eddie Walsh did well in his brief cameo, same as the McKenna cup final. He might deserve a start next time. Monaghan were also very poor on the breaking ball.
I know the injuries are terrible but that should be an eye opener for all. If that team takes the field again I'd be seriously worried they'd ship another serious beating. They badly need an enforcer. Someone to lay down a physical challenge when the opposition are rampaging and put a fair big hit on someone without getting sent off. They need to dig one up from somewhere. I felt against Donegal last year that if Monaghan had that type of player they might have stemmed the Donegal tide.
Maybe it's not all bad, there are players to come back into the team so maybe it'll come together and I suppose we'll know more after the next game. But it was a it of a shocker." McPhilips is a big physical lad but was left on bench for entirety of that quarter final even through he made an impact when he came on in Clones v same opposition.That was always monaghans calling card last 20 years win lose or draw youd know you were in a game when ya played us. None of that yesterday and thats the worrying thing not the result which we all expected really. Andrew Woods to be fair tried his best to mix it out the field but at times was jumping with two or three armagh lads. Think Roscommon will beat us in the Hyde but we may rise to the occasion v Dublin under lights in croke park when the scotstown lads will be available and Gary Mohan can recharge the batteries a bit. Agree on Gallagher. Bannigan seems to think differently through.
seanie08 (National) - 26/01/2026 17:45:43
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Was McGuinness Right? - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tomsmith: "Tomsmith here
As a senior Hoganstand poster I feel that I am the correct type of person to pose the question was James Mc Guinness correct in how he answered a Journalist question after the Dublin Victory
James Mc Guinness was asked if Donegal can win an All Ireland with a Zoned defence or will the have to change . He replied we played the last 25 minutes Zonally I dont have an opinion YOU GUYS HAVE THE OPINIONS . Their is loads of opions out their ect ect .. He added I dont listen to them , most havent coached at inter County level , most havent stood on a side line , most havent won anything as a coach .. He ended by we will decide what is right and we wont be listening to anyone else ..
What do you think of James Mc Guinness reply was it ???" Are you misspelling his first name out of a passive-aggressive dislike of the man?
Commodore (National) - 27/01/2026 10:03:57
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Two-Point Winners After The Hooter - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gaa.88: "The scoreboard in the ground showed a few seconds more left than tg4. The person in charge of the hooter is a designated neutral timekeeper or fourth official. The hooter goes after the official time is up.Nothing sinister or unfairness happened with the hooter." There was 5 seconds left on the clock in the ground when the ref stopped it. Anyway, it's a very messy way to end a game, it may or may not have any impact on whether we survive or not but it surely needs adjusting. It has brought unnecessary controversy for officials and it's only the first round of the league!!
D.Hyde (National) - 26/01/2026 20:40:26
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Wexford Hurling Thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To hunting: "I am very worried about this year. Galway seem to be finding a new group of young lads, Dublin are flying it everyone back and looking a good bet for a leinster final win. There just so much doom and gloom around at the minute. We are all wondering where our next stars are going to come from,along with that we are losing Ryan(29/30 years old), Mac the same age and Rory going travelling 27/28 years old, along with our best player Chin is now 33. Are we starting into the abyess? I hope not but it not looking good lads. You can't fault any of the young lads on the panel because they are putting in a great effort.but some of the forward and lads on the panel last weekend would struggle to make the Martins team. We just need a steady year and some success underage from somewhere and find 2 or 3 new players and then maybe next year we have Rory and a few back. We really are at a crossroads genuinely and it looks like going only one way at the minute." I don't see it like that to be honest.
Yes we've lost some great players in the last few years but ask yourself this.
Was mogie any better than Cian Byrne at his age?
Was matt o Hanlon better than Foley?
Granted we were very fortunate that chinner, jippo, Rory and Mac all came along around the same time and they're all special players but what makes them special?
Jippo is a great leader. What's stopping Clarke, Whelan etc. Becoming that?
Rory and Mac are oozing talent. So are Cian Byrne and Simon Roche. You could argue they're more prolific than Rory was at that age. There's only one Mac, but I'd argue the game has moved on from that type of player.
Chin is a superb athlete, but was a pretty rough hurler when he was Jack Redmond's age.
If we can get good games into these lads, develop a bit of confidence and momentum, a good plan to get the best out of them and everyone chipping in they can improve a lot.
Don't forget all the great players we've lost were hammered by Limerick in 14 and blown away by Kilkenny in 15. They didn't start to come good until 17 consistently.
Dublin are actually a good blueprint. They've possibly two players that would make the cork, tipp, Limerick or even Clare team. But they're athletic, disciplined and extremely well organized. That makes them a very very effective team. What's stopping us doing that when on paper I'd say we have more talent to work with.
Doylerwex (National) - 26/01/2026 21:12:15
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Allianz protest - 1 Like(s)
Replying To supermon: "Yeah I do try my best to stay away from organisations that do have those kind of links, but like you say, it's practically impossible. Especially when no laws seem to have been broken.
But it is another thing to be sponsored by someone whose global arm has been specifically mentioned in this way in a UN report. Like we can choose who sponsors us. Whatever about being their customer.
So no I disagree with the premise of your argument. What you describe is not the same.
Plus if the GAA pulled sponsorship is sends a message about integrity and values. Values I thought the GAA had. But unfortunately I seemed to have been mistaken. Remember, this is about GENOCIDE. Think about that. I'm not saying that Allianz Ireland had any part to play in it, but they do have connections to a global arm that was mentioned in a report about the funding of that genocide. UEFA and other soccer clubs weren't long dropping Russian sponsors in 2022. Please explain to me if this situation is different?
Like we can all have a pint and place a bet down in Paddy Power, but would it be right for GAA to have alcohol or betting sponsorship?" Very well put Supermon, there is a world of difference between being a purchaser of a product and a sponsorship deal. Sponsorship involves and certainly broadcasts very publicly a mutual respect for each others values and ethics.
sligo joe (National) - 26/01/2026 21:30:09
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