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Roscommon GAA thread - 3 Like(s)
The Roscommon published U20 team for the trip to Tipp.
Patrick Gaynor - Western Gaels
Diarmuid O'Higgins - Clann na nGael
Michael Gillooly - Roscommon Gaels
Nikita Berzins - Shannon Gaels
Keelan Kelly - Pádraig Pearses
Eoghan Carthy - Roscommon Gaels
Colin Murray - St Ciarans
Niall Heneghan - Michael Glaveys
Cathal Enright - Elphin
Cathal McKeon - Boyle
Dean Casey - Ballinameen
Eoin Collins - St Croans
John Curran - Castlerea St Kevins
Charlie O'Carroll - St Brigids
John McGuinness - Roscommon Gaels
Subs Mark Carroll - Kilmore, Conor Grogan - Roscommon Gaels, Rory Coyle St Aidans. Kevin Hester - Castlerea St Kevins, Ruairi Kicline - St Dominic's,Stephen Tighe - Strokestown, Liam Finneran Castlerea St Kevins, David Higgins - Western Gaels. Declan Kennedy - Shannon Gaels
The very best of luck to Cian Smith his management and all Roscommon players in Semple Stadium tomorrow night against Kerry.
The_analyser (National) - 12/05/2026 20:38:06
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Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)
Replying To S1234: "They might want to try winning their first championship match in croker since 1982 ...." Mark Dowd was asked before the Connacht final was he concerned that Roscommon hadn't won a Connacht final against Galway in Dr Hyde since 1990
His answer was no, irrelevant stat to the current Roscommon team. So should Roscommon reach Croke Park then he'll have the same mindset about a stat that was done by a different Roscommon teams and this team currently.
Gaa_lover (National) - 13/05/2026 01:07:26
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Roscommon GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Best of luck to Cian Smith and our U20 team tonight. With the battling qualities you have showed so far anything is possible.
Rossieforever (National) - 13/05/2026 13:37:21
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To ThePowerhouse: "Our neighbours on every side of the county are an example to us. They could justifiably use similar excuses but you rarely hear these trotted out by them. They don't accept mediocrity and their results speak for themselves. We've become adept at being the plucky loser.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. There have been loads of well intentioned people involved over the last 20 years. I've no doubt plenty of them recognised the changes that were needed but didn't have the requisite support to implement change. Not only have we failed to keep apace with everybody else, we've actually regressed.
The Sligo win and the Galway performance were great but they merely paper over the cracks. In fact, they confirmed what I've been saying constantly, we are producing good players. Imagine what they'd be like if they grew up playing to their optimum level and offering them the maximum chance of success.
Finally, well done to Roscommon at all levels. They ARE an example to us. And no, they're not our rivals anymore. That ship sailed a long time ago." Excellent read. Well said. Ros were down in Division 4 over a decade ago. Played Kilkenny in Kiltoom. The job needed serious fixing back then. It happened. But not overnight. It took time. Hard graft. Proper structures. Plenty of low points on the way. A good club championship has help. Enthusiastic volunteers. A new generation of player. Decent funding of our county teams. However we still don't have a centre of excellence. We probably are punching above our weight but it's well deserved. It's based on hard work. There is an innate love of all things county.
Leitrim can make this journey back. They've now got a good solid senior team. Underage needs some success but it can come. Be great to see a more competitive Connacht championship. Love to all.
moros (National) - 13/05/2026 13:09:48
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To Taytofoley83: "Roscommon are a example to us, when we wonder why we haven't moved on one bit over the last 30 odd years I guess we should look at what has kept everything the same for that period, no vision, no guidance no anything. But yet we still have a good crop of players, but thats down to clubs coaching and Mr Poacher bringing them on to the standard expected. Its always gonna be tough for us until we get the groundwork in right at county board level. Big fee weeks in Intermediate League coming up Kiltubrit Abú" Our neighbours on every side of the county are an example to us. They could justifiably use similar excuses but you rarely hear these trotted out by them. They don't accept mediocrity and their results speak for themselves. We've become adept at being the plucky loser.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. There have been loads of well intentioned people involved over the last 20 years. I've no doubt plenty of them recognised the changes that were needed but didn't have the requisite support to implement change. Not only have we failed to keep apace with everybody else, we've actually regressed.
The Sligo win and the Galway performance were great but they merely paper over the cracks. In fact, they confirmed what I've been saying constantly, we are producing good players. Imagine what they'd be like if they grew up playing to their optimum level and offering them the maximum chance of success.
Finally, well done to Roscommon at all levels. They ARE an example to us. And no, they're not our rivals anymore. That ship sailed a long time ago.
ThePowerhouse (National) - 13/05/2026 12:15:48
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Leitrim GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
Replying To ohwow: "I would argue we should be following a county like Louth more so, after all we beat them by 10 points in the championship just eight years ago and look at how they have come on at all age levels." The content from you boyos gets better and better. Strange ramblings. The great Leitrim team of eight years ago can't be underestimated. Lol. Love to all.
moros (National) - 13/05/2026 12:01:11
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: "I know it does but it wasn't organised and governed by rules on and off the pitch until the GAA was founded. They are the rules, terms and conditions under discussion." The GAA needs to be reminded that it has ventured far from its roots. Most Irish people don't even know what Gaelic means. People change and make rules to suit their narrow agenda. The county system is a British system. Colonialism is still alive.
Crashingwaves (National) - 13/05/2026 11:19:31
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Best of luck to the mighty man from Cappy, Captain of a gallant Galway side D Campbell and his fellow u20 warriors in the Leinster Semi Final this evening!
katser (National) - 13/05/2026 16:31:29
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Westmeath Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Loughlenegale: "Not going over all this again with you. Like all good students this time of year just go back over the notes. Its all about 20pages back." Hurling for the County isn't compulsory and the demands on players are tough. There's no reservoir of unused talent out there. A pointless debate when we all know that the hurling management have to get on with the job with the group they have.
midfield9 (National) - 13/05/2026 16:25:57
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Hurling Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Crashingwaves: "The GAA needs to be reminded that it has ventured far from its roots. Most Irish people don't even know what Gaelic means. People change and make rules to suit their narrow agenda. The county system is a British system. Colonialism is still alive." Again im a bit confused.
All rule changes must be brought to Congress where every county gets to vote on it. The county delegates are mandated to vote the way their county board directs them. The county board are directed to vote a certain way by the club delegates who, in turn, are also directed to vote a certain way by the clubs. Thats how it works and is supposed to work. I dont know how a narrow agenda can prevail in such a system.
In relation to the county system being a British system. Are you advocating that the country get rid of county boundaries? That doesnt make sense. Im a proud limerick man and im sure you are a proud Galway man although this comment makes me think...
Tadhg2020 (National) - 13/05/2026 16:03:24
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To bláthach: "Agree 100% thank you so much. By the way are you involved yourself in implementing this change you champion here?? Thank you b" Well we can be damn sure that you're in no way involved. Even if you wanted to be.
ThePowerhouse (National) - 13/05/2026 15:25:19
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
I post about a Leitrim game a decade ago, poster from another county mocks that post. Then he posts about a game a decade ago about his own team in a similar vein and sees no irony in that. And only one post on his own forum after winning a cup and can't be got off the Leitrim thread. There are none so blind etc.
ohwow (National) - 13/05/2026 14:44:48
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
The buzz around the county is something to behold , for the first time since 2004 we go in to a Leinster final with a chance and a glimmer of hope, no doubt Dublin are red hot favs but we know we are capable of causing an upset , let's all get out on Sunday, back each and everyone of those lads in maroon and white and will them over the line and in the history books, we've upset been written of almost every round thus far and we are still standing , from the first whistle lads. IARMHI ABU
TheGaaMan77 (National) - 13/05/2026 13:52:37
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GCCABU: "Had no choice panel very lightweight in terms of quality and experience
plus the numerous injuries to Luke, C Mc, Guerin, Bidou, and other players
like Matthew, Sam, Shane all carrying knocks, Leinster Final V The Dubs in Croke Park
no place to be throwing in younger players" Younger players were thrown in against Meath and Kildare and thrived. It's all down to the result; that's the fickle nature of sport realistically. Win and no one cares, lose and it draws criticism. But to suggest McHugh had no choice is definitely not true. To be fair to Heslin how would you say no after seeing the highs in Tullamore. I don't think Dublin will be too worried about it, it puts a lot of the talk and pressure on Westmeath.
OverTheHill85 (National) - 12/05/2026 18:59:21
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Galway Hurling thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To BarneyGrant: "Indeed I know. I have met quite a few Galway people before matches who appear to have amnesia when it comes to Dublin beating Galway!" And vice verse! It's not long ago when your good self claimed Dublin would beat Galway no matter where they played. When I checked the record between Dublin and Galway in the so called Leinster championship Galway's record is better - perception and fact don't always agree.
Crashingwaves (National) - 13/05/2026 10:29:10
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Tailteann Cup 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To legendzxix: "The majority of Tailteann counties exited their provincial championship by weekend 3 of 6. Teams will start exiting the All Ireland championship on June 13th/14th, 3 weeks after counties start being knocked out of the Tailteann. GPA wanted a 30 week intercounty playing season. It runs from the start of January to the end of July. Will anyone think of the clubs..." Why?
Can they not play football and hurling without their one or 2 county players?
Are the clubs only about the county players?
The club championship starts in August just as the CPA campaigned for. Its up to each respective county board to fill the intercounty season with meaningful games. Some counties do a great job of that and its rare that you hear a current club player complain about the current schedule. I know that in Roscommon they get a minimum of 9 league games from late march/ April through to end of June. They seem to use July as championship prep month. In Dublin they play pretty much all year round.
The season we have is the season that Liam Griffin and the CPA campaigned for and won. Its time for the club player and fan to put value on the competitions they play in without their county players. A club should never be defined by one or 2 players.
Tadhg2020 (National) - 13/05/2026 10:24:22
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Roscommon are a example to us, when we wonder why we haven't moved on one bit over the last 30 odd years I guess we should look at what has kept everything the same for that period, no vision, no guidance no anything. But yet we still have a good crop of players, but thats down to clubs coaching and Mr Poacher bringing them on to the standard expected. Its always gonna be tough for us until we get the groundwork in right at county board level. Big fee weeks in Intermediate League coming up Kiltubrit Abú
Taytofoley83 (National) - 13/05/2026 09:51:26
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Galwayman67420: "I know people are saying Barry mchugh was given his chance in 2019 but that was in the full forward line in the old rules, completely different game. He's perfectly suited to playing in goal in the new rules and then taking the frees and I believe his kickouts would be a huge improvement on what we have as well as being strong in the air. He's been brilliant for mb for years." Has he ever and I mean ever played in goals.
By the logic above, we should have had Gary Sice in goals for the last 5 years.
smallfrank (National) - 13/05/2026 09:00:57
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Non-Gaa Forum - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Tadhg2020: "Now how can anyone respond to one anecdotal example without knowing anything about the offence charged with, offender, probation report, mitigating circumstances etc.
As I've said before, serious criminals dont tend to accumulate 147 previous convictions. Habitual petty criminals do. Thats just a fact. Serious crimes carry lengthy sentences. Less serious crimes carry shorter or non custodial sentences. Then there is the entitlement to bail and the presumption of innocence.
Nobody wants dangerous convicted criminals in society but there is due process. There is also a limited number of prison spaces. Thats a reality." You only seem concerned for the welfare of the career criminal, I haven't seen any concern for the innocent victims who are left behind after crimes by these 'petty' criminals, victims who suffer stress or struggle to sleep at night following a burglary or following an assault outside the local Aldi shop. These 'Petty' criminals prey on the weak or vulnerable, and the law protects them from being dealt with more brutally.
I understand due process, which I welcome in vast majority of legal cases. However I think by the time some career criminal reaches 100 previous convictions, as punishment, they should lose such civil privileges and be presumed guilty until proven innocent.
Commodore (National) - 12/05/2026 23:54:22
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To GCCABU: "Had no choice panel very lightweight in terms of quality and experience
plus the numerous injuries to Luke, C Mc, Guerin, Bidou, and other players
like Matthew, Sam, Shane all carrying knocks, Leinster Final V The Dubs in Croke Park
no place to be throwing in younger players" That's only if you have not much faith in being back in Leinster final against dublin Meath or Kildare next year and in most years from now. I can see Westmeath being in a Leinster final every 2-3 years on average
dickie10 (National) - 12/05/2026 22:24:14
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