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Replying To minor77: "If I'm not mistaken Moycullen have to beat Annaghdown yet so saying they'll beat either Saltill or Corofin in the final might ne a little bit premature putting the cart before the horse comes to mind" Its going to be Moycullen. Who is going to Mark Sean Kelly, Eoin Gallagher, Peter Cooke, Dessie Conneely, James McLoughlin, Johnny Maloney, Niall Walshe and I have not mentioned them all. Annaghdown have 2 players county standard players in Damo obviously, Diarmuid Kilcommins, with other up and coming players Olan Kelly, Daithi Kilcommins and Stephan Curley but have the strength in depth I dont think so. A quick question would you prefer to be from Annaghdown with only home grown players or Moycullen with a number of blow ins? Which is better from a GAA club/Community point of view? What team would the football board prefer to be in the final? Which would be best for Galway Football? Just a few thoughts. It looks like the road to club glory is paved in other parishes/counties. Nemo Rangers did it for years so did all Dublin clubs. Just seems to be the path forward for club football. Just curious when Dunmore proposed this all Ireland club championship did they ever think it would go like this?
Galwayareback (Galway) - Posts: 7 - 07/10/2026 14:34:43
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Replying To Galwayareback: "Its going to be Moycullen. Who is going to Mark Sean Kelly, Eoin Gallagher, Peter Cooke, Dessie Conneely, James McLoughlin, Johnny Maloney, Niall Walshe and I have not mentioned them all. Annaghdown have 2 players county standard players in Damo obviously, Diarmuid Kilcommins, with other up and coming players Olan Kelly, Daithi Kilcommins and Stephan Curley but have the strength in depth I dont think so. A quick question would you prefer to be from Annaghdown with only home grown players or Moycullen with a number of blow ins? Which is better from a GAA club/Community point of view? What team would the football board prefer to be in the final? Which would be best for Galway Football? Just a few thoughts. It looks like the road to club glory is paved in other parishes/counties. Nemo Rangers did it for years so did all Dublin clubs. Just seems to be the path forward for club football. Just curious when Dunmore proposed this all Ireland club championship did they ever think it would go like this?" You're being a big dramatic as to how prevalent it is among the most successful clubs. Dublin clubs have traditionally had some players from outside the county, due to the sheer number of people from other counties living and working in Dublin.
Of the last 15 All-Ireland club winners, I can only see Kilmacud, Ballyboden and Vincent's as winners who had a few outside players.
Apart from that, the road to glory was paved by clubs with local players. An Daingean, Cuala, Glen, Kilcoo, Corofin, Dr Crokes, Brigid's, Crossmaglen etc.
It's why Maigh Cuilinn are such a talking point. Because it's not that common. Salthill had a reputation for this in the past, but their team is much more homegrown now, including all of their top players.
WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 07/10/2026 15:46:22
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Replying To WanPintWin: "You're being a big dramatic as to how prevalent it is among the most successful clubs. Dublin clubs have traditionally had some players from outside the county, due to the sheer number of people from other counties living and working in Dublin.
Of the last 15 All-Ireland club winners, I can only see Kilmacud, Ballyboden and Vincent's as winners who had a few outside players.
Apart from that, the road to glory was paved by clubs with local players. An Daingean, Cuala, Glen, Kilcoo, Corofin, Dr Crokes, Brigid's, Crossmaglen etc.
It's why Maigh Cuilinn are such a talking point. Because it's not that common. Salthill had a reputation for this in the past, but their team is much more homegrown now, including all of their top players." You'd understand it with Salthill - people coming to work in the city, similar to Dublin.
James' currently have a lot of transfers, Castlegar have a few in the hurling too, its the nature of a city club, a perk they can benefit from.
With Moycullen, these players are not living in the parish, they are links through work, colleges or genuine poaches.
This Nevin O Donnell transfer is the one that takes the biscuit. Moycullen's weak point for a couple of seasons was their goalie, so they get busy in the transfer market.
They have some super home grown talent of course, Kellys, Dessie, Cooke, McDonagh etc, but I'd rather have one county medal with locals than 4/5 with a bunch of blow ins.
I doubt Nevin grew up dreaming to win Frank Fox.
GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 237 - 07/10/2026 16:09:23
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As the topic of moycullen and transfers/backroom teams is brought up again, for some context:
From what I've heard Caroline currid is married to a friend of someone involved with Moycullen and did 2 sessions as a favour, absolutely in no way "part of the back room team"
Owen Gallagher played under Don Connellan for NUIG in sigerson in a team that had many moycullen players so it would make sense he'd want to play for Moycullen with that familiarity.
Niall Walsh is a guard that worked closely under Don Connellan, so again would make sense he'd want to play under someone he knows well. Exact same can be said for Tom Clarke.
Now in fairness I haven't heard anything about the goalkeeper and maloney. Eire98 was mentioning an O'Reilly recently as a transfer, and if that's Michael o Reilly (who hasn't played in 2 years due to emigrating), well the lad is born and raised in moycullen.
I can imagine any coaches or backroom team members are probably being compensated. But it's dishonest to make it out like moycullen are scouting for players and coaches. Look at it from those coaches point of view.
Over the past few years the 3 kelly brothers, Dessie Conneely, Neil mulcahy, Gerard Davoren, James mcloughlin, Peter Cooke, Sean o Connor, Fionn McDonagh, Owen Gallagher have all been involved in a Galway senior panel. I've also heard Conor Corcoran was in training and not forgetting David wynne who's as influential as ever for moycullen that was involved years ago. Thats a generational crop to come through.
Of those 13 players listed above only one of them isn't from Moycullen (Gallagher). So those coaches are looking at the appeal of a squad with 11-12 intercounty or thereabouts standard players. Not to mention it looks better on their CV being successful with a club that isn't one of the traditional powerhouses of Galway football.
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Is the tide turning in regards to the home of Galway football? Is it time to relocate the centre of excellence to somewhere in the city/west of the county?
Minor A winners - west board team (2 of them in final)
Minor A shield winners - west board team ( hammered Tuam "the home of football" in the final)
Minor B winners - west board team
Minor B shield west board team
Under 19 A - oranmore will win again by the looks of it
Under 19 B - breathnachs also look to be too strong for the competition in B I believe they probably should be in A but that's besides the point.
Really shows how there is huge work being done back west underage and it's paying off.
Galwayman67420 (Galway) - Posts: 54 - 07/10/2026 17:30:47
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Replying To GalwaysFinest: "You'd understand it with Salthill - people coming to work in the city, similar to Dublin.
James' currently have a lot of transfers, Castlegar have a few in the hurling too, its the nature of a city club, a perk they can benefit from.
With Moycullen, these players are not living in the parish, they are links through work, colleges or genuine poaches.
This Nevin O Donnell transfer is the one that takes the biscuit. Moycullen's weak point for a couple of seasons was their goalie, so they get busy in the transfer market.
They have some super home grown talent of course, Kellys, Dessie, Cooke, McDonagh etc, but I'd rather have one county medal with locals than 4/5 with a bunch of blow ins.
I doubt Nevin grew up dreaming to win Frank Fox." Nevin O'Donnell hasn't impressed. His name carries some weight having played for a few counties, but I think he has been average at best. I can't say he has been an improvement on Greally from what I've seen. Where has Donal O'Sullivan gone for Salthill? Good to see Lavelle back, however; he has been playing well along with Eamonn McGrath for Claregalway.
jobseekersbent (Galway) - Posts: 402 - 07/10/2026 17:38:43
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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer: "You can get 3/1 or 10/3 odds on Corofin, Salthill if you truly think either will beat Moycullen in the final." Not a betting man.
I was at the final last year and thought Moycullen rode their luck,and SK were without Maher too.
Think theyd go one better this year.
Was at the final in 23 too and albeit there was only 2 points in it at the end Corofin were miles the better team,beat Moycullen well in 24 too. Think Moycullen would be nervous playing them again tbh.
Having said that i wouldnt write off Moycullen either.
Seniorleague (Galway) - Posts: 365 - 07/10/2026 20:17:46
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Replying To GalwaysFinest: "You'd understand it with Salthill - people coming to work in the city, similar to Dublin.
James' currently have a lot of transfers, Castlegar have a few in the hurling too, its the nature of a city club, a perk they can benefit from.
With Moycullen, these players are not living in the parish, they are links through work, colleges or genuine poaches.
This Nevin O Donnell transfer is the one that takes the biscuit. Moycullen's weak point for a couple of seasons was their goalie, so they get busy in the transfer market.
They have some super home grown talent of course, Kellys, Dessie, Cooke, McDonagh etc, but I'd rather have one county medal with locals than 4/5 with a bunch of blow ins.
I doubt Nevin grew up dreaming to win Frank Fox." With all due respect, who does grow up dreaming of winning the Frank Fox cup?
FallenStar (Galway) - Posts: 446 - 07/10/2026 22:11:25
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Replying To GalwaysFinest: "You'd understand it with Salthill - people coming to work in the city, similar to Dublin.
James' currently have a lot of transfers, Castlegar have a few in the hurling too, its the nature of a city club, a perk they can benefit from.
With Moycullen, these players are not living in the parish, they are links through work, colleges or genuine poaches.
This Nevin O Donnell transfer is the one that takes the biscuit. Moycullen's weak point for a couple of seasons was their goalie, so they get busy in the transfer market.
They have some super home grown talent of course, Kellys, Dessie, Cooke, McDonagh etc, but I'd rather have one county medal with locals than 4/5 with a bunch of blow ins.
I doubt Nevin grew up dreaming to win Frank Fox." If 'you'd understand it' with Salthill, sure it's just as 'understandable' in that specific context with Moycullen. Isn't Moycullen only 8-9 miles out the road from Salthill? Not a hefty commute to Galway by any means.
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Replying To Pope_Benedict: "If 'you'd understand it' with Salthill, sure it's just as 'understandable' in that specific context with Moycullen. Isn't Moycullen only 8-9 miles out the road from Salthill? Not a hefty commute to Galway by any means." No its not, but they arent living in the area, a mhác
GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 237 - 08/10/2026 10:29:11
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Replying To Pope_Benedict: "If 'you'd understand it' with Salthill, sure it's just as 'understandable' in that specific context with Moycullen. Isn't Moycullen only 8-9 miles out the road from Salthill? Not a hefty commute to Galway by any means." I suppose the point is, Salthill are a city club and those players were living in the city. Maigh Cuilinn have a parish boundary which isn't in the city, and apparently many of those players don't live in the Maigh Cuilinn parish, but in the city.
WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 08/10/2026 11:10:01
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Replying To GalwaysFinest: "No its not, but they arent living in the area, a mhác" No fada in mhac, son.
Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 4925 - 08/10/2026 12:02:09
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Replying To 6speed: "As the topic of moycullen and transfers/backroom teams is brought up again, for some context:
From what I've heard Caroline currid is married to a friend of someone involved with Moycullen and did 2 sessions as a favour, absolutely in no way "part of the back room team"
Owen Gallagher played under Don Connellan for NUIG in sigerson in a team that had many moycullen players so it would make sense he'd want to play for Moycullen with that familiarity.
Niall Walsh is a guard that worked closely under Don Connellan, so again would make sense he'd want to play under someone he knows well. Exact same can be said for Tom Clarke.
Now in fairness I haven't heard anything about the goalkeeper and maloney. Eire98 was mentioning an O'Reilly recently as a transfer, and if that's Michael o Reilly (who hasn't played in 2 years due to emigrating), well the lad is born and raised in moycullen.
I can imagine any coaches or backroom team members are probably being compensated. But it's dishonest to make it out like moycullen are scouting for players and coaches. Look at it from those coaches point of view.
Over the past few years the 3 kelly brothers, Dessie Conneely, Neil mulcahy, Gerard Davoren, James mcloughlin, Peter Cooke, Sean o Connor, Fionn McDonagh, Owen Gallagher have all been involved in a Galway senior panel. I've also heard Conor Corcoran was in training and not forgetting David wynne who's as influential as ever for moycullen that was involved years ago. Thats a generational crop to come through.
Of those 13 players listed above only one of them isn't from Moycullen (Gallagher). So those coaches are looking at the appeal of a squad with 11-12 intercounty or thereabouts standard players. Not to mention it looks better on their CV being successful with a club that isn't one of the traditional powerhouses of Galway football." Very odd post. How can a work or college relationship be a factor in club eligibility? That is nonsense.
As has been highlighted elsewhere, Moycullen clearly went looking for a goalkeeper. As many clubs will already have known.
Nevin O'Donnell, Johnny Maloney, Tom Clarke, Owen Gallagher, Neil Walsh. It's a lot.
crankyincorofin (Galway) - Posts: 137 - 08/10/2026 12:42:36
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I remember Moycullen when it was only a tiny village, a pub and a shop. People passed through it. Uachtar Ard was thriving until the 'troubles' started in the North. Today Moycullen is buzzing, people are moving in there due to its proximity to Galway city although they do most of their shopping in Moycullen. There were always good footballers in Maigh Cuilinn, some good hurlers, handballers and other sports. Fair play to them!
Crashingwaves (Galway) - Posts: 370 - 08/10/2026 12:50:01
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Predictions
Salthill by 2
Moycullen by 7
Intermediate
Carlistrande by 2
Spiddal by 5
handpassking (Galway) - Posts: 445 - 08/10/2026 16:18:07
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