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Replying To WonTon5:  "Only 1 u16 on the panel from what i can see
..Fionnan Kelly from Milltown. Are more i missed? Maybe one of the MB Lads."
Oliver is u16 I think there's only two of them

Upthrtribesmen (Galway) - Posts: 1 - 07/03/2026 19:13:33    2660460

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Anyone know where you see the upcoming fixtures? The Galway Gaa app isn't updating..
Lost without it :-(

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 141 - 10/03/2026 08:42:54    2660765

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Random one. Im curious to find out How are clubs paying referees at the minute. Are Coaches paying by revolute? and then claiming back off club after? or are coaches calling to treasurers house before every game to collect the fee?....
or what's the most streamline way of doing this?
Thank you.

gti (Westmeath) - Posts: 246 - 11/03/2026 23:41:03    2660970

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Replying To Upthrtribesmen:  "Oliver is u16 I think there's only two of them"
I really think it is unnecessary to have U16s playing minor at county level. There is no real need for it. I know plenty of very strong U17 lads who went through the trials, but because they were not involved in an academy setup at U15 or U16 maybe because they were late bloomers, or because they were committed to other sports when they were younger, they are now being overlooked and left outside the system.
This is not a criticism of the U16 lads who were picked, because that is not their fault. But there is already plenty of talent within the proper age groups, and that talent deserves a fair chance

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 141 - 12/03/2026 11:31:39    2660989

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Replying To WonTon5:  "I really think it is unnecessary to have U16s playing minor at county level. There is no real need for it. I know plenty of very strong U17 lads who went through the trials, but because they were not involved in an academy setup at U15 or U16 maybe because they were late bloomers, or because they were committed to other sports when they were younger, they are now being overlooked and left outside the system.
This is not a criticism of the U16 lads who were picked, because that is not their fault. But there is already plenty of talent within the proper age groups, and that talent deserves a fair chance"
There are only two from the entire squad who will be minor again next year. That's actually a very low number to be honest. Most underage panels, would have a few more than that, carrying over into the following year's team. The aim should be to pick what you think is your best panel of players. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what the coaching group have done.

WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2741 - 12/03/2026 11:41:57    2660991

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