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Replying To hontherossie: "We are all waiting for bláthach opinions on this magnificent result for the Rossies. Thank you" Nobody on here wants to hear Blàthach's opinions, trust me on that!!. 3rdmidfielder (Australia) - Posts: 487 - 10/05/2026 21:32:52 2672140 Link
Connacht football at a very low ebb and the proof is in the pudding, the big two are at their poorest in a couple of decades, maybe even since the early 90s. You could see that from Galways performance against us in the semi finals and also Tipperary have beaten Sligo in the teacup today. Probably the poorest Connacht championship since 2019, which in itself was very bad. ohwow (Leitrim) - Posts: 183 - 10/05/2026 22:13:47 2672161 Link
Replying To JimmyNail: "Well done lads magnificent achievement to win all 3 Connacht titles, now ye should be looking at giving the all ireland a good run , ye have the players to trouble any team, those lads you refer to are wind up merchants looking for the rise probably not even from Leitrim . They certainly not representative of Leitrim supporters general views." Fair play to you for becoming the official spokesperson for Leitrim supporters, you'll do a great job. ohwow (Leitrim) - Posts: 183 - 10/05/2026 22:17:40 2672164 Link
Replying To leitrim4sam: "Roscommon have won the Connacht minor, u20 and senior championships this year. A clean sweep. They have won the Connacht U30 in 2 of the last 3 years and made the final 3 years in a row. We struggle to win a game in any grade in any year let alone win championships. My question to hogan stand users is … what are Roscommon doing different to us? Because something is different" They have some natural advantages that we cannot compare to, larger urban areas such as Roscommon town and hinterlands of Athlone and Ballinasloe, population, more secondary schools, more businesses to tap for sponsorship, and a loyal benefactor such as Sean Mulryan are all things we can't readily replicate However, Roscommon have a bit of vision and innovation within the county, has been seen through the personnel on their co committees and at board level of the last 15 odd years or so. People looking to innovate, and push on. They have a strong fundraising arm in Club Rossie. They clearly have a super coaching structure at underage form club level that's feeding into their dev squads and that can be seen with the likes of Ian Daly and John Rogers, M Dowds selectors, formerly involved with successful Ros U20 teams. This would suggest they have a better developed homegrown coaching structure. These are things that we can develop perhaps. While naturally conflicted as a Leitrim person watching the post match celebrations; it's hard to be grudge the Rossies as we are no match for them in terms of a rivalry anymore, and they play a lovely brand of freewheeling, hard running football. It also begs the question that we need to be asking, which is how do we get ourselves to that level. Because if we're not asking that question and actively implementing plans on all fronts to improve, from coaching, to finance, to player development to refereeing, then what are we at? Being content to accept our lot since the mid 00's has us where we are. A good diet of whatever they're eating over the border the last 20 odd years would do us no harm. Dodgy_Pass (Leitrim) - Posts: 428 - 10/05/2026 22:21:23 2672166 Link
Was the best final in years. The rossies looked in serious trouble after comers goal, but showed great fight and calmness to stick with it and took there chances. To win minor,u20 and senior in 2 weeks is some achievment. They seem to have got there house in order over last few years with coaching ect and are reaping the rewards. I think only 1 bridgets player on pitch to. As a county we should be looking at the rossies, louth and derry for examples who we were at the same level only a few years ago and see what they have done. Offaly another sparkie (Leitrim) - Posts: 104 - 11/05/2026 00:13:58 2672190 Link
Replying To ohwow: "Connacht football at a very low ebb and the proof is in the pudding, the big two are at their poorest in a couple of decades, maybe even since the early 90s. You could see that from Galways performance against us in the semi finals and also Tipperary have beaten Sligo in the teacup today. Probably the poorest Connacht championship since 2019, which in itself was very bad." Just a different act in the same play for you. Epoca de aur! Gwan the Rossies. We'll have Tay in Keshcarrigan some night. Love to all. moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1387 - 11/05/2026 00:16:54 2672191 Link
Replying To moros: "Can only imagine what owow and Blathach are thinking now. Give a county a bit of credit. It's a primrose and gold thing. Done it the hard way too. Love to all." Well done, Roscommon on the clean sweep in Connaught. Even though Tipp finished ahead of Leitrim in Div 4 this year, it was really surprising to see Tipp beat Sligo in Sligo and beat them in a way where you could never see Sligo win the game. I could put the Leitrim victory over Sligo down to a derby ambush effect where Leitrim gallantly hung on in the final minute. However, now we also have to factor in how poor Sligo actually are. They're a lot worse than I had thought. foreveryoung (USA) - Posts: 2525 - 11/05/2026 01:23:45 2672195 Link
I see there was a walkover in Division 3 of the league the weekend before last. Ballinaglera vs Cloone I think. I'd have thought that walkovers would have been a thing of the past now that the league is all first teams. What happened? Tacaí Liatroma (Leitrim) - Posts: 1292 - 11/05/2026 06:44:23 2672204 Link
Anyway moving on from the lovefest some 'Leitrim' posters have for other counties here, the teacup threw up some interesting results at the weekend. Surprised Longford lost to Fermanagh, Antrim getting six goals against Carlow and Wexford are the dark horses for the trophy I think. ohwow (Leitrim) - Posts: 183 - 11/05/2026 08:33:33 2672210 Link
Replying To foreveryoung: "Well done, Roscommon on the clean sweep in Connaught. Even though Tipp finished ahead of Leitrim in Div 4 this year, it was really surprising to see Tipp beat Sligo in Sligo and beat them in a way where you could never see Sligo win the game. I could put the Leitrim victory over Sligo down to a derby ambush effect where Leitrim gallantly hung on in the final minute. However, now we also have to factor in how poor Sligo actually are. They're a lot worse than I had thought." Indeed, the whole province is in a bad way. Not just Sligo. Mayo and Galway have serious rebuilding to do. It is like the early 90s all over again! When you see a minnow sweeping all the competitions it is a poor sign. ohwow (Leitrim) - Posts: 183 - 11/05/2026 10:55:23 2672253 Link
Good morning everyone and thank you for looking for my opinions. I really appreciate it. I did not get to see the game yesterday as I am just back from business in the Arabian Gulf. Well done to Roscommon on their win. Thanks so much for winning it please. Appreciate it. bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 533 - 11/05/2026 11:01:20 2672254 Link