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A question in relation to under 20 match v Ross in Tuam can u pay at gate as in tap ur card I know at done some matches u can anyone know ?

Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1141 - 17/03/2026 20:56:51    2661629

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No sign of u20s team for tomorrow's game against Roscommon. It's like they don't want anyone to go to these matches when they put it on at 5 clock on a Wednesday and then don't even have a team named night before the game . Surely there's a pitch in the county with lights that can hold these matches at 7 clock .

Gaagael15 (Galway) - Posts: 35 - 17/03/2026 23:16:44    2661636

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Replying To systematic:  "Think problem was 6 forwards on panel either injured or unavailable. Comer, Walsh, McDaid, Thompson, McDonagh, Power. Mulryan also in panel but capt of 20s so was probably needed for them tomorrow."
Very true I guess.
Probably needs to add some forwards to the panel at the same time though given that Comer is unlikely to feature this year, Thompson is gone until the All Ireland series & Walsh and McDaid seem to be injured on a consistent basis.
We could be down similar numbers for a championship game like.

galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1370 - 18/03/2026 09:55:11    2661648

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Is Brian Carroll feom Oranmore the sub goalie on u20 team tonight a brother of Conor Carroll?

fairplay4ever (Galway) - Posts: 459 - 18/03/2026 11:15:01    2661665

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Replying To galwayman2:  "Very true I guess.
Probably needs to add some forwards to the panel at the same time though given that Comer is unlikely to feature this year, Thompson is gone until the All Ireland series & Walsh and McDaid seem to be injured on a consistent basis.
We could be down similar numbers for a championship game like."
I think their preference is to keep more middle 8 players in reserve. Likes of Conroy, Barrett, Egan, Roche, McGlinchey, Molloy, O Laoi, 2 O Neills, are there but not on every 26 & in case of inside forward injury rotate Tierney/Darcy/S McGrath in there and bring in one of the "midfielders" in half forward line.
Realistically we have 3 games until the all Ireland series. Demands on middle 8 players way higher in new rules so makes sense to load the bench with them and only have 1 or 2 spare corner backs/corner forwards.

systematic (Galway) - Posts: 253 - 18/03/2026 12:17:20    2661668

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Galway U20s the more composed and accurate team in Tuam tonight. The two goals 2 minutes 1st half and 3rd goal in the 2nd half when just 3 points ahead was obviously key.

Mayo got a tougher game than expected against Sligo but I see on the Mayogaablog that they are blaming the ref for keeping Sligo in the game, that's Mayo heads for you.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 715 - 18/03/2026 22:21:24    2661749

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That was a good win but really let them back into it in the second half. Look to be well coached, I thought our press and tackling was outstanding. Vinnie Gill, Ross Coen, Mulhern and Mulryan the pick for me. McGlinchey had a couple of good moments too including a cracking goal

smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 583 - 19/03/2026 08:21:39    2661762

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Replying To fairplay4ever:  "Is Brian Carroll feom Oranmore the sub goalie on u20 team tonight a brother of Conor Carroll?"
Yes thats correct. And Claregalway have another goalie involved in an intercounty set up. Never seen the likes, some competition!

GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 211 - 19/03/2026 08:52:06    2661765

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Replying To fairplay4ever:  "Is Brian Carroll feom Oranmore the sub goalie on u20 team tonight a brother of Conor Carroll?"
Yes brothers. Mark Carroll our 2nd choice keeper last night his cousin and Aaron Brady senior keeper is another cousin. Former county chairman Brian Carroll is their Uncle

On the match the lads involved with your senior set up this year really stood out last night. While we have none and that showed. You look a lot better coached under Johnson than you were under Savage in recent years.

The_analyser (Roscommon) - Posts: 4299 - 19/03/2026 11:37:05    2661801

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Replying To The_analyser:  "Yes brothers. Mark Carroll our 2nd choice keeper last night his cousin and Aaron Brady senior keeper is another cousin. Former county chairman Brian Carroll is their Uncle

On the match the lads involved with your senior set up this year really stood out last night. While we have none and that showed. You look a lot better coached under Johnson than you were under Savage in recent years."
Yeah Mulhern and Mulryan stood out for me. McGlinchey was in and out of it though looked to be carrying a knock.
Very patchy performance though.
Neither team looked that good to be honest.

galwayman2 (Galway) - Posts: 1370 - 19/03/2026 12:04:43    2661808

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Not the most talented Galway U20 side you'll see. Which is probably not surprising as we haven't had great minor teams recently. They are very well coached though. I still think a Connacht title would be a minor surprise but they are capable of it if a few things go their way.

Marooned (Galway) - Posts: 2507 - 19/03/2026 12:47:28    2661819

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Minor team to play Leitrim
1.Evan Burke
2. Ciaran Collins
3.Eoin Gannon (c)
4. Evan Mcdonagh
5.Ryan Connolly
6.Cillian Brown
7. Kealan Moran
8. Darragh Kelly
9.Oisin O Neachtain
10.Joey Cullinane
11.Tiernan Mitchell
12. Eanna Maher
13.Mikey Mitchell
14.Aaron Hanrahan
15.Adam Healy

Galwayforsam26 (Galway) - Posts: 7 - 19/03/2026 21:05:57    2661862

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6 representatives from MB on the minor panel is great to see.

Genuine question so please dont take the wrong way

Have underage numbers increased dramatically, is this a result of hard work underage, or just lucky a good crop are coming together?

Of course they always have been a proud club but as is the case with any rural area, numbers is the issue

GalwaysFinest (Galway) - Posts: 211 - 20/03/2026 14:34:14    2661939

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Mikey Mitchell looks a good player on that minor team

galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 1070 - 20/03/2026 20:29:44    2661993

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Replying To GalwaysFinest:  "6 representatives from MB on the minor panel is great to see.

Genuine question so please dont take the wrong way

Have underage numbers increased dramatically, is this a result of hard work underage, or just lucky a good crop are coming together?

Of course they always have been a proud club but as is the case with any rural area, numbers is the issue"
More a case of a strong group coming through at the same time, 2009 was a good year in MB. From what I've heard, they're a decent bunch off the field too, which always helps. The midfielder, Oisín Naughton, looks a serious talent loads of energy and real quality throughout this evening.

That said, even with six players involved, MB won't have it all their own way in the U17 championship. Claregalway and Oranmor will be right there challenging, and Dunmore and Caherlistrane shouldn't be ruled out either.

On another note, the U16 trials in Bekan tomorrow at 9am are a tough ask. Anyone travelling from Clifden or the islands is at a clear disadvantage it's a big commitment, and the Academy is expecting a lot from parents.

WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 145 - 20/03/2026 21:51:04    2662002

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Replying To Galwayforsam26:  "Minor team to play Leitrim
1.Evan Burke
2. Ciaran Collins
3.Eoin Gannon (c)
4. Evan Mcdonagh
5.Ryan Connolly
6.Cillian Brown
7. Kealan Moran
8. Darragh Kelly
9.Oisin O Neachtain
10.Joey Cullinane
11.Tiernan Mitchell
12. Eanna Maher
13.Mikey Mitchell
14.Aaron Hanrahan
15.Adam Healy"
Was impressed by Mikey Mitchell, looks like a silky player with an excellent football brain. Be interesting to see how this team do in a vastly different test away to Roscommon next week.

Emmets67 (Galway) - Posts: 4 - 21/03/2026 10:01:55    2662026

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Big game 2 morrow Dublin team looks fairly strong in forward division I'd expect dubs to win by 5-6 and hopefully Kerry can draw or win v Armagh ,,

Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 1141 - 21/03/2026 14:49:15    2662073

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The big box that is unchecked in the league is....A HOME WIN
This is the best time to remedy this.
Gaillimh Abu

suckvalleypaddy (Galway) - Posts: 1777 - 21/03/2026 15:50:55    2662082

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Brilliant to see John daly back in the match day squad. Best number 6 and passer of the ball in the country. I expect the inside forwards to have a field day if he gets playing.

Galwayman67420 (Galway) - Posts: 3 - 21/03/2026 17:38:16    2662095

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Replying To WonTon5:  "More a case of a strong group coming through at the same time, 2009 was a good year in MB. From what I've heard, they're a decent bunch off the field too, which always helps. The midfielder, Oisín Naughton, looks a serious talent loads of energy and real quality throughout this evening.

That said, even with six players involved, MB won't have it all their own way in the U17 championship. Claregalway and Oranmor will be right there challenging, and Dunmore and Caherlistrane shouldn't be ruled out either.

On another note, the U16 trials in Bekan tomorrow at 9am are a tough ask. Anyone travelling from Clifden or the islands is at a clear disadvantage it's a big commitment, and the Academy is expecting a lot from parents."
Always the way with the county, arrangements are always made to suit the north board. No consideration for the city/west at all. They'll put a toll on the quincentennial bridge yet.

Galwayman67420 (Galway) - Posts: 3 - 21/03/2026 17:47:56    2662098

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