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Football Championship 2026 - 4 Like(s)

Replying To Saynothing:  "Not as bad as your own province. 1 Leinster team in Division 1. Poor show."
3 Leinster teams played 3 Ulster teams and Leinster won all 3.

brayballer (National) - 14/06/2026 18:17:14

Monaghan GAA thread - 3 Like(s)

Replying To Eddie the Exile:  "Fair play. Was quietly optimistic but have to say i was surprised how easy it turned out in the end. Roscommon's big players went missing after 40 mins.
It's bonus territory for Monaghan now...just the way we like it."
We shouldn't like it, no wonder we've not won Sam.

tommyjohn (National) - 13/06/2026 23:30:28

Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)

Replying To jobber:  "We died with our boots on correct and we were very brave but we beat ourselves. The first Galway goal was a total give away and right on half time when we had fought back so well Sam Mccartan who had been superb had a rush of blood to his head which ultimately cost us the game. The loss of both midfielders and Whitaker were huge losses and Mchugh has to take flak for leaving Scahill on Walsh for the entire game.
Dont get me wrong Mccartan and Mchugh are brilliant but not perfect and we have massive potential and need to learn from our mistakes."
No we didn't beat ourselves. Galway were the better side throughout, we did brilliantly to keep within reasonable distance but Galway could easily have scored 5-6 goals. They're rightly All Ireland contenders, we know we're not at that level yet. Their efforts were fantastic

Claretandblue (National) - 14/06/2026 21:04:40

Football Championship 2026 - 2 Like(s)

Replying To hlynch12:  "It kerry lose now.

Put 2k on them to win after league final."
Jesus we didn't know that.

Saynothing (National) - 14/06/2026 09:15:11

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Fair play to the Donegal minors. Given how little seems to separate many of the top minor teams, it can't have been easy to pick themselves up after the Ulster semi-final defeat to Derry. But they did exactly that and produced a very good display against a very decent Louth side.

For a spell midway through the second half, it looked like the game was really swinging Louth's way as they began to dominate midfield, with the young McDonnell particularly influential. Unlike the senior game, though, Donegal got a real impact from the bench, with Wilkinson making a real difference when he came on.
Credit to every one of them. They've shown a real never say die attitude, and it's fitting that they've been rewarded with a first-ever national minor title for Donegal.

Ulsterchamps_32 (National) - 14/06/2026 19:24:47

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
What a day of football. Safe home everyone.

festinog (National) - 14/06/2026 17:26:10

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
16 became 12. Rossies can feel hard done by luck of the draw but other three are the right three eliminated .

This time two weeks we will only have three more games left in championship.

Next week looks way too packed with four do or die knockout games, two knockout hurling quarter finals and taitleann Cup semis as well.

Let the thing breathe. This coupled with WC taking place, expect plenty of giving out about TV and throw times.

shaggykev (National) - 14/06/2026 17:36:42

Tailteann Cup 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To legendzxix:  "With Cork v Offaly in hurling on Sunday already.. is there talk of the Tailteann semi finals being on Saturday?"
Yes semis on Saturday this year at 3pm and 5pm.

One on Rte and other on rte news channel.

So the double bill on Sunday live on RTE gone which was a big part of the initial PR to sell the TC. There will be at least 2 Round 3 all ireland games on GAA+ too on Saturday so the TC semis won't get much media attention.

macca999 (National) - 14/06/2026 18:15:41

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To SurelyToGod:  "Remember the defeat to Galway in 2024 where Finnerty roasted Bán, then McColgan, and then camped in the corner when Mogan was tasked with him completely removing Mogan from the game in which he was our driving attacking force.

McGuinness couldn't figure out how to fix it that day, and in the two years since has repeated the error multiple times.

McColgan and Mogan are not defenders, and every team in the country knows that they need to carry ball into contact against McColgan as he's good for conceding two/three scoreable frees per match."
Here lad you should throw your CV in for the job once Jim leaves. Your knowledge is brilliant. What u10s team do you coach, if you don't mind me asking?

eddieSize5Balls (National) - 14/06/2026 19:12:00

Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Fionn:  "Great to get the win today in front of 14,500.
Wasn't expecting an 11pt victory tbh FT 0-16 to 1-24

Only a point in it at half time but a few tweaks by Ger did the trick, and we scored the last 1-03 without reply.

We had 9 scorers with Con top scoring with 1-09.
Great to see Lee and Collie both chipping in with 2pts.
And Ross with 3pts.

Hopefully Cossie's injury isn't too bad after he went off early on.

So next up is either Donegal, Armagh or Mayo…!

Interesting hearing Ger saying after the game to DubsTv that IF we get a Home tie, he will be pushing for it to be played in Parnell Park….!

https://x.com/DubGAAOfficial/status/2066190820361875943/video/1?s=46"
Yes, good to see Dublin get back on track. Not surprised at 11 point win. Cavan are Cavan!

I'd probably like to see it be Dub v. Mayo, and in the Neller. Dub-Mayo games bring a great atmosphere. Would expect Dub to win.

I'd like to see Armagh v Kerry in Box-It.

Meath v Donegal in Nyvan or nearest available ground.

W'Meath v Monaghan in Mullingyar!

foreveryoung (National) - 14/06/2026 19:17:07

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Gaa_lover:  "Donegal V Cork
Galway V Westmeath
Cavan v Dublin
Louth v Armagh
Kildare V Kerry

Five games that should be straight forwards wins Donegal,Galway,Dublin,Armagh and Kerry. A disappointing draw for neturals when you have 5 of your 8 games like that.

Tyrone V Mayo
Derry v Meath
Monaghan V Roscommon


Three games that are hard to call.

How often have Tyrone won back to back championship games since winning the All-Ireland five years ago? A game Mayo can win so long as they improve defensively

Monaghan v Roscommon a game that has high drama written all over it. Home advantage and no Enda Smith is a big advantage for Monaghan to win

Derry v Meath big opportunity for both to kick start their championship could take extra time to find a winner I have a slight fancy for Meath."
I hope you didn't have any bets on those predictions….

Lúla571210 (National) - 14/06/2026 15:58:00

Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Fionn:  "Great to get the win today in front of 14,500.
Wasn't expecting an 11pt victory tbh FT 0-16 to 1-24

Only a point in it at half time but a few tweaks by Ger did the trick, and we scored the last 1-03 without reply.

We had 9 scorers with Con top scoring with 1-09.
Great to see Lee and Collie both chipping in with 2pts.
And Ross with 3pts.

Hopefully Cossie's injury isn't too bad after he went off early on.

So next up is either Donegal, Armagh or Mayo…!

Interesting hearing Ger saying after the game to DubsTv that IF we get a Home tie, he will be pushing for it to be played in Parnell Park….!

https://x.com/DubGAAOfficial/status/2066190820361875943/video/1?s=46"
Good win today and great to have the lads back.Feeling more positive now.I wpuld guess thats tongue in cheek with Ger about the Neller but would nt it be gas if we drew Donegal and played in the Neller after all their whinging about Dubs using Croke park as a home ground.

brayballer (National) - 14/06/2026 19:32:20

Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
The better team won on the day. Nonetheless we stayed fighting until the end. Very proud of these lads. Hopefully a home draw next round. Any word on why Cooney went off?

45onthe52 (National) - 14/06/2026 19:46:21

Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Excellent stuff from Louth today.

I remember Leitrim beating Louth in Division 3 of the League in the last game prior to Covid Lockdown in 2020. The strides ye have made on the field, off the field and at underage since are the example every Div 3-4 team should be following.

Best of luck in the Q/F's - ye should rightly fear nobody.

Dodgy_Pass (National) - 14/06/2026 20:18:34

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Ulsterchamps_32:  "Fair play to the Donegal minors. Given how little seems to separate many of the top minor teams, it can't have been easy to pick themselves up after the Ulster semi-final defeat to Derry. But they did exactly that and produced a very good display against a very decent Louth side.

For a spell midway through the second half, it looked like the game was really swinging Louth's way as they began to dominate midfield, with the young McDonnell particularly influential. Unlike the senior game, though, Donegal got a real impact from the bench, with Wilkinson making a real difference when he came on.
Credit to every one of them. They've shown a real never say die attitude, and it's fitting that they've been rewarded with a first-ever national minor title for Donegal."
Here here Ulster. They showed great resilience and character to come through. That's a very good Louth side so to come through with a national title is no mean feat..... congratulations to everyone involved. Impressed with Lacey too. A very calm presence on the sideline and post match in all the interviews I've heard.

panamasam (National) - 14/06/2026 20:28:27

Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Fair play to all the Westmeath fans who made the trip west today. It made for some occasion. There's nothing like a full house on a championship Sunday, and the weather helped too.
A fine game too and if Westmeath had got their hands on the last kickout, who knows what would have happened. The goal before half-time gave us a cushion and we managed most of the second-half pretty well against the breeze. Even an 8 or 9 point lead with less than 10 minutes left isn't safe in the modern game, and you almost clawed it back.
The best of luck next weekend.

WanPintWin (National) - 14/06/2026 21:51:54

Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)

Replying To brayballer:  "Derry beaten,Armagh beaten,donegal beaten and Cavan beaten.Is Ulster football overhyped?"
Why when was it hyped maybe your in awe of ulster football yourself

Farneyblueandwhite (National) - 14/06/2026 16:59:40

Monaghan GAA thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Farneyblueandwhite:  "Wow steady on jese roscommon were rubbish they admit themselves over on there webpage it was there worst performance all year semi final is a world away at this minute yes good in second half but plenty to work on bit of realism needed here it's our first good performance since roscommon in league 2 final last year or down in armagh last year"
How's Cavan doing?

Blackcardnot (National) - 14/06/2026 15:11:41

Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
-- No attempts a 2 pointers until late on, until it was too late.
-- Peadar Mogan still wasted at corner back, where is Mark Curran etc?
-- No impact from the bench when we badly needed it.

We were the better team for most of that game, but 2 pointers kept Cork in it and Cork were arguably the better side the in closing 15 minutes.

Imagine if we started Eoin McGeehin or Shea Malone and had brought Michael Murphy, Ryan McHugh etc off the bench with 15 minutes to go yesterday?

Commodore (National) - 14/06/2026 15:04:29

Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)

Replying To Toast:  "Yesterday's games should be a warning to Galway, take this easy at their peril. Rightly the favourites for this one but give Westmeath a sniff and with the big support they'll have they could turn it into a battle. I think this is a really good test of Galways character at the right time of the championship. Best avoid the losers side of the draw considering the teams in that pot tomorrow morning. Great chance to click and get momentum going into the business end of the championship. Gaillimh abu."
That other pot just got another meaty entry, well done Louth

Toast (National) - 14/06/2026 14:52:31