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Westmeath Football thread - 4 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
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 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
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Westmeath Football thread - 4 Like(s)
Replying To Joeynyc: "Any word why top scorer from play in Ireland went off with 10 minutes to go?" Because he was nearly dead on his feet. He had emptied the tank. We loose a game and all these bandwagon fans on now questions MC Hugh. Next year when we paly Laois and Offaly etc in the league it will be back to the genuine supporters who support the team through thick and thin
Dessie15 (National) - 15/06/2026 07:45:12
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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
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Louth GAA thread - 2 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
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Westmeath Football thread - 2 Like(s)
Game management has been a problem all year and it cost us again today. TJ cox v Wexford. Danny scahill free v Kildare ( got away with it but if beirne was yard further out we are out of Leinster championship) Sam McCarton today just before ht. 4 points with the wind would have been a different story. We need to learn from these mistakes ! Let's see who morning brings !
puglerdaly (National) - 14/06/2026 23:12:51
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To foreveryoung: "Big congratulations to Cork. Well done. Makes up a little bit for their hurlers' loss!" Thanks yank! It was an unbelievable win, and once Cork smelled a bit of blood coming down the straight they just drove on. Couldn't believe how cocky some Donegal folk were. Yes, we were underdogs, but obviously people haven't been watching us too closely thus far - this team has great resilience and is well able to rack up big scores.
Re the hurlers - we are not down and will pick ourselves up and go again.
bloodandbandage (National) - 15/06/2026 09:48:21
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ColmFlaherty: "Form 15 rn IMO
1. Niall McDonnell
2. Séan Kelly
3. Peter Teague
4. Tommy Walsh
5. Ronan Wallace
6. Dara McDonnell
7. Craig Lennon
8. Conn Kilpatrick
9. James Maguire
10. Oisin Conaty
11. Sam Mulroy
12. Tomás McCormack
13. Conor Turbitt
14. Shane Walsh
15. Steven Sherlock" You would need to start watching the games.
ORIELMAN85 (National) - 14/06/2026 21:24:28
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To eddieSize5Balls: "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?" What do you disagree with or do you just not like Jim's failings being highlighted?
To be clear, I rate McColgan very highly as a wing-half back or as a wing forward. Similarly, I rate McGuinness highly as a coach but once things go wrong on the pitch he really struggles to make positive changes from sideline.
SurelyToGod (National) - 14/06/2026 22:23:25
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To SurelyToGod: "What do you disagree with or do you just not like Jim's failings being highlighted?
To be clear, I rate McColgan very highly as a wing-half back or as a wing forward. Similarly, I rate McGuinness highly as a coach but once things go wrong on the pitch he really struggles to make positive changes from sideline." This is Jim's 3rd year. 2013 was his 3rd year too and it was our worst season. He produced a masterclass v Tyrone and then we faltered badly to Monaghan before Mayo put us out of our misery. Maybe the 3rd season on the go is toughest on the players at this intensity.
Also I know hes the messiah to us but maybe the pressure on him is having an effect. He is human and is under incredible scrutiny from press, hated by the country and feels the weight of all our hopes and dreams. He has cooked up a plan for Kerry but unfortunately there's now 14 teams than can beat anyone on their day at the highest level.
If we get Dublin in the draw, it will be Ger's ban v Jim's escape all in the build up.
shaggykev (National) - 15/06/2026 08:24:03
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Westmeath Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Lads I know its no consolation in defeat but your team and supporters are a credit. Immense occasion in Salthill yesterday, best of luck against Monaghan.
ahsure. (National) - 15/06/2026 08:57:26
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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
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Should insist on Parnell.
BarneyGrant (National) - 15/06/2026 10:00:29
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Dublin GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Fionn: "Monaghan of course.
Gonna be very interesting to see if Ger gets his wish now and we play Donegal In Parnell Park.
Reckon there will be pressure from the GAA HQ to play it in Croker though.
But surely as the Home team, we get to decide, and can play it where we want to…?!
I personally think we have a better chance of beating Donegal in the Neller." LOL.
Its a great draw for us . One of the big two in Kerry or Armagh will be gone and we have donegal at home.A great opportunity and yes "The Neller or Nowhere".
brayballer (National) - 15/06/2026 10:13:04
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "So Dublin away it is.
I'm actually happy with that draw. It's do-or-die now, and if we can't get up for a knock-out game v the Dubs in Croke Park then we may forget about it.
We're well used to Croke Park at this stage. It could be the game to really ignite things.
Dublin obviously aren't what they used to be. But they'll still be formidable opposition.
Kerry v Armagh is the tie of the round. There will be some atmosphere down in Killarney for that!" Dubs are lobbying right now for the game to be in Parnell Park which is woefully too small for a game like this.
If we beat them in Croke Park, that would be four championship defeats in a row at Croke Park.
In fairness Dublin do need to get out of Croker for themselves and fans but Dublin badly need a 25k stadium of their own as soon as possible.
shaggykev (National) - 15/06/2026 10:15:42
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Lockjaw: "So Dublin away it is.
I'm actually happy with that draw. It's do-or-die now, and if we can't get up for a knock-out game v the Dubs in Croke Park then we may forget about it.
We're well used to Croke Park at this stage. It could be the game to really ignite things.
Dublin obviously aren't what they used to be. But they'll still be formidable opposition.
Kerry v Armagh is the tie of the round. There will be some atmosphere down in Killarney for that!" The draw I was hoping for.
Consensus seems to be it won't be in Croke Park though. Ger Brennan stated he has a preference for Parnell park and there'll be pressure on to back him, particularly after the few months he's had.
Find out soon enough I suppose.
JimB1991 (National) - 15/06/2026 10:17:17
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Oh, I see the game might be in Parnell?
Lockjaw (National) - 15/06/2026 10:22:13
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Players and management won't be too concerned about venue but Croke Park vs Parnell Park makes a big difference to supporters.
Dublin will be bullish about PP and its probably their choice to make as they were draw out at home. PP would mean a crowd of less than 10k when you would probably get over 20k from Donegal alone going to that and of course a very healthy Dublin support. Not really for us to be concerned about I suppose just have to wait and see.
inthru (National) - 15/06/2026 10:24:11
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Dublin is the best draw we could have got IMO. They are a shadow of their team from a few years ago and clearly have issues that they are struggling with. If Donegal can't beat them then we have no right to be progressing any further anyway.
PeterQ92 (National) - 15/06/2026 10:34:38
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Football Championship 2026 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To tribesmen: "Monaghan vs. Westmeath
Dublin vs. Donegal
Mayo vs. Meath
Kerry vs. Armagh
That's some draw. Hard to call any of them fixtures. Football championship the gift that keeps on giving this year." Have to say i'm really enjoying the championship this year. so open. im not saying that all 12 teams left in it could win it but on their day any team can beat anyone else. one provincial champion out already. no provincial champion in the Quarter final by the direct route. of the 4 favourites only 1 safely in the quarter final and there is going to be at least 1 more massive casualty next weekend. a fabulous couple of weeks for louth. Great result for Cork yesterday. Shocks every weekend. no one sided games (ok a few teams did fade in the last 10 minutes Cavan, Kildare, Roscommon Derry) but overall its been great stuff. Credit where its due - new rules new structures all working. Hope it continues for the remainder of the championship. Tailteann cup fairly competetive too.. Offaly Down final in my book with Down not getting caught a second time.
indaknownow (National) - 15/06/2026 10:57:35
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