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Tailteann Cup 2025 - 3 Like(s)
Not much interest in the Tailteann Cup final apart from in Kildare and Limerick naturally.
The national media have completely ignored it.
Why aren't Croke Park doing enough to promote it? It seems they too have no interest too in the secondary competition despite the fanfare with which they launched it.
lilywhite1 (National) - 09/07/2025 13:48:53
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Dublin GAA thread - 2 Like(s)
r.i.p. Sean Doherty.Legend coybib.
brayballer (National) - 08/07/2025 19:39:34
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Non-Gaa Forum - 2 Like(s)
The world is also a strange place when:
Russia invaded Ukraine and all manner of sanctions were taken against Russia.
Yet NOT ONE SINGLE SANCTION has been taken against Israel.
CnocÁine (National) - 08/07/2025 22:51:28
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Looks like there's been an awful mess made of the ticket orders from the clubs. Hearing of clubs who still haven't received any tickets on Tuesday evening and no idea if they will even receive any. It's simply not good enough how loyal gaa members are being treated.
greenfan (National) - 08/07/2025 23:18:02
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Leitrim GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To LongBall94: "I've argued here that we're actually producing more higher quality players then ever. Some don't see that but if you actually break it down and go through whos been priduced in the last 10 years, theres no argument.
However, two things can be true.
I'd also feel like there needs to be a shake up of the top men over our academy/coaching and games structures.
Its a huge job now in each county and even more so in a smaller county.
Structure of competitions, coaching/developing our coaches, amalgamations, Schools Gaa, underage S&C. Etc.
Theres no reason these should be 'jobs for life' and we need accountability and the 'best in class' that we can attract and I'd feel strongly that we don't have that currently." Well that's just a personal attack against the head of games seeing the GDAs have been in situ for 5 years and then the previous 3 were in situ 5 years previous to that.
Which conveniently coincides with those 10 years.
Agreed that they would be better served with another full time employee so that there can be a more concentrated effort on club and academy.
Clubs need to identify people who want to actually be coaches as opposed to a daddy who will stop coaching once the son hits 18.
Plenty of initiatives have been tried but ultimately the majority of club coaches don't care
anon3 (National) - 09/07/2025 17:11:20
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To winatallcost: "I see Dick Clerkin on Independent podcast, I think that's his name anyway but not sure he played much high level football thinks Donegal are going to rout Meath and Meath just caught Dublin and Kerry on off days and he's in no doubt they would beat Meath easily if they played again today.
These are the experts that probably help make up the bookies minds. Who knows maybe he is right!" That's the same Dick that done the Independent Podcast last week from the South of France, missing his own counties game against Donegal. Therefore he missed the Meath v Galway game as well. So I wouldn't put much weight on his opinion.
He has been wrong in his analysis of Donegal all year, absolutely hates us, and is now trying to pile more pressure on us with that rubbish. He doesn't even believe it himself.
SouthOfTheGap (National) - 09/07/2025 14:28:25
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GAA Programmes - 1 Like(s)
Replying To KillingFields: "Why you think that is.
Don't usually get gaa programmes so can't really comment." Good question. I think it might be because supporters bring their phones and the Internet gave us loads of the information you could get on programmes. They're also more distracted by phones to spend the time reading the programmes besides the team pages. My Dad used to tick off the scores, as they went in, on the programme. I used to love reading player profiles, their occupation, height and weight. I started going to matches in the seventies when there were a lot more farmers, builders and other manual labourers playing than nowadays when it seems like a lot of students and teachers on intercounty teams. Selling more or not they're still a great memento from games.
GreenandRed (National) - 09/07/2025 13:49:52
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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2025 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To gaa.88: "Why does it matter if the umpire attempted to catch the ball? He tried to catch it as it usually would hit the net and bounce back on the pitch all he did was prevent that from happening. If your anyway a fan of football or hurling and understand how a point is signalled at inter county level specifically (as the scoreboard operator obviously does) then there should be no problem with the umpire trying to catch the ball. There should be no confusion as not only did the umpire NOT wave his white flag, he waved it wide. It was a complete error from croke parks scoreboard operator, not the umpire for raising his hand. Also, had Kilkenny scored a goal at the end, it would have surely had to go to a replay as tipp would have thought they were safe with extra time. But the right decision was made overall, and although unlucky for the cats, and maybe a bit unfair, an error was made and the result just has to stand." If KK had scored a goal. Why would Tipp be entitled to a replay and as it stands right now KK are not entitled. Please explain
Newyorkkat (National) - 09/07/2025 13:46:57
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Commodore: "Are you saying that 1000 club members across Donegal who had their membership paid before March 2025 are currently unable to get tickets for Sunday's match?" yeah thats what it looks like. I know of one club that sent a message to everyone who ordered tickets at 10pm Tuesday night saying that they still hadn't received any tickets and had no idea how many they would receive, and at the same time other clubs were organising ticket collections. Now today we have the PRO putting up a facebook post for clubs to advertise spare tickets, whilst at the same time some clubs haven't received any tickets. Glad I went to ticketmaster for mine. GAA must be the only organization in the world that put tickets on general sale before members have received their tickets.
greenfan (National) - 09/07/2025 13:36:22
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GAA Programmes - 1 Like(s)
Replying To CnocÁine: "The recent programmes are rubbish compared to the older ones." Ye that might be true however many people still collect them and of games that they were at. If anyone is looking for any old or new programmes here you can do so. Myself I'm looking for a few ones at the moment. If anyone sees this and has some ladies football final programmes from 2014,2015,2016,2017, and 2018 please let me know
gaa.88 (National) - 09/07/2025 12:18:50
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Roscommon GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Senior Championship
Brigids - EVS
Pearses - 3/1
Roscommon Gaels - 7/1
Clann - 9/1
Boyle - 10/1
Oran - 11/1
Faithleachs - 12/1
Glaveys - 16/1
Western Gaels - 40/1
Castlerea - 50/1
Elphin - 66/1
Dominics - 66/1
Group A
Pearses
Clann
Faithleachs
Dominics
Group B
Brigids
Glaveys
Western Gaels
Elphin
Group C
Roscommon Gaels
Boyle
Oran
Castlerea
Very similar groups to last year unfortunately. And I think all 3 groups may face a similar outcome. Group A I would have Pearses winning it, Dominics last and then the winner of Clann/Faithleachs in 2nd.
Same goes for Group B with Brigids top, Elphin bottom and the winner of Glaveys/W Gaels in 2nd.
Group C is a small bit more open with Oran well capable of beating either Roscommon Gaels or Boyle on their day but I still think they will come 3rd. With the winner of Gaels and Boyle top and Castlerea into relegation.
Can't see past Brigids at all - their squad is just too good. 10 (after their new addition) on the Roscommon panel this year with 9 of those starting in multiple games.
Intermediate Championship
Group A
Eire Og
Fuerty
Pearses B
Kilmore
Group B
Tulsk
Creggs
Barrys
Michaels
Group C
Strokestown
Shannon Gaels
Brigids B
Kilbride
Feel like the 3 winners of the groups are fairly set in stone with Eire Og, Tulsk and Strokestown. Tulsk/Strokestown to win it out with most likely Barry's going back down.
Junior Championship
Group A
Ballinameen
Kilglass
Roscommon Gaels B
Brigids C
Group B
Clann B
Aidans
Strokestown B
Western Gaels B
Group C
Croans
Ronans
Josephs
Boyle B
A few contenders here - Ballinameen will fancy themselves after gaining promotion to Division 2. Group B has 2 of the favourites with Aidans and Clann B hoping to make it 3rd time lucky. Strokestown B also won Division 3 so that is a tough group. It will be interesting to see how Croans do as they have had a very poor year - albeit in Division 2.
I am going with a tentative guess that Aidans and Clann will play each other in the group and again in the final.
How do ye all think each Championship will play out?
Ros13 (National) - 09/07/2025 10:41:41
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "The Dublin 6 in a row team were more beatable than the Armagh team last year?? Are you seriously trying to say that?
The Mayo team for the whole period from 2012 - 2021 were much better than the Galway team of the last few years if thats what you're trying to get at." Get a grip Jim, Mayo 2021 weren't 'much better' than current Galway. You often deliver peculiarly accurate assessments, but even you'd admit that you dropped your guard with that one.
Pope_Benedict (National) - 09/07/2025 10:10:01
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Donegal GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Donegal-lad27: "We must be getting close to a full house Sunday nally stand is the only tickets currently available on ticketmaster. We still waiting to hear from our club getting a tad nervous now but know will get sorted before 4pm Sunday" Clubs ordered around 6000 tickets but theyre only getting 5000. Mary Coughlan speaking at the championship draw last night covering the county board's ass. They looked after others ahead of club members.
greenfan (National) - 09/07/2025 08:58:05
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Louth GAA thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To francie81: "And without playing terribly well particularly this season imo where we maintained league status by the skin of our teeth and subsequently stuttering over the line in ultimately claiming Leinster, you could say it was inevitable what followed thereafter at the AI series. The big question now is that can we kick on as in remain competitive at least in the province and who will be the best option in doing so because this is as big a job now as it is for Ger taken over the Dubs." Yeah very true Francie when you look at the Leinster final Meath were 4 points up going into half time and Craig Lennon scored a goal out of nowhere. Meath did not score for 15 minutes till Costello scored a goal to take the lead. Only for a two pointer by Sam Mulroy and a point at the end by Craig Lennon to save Louth.
Ollie2 (National) - 09/07/2025 07:56:11
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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2025 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Claretandblue: "You ever made a mistake?" That's the usual cop out response. It was an All Ireland semi final. Mistakes should not happen, not at that level. Its that simple. There's enough people involved with these games to make sure it shouldn't happen either.
Bon (National) - 08/07/2025 17:26:49
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Galway Football thread - 1 Like(s)
Replying To JimB1991: "The Dublin 6 in a row team were more beatable than the Armagh team last year?? Are you seriously trying to say that?
The Mayo team for the whole period from 2012 - 2021 were much better than the Galway team of the last few years if thats what you're trying to get at." Still won f all Clare...
Belclare7 (National) - 08/07/2025 23:16:51
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All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship 2025 - 1 Like(s)
Replying To ExiledInWex: "I was in Kilkenny today with work and they do not want a replay. Hardly a mention of the scoreboard, all talking about the poor play, missed chances, poor performances, and so forth.
But sooner or later, the GAA needs to wake up and start helping our officials out.
The day of a referee bringing 4 of his pals as umpires is over. Umpires need coaching as to their positioning relative to the ball, and relative to the post, so they can make the best decision. Posts need to be higher in some grounds to help the umpire out. I would say no umpire should be doing umpire at an inter-county match unless he has been tested and his ability verified by hawk-eye. If he's not getting most of the decisions right, he's not up to it. Pay him for his day out, he deserves more than a dinner for doing umpire on All-Ireland final day. They should be paid for every inter county match they do umpire for.
The game is simply too fast for 1 referee now, he can't make an accurate decision from 70 yards away. He needs help. The linesmen need to be able to make calls when they see it better than the referee.
I think we need to bring a TMO official in to it where a referee thinks or is advised that he needs to send somebody off. Like, we can all argue the decisions and based on replays decide but the one man with a yellow and red card in his hand has to decide based on heresay of the linesman, umpires, or what he saw live. I'm not saying stop the game for 5 minutes to slow down a TMO to the nth degree but at least let the referee run to the sideline and have a quick look and decide then. He can spend minutes talking to these lads and by the time is finished everybody watching has seen it. Why not show him?
Also, for "last play" calls (e.g. Limerick 65 in 2019, Clare v Waterford in Cusack Park last year) let the referee have a look at these themselves.
I'm not calling for every decision to be reviewed, but we're now 27 years on from Jimmy Cooney in 1998 or 37 from John Denton in 1988 and not a thing has changed regarding how we support our officials despite monumental improvements in technology and its literally right beside them to help them.
Its time to grow up and start helping the man out. We'll never get better referees until we do." That's a good post and I'd agree with most of it. Refs do need help, and linesmen do need far more involvement and work as a team. But you see a linesman on Sunday missing paddy deegans strike to the head and it happening only a couple of yards away right in front of him sure what hope has a referee got.
Bon (National) - 08/07/2025 23:03:58
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfanbocht: "Looks like the "double eliminator" system will be going ahead next year.
I don't see or hear of any moves to put an alternative forward for the Special Congress in the Autumn." The good old Christy Ring Cup format. Tried and tested for many years. Sure its a grand format. Does what it needs to do. 16 reduced to 12, reduced to 8 and it goes. A few county championships have the format already. More will probably follow suit.
legendzxix (National) - 08/07/2025 22:17:27
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Attendances 2025 - 1 Like(s)
Guys . This forum is about attendance figures for 2025. It's not about ticket prices and how the GAA spend their money. Open up a new forum if yous want to discuss that topic please. Let's stick to the topic of each forum please.
DublinBrian (National) - 08/07/2025 20:02:26
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Football Format Changes Discussion - 1 Like(s)
Replying To Seanfanbocht: "Looks like the "double eliminator" system will be going ahead next year.
I don't see or hear of any moves to put an alternative forward for the Special Congress in the Autumn." It's not a good thing but sure we can all get on with our lives.
Whammo86 (National) - 08/07/2025 19:53:53
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