Leinster Senior Championship 2026

[JollyGreenGiant]

I expect Louth to beat Dublin. But if Dublin were to overcome it, I would give them a better chance of beating Kildare.

[Armagh18]

Surely the Louth Dublin game is televised? Maybe score beo not updated.

[Captain Scarlet]

I expect Louth to beat Dublin. But if Dublin were to overcome it, I would give them a better chance of beating Kildare.

I don't trust us to beat Westmeath. Luke O'Loughlin destroys us every time and we are very open to deep runners - Wallace did seriious damage in the O'Byrne Cup and we haven't addressed that.
Last year we let Egan from Offaly kill us, until the 3rd game when we put a wing back named Gill on him

So much will depend on who is fit for us. If Feely has 70 minutes in him and Beirne is near 100% then those two make a massive difference. Harry O'Neill is another man to add in and Colm Dalton is class, but picking up a lot of niggles.

The Dubs will surely have a kick in them but Louth are a very solid outfit who manage games so well these days.  Personally I'd like to see Louth v Kildare as the poxy blue jersey has us beaten before we line out.

[JWF54]

Surely the Louth Dublin game is televised? Maybe score beo not updated.

GAA + I think

[imtommygunn]

It seems to have both leinster semi finals.

[JWF54]

It seems to have both leinster semi finals.

It has.

[moonster]

Nationally and locally we hear about Kildare having talent, but from following them for years it's often overblown. We are great when things are going well but make horrible mistakes under pressure.

And I know underage success is brilliant, but these lads often flounder at senior level. We have lads who can do it in Div 3 or against a lower league outfit, but then can't get the shot away or cough up the ball once a team is at or above their level.

It's not purely down to flakiness or mentality, it's just they are not as good as people think. Players who are good do the right things more often than not.
I still think that if we get some key men back in and get more closer to 100% we can beat Westmeath, but we just don't have a lad like O'Loughlin or a Wallace for that matter.

On the other side I fancy Louth to beat the Dubs as they just seem to trust each other and have great control. Plus they were missing so many who got a run out the last day.

O'Loughlin out for Westmeath.  It kildare leinster now to lose.

[mup]

Nationally and locally we hear about Kildare having talent, but from following them for years it's often overblown. We are great when things are going well but make horrible mistakes under pressure.

And I know underage success is brilliant, but these lads often flounder at senior level. We have lads who can do it in Div 3 or against a lower league outfit, but then can't get the shot away or cough up the ball once a team is at or above their level.

It's not purely down to flakiness or mentality, it's just they are not as good as people think. Players who are good do the right things more often than not.
I still think that if we get some key men back in and get more closer to 100% we can beat Westmeath, but we just don't have a lad like O'Loughlin or a Wallace for that matter.

On the other side I fancy Louth to beat the Dubs as they just seem to trust each other and have great control. Plus they were missing so many who got a run out the last day.

O'Loughlin out for Westmeath.  It kildare leinster now to lose.

Yerra

[shark]

Nationally and locally we hear about Kildare having talent, but from following them for years it's often overblown. We are great when things are going well but make horrible mistakes under pressure.

And I know underage success is brilliant, but these lads often flounder at senior level. We have lads who can do it in Div 3 or against a lower league outfit, but then can't get the shot away or cough up the ball once a team is at or above their level.

It's not purely down to flakiness or mentality, it's just they are not as good as people think. Players who are good do the right things more often than not.
I still think that if we get some key men back in and get more closer to 100% we can beat Westmeath, but we just don't have a lad like O'Loughlin or a Wallace for that matter.

On the other side I fancy Louth to beat the Dubs as they just seem to trust each other and have great control. Plus they were missing so many who got a run out the last day.

O'Loughlin out for Westmeath.  It kildare leinster now to lose.

Loughlin.
Massive blow for Westmeath. Their one top bracket player. Irreplaceable.

[gallsman]

Grade 4 hamstring at training for Loughlin apparently. Enormous blow.

[Iarmhí Abú]

Losing Luke is a big setback.  We don't have anybody to fill that gap.
It goes beyond this weekend's match.  There's potentially lots of football available to Westmeath this summer.  The team is very young and the possibility of gaining significant experience and growth is there.
Loughlin would have been pivotal to that. This makes the hill a lot steeper.
It remains to be seen how the lads will respond.

[statto]

What are the thoughts on Dublin Louth?

I have changed my mind a number of times this week as to who I think will win the game.  Strange place for Louth going into a games as favourites.  Brennan will know them inside out but momentum is certainly with Louth. 

[imtommygunn]

I think Dublin will win.

I really hope I am wrong...

[statto]

Losing Luke is a big setback.  We don't have anybody to fill that gap.
It goes beyond this weekend's match.  There's potentially lots of football available to Westmeath this summer.  The team is very young and the possibility of gaining significant experience and growth is there.
Loughlin would have been pivotal to that. This makes the hill a lot steeper.
It remains to be seen how the lads will respond.

Should Westmeath not still be well placed to win this game? Kildare have not been pulling up too many trees this year and the manner of the win against Meath should give Westmeath massive confidence. Was very surprised to see Kildare favourites to win this.   

[Blowitupref]

Odds Paddy Powers

Dublin  10/11 Louth 11/10 Draw 15/2

Westmeath 6/4 Kildare 4/6 Draw 15/2