Fans slam GAA for puzzling All-Ireland quarter-final draw decision
The All-Ireland SFC round-robin series was filled with drama upon it’s conclusion on Sunday. All eyes turned to the fixtures from the preliminary quarter-final draw, which took place on Monday.
The draw pitted second-placed and third-placed teams from the round-robin stage against each other for this weekend. The first-placed sides consisting of Meath, Armagh, Monaghan and Tyrone got a bye to the quarter-finals of the Sam Maguire.
All-Ireland SFC – Preliminary Quarter-FinalsDonegal v LouthDown v GalwayDublin v CorkKerry v Cavan
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The Ulster and Leinster champions will clash as Donegal face Louth. Munster holders Kerry will play against Cavan, with Down against Galway and Dublin against Cork the two other fixtures.
Plenty of discourse from fans has not been related to the outcome of the draw for the Sam Maguire, but rather how it was broadcasted to the public.
Many displayed their frustrations on social media on the draw, and the Tailteann Cup semi-final draw which also took place, being revealed on a Monday on the radio rather than on TV after Sunday’s matches.
Why is the All Ireland draw always ok radio at 8.15 on a Monday when most people are in traffic and miserable? Why isn't it on the Sunday Game. The GAA promote rugby better than our sports.
— Ewan MacKenna (@EwanMacKenna) June 15, 2025
Will they ever f****** do away with these draws on a f****** Monday morning. Games are on next weekend. Draws should've been this evening & venues known no later than the morning. Daft stuff. #Gaa #SundayGame https://t.co/EbGAQ1cllo
— CillDaraTimes (@CillDaraTimes) June 15, 2025
Do live draw on sunday night it's a joke
— patrick hickey (@hickeypatrick76) June 15, 2025
I’m sure ye are well aware what a waste of time it is having the draw on the radio at 8.30 on a Monday morning. Draw should be done on the tv now after the game or even during tonight’s Sunday game show. Missing a trick again
— Eoin Diggins (@EDiggs91) June 15, 2025
Fergal McGill of the Central Competitions Control Committee confirmed after the draw that the exact fixture dates and throw-in times for the preliminary quarter-finals will be confirmed by Monday evening.
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