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Post by Corner Back on Apr 15, 2011 18:19:40 GMT
Ah lads, motm yur surely throwing a dig at Dingle there! Pairc an Aghasaigh has one of the top 5 all year round pithes in kerry and are after doing the goal mouths now which makes it more impressive! Lispole is a nice pitch too, Galarus is small and bumpy but I always liked playing there, anascails looks brutal lately-half the pitch with little/no grass and the other half in need of a haircut! Castle is nice in summer but wet and soggy in the lower part by winter.. I dont like the idea of astroturf in the goalmouth. The area near the goal is always a problem but i dont think astroturf is the answer A brillant line from Only Fools and Horses.... Del is after taking up tennis and someone asks him does he prefer grass or astro turf. Del replies "dont know, i have never smoked astro turf"
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Post by mossie on Apr 17, 2011 12:55:20 GMT
Yes, St Pats East Kerry hurling team played all their home games out of Fossa's old pitch last year. They were delighted to have the use of it as they dont have a pitch of their own. Someone mentioned in an earlier contribution about churchill's pitch. Jez it does seem very small Did anyone here play on the old Fossa pitch before they built their new facilities? Hardest pitch in Kerry I reckon even in winter. Not to mention the portakabin changing facilities! Good times... its still in use, fossa played a super league game there this year. its in great condition, although the lines on the pitch are questionable. 45 line is only bout 40 out. portakabinswerent in use that day. also think st pats play their hurling games there?? in fairness to fossa the facilities at the new pitch are awesome but i can never understand why people put a door that links 2 dressing rooms
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Post by frted on Apr 18, 2011 15:26:41 GMT
Surprised St. Pats Blenerville isn't being mentioned here. Played a game there last year and it was a delight. Moyvane is good also whilst Coolard cound do with a bit of Miracle-gro.
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Post by glengael on Apr 19, 2011 13:47:52 GMT
I dont like the idea of astroturf in the goalmouth. The area near the goal is always a problem but i dont think astroturf is the answer A brillant line from Only Fools and Horses.... Del is after taking up tennis and someone asks him does he prefer grass or astro turf. Del replies "dont know, i have never smoked astro turf" Yeah I remember that episode . Del and Rodney are in a wine bar chatting up these 2 ladies and they pretend to be tennis players in order to impress ! Then Del comes out with that line... ;D Younger readers might need an explanation of what a wine bar is but suffice to say ,they were big in the 80's..
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Post by kerrygold on Apr 19, 2011 13:52:43 GMT
A brillant line from Only Fools and Horses.... Del is after taking up tennis and someone asks him does he prefer grass or astro turf. Del replies "dont know, i have never smoked astro turf" Yeah I remember that episode . Del and Rodney are in a wine bar chatting up these 2 ladies and they pretend to be tennis players in order to impress ! Then Del comes out with that line... ;D Younger readers might need an explanation of what a wine bar is but suffice to say ,they were big in the 80's.. Would that be the early or the late 80's?
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Post by northkerry4life on Apr 21, 2011 14:40:36 GMT
tempelnoe and castlegregory have fine pitches valentia good pitch as-well
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Post by hurlingman on Apr 21, 2011 16:13:29 GMT
Castleisland & Ardfert should have better pitches given there club's status Beaufort,Lerrig,Na Gaeil & Castlegregory are Fab pitches Agree Castleisland and Ardfert have poor pitchs. More over Castleisland for a club for the size. Listowl also have a poor pitch last time i was there anyway. For the amount of work done to Castlegregory i would have expected it to hold up better when its wet good pitch when its dry
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Post by bogman on May 16, 2011 17:06:34 GMT
Astee has the worst pitch by far and i have seen some sh1tholes...
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Post by Gaa Lover on May 20, 2011 13:08:32 GMT
I'm gonna give my opinion on the pitches. I've been to most down the years. Easy to know I'm not a hurling man or from South Kerry by the pitches I dont know.
Top class: Laune Rangers, Dr Crokes, Dingle, Kilmoyley, St Marys, Kilgarvan
Very Good: Ballyduff, Beaufort, Brosna, Castlegregory, Kenmare, Legion, Milltown/Castlemaine
Good: Stacks, Cromane, Desmonds, Duagh, Firies, Kerins Rahillys, Lispole, Lixnaw, Na Gaeil, Rathmore, Spa, St Pats, St Senans, Templenoe
Average: Ballylongford, Currow, Finuge, Annascaul, Gaeltacht, Fossa, Keel, Kilcummin, Listry, Moyvane, Tarbert
Poor: Derrynane, Dromid, Glenbeigh, Glenflask, Gneevaguila, Knocknagoshel, Listowel, Scartaglen
Rough: Ardfert, Cordal, Beale, Ballymac, John Mitchels
Very bad: Asdee, Ballydonoghue, Clounmacon, Churchill, Knockanure
Don't know: Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue, Causeway, Valentia, Waterville, Tuosist, Skellig, Renard, St Michaels Foilmore
Any feedback?
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Post by Gaa Lover on May 20, 2011 13:16:01 GMT
Having played football all over the county and rugby all over the province, the overall standard of GAA pitches should make us all proud. Rugby pitches for the most part are a joke. I remember playing in Killarney near the Legion I was nearly drowned at the bottom of a ruck, and the dressing rooms were 2 containers from the 1800s! Most CLG clubs have great facilities and pitches. And we're an ametuer organisation compared to the rugby professionals supposedly! That said, Pairc an Aghasaigh can be a bog at times Great point. I have played rugby all over munster and not at a low level and the standard of pitches and facilities is shockin. Even in kerry bar Castleisland and Tralee the rest are very poor. Its a credit to the gaa that tiny parishes and villages have a pitches and facilities. Lots of gaa clubs in Kerry have gym equipment now so were lucky really
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Post by poppy on May 20, 2011 13:41:52 GMT
Good assessment gaa lover I would go along with most of them. From what i have heard Currow pitch was done up and is supposed to be nice and Iv played in scart resently and its actually alot nicer dan it used to be.. I must say cordal have one of the worst in kerry they put rubber down on the surface God knows why!!!
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Post by Brollysbrain on May 20, 2011 23:59:53 GMT
I know from a reliable source known in the county that Scartaglin GAA club are getting the Old Trafford groundsman to drain the pitch so stop with the criticism.
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Post by ballygmac on May 21, 2011 0:05:30 GMT
mossy corridan these threads are for serious people with a concern for kerry football please stop with your messing
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2011 10:13:25 GMT
I'm gonna give my opinion on the pitches. I've been to most down the years. Easy to know I'm not a hurling man or from South Kerry by the pitches I dont know. Top class: Laune Rangers, Dr Crokes, Dingle, Kilmoyley, St Marys, Kilgarvan Very Good: Ballyduff, Beaufort, Brosna, Castlegregory, Kenmare, Legion, Milltown/Castlemaine Good: Stacks, Cromane, Desmonds, Duagh, Firies, Kerins Rahillys, Lispole, Lixnaw, Na Gaeil, Rathmore, Spa, St Pats, St Senans, Templenoe Average: Ballylongford, Currow, Finuge, Annascaul, Gaeltacht, Fossa, Keel, Kilcummin, Listry, Moyvane, Tarbert Poor: Derrynane, Dromid, Glenbeigh, Glenflask, Gneevaguila, Knocknagoshel, Listowel, Scartaglen Rough: Ardfert, Cordal, Beale, Ballymac, John Mitchels Very bad: Asdee, Ballydonoghue, Clounmacon, Churchill, Knockanure Don't know: Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue, Causeway, Valentia, Waterville, Tuosist, Skellig, Renard, St Michaels Foilmore Any feedback? Abbeydorney - Top class Ballyheigue - Average Causeway - Average Also Crotta have done up their pitch and I heard its a fine pitch now,Ardfert a few years back were trying to move to a new location near the village but couldnt get planning
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Post by lights on May 21, 2011 11:43:28 GMT
Crokes by far the best.even there top pitch be better than alot of pitches and that isnt in the best nick.Was at the currow cordal game last sunday currow was lik a carpet.there is still a slight hill but ground was amazin for such a small club.Asdee is fairly poor.Moyvane is in decent shape.Desmonds place has its days.
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Post by shannonsider on May 21, 2011 12:16:14 GMT
I'm gonna give my opinion on the pitches. I've been to most down the years. Easy to know I'm not a hurling man or from South Kerry by the pitches I dont know. Top class: Laune Rangers, Dr Crokes, Dingle, Kilmoyley, St Marys, Kilgarvan Very Good: Ballyduff, Beaufort, Brosna, Castlegregory, Kenmare, Legion, Milltown/Castlemaine Good: Stacks, Cromane, Desmonds, Duagh, Firies, Kerins Rahillys, Lispole, Lixnaw, Na Gaeil, Rathmore, Spa, St Pats, St Senans, Templenoe Average: Ballylongford, Currow, Finuge, Annascaul, Gaeltacht, Fossa, Keel, Kilcummin, Listry, Moyvane, Tarbert Poor: Derrynane, Dromid, Glenbeigh, Glenflask, Gneevaguila, Knocknagoshel, Listowel, Scartaglen Rough: Ardfert, Cordal, Beale, Ballymac, John Mitchels Very bad: Asdee, Ballydonoghue, Clounmacon, Churchill, Knockanure Don't know: Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue, Causeway, Valentia, Waterville, Tuosist, Skellig, Renard, St Michaels Foilmore Any feedback? To me, you definitely have Dingle, Brosna, St Senans too high...Moyvane & Fossa way too low...And Listowel - Poor? What exactly is poor about it? Good dressingrooms, great pitch, huge stand...What is average about Fossa's facilities? One of the best in Kerry if you ask me. Moyvane's pitch is top class 12 months of the year now aswell and the venue as a whole is definitely well above average. Also if its the pitch we're talking about, then Ballybunnion cannot be classed as rough..the field is in good nick all through the winter and has seen NK C/ship finals played around Christmas time on dry surface. The venue is a bit rough alright, but the pitch is good. Of the one's you didnt rate, Abbeydorney & Ballyheigue are grand pitches..Renard was brutal the last time I saw it, Tuosist used to be tight (have they a new field), Skellig was boggy in the winter. Anyway, this is a fairly obscure topic but just thought Id mention those few.
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Post by neverlettheballhop on May 22, 2011 12:11:02 GMT
On the subject of Scartaglen would anyone here consider it a Senior Championship venue. St Kieran's have nominated it as venue for 1st round V Kenmare District. Lord God there's a fall from one side to the other,its a bog when wet, its windy on a fine day and there's no cover if it rains. Are we to assume if there's a replay it'll be in Tuosist!
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Post by Annascaultilidie on May 22, 2011 23:16:39 GMT
On the subject of Scartaglen would anyone here consider it a Senior Championship venue. St Kieran's have nominated it as venue for 1st round V Kenmare District. Lord God there's a fall from one side to the other,its a bog when wet, its windy on a fine day and there's no cover if it rains. Are we to assume if there's a replay it'll be in Tuosist! Have to say --- bar the AstroTurf at the goals, the Dingle club had the pitch in fine fettle Saturday night.
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Post by stuffoflegends on May 23, 2011 4:15:30 GMT
Good assessment gaa lover I would go along with most of them. From what i have heard Currow pitch was done up and is supposed to be nice and Iv played in scart resently and its actually alot nicer dan it used to be.. I must say cordal have one of the worst in kerry they put rubber down on the surface God knows why!!!
""Posted by lights on May 21, 2011, 11:43am Crokes by far the best.even there top pitch be better than alot of pitches and that isnt in the best nick.Was at the currow cordal game last sunday currow was lik a carpet.there is still a slight hill but ground was amazin for such a small club.Asdee is fairly poor.Moyvane is in decent shape.Desmonds place has its days."" Would agree with both of ye. Played in Currow recently and the field is top notch. like carpet class field and it's massive i heard it's same dimensions as Croke Park field and it doesn't surprise me plenty of space but you'd want to be fit ha!. Credit most go to the club since they've done it up. Scartaglen is a nice field once the grass is cut and weather is dry. but if theres wind or rain god help you there. and yes it's St.Kierans home venue this year. they rotate the venues between the clubs every year which i think is a fantastic idea it gives the so called lesser clubs a chance to show off there facilities and stage a senior county championship game in maybe a small rural area. Cordal put rubber on the field last year alrite again god knows what it was for? poor field all the same tho. i googled it as a matter of interest and found this "Crumb Rubber is a unique rubber particle manufactured of 100% recycled tires, designed to enhance your playing field! Crumb Rubber adds the extra cushioning and springiness that athletes love! Crumb Rubber dries instantaneously, drains moisture, and reduces dust and mud; so no matter what the weather, your field is ready for action! Providing optimal traction and super bounce, Crumb Rubber keeps athletes safe while helping them play a better game." ye can make yer own mind up? I think the Stacks field for a division 1 team is poor however. I personally like playing in Kilcummin. the field seems tight and the goals are small but nice field to play in. Fossa have great facilities and the field is always in good shape. Played down in Templenoe once and field was excellent i was impressed at how well it was for a division 5 club great credit is due. also played a minor championship game in Kilgarvan one year, you can't beat the hurling clubs for fields
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Post by Gaa Lover on May 23, 2011 10:05:25 GMT
I'm gonna give my opinion on the pitches. I've been to most down the years. Easy to know I'm not a hurling man or from South Kerry by the pitches I dont know. Top class: Laune Rangers, Dr Crokes, Dingle, Kilmoyley, St Marys, Kilgarvan Very Good: Ballyduff, Beaufort, Brosna, Castlegregory, Kenmare, Legion, Milltown/Castlemaine Good: Stacks, Cromane, Desmonds, Duagh, Firies, Kerins Rahillys, Lispole, Lixnaw, Na Gaeil, Rathmore, Spa, St Pats, St Senans, Templenoe Average: Ballylongford, Currow, Finuge, Annascaul, Gaeltacht, Fossa, Keel, Kilcummin, Listry, Moyvane, Tarbert Poor: Derrynane, Dromid, Glenbeigh, Glenflask, Gneevaguila, Knocknagoshel, Listowel, Scartaglen Rough: Ardfert, Cordal, Beale, Ballymac, John Mitchels Very bad: Asdee, Ballydonoghue, Clounmacon, Churchill, Knockanure Don't know: Abbeydorney, Ballyheigue, Causeway, Valentia, Waterville, Tuosist, Skellig, Renard, St Michaels Foilmore Any feedback? To me, you definitely have Dingle, Brosna, St Senans too high...Moyvane & Fossa way too low...And Listowel - Poor? What exactly is poor about it? Good dressingrooms, great pitch, huge stand...What is average about Fossa's facilities? One of the best in Kerry if you ask me. Moyvane's pitch is top class 12 months of the year now aswell and the venue as a whole is definitely well above average. Also if its the pitch we're talking about, then Ballybunnion cannot be classed as rough..the field is in good nick all through the winter and has seen NK C/ship finals played around Christmas time on dry surface. The venue is a bit rough alright, but the pitch is good. Of the one's you didnt rate, Abbeydorney & Ballyheigue are grand pitches..Renard was brutal the last time I saw it, Tuosist used to be tight (have they a new field), Skellig was boggy in the winter. Anyway, this is a fairly obscure topic but just thought Id mention those few. I'm just going by my own experiences. You have mistaken me too I tink. I'm just discussing pitches not facilities cos there is a big difference. I played in Dingle last summer and I thought it was a great field. Likewise with Senans. I was in Moyvane a few weeks ago and I wasnt impressed by. Like Listowel they have great facilities but pitches arent great. Listowels pitch is cut up and all sand. Beale is very rough dry in fairness. I played on the fossa pitch about 2 years ago and it was flooded. Water sitting on it.
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Post by actionman on May 23, 2011 14:49:51 GMT
Glenbeigh pitch now one of the best in the county, new committee have sorted it out, anyone from Currow, Dromid or St Pats will verify that.
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Post by gaahero on May 23, 2011 19:42:10 GMT
you must be having a laugh say glenbeigh is a good playing field its like playing down on the beach theres more gravel and sand on it.have to say there facilitys are top spec fair play to the commitee for developing that.
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Post by seasiders on Jul 1, 2015 8:42:55 GMT
Thought I'd reopen this thread as a lot of pitches have changed since this dicussion was first posted.I will start off with one good one bad, Good-Desmonds pitch in great shape much improved. Bad-Milltown/Castlemaine's pitch is now one of the poorest in the county.
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Post by onlykerry on Jul 7, 2015 10:39:53 GMT
When we talk pitches it must surely be the playing surface - Stacks pitch in Connolly park is one of the worst I have encountered. Lumpy and uneven surface. I can understand why clubs mix synthetic goal areas with grass pitches but it not a good combo in my opinion - bounce of the ball totally alters. Alternative is a mucky goal mouth so not sure which is the better. Have seen some clubs move the pitch forward and back but goalpost need to be moveable to do this and obviously extra space.
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Post by Premier on Jul 7, 2015 14:26:49 GMT
Thought I'd reopen this thread as a lot of pitches have changed since this dicussion was first posted.I will start off with one good one bad, Good-Desmonds pitch in great shape much improved. Bad-Milltown/Castlemaine's pitch is now one of the poorest in the county. Agree with assessment of Milltown, holes everywhere
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