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Post by Control on May 28, 2007 17:32:14 GMT
Topic Summary Posted by kerrygold on May 9, 2007, 6:46pm Dublin v wexford for a place in the leinster final could be a very good game coming up shortly.
care to call this one rashers? Posted by mickmack on May 10, 2007, 7:27pm I am paying no attention to the hurling til the quarter finals in august.
There are only 8 hurling counties anyway so they will all make it thru bar say laois or offaly. Posted by kerrygold on May 21, 2007, 10:16am cork and clare get the ball rolling in the hurling next weekend. Posted by mickmack on May 21, 2007, 1:48pm There is trouble in both camps........ internal strife.............. not good Posted by austinstacksabu on May 21, 2007, 5:16pm I know the strife between Tony C and Davy Fitz (not good for Davy's dad Pat who is county board secretary!!) but what's the story in Cork? Posted by mickmack on May 21, 2007, 5:40pm the panel are not happy at the appointment of gerald mccarthy......... he is also trying to change the style of play............. so im told Posted by kerrygold on May 21, 2007, 6:35pm wayne sherlock hasnt been recalled either. Posted by kerrygold on May 21, 2007, 6:39pm
May 21, 2007, 6:35pm, kerrygold wrote:wayne sherlock hasnt been recalled either.
waterford look like the settled form team in munster,going into the all-ireland series as munster and league champions might just give them the extra confidence they need.Brian corcorans comments in his book about waterford might come back to haunt cork yet.
Waterford winning the liam mccarthy cup would be a big boost for hurling. Posted by piggy on May 21, 2007, 7:28pm love to see waterford do it aswell,sick of seeing kilkenny and cork in the final every year Posted by mickmack on May 21, 2007, 8:28pm
May 21, 2007, 7:28pm, piggy wrote:love to see waterford do it aswell,sick of seeing kilkenny and cork in the final every year
i agree but isnt is great to see kerry in the football final so often Posted by kerrygold on Today at 11:06am so first blood to cork,clare now have an any easier path to the all-ireland quarter finals than cork,make sence of that one. Posted by owenabue on Today at 11:42am Cork would want to improve a good bit on what I saw yesterday if they want to get to the quarter final. Although I didn't watch the whole game.... it goes against my religion. Posted by piggy on Today at 1:42pm think Cork took the foot off the pedal abit when they went 10 or 11 pts up!Gererd McCarty will be happy because he'll have stuff to work on in training with the team now and will be able to keep the players focused! Posted by mickmack on Today at 5:21pm it wont start till august lads...... 8 teams will be in 4 quarter finals
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Post by Piggy on May 28, 2007 22:07:18 GMT
ya the hurling is abit of a joke untill the quater finals alright!!
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Post by kerrygold on May 29, 2007 8:52:41 GMT
its romoured 3 more players have left the clare panel this week,things seem a bit messy in clare.I'd imagine its not easy to swep the the davy fitz situation under the carpet,theres bound to be bad feelings there.
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Post by Piggy on May 29, 2007 10:30:35 GMT
sure he's a God up in Clare,Considine was never going to win that battle!
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Post by MrRasherstoyou on May 29, 2007 11:10:46 GMT
I was at the match - poor first half, good second, overall poor contest, allowance must be made for a very tricky cross-field wind, strong & gusty, not at all typical of late May Cork will be well-pleased, they were a class above, and only had a couple of wides in the whole game, remarkable considering the wind & showers. In the 2nd half they fired over some amazing points more or less into & across the gale. Clare's left backs were murdered Was in the Clare end, never seen supporters so lacking in hope or expectation, a sad sight considering the many great days over the past 12-15 years. I've no doubt the Davy Fitz thing is at the root of it, but it also has to be said that Clare's elder statesmen looked finally finished out there, unless they were injured. I didnt have a great view of Lohan where I was standing, but Lynch didnt cut it Dublin-Wexford will be interesting, I fancied us to threaten them since last year, the performances in the League back this up, but of course Wexford will be ready for a challenge, or should be. It would be a huge step-up for us to win this one. Looks like O'Reilly is out Dont write off Offaly against KK. Wins for the two underdogs would be a huge boost for Leinster hurling Waterford Munster Champs KG? Did I miss something last year? Cork or Tipp to win Munster, but have a sneaking fancy for Limerick after last year's showing. I'm sure Galway will be in the shake, but cant see them winning this time, so it's fingers crossed for Waterford, but would love to see Limerick finally spring from the shadows.
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Post by MrRasherstoyou on May 29, 2007 11:29:27 GMT
PS the organisation at a drab-looking Semple Stadium (except the refurbished stand, which looked very well) was awful. With the ground less than half full, there was a massive queue for tickets, and only half of the kiosks open. No kiosks/vans in the town centre or on the way up to the ground. Tickets having to be tapped into a computer and printed off........and the two teams leaving the dressing rooms at the same time
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Post by Piggy on May 29, 2007 18:41:58 GMT
Semple Stadium should undergo major reconstruction and become the second most important stadium in the country because thats what it is!
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Post by kerry07 on May 29, 2007 23:58:30 GMT
Hey inside track here I heard that the Bertie Bowl was to be renamed and built on a site somewhere around Tralee. Something about a five year plan. Can anyone riddle this information out. In planning terms its too short for a kerry GAA perspective. Must be something political but i cannot think what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Mickmack on May 30, 2007 8:36:19 GMT
so after all of the huffing and puffing in Leinster and Munster, what are the chances of the following 8 teams still standing in the quarter finals;
Kilkenny, Cork, Waterford, Tipp, Limerick, Clare, Wexford, Galway, Offaly or Dublin
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Post by Owenabue on May 30, 2007 9:24:00 GMT
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Post by kerrygold on May 30, 2007 9:32:20 GMT
so after all of the huffing and puffing in Leinster and Munster, what are the chances of the following 8 teams still standing in the quarter finals; Kilkenny, Cork, Waterford, Tipp, Limerick, Clare, Wexford, Galway, Offaly or Dublin it renders ever game played between last sunday and august as irelevant.
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Post by Mickmack on May 30, 2007 9:39:16 GMT
owenabee......... what does CCCC stand for in the article on that link.
Heres a guess Cork County Coverup Committee
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Post by Owenabue on May 30, 2007 10:04:07 GMT
I only gave you the link. Not sure what will happen to them. I know the hurling brigade in Cork are thinking that the GAA are out to get Donal Óg etc. I’m sure they still think the world is flat too mind you.
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Post by kerrygold on May 30, 2007 10:11:42 GMT
it will be interesting to watch this space, donal og is vice chairman of the GPA.
What do ye think of john o mahoney in dail eireann?seeing as he is a former member of the gpa's selection commitee and a current intercounty manager,didnt jack o connor take over his role on that selection commitee?
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Post by Owenabue on May 30, 2007 10:22:46 GMT
I really don't think if a player is a member of the GPA is going to have any influence on the proceedings. Clare are also involved and we'll presume both counties will be working on ensuring the least amount of punishment the better. To be honest, I would be fairly annoyed if yet again teams got away with this type of behaviour. It's meant to be a family day out. Okay so nobody got killed, but young children should not have to watch this type of carry on. If two children behaved like that in most normal homes they would be disciplined.
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Post by Piggy on May 30, 2007 15:29:58 GMT
young children would love that sort of thing.remember a good few years back i was on the sideline for a Kerry Cork Munster Final and Tomas O Se leveled a cork player,was only 11 or 12 and i loved it!
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Post by Owenabue on May 30, 2007 15:56:41 GMT
Piggy, I wouldn't be so sure. Okay so some young lads like a few belts thrown and playing wrestling with there buddies. But is it showing a good example?
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Post by kerrygold on Jun 1, 2007 22:56:32 GMT
what hurling games are on this weekend?
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Post by Mickmack on Jun 2, 2007 15:47:17 GMT
i wouldnt rule out something similar between Dublin and Meath........ any team managed by Colm Coyle will be ready for action!
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Post by Mickmack on Jun 2, 2007 15:52:33 GMT
young children would love that sort of thing.remember a good few years back i was on the sideline for a Kerry Cork Munster Final and Tomas O Se leveled a cork player,was only 11 or 12 and i loved it! I agree Piggy. I can remember Paidi o Se levelling Dinny Allen in the Munster Final of 1975 right in front of the referee. The referee John Moloney took a while in writing his name in the book while Paidi pleaded for mercy. The ref didnt send him off. The ref gave Cork the free and ran on. Paidi ran after the ref and kept clapping him on the back......... for his wisdom. I have forgotten most of that game but I remember that bit!
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Post by Owenabue on Jun 2, 2007 17:30:11 GMT
what hurling games are on this weekend? Antrim v Down
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Post by kerrygold on Jun 2, 2007 20:20:43 GMT
thanks abue
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Post by Mickmack on Jun 4, 2007 21:37:57 GMT
Qualifier StructureAll Ireland Senior Hurling Championship (Liam MacCarthy Cup) The Championship shall be organised as follows:-
Counties Participating Twelve Counties shall participate in the Championship (initially the Counties participating in Division 1 of the National Hurling League 2004). Additional provision shall be made for the Ulster Champions, if not already included.
Provincial Championships Provincial Championships will run as normal in Munster, Leinster and Ulster on a 'Knock Out' format.
All Ireland Qualifier * Entries - (Eight Counties) - The Counties participating shall be the First Round Losers in the Leinster and Munster Championships (two Teams), the Losing Semi-Finalists in the Leinster and Munster Championships (four Teams), Galway, and Antrim (in 2005). In subsequent years, the Counties participating shall be all the teams eligible for Tier 1 except those that reach the Leinster and Munster Finals.
* Groups (2) - Two Groups of four Teams shall be drawn, with a maximum of two Teams from Munster and Leinster in each Group. Each County in a Group shall meet each other i.e. each Team shall play three games.
All Ireland Quarter Finals (4) The Pairings for the All Ireland Quarter-Finals shall be as follows:- (1) Leinster Champions v Second Placed Team in one Qualifier Group. (2) Munster Champions v Second Placed Team in the other Qualifier Group. (3) Leinster Championship Runners Up v First Placed Team in One Qualifier Group. (4) Munster Championship Runners Up v First Placed Team in the other Qualifier Group.
A Draw shall be made to determine who each of the 'First Placed' Teams and each of the 'Second Placed' Teams shall meet.
All Ireland Semi-Finals The Leinster and Munster Provincial Champions, if still involved, shall be drawn against the other two Quarter Final Winners. If the Leinster and/or Munster Provincial Champions are defeated in the Quarter Finals, the Team(s) that defeated them shall take their position(s) in the Draw.
All Ireland Final
Relegation and Promotion The four Counties in the Qualifier Competition that do not qualify for the All Ireland Quarter-Finals shall play a series of Relegation Games as follows:- (1) The Third Placed Team in Group 1 v the Fourth Placed Team in Group 2 (2) The Third Placed Team in Group 2 v the Fourth Placed Team in Group 1 (3) The Losing Team in (1) and (2) above to play a Relegation Final. The Losing Team in the Relegation Final shall be relegated to Tier 2, and the Tier 2 Champions shall be promoted to Tier 1.
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Post by kerrygold on Jun 24, 2007 18:28:19 GMT
limerick win by three after extra time,their was only a point in it on the 19th minute of exra time,eoin kelly missed a free to tie it up.
limericks first win in munster in 6 years.
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Post by Walter Mitty on Jun 24, 2007 19:04:41 GMT
Was at the game in the Gaelic Grounds today. Decided to drive up this morning.... great day out.
Phenominal atmosphere throughout the game. Would put some of the football games to shame!
Amazing that Limerick won with Ollie Moran so quiet. Shaughnessy was fantastic. Thought Tipp played their 'extra man' too deep for most of the game.
Was delighted for Limerick. Thought the ref was too quick to blow up for the fist 50 minutes but was fine after that.
Can see Waterford winning the final by 6-8 points. Hope Im wrong... well done to Limerick
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Post by Mickmack on Jun 24, 2007 20:08:48 GMT
Limerick deserved to win over the whole game.
However...... over the 3 matches Tipp can feel aggrieved at some of the refs calls. They should have got a free in to tie up the game in the last minute .......... he played on and Limerick went down the field and got a point.
When Limerick play well....... they are a joy to watch.
Kilkenny are sitting back watching all their opponents kill themselves...................
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Post by MrRasherstoyou on Jun 25, 2007 10:55:24 GMT
Well done Limerick, thank feck for the hurling, it was a great contest. Tipp unlucky not to get that free, and the two teams would still be here til Christmas. I'd actually say Tipp are glad it's over, at least the hurling qualifiers are groups so they have a chance to turn it round. Overall the standard wasnt great in this match, so Cork, KK, Waterford or a very outside bet Galway will win Liam McCarthy Cant wait to see Cork & Tipp playing us in Parnell Park! Will they switch those games to Croker? PP better for the Dubs team, but a shame that alot of people wont be able to get tickets to see these great hurling counties playing Dublin in championship..............
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Post by Mickmack on Jun 25, 2007 19:44:56 GMT
Cork are looking for a neutral venue anyway.
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Post by Owenabue on Jun 25, 2007 21:28:50 GMT
Mickmack, they had just said that it wasn't specified as to if it would be a neutral venue for the games or not. (it hadn't be specified earlier in the year) Far as I am aware that was sorted at the famous meeting at the weekend and Cork are happy to play the game in Parnell Park. It is a bit of a disaster with it having such a small capacity. But then again I don't think there would have been a huge crowd with it being the day before the football anyway.
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Post by Mickmack on Jul 26, 2007 17:35:58 GMT
The knockout in the hurling starts this weekend.
ON SATURDAY ....... Tipp v Wexford. Wexford look poor and Tipp are on a high even without the injured Eoin kelly. Kilkenny v Galway ... hard to know how the recent tragedy will effect Kilkenny but the comments by Loughnane about "kILKENNY SAVAGERY" should concentrate the minds in Kilkenny so Kilkenny should win unless Galway find a huge performance out of somewhere.
ON SUNDAY... Limerick v Clare. In many ways this is Limericks year so far while Clare havent done much apart from fighting with Cork and beating a Galway side that basically beat themselves. Limerick should do it but their record in Croke Park is shocking..........since 1973
Cork v Waterford.... As the winners on Sunday play each each in the semi final before the Kerry match this will be seen by both as an All Ireland semi final......... Cork have lost two championship games so far and could now beat Warerford which is mad. However Waterford have found a few players and have the look of destiny about them so I go for Waterford.
My tickets for Sunday arrived today........... who cares about the weather!
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