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Post by southward on Nov 26, 2017 22:57:50 GMT
It's quite a mystery how Listowel contrived to lose this one today. Four points to the good at HT, having played against a stiff wind, Emmets added a further 1-1 immediately upon the resumption, leaving 8 between the sides and the game seemingly over.
However, there followed what can only be described as criminal defending by the Listowel rearguard as Ballyduff goaled twice from frees in about a minute. For the first, Mikey Boyle spotted the defence napping and instead of popping it over, passed to brother Padraig who slotted to the net. As if that wasn't bad enough from a Listowel point of view, a minute later Mikey blasted home direct from another free, with defence and keeper inexplicably asleep once more. Incredibly, Ballyduff scored a third goal two minutes later as Jack Goulding reacted quickest to a dropping ball, rounding the keeper and finishing soccer style. Suddenly, what looked an unassailable lead for Listowel had turned into a deficit and whereas they had been totally dominant up to that point, they never really got into it afterwards.
Mikey Boyle was the star turn on the day and was everywhere in the second half as the Duffers choked the life out of Listowel. Mikey scored 1-6 or so and his late free was the final and decisive score. Emmets players and supporters will be scratching their heads for a while at this one though. A bit like Brosna last week, Listowel just seemed to stop playing and inexcusably threw away a game that looked won. Ballyduff 3-10 Listowel 2-12.
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Post by veteran on Nov 27, 2017 14:14:32 GMT
Southward from your report, it seems that this was a typical Ballyduff performance. Stubborn and unyielding. I missed this one due to a virus infection.
After the Ballyduff/Tarbert match I bemoaned the standard of football. A poster retorted "what did I expect, none of these teams have a chance of outright victory" . Now , Ballyduff may still not win it out but to suggest that club have no chance of winning any competition in which they participate betrays an unpardonable ignorance of their spirit and attitude.
The final has been fixed for Listowel where all finals should be played.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Nov 27, 2017 14:23:40 GMT
Southward from your report, it seems that this was a typical Ballyduff performance. Stubborn and unyielding. I missed this one due to a virus infection. After the Ballyduff/Tarbert match I bemoaned the standard of football. A poster retorted "what did I expect, none of these teams have a chance of outright victory" . Now , Ballyduff may still not win it out but to suggest that club have no chance of winning any competition in which they participate betrays an unpardonable ignorance of their spirit and attitude. The final has been fixed for Listowel where all finals should be played. Hey Vet, it was streamed and is well worth a look - No doubt you will give us a report and it reminds of Houlihan a bit - we will have to wait to read your account before we know what we thought of it. The Duffers and Brosnach are hardy folk and while my heart says Ballydonoghue, it is only a fool who would call it after the way the two semis went. The Duffers made an amazing comeback and they have plenty of experience of big occasions. Mikey Boyle is an amazing prospect and I wonder how far off inter-county standard he is.
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Post by thechosenone on Nov 27, 2017 14:55:08 GMT
Southward from your report, it seems that this was a typical Ballyduff performance. Stubborn and unyielding. I missed this one due to a virus infection. After the Ballyduff/Tarbert match I bemoaned the standard of football. A poster retorted "what did I expect, none of these teams have a chance of outright victory" . Now , Ballyduff may still not win it out but to suggest that club have no chance of winning any competition in which they participate betrays an unpardonable ignorance of their spirit and attitude. The final has been fixed for Listowel where all finals should be played. Hey Vet, it was streamed and is well worth a look - No doubt you will give us a report and it reminds of Houlihan a bit - we will have to wait to read your account before we know what we thought of it. The Duffers and Brosnach are hardy folk and while my heart says Ballydonoghue, it is only a fool who would call it after the way the two semis went. The Duffers made an amazing comeback and they have plenty of experience of big occasions. Mikey Boyle is an amazing prospect and I wonder how far off inter-county standard he is. Lunnie Mikey Boyle is 30. He played Kerry minors in 2006 or 2007. I think his chances of playing senior football with Kerry passed a few years back.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Nov 27, 2017 18:22:14 GMT
Hey Vet, it was streamed and is well worth a look - No doubt you will give us a report and it reminds of Houlihan a bit - we will have to wait to read your account before we know what we thought of it. The Duffers and Brosnach are hardy folk and while my heart says Ballydonoghue, it is only a fool who would call it after the way the two semis went. The Duffers made an amazing comeback and they have plenty of experience of big occasions. Mikey Boyle is an amazing prospect and I wonder how far off inter-county standard he is. Mikey Boyle is 30. He played Kerry minors in 2006 or 2007. I think his chances of playing senior football with Kerry passed a few years back. Didn't know he was the full 30 and I suppose if you consider that say the Paul Galvin that Fitzy brought of retirement could have had a similar impact yesterday, then, well I suppose not living locally gives rise to such a notion of mine. Still his performance was sublime in every respect and made up a big part of the apparent gap between Listowel and the Duffers, a gap that is no longer apparent. Is this one of the most exciting NK Championships ever with 4+ formidable teams plus a couple of more who aren't far off the pace. If competition raises the standard then we may be in for a golden era in NK. We await Vets match report and I think I speak on behalf of the forum and indeed the GAA community in wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Post by fairplay2all on Nov 27, 2017 18:58:15 GMT
Ballydonahue v Brosna is on in Ballylongford next Sunday at 2 pm with extra time if needed, Great game yesterday in brosna , Ballyduffs never say die attitude plus the brilliant Mikey Boyle ensured that they got the first final place Next week should be another cracker ,Plenty of questions to be answered.... have Brosna missed the boat ? Are Ballydonahue not the force they were ? Can Bally be as bad again ? With Mcgoldrick back can Brosna finish the job ?
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Post by Corner Back on Nov 27, 2017 20:01:09 GMT
Ten euro entry a bit much for a local division championship semi final. Compared to National League games.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Nov 27, 2017 22:08:20 GMT
Watch on 1:01:12
Ah Robert Ó Muircheartaigh's build up was class, 'he's already scored 4, you could be nearly sure this will be 5'. And nearly he did, 'hindsight' and 'wonderful' come to mind, 'nearly' gets people into trouble and out of it but not a word you'd associate with wan Mikey Boyle who spotted the opening, a sharp shooter he is, the small ball sharpens lads up too.
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 28, 2017 17:45:44 GMT
Great video alright...didn't watch it all but saw the second half. Mikey Boyle is some operator alright...great goal ...and then he proceeds to control the game.
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Post by lofbros on Nov 29, 2017 3:10:18 GMT
keep your reports up please veteran thank Tim B
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Post by An Bradán on Nov 29, 2017 14:41:36 GMT
Mikey Boyle is 30. He played Kerry minors in 2006 or 2007. I think his chances of playing senior football with Kerry passed a few years back. Didn't know he was the full 30 and I suppose if you consider that say the Paul Galvin that Fitzy brought of retirement could have had a similar impact yesterday, then, well I suppose not living locally gives rise to such a notion of mine. Still his performance was sublime in every respect and made up a big part of the apparent gap between Listowel and the Duffers, a gap that is no longer apparent. Is this one of the most exciting NK Championships ever with 4+ formidable teams plus a couple of more who aren't far off the pace. If competition raises the standard then we may be in for a golden era in NK.We await Vets match report and I think I speak on behalf of the forum and indeed the GAA community in wishing him a speedy recovery. An emphatic NO. The standard is woeful and most players and teams have very little interest in the competition anymore. The days of NK teams arsing around through the county league and starting serious training in September are well, well gone. If you want a reflection of the standard of teams in the division check out the county league position. Competitive games they may be but the standard is well off the pace. Brosna blew it a couple of years back vs Emmets. The over hyped Ballydonoghue team might be too strong for them but most people won't be too bothered unless you're from either club. NK Championship is on its knees and falling fast.
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 29, 2017 15:50:30 GMT
Can the same be said of the other divisional championships too?
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 29, 2017 16:05:01 GMT
The South Kerry championship is as competitive as ever. Teams take it very seriously.
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Post by whiteflagraised on Nov 29, 2017 16:59:17 GMT
Have to say that the nk championship is disappointing this year. Low light of the competition was desmonds fielding only 13 players in their first round tie with ballyduff. A further low light has been the nk boards decision to raise the price of getting into these matches by 40 %. Seriously why would you pay 7 euro to get into a hopelessly poor nk championship match when you can go to killarney or tralee and get a county championship double header for 10 euro. And its not about the money, its simply about the nk board over valuing the product they have. One last point, the optics of a guy holding a wad of notes in his hand at an entrance to these nk games looks terrible. I am not suggesting there is anything underhand going on but it just doesnt look transparent
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Post by thechosenone on Nov 29, 2017 17:06:24 GMT
The only team who don't take NK championship seriously are Desmond's. Every other team puts a lot of effort into it.
And while the standard isn't great at the moment it still is competitive and there have been some decent games since the quarter finals.
Would agree with the over charging and the issue of cash flying everywhere. They easily could have a van selling tickets for semi and final anyway. They don't seem to have any interest in that though.
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Post by fairplay2all on Nov 29, 2017 19:07:51 GMT
I don’t know really what people expect from the north kerry championship, it’s seems that people demand a pound of flesh from every game they go to see , most of the teams are in the lower divisions it seems, so then why should you expect a div 1 standard . I go to a lot of games per year across the div and have seen some pretty poor div 1 games . Obviously when your team is still in the championship you will have interest but I think when your team is knocked out then people should refrain from saying it’s rubbish as is apparent in the last two posts , they say the standard is poor and the entrance fee too much when obviously they haven’t been to any matches lately as the images of people with fists of cash Has been replaced with a ticket van and the last two semis were of decent quality with skill from Adam Barry and Mikey Boyle that you won’t see in the majority of inter county games!!! Only saying !
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Post by riverfeale on Nov 29, 2017 19:54:11 GMT
I don’t know really what people expect from the north kerry championship, it’s seems that people demand a pound of flesh from every game they go to see , most of the teams are in the lower divisions it seems, so then why should you expect a div 1 standard . I go to a lot of games per year across the div and have seen some pretty poor div 1 games . Obviously when your team is still in the championship you will have interest but I think when your team is knocked out then people should refrain from saying it’s rubbish as is apparent in the last two posts , they say the standard is poor and the entrance fee too much when obviously they haven’t been to any matches lately as the images of people with fists of cash Has been replaced with a ticket van and the last two semis were of decent quality with skill from Adam Barry and Mikey Boyle that you won’t see in the majority of inter county games!!! Only saying ! Totally agree with your post Fair Play, The North Kerry Board have made great strides this year under the stewardship of new chairman Johnny Stack, who as a player always gave everything in NK C’ship for Moyvane and now is putting his heart into this new role at the head of NK football. Gone are the days of bags full of cash and no turnstiles at games to only be replaced by Kerry GAA ticketing van at venues- much more transparency Spreading out of venues - 1st NK game ever played in Brosna last weekend, and what a credit the venue was to the Brosna club and North Kerry Live streaming of games has been fantastic for fans far away or those unable to attend - well done NK board Earlier rounds may not have been top drawer, but genuine NK clubs take the Championship seriously ( maybe not Castleisland this year) But both semi finals have both gone down to the wire with exciting passages of play and plenty of passion With 2 more games to be played before we crown the 2017 winners I for one am really looking forward to those upcoming games People just seem to come on here to bash the NKC, giving out about prices and standard of games, and those same people probably don’t even attend the games. Rant over
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Post by southward on Nov 29, 2017 19:55:16 GMT
I don’t know really what people expect from the north kerry championship, it’s seems that people demand a pound of flesh from every game they go to see , most of the teams are in the lower divisions it seems, so then why should you expect a div 1 standard . I go to a lot of games per year across the div and have seen some pretty poor div 1 games . Obviously when your team is still in the championship you will have interest but I think when your team is knocked out then people should refrain from saying it’s rubbish as is apparent in the last two posts , they say the standard is poor and the entrance fee too much when obviously they haven’t been to any matches lately as the images of people with fists of cash Has been replaced with a ticket van and the last two semis were of decent quality with skill from Adam Barry and Mikey Boyle that you won’t see in the majority of inter county games!!! Only saying ! Have to agree with all that. The two semi-finals this year have been quite enjoyable, even for the neutral. As for quality, you won't see many better points this year than Adam Barry's scores v Ballydonoghue. And the scoreline last Sunday (3-10 to 2-12) is fair going for this time of year in wind and rain. Still getting the crowds too.
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Post by mossie on Nov 29, 2017 23:34:07 GMT
The NK championship may have lost the lure of old but is still a great competition. There will be mighty celebrations in any of the 3 remaining clubs that win it out, that is for sure. And how Senans who are out would dearly love to win it
okay some games are not of great standard but I thought there was some good skill and great scores given the conditions in the Listowel v Ballyduff game
highlighting Desmonds poor show is one thing but remember Firies and Dr Crokes for various reasons didn't field in the O'Donoghue cup. Poor show is not confined to divisional championships either - Kenmare, Shannon Rangers and East Kerry all had trouble fielding in the county championship in recent history so all competitions have such moments. so not what is was the old NK championship but it still offers a lot.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Nov 30, 2017 0:23:21 GMT
I suppose we all have a view and of course everyone wants the highest standard but in fairness I think the '17 season is good stuff - both semis could have been draws and I can't split the remaining 3 so that's 4 at the top. Senans must be disappointed as they were up there last year but then again they could sweep us all next year.
And sure €3 wouldn't but a pint so once there is transparency with purchase of prizes etc I think Johnny Stack & Co are the right fellas in the right place.
As I am at it, and yes I know it is a bit off point, but I was reading Con Houlihan lately and his suggestion re inter-county was to have 3 x 10 leagues from March to say Aug - 3 x 10 = 3 groups of roughly 10 teams and which would have every team play at least 20 Summer games. Now he didn't spell it out but I think ha was suggesting that those at the top of the tables therein would qualify for a championship in Sept-Oct. Could provincial championships be incorporated I wonder?. Still each county playing 20+ games is a big positive. I suppose the big draw back is that clubs are prevented in playing in good weather but in my view club games should proceed regardless and let decisions be made for individuals' availability by an appropriate authority.
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Post by donhill on Dec 1, 2017 8:47:53 GMT
What are predictions for sundays game. Has there been a venue announced? Have brosna missed their chance of reaching a final.
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Post by southward on Dec 1, 2017 19:11:37 GMT
What are predictions for sundays game. Has there been a venue announced? Have brosna missed their chance of reaching a final. Ballylongford.
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Post by Ballyfireside on Dec 1, 2017 22:31:49 GMT
What are predictions for sundays game. Has there been a venue announced? Have brosna missed their chance of reaching a final. Ballylongford. I think the gap between form and outcomes in the semis exceeds any perceived gap in ratings. On top of that Listowel played well enough but Ballyduff spiked just when they were dead in the water and their good luck struck 3 times. Still someone once said that they harder you try the luckier you get and Mickey Boyle spotting that opportunity with his 20m free kick - and it is no exaggeration to say he executed it inch perfect, an inch higher and it may have rebounded from the cross bar, an inch lower and it could have been saved. This paved the way for the Duffer steam train and that will do them no harm if they trail again. Brosnach and the Hues were equal a few weeks back and as the former now have their man back it will be interesting: hopefully our Hues will never again play as poor and if we resurrect our true form then we will be hard to beat. Who ever lifts the cup, football is alive and kicking in NK, you are going to have at least 6 close games where the standard was high for club football and each of the 3 left had moments that would be remembered if they happened in Croker. Darragh Sheey's steadying himself for that goal reminded of one Gus Cremin in the '46 AI final while Mickey Boyle and that Brosnach Maurice Fitz pointer were also top drawer. Happy days.
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Post by homerj on Dec 1, 2017 23:59:48 GMT
will this weeks replay be streamed?
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Post by fealeside on Dec 2, 2017 0:10:52 GMT
will this weeks replay be streamed? Yes - the link will most likely be posted online tomorrow through social media sites
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Post by Ballyfireside on Dec 2, 2017 1:43:45 GMT
will this weeks replay be streamed? Yes - the link will most likely be posted online tomorrow through social media sites By the way doesn't Veteran's account of Brosnach vs the Hues remind of that auld Con Houlihan wan I told - ah Vet why don't you join up with Robert Ó Muircheartaigh to make for even more amazing broadcasts.
Yerra go wan, go wan, go wan!
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Dec 2, 2017 12:10:28 GMT
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Post by celtickeeper on Dec 3, 2017 0:44:27 GMT
Didn't know he was the full 30 and I suppose if you consider that say the Paul Galvin that Fitzy brought of retirement could have had a similar impact yesterday, then, well I suppose not living locally gives rise to such a notion of mine. Still his performance was sublime in every respect and made up a big part of the apparent gap between Listowel and the Duffers, a gap that is no longer apparent. Is this one of the most exciting NK Championships ever with 4+ formidable teams plus a couple of more who aren't far off the pace. If competition raises the standard then we may be in for a golden era in NK.We await Vets match report and I think I speak on behalf of the forum and indeed the GAA community in wishing him a speedy recovery. An emphatic NO. The standard is woeful and most players and teams have very little interest in the competition anymore. The days of NK teams arsing around through the county league and starting serious training in September are well, well gone. If you want a reflection of the standard of teams in the division check out the county league position. Competitive games they may be but the standard is well off the pace. Brosna blew it a couple of years back vs Emmets. The over hyped Ballydonoghue team might be too strong for them but most people won't be too bothered unless you're from either club. NK Championship is on its knees and falling fast. You are so far off the mark An Bradan Feassa it’s untrue There were teams training outside the county and playing challenge matches outside the county in preparation for this years Nk Championship Teams training on Astro turf etc doing anything they could to try and win it I’ve never heard of as many challenge games in Sept Oct to get ready so you are wrong in saying there’s no work out in and teams don’t care about competition
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Post by veteran on Dec 3, 2017 16:29:51 GMT
Ballydonoghue 2-15 Brosna 0-4. HT. 1-6. 0-2
It is said that generally speaking the underdog gets one chance. Brosna got theirs two weeks ago but were nabbed at the bell after leading by seven points with as many minutes to go. They will regret the concession of that comfortable lead for a long time because today , from pillar to post, they were eviscerated by a ravenous Balllydonoghue team who were unrecognisable from the last day. This was evident from from the word. Paul Kennelly had an early point from a free and almost immediately he crossed a wonderful ball which Brian O'Seanachain rose hight to box home. That set the tempo which Bally did not lower , culminating in a fine Michael Foley goal resulting from another fine cross which was the last significant deed of the mismatch. It is appropriate that I mention those two names so early in my report because they were probably the two best players on the field.
Conversely, the only resemblance to the Brosna of two weeks was the colour of their jerseys. Their players were beaten all over the field with possible exception of Flor McAuliffe and to a lesser extent Eamon Kiely. On the other hand all the "name" players on the Ballydonoghue side, largely anonymous the last day, demonstrated why they are " name" pleyers: Jason and Michael Foley, Thomas and Paul Kennelly, Eamon Walsh , Brian O'Seanachain etc. A good, quantifiable example of the differences between the two days was the inability of Brosna to convert their frees. Adam Barry scored eight the last daŷ , some from outer space. Toaday , he had a zero return and Tom McGoldrick dared no better when he took over.. Comversion of some of those would have kept Brosna afloat in the first half but failure to convert some of these drained their spirit, with the result that they were merely going through the motions in the second and wishing , no soubt , as much as the spectators for,sound of the final whistle which we thought would never come.
This was as complete a performance by Ballydonoghue as one could reasonably expect . Only a curmudgeon could file a complaint. I am not,going to pick a man of the match. There are a host of contenders , all wearing green and white. Incidentally, Paul Kennelly kicked six from play and three from frees.
I have no word of consolation for Brosna except to remind them never to look a gift horse in the mouth. They were guilty of that heresy the last say and were mercilessly punished today. It is surely a lesson they will heed.
Ballyduff will not lack spirit and attitude in the final but they need more than that to prevent Ballydonoghue attaining two on the trot. Be there but be warned . Neighbours often conduxt their affairs in a less than civilised manner.
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Post by homerj on Dec 3, 2017 16:45:19 GMT
Will be some battle in the final. Is it fixed for next weekend?
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