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Post by Mickmack on Nov 4, 2018 16:38:31 GMT
Ballygunner 2-26 Ballyea 2-23
It took a second helping of extra-time to separate the Waterford and Clare champions in the Munster Club hurling semi-final at Walsh Park.
In the end Ballygunner just outlasted their gallant opponents with three late points in the second half of the second period of extra time.
This was a thrilling game of superb quality on a dark dank afternoon in Waterford.
The game swung one way and then the other before referee Fergal Horgan finally brought the proceedings to a halt after 91 minutes of play.
Waterford champions Ballygunner began the game strongly and half-way through the opening half led by three points, 0-07 to 0-04.
Once again scorer-in-chief was county star Pauric Mahony, hitting five of these with former inter-county player Shane O’Sullivan also showing up well in the early exchanges.
However, the second quarter belonged to the Clare men with Tony Kelly landing a superb line-ball from all of 55m and full-forward Niall Deasy also hitting the net with a one-handed smash to give Ballyea the advantage at the break 1-9 to 0-9.
Ballyea looked to be mastering the occasion with three quick-fire points on resumption from Tony Kelly, Martin O’Leary and Gary Brennan to put Ballyea six points to the good after 35 minutes.
Just as the game looked to be going in the direction of the 2016 Munster champions, Ballygunner came storming back into the game.
The speedy Conor Power found the net from Ian Kenny’s cross-field pass and adding a pair of white flaggers to narrow the margin to a single point.
Mahony added five second half points with his brother Philip and Uncle Shane O’Sullivan also to the fore.
Ballygunner was shading the issue and lead by two points with just five minutes to play.
Then man of the match Niall Deasy flicked a Tadhg Lynch delivery to the net after 57 minutes and further points from Pierce Lillis and Martin O’Leary looked to have secured a final berth for the Clare men.
However, there was time for further drama and one last throw of the dice for the home side.
Philip Mahony was sent into the full-forward position and managed to connect with a last-gasp Hail Mary from Conor Power to goal and send the game to extra time.
The teams couldn’t be separated after two periods of 10 minutes of extra time, deadlocked at 2-23 apiece. Niall Deasy registered all of Ballyea’s six points in extra time.
There were no scores in the first five minutes of the second extra time period as both sides looked exhausted.
However, three late points from Barry O’Sullivan, Paraic Mahony and Conor Sheehan sent Ballygunner back into their second successive Munster Club hurling final where they will renew rivalry with Na Piarsaigh of Limerick.
Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Eddie Hayden, Barry Coughlan, Harley Barnes, Wayne Hutchinson, Philip Mahony (1-0), Mikey Mahony, Shane O’Sullivan, Ian Kenny (0-1), Billy O’Keeffe (0-1), Pauric Mahony (0-14, 0-8f), Peter Hogan (0-1), Tim O’Sullivan, Brian O’Sullivan (0-3), Conor Power (1-2).
Subs: Barry O’Sullivan (0-2) for Mikey Mahony (ht), J.J. Hutchinson (0-1) for Billy O’Keeffe (41m), Stephen Power for Tim O’Sullivan (60m), Tim O’Sullivan for Stephen Power (ft), Mikey Mahony for Tim O’Sullivan (ht,et), Billy O’Keeffe for Wayne Hutchinson (73m), Conor Sheehan (0-1) for Peter Hogan (77m).
Ballyea: Barry Coote, Brian Carrigg, Joe Neylon, James Murphy, Brandon O'Connell, Jack Browne, Aonghus Keane, Tadhg Lynch (0-2), Tony Kelly (0-3, 0-1 sideline), Pearse Lillis (0-2), Gary Brennan (0-2), Cillian Brennan, Martin O'Leary (0-4), Niall Deasy (2-10, 0-5f, 0-1’65), Ryan Griffin.
Subs: Eoghan Donnellan for Ryan Griffin (53mins), Aaron Griffin for Cillian Brennan (60m), Brian Casey for Brandon O’Connell (73m), David Sheehan for Joe Neylon (77m).
Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary).
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 4, 2018 16:40:37 GMT
Brilliant game between Ballyea and Ballygunner. I think the "65 competition" would have been invoked if they couldnt be separated. I am glad that didn't happen.
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 4, 2018 16:50:52 GMT
Far from resting on his first All-Star, Darragh Fitzgibbon earns standing ovation very next day
The pride of Charleville left the pitch to a standing ovation. Darragh Fitzgibbon is only 21 years of age yet he already has an All-Star and two Munster senior championships won. He's gone well so far, but there's so much more to come.
Hurling is the main game in Charleville and Darragh Fitzgibbon is their finest hurler. Situated just beside the hurling royalty of Newtownshandrum, Charleville put themselves on the Cork hurling map this year when they made it back to the big time, back to senior hurling for the first time since 1952.
Since 2011, the club have won Cork junior, intermediate and they added the premier intermediate championship to their lot last week. Their rising All-Star Darragh Fitzgibbon has played a huge part in their second coming and it's no wonder the people of Charleville are bursting with pride to say he's from their club.
Fitzgibbon was the only hurler in Ireland aged 21 or under to win an All-Star this year.
From midfield, he lit up the Munster championship in red this year with his speed, style, skill and stamina a cut above those he was playing against. He made a habit of scoring whenever Cork needed him this year and though they didn't win the All-Ireland they wanted, it's performances like those from Darragh Fitzgibbon that will eventually get them there.
And he does that type of thing for his club too. Last Sunday, he scored five points in the county final when they defeated Courcey Rovers by a single point in the county decider.
This Friday, he represented his club at the convention centre, picking up an All-Star and making Charleville a place known in hurling circles all over Ireland.
The very next day, he was back in action for his club in the Munster Intermediate semi-final against Lixnaw down in Lixnaw. Charleville won by nine and Darragh Fitzgibbon was the man-of-the-match.
He picked off six points, five trademark ones from open play. Buff Egan was down in Lixnaw for Fitzgibbon's masterclass and the sight of the Charleville players just looking over their shoulder for the Fitzgibbon run, almost every time they got on the ball, shows just how influential a player he is.
He'd remind you of Ben O'Connor ten years ago burning away from opposition. As it turns out, Ben is the Charleville manager this year and his call to take off Fitzgibbon with the game just up on Saturday allowed the people of Charleville to applaud this man off the pitch.
The pride of Charleville.
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 4, 2018 16:57:26 GMT
Just caught the ETs on TG4. The players were out on their feet.
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 4, 2018 16:58:10 GMT
Crokes and Barrs next up I think? Next weekend? Where?
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Post by southward on Nov 4, 2018 17:54:24 GMT
Tourlestrane (Sligo) 0-05 Ballintubber (Mayo) 0-06 in the Connaught Championship.
Ballintubber had 1 point from play.
Jesus, that's cat!
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Post by Ballyfireside on Nov 4, 2018 20:24:44 GMT
Gweedore v Crossmaglen will be an interesting affair today 2 weeks.
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Post by sullyschoice on Nov 10, 2018 15:17:06 GMT
Crokes v Bars is live on TG4 1.30pm tomorrow.
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Post by gds on Nov 11, 2018 15:11:29 GMT
Hi Folks just wondering re club intermediate games i have club plus as part of my season ticket and i got in in Kilrush last Saturday with my club pass and today i had to pay for entey to the game in Kilcummin was told it was Munster despite it tge same competition last week. Anyone know if its possible to gain entry with club pass to these games??
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Post by fg on Nov 11, 2018 16:41:09 GMT
Impressive win by the Crokes, a proud representation of Kerry, not many teams beat any Cork team by 21 points, there is no one to touch them in Kerry or Munster.
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Post by kerrybhoy06 on Nov 11, 2018 17:20:06 GMT
Impressive win by the Crokes, a proud representation of Kerry, not many teams beat any Cork team by 21 points, there is no one to touch them in Kerry or Munster. I think you’re being a bit dramatic here- they did lose a game in the county championship this year!
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Post by jackiel on Nov 11, 2018 17:33:19 GMT
All 5 20 from play is also a fairly convincing statistic too. Great viewing on a dreary Sunday.
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Post by jackiel on Nov 11, 2018 17:45:30 GMT
Meath champions Dunboyne were beaten 2-17 to 0-7 by Kilmacud Crokes. Meath club football not in a good place. Paul Mannion hugely influential for Kilmacud.
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Post by KY50 on Nov 11, 2018 17:51:51 GMT
Good result for the Crokes and Kerry football, well done, tougher tests ahead.
The Barrs will claim that they were celebrating for the past two weeks after a long wait for the Cork title
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 11, 2018 19:54:45 GMT
Crokes are comfortably the best team in Kerry & Munster, last years blip against Nemo when they took their eye of the ball aside. Under Pat O'Shea they will soak up the opposition and come out the right side in Kerry & Munster. More power to them, some really nice young players coming through from the club. Hopefully they'll rattle the Andy Merrigan again.
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Post by Annascaultilidie on Nov 11, 2018 22:15:52 GMT
Meath champions Dunboyne were beaten 2-17 to 0-7 by Kilmacud Crokes. Meath club football not in a good place. Paul Mannion hugely influential for Kilmacud. My understanding is that Meath clubs have never gone well in Leinster
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2018 22:57:08 GMT
Brilliant!! The forwards were on fire. Gooch looked like a 21 year old. When they click like that it’s hard to stop them. Barr’s were very poor though . Club football in cork not as good as it was but you can only beat what’s in front of you.
You would have to be confident of winning Munster at this stage although Miltown/Malbay won’t make it easy.
Kilmacud for me in Leinster. Crossmaglen in Ulster . Corofin look good again this year. Will win Connacht.
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Post by sullyschoice on Nov 11, 2018 23:24:59 GMT
I think Kilmacud are the value bet a 5/1
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2018 1:03:27 GMT
I wouldn’t fear anyone that’s left but at the same time I wouldn’t be over confident either. Crokes have been up and down this year with our backs looking dodgy on a few occasions. If our backs can get consistent I think we have a great chance. For me Crokes are as good as any team in it from midfield up . Our forwards all played for Kerry at some level and some of our subs also. Corofin still look very good but Crokes are capable of beating them.
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 12, 2018 9:51:48 GMT
I hope Crokes dont eviscerate Milltown. I know a good few from down there and spirits are high after beating Ennistimon to win the county title. Reaching the Munster final is dreamland for them
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Post by OnTheForty on Nov 12, 2018 15:03:27 GMT
Comfortable wins for Kilcummin and Beaufort in the Munster IFC and JFC.
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Post by southward on Nov 12, 2018 21:50:52 GMT
I wouldn’t fear anyone that’s left but at the same time I wouldn’t be over confident either. Crokes have been up and down this year with our backs looking dodgy on a few occasions. If our backs can get consistent I think we have a great chance. For me Crokes are as good as any team in it from midfield up . Our forwards all played for Kerry at some level and some of our subs also. Corofin still look very good but Crokes are capable of beating them. Slightly suspect under the high ball but the defence worked really hard yesterday. Crokes were great to watch. Wonderful football; you couldn't not enjoy that. Their footwork and ball-handling was exceptional, considering the conditions. And fair play to Finbarrs for playing it the right way too. Not a sweeper or a blanket to be seen.
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 14, 2018 9:55:08 GMT
I wouldn’t fear anyone that’s left but at the same time I wouldn’t be over confident either. Crokes have been up and down this year with our backs looking dodgy on a few occasions. If our backs can get consistent I think we have a great chance. For me Crokes are as good as any team in it from midfield up . Our forwards all played for Kerry at some level and some of our subs also. Corofin still look very good but Crokes are capable of beating them. Slightly suspect under the high ball but the defence worked really hard yesterday. Crokes were great to watch. Wonderful football; you couldn't not enjoy that. Their footwork and ball-handling was exceptional, considering the conditions. And fair play to Finbarrs for playing it the right way too. Not a sweeper or a blanket to be seen. Fully agree,Pat O'Shea has brought the Crokes to a very good level. They always remind me of Dublin lite when they play in Kerry & Munster. Pat O'Shea is a top class coach & manager. Crokes comfortably dealt with defensive Dingle in the county final and also last Sunday against the Barrs who set up as outlined above. www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/crokes-may-have-the-template-for-keanes-kerry-to-maximise-riches-37522539.html
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Post by kerrygold on Nov 14, 2018 9:58:20 GMT
I wouldn’t fear anyone that’s left but at the same time I wouldn’t be over confident either. Crokes have been up and down this year with our backs looking dodgy on a few occasions. If our backs can get consistent I think we have a great chance. For me Crokes are as good as any team in it from midfield up . Our forwards all played for Kerry at some level and some of our subs also. Corofin still look very good but Crokes are capable of beating them. Underestimate Corofin at your pearl. Crossmaglen are also playing real football while the Dublin champions will also bring a lot to the table. Crokes are very comfortable in Kerry & Munster. There is real quality outside of the province however!
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Post by dc84 on Nov 14, 2018 10:46:11 GMT
I wouldn’t fear anyone that’s left but at the same time I wouldn’t be over confident either. Crokes have been up and down this year with our backs looking dodgy on a few occasions. If our backs can get consistent I think we have a great chance. For me Crokes are as good as any team in it from midfield up . Our forwards all played for Kerry at some level and some of our subs also. Corofin still look very good but Crokes are capable of beating them. Underestimate Corofin at your pearl. Crossmaglen are also playing real football while the Dublin champions will also bring a lot to the table. Crokes are very comfortable in Kerry & Munster. There is real quality outside of the province however! Corofin are the most balanced team imo, them and crokes have the best forwards overall. Kilmacud are very reliant on mannion if he doesnt score 10 pts every game they could be in trouble against better teams. And i have watched them a lot the last few years. What is the match up this year munster v leinster?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2018 16:58:04 GMT
It’s Munster v Leinster
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Post by dc84 on Nov 14, 2018 18:54:58 GMT
Crokes v crokes you would imagine so, (the Kerry one gets the capital C) who would pick up mannion in that scenario moloney or white maybe?
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Post by Mickmack on Nov 14, 2018 22:55:57 GMT
Corofin are the benchmark currently. A great side.
However they needed a last second point to draw the county final. They won the replay handy enough. Maybe tiredness will be a factor.
The men from Killarney are possibly better now than in 2016 with the likes of David Shaw and a few more finding their feet.
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Post by OnTheForty on Nov 19, 2018 12:28:17 GMT
Crossmaglen beaten and it is Gweedore v Scotstown in the Ulster final.
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Post by Whosinmidfield on Nov 19, 2018 16:26:54 GMT
Crossmaglen beaten and it is Gweedore v Scotstown in the Ulster final. That will be a cracker.
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