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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 17, 2024 11:22:46 GMT
As they are about to start again perhaps an idea to have its own thread. Below the Kerry players in action with their colleges |
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 17, 2024 11:24:42 GMT
and the rest of the players |
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 17, 2024 11:25:07 GMT
And one with DCU Attachments:
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Post by Seoirse Ui Duic on Jan 17, 2024 11:27:39 GMT
Round 2A
Tuesday January 16
Queens University v TUS Midlands, Páirc Esler, 7pm
UCD v Ulster University, Belfield, 7pm
Maynooth University v UL, Maynooth University, 8pm
Wednesday January 17
St Mary's v TU Dublin, Darver, 5.30pm
Following encouraging opening round victories, a quarter-final berth is the prize for the winners of these four matches.
The teams that lose will remain in the competition facing the victors of Wednesday's Round 2B encounters.
St Mary's, prompted by a splendid Fergal O'Brien score, edged out ATU Sligo, and now face TU Dublin in Belfast.
TU Dublin produced a very impressive performance to overcome a highly regarded University of Galway outfit.
Jack Flynn and Killian McGinnis are key peformers for TU Dublin.
Luke Donnelly's attacking craft was evident last week for Queens University, who meet TUS Midlands.
Luke Marren and Jack Torpey are key players for TUS Midlands, who defeated SETU Carlow last week.
Belfield provides the backdrop for an attractive clash between UCD and Ulster University.
UCD, with David Garland, Diarmuid Moriarty, Aaron Lynch, and Daire Cregg, carrying a potent threat, will also be aware of Ulster University's potential.
The triumph over UCC illustrated Ulster University's ability with Conor Cush, Niall Loughlin, and the Canavan brothers effective.
Ruairí Kinsella, Kevin O'Sullivan, and Keith O'Neill were in good scoring form for Maynooth against MTU Cork.
UL, beaten finalists in 2023, will be looking to Conor Flaherty, Ciaran Downes, and Frank Irwin for inspiration.
Wednesday January 17
Round 2B
SETU Carlow v DCU Dóchas Éireann, SETU Carlow, 7pm
UCC v ATU Galway, Mar*, 5pm
ATU Sligo v University of Galway, 7pm, Live on Higher Education GAA YouTube
MTU Cork v ATU Donegal, Abbottstown, 7.45pm
It is knockout Sigerson Cup football for the eight teams in Round 2B.
SETU Carlow versus DCU Dóchas Éireann is also a relegation final, so that fixture carries significant implications.
DCU Dóchas Éireann enjoyed some good moments against Queens with Mathew Costello and Conor Corbett influential.
Colm Hulton and Oisín McGraynor are promising players for SETU Carlow.
Despite a strong start, UCC were eventually defeated by Ulster University. Tipperary attacker Seánie O'Connor struck 1-3 for Billy Morgan's charges in that game.
ATU Galway couldn't deal with UCD in the first round, will hope Adam McDermott and Eoin Mannion can cause UCC some problems Leeside.
Joseph Keaney and Daire O'Boyle are among the senior inter-county players in ATU Sligo's panel.
ATU Sligo face University of Galway, who feature Canice Mulligan, Ryan O'Donoghue, Cathal Sweeney, and Cillian Ó Curraoin.
The concession of three early goals hurt MTU Cork last week, but they showed plenty of spirit throughout with Mark Casey and Tommy Walsh prominent.
ATU Donegal were soundly beaten by UL, but Blake McGarvey and Bobby McGilligan clipped some nice scores.
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Post by edgeofthesquare on Feb 14, 2024 15:20:20 GMT
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Post by shannonsider on Feb 14, 2024 18:01:28 GMT
A right mess with this it would seem. Venue changed twice at short notice. To Caherslee and now to Ballyduff. Bad look really for a big game for these young lads.
There’s a bad need for a full size 4G pitch in Kerry.
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 14, 2024 20:29:13 GMT
Can anyone enlighten me, why are teams from Ulster and Leinster being dragged to Tralee midweek?
Surely there is a pitch with lights more central....
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Post by peanuts on Feb 14, 2024 20:58:08 GMT
Can anyone enlighten me, why are teams from Ulster and Leinster being dragged to Tralee midweek? Surely there is a pitch with lights more central.... I think the venue is set a bit in advance, long before the finalists are known. |
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Post by horsebox77 on Feb 14, 2024 21:02:18 GMT
Can anyone enlighten me, why are teams from Ulster and Leinster being dragged to Tralee midweek? Surely there is a pitch with lights more central.... I think the venue is set a bit in advance, long before the finalists are known. Ok that just about makes sense... thanks. |
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Post by diego on Feb 15, 2024 21:32:12 GMT
For anyone who missed it, would highly recommend watching back the Sigerson final. Can be found by typing gaa beo in to search on the tg4 app. Or go to website: www.tg4.ie/ga/player/catagoir/sport/seinn/?pid=6346892886112&title=UCD%20v%20%20UU,%20CC%20Chorn%20Mhic%20Shigi%C3%BAir%20&series=GAA%20Beo&genre=Sport&pcode=682065 For some cringe comedy, skip to 1:31:40 for another pathetic attempt at a cup presentation by Larry Mc. |
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Post by mainevalley on Feb 16, 2024 23:00:52 GMT
MTU Tralee were a good bit better. Keith Evans standout player. Pacey and very busy. A bit light for county yet but could be an option next year, high work rate and a good attitude goes along way. Heinrich comfortable and Evan boyle a good foil for each other. Paudie Leary and Eddie healy good in half back line. Darragh o Connor showed well I thought up front.
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Post by hurlingman on Feb 18, 2024 11:47:23 GMT
Cillian Trant was part of the Mary I panel that won the Fitzgibbon yesterday.
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