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Post by Weeshie on May 24, 2011 14:18:55 GMT
Thank god, Kerry back in the Christy Ring Final. Can't wait!! Any word on where it will be on - Croke Park or Thurles??
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Post by kenzie on May 24, 2011 14:31:43 GMT
Croke Park June 4th
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Post by jimmac11 on May 24, 2011 14:41:05 GMT
Does the Christy Ring Fianl get any sort of tv coverage ,even highlights?
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Post by backmest on May 24, 2011 14:52:53 GMT
Does the Christy Ring Fianl get any sort of tv coverage ,even highlights? Normaly about 5 mins on the Sunday Game at most
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2011 14:59:09 GMT
This is last years highlights from the sunday game,a brutal attempt by RTE,I expect the same this year
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Post by animal on May 24, 2011 15:06:44 GMT
Croke Park June 4th? Same day as the footballers play in Limerick......More excellent scheduling by the GAA
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Post by Mickmack on May 24, 2011 15:07:24 GMT
The hurling fraternity will decamp to the Croke Park hotel to watch the football as soon as the Christy Ring Final is over. It could be a good night.
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Post by jimmac11 on May 24, 2011 15:31:14 GMT
Does the Christy Ring Fianl get any sort of tv coverage ,even highlights? Normaly about 5 mins on the Sunday Game at most Thanks for posting the video kerrydude. Thats a joke altogether the counties playing in this competition are trying to promote hurling to young people and the best they can do is give us 2 minutes on the sunday game what a joke!
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Post by longpuck on May 24, 2011 17:46:48 GMT
Ya be the usel from the meida, have about 2 mins on the Sunday Game and might talk for min or 2 about the game maybe if we're lucky
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Post by patinkerry on May 24, 2011 18:20:34 GMT
Unbelievable, Kerry football could easily have played on the Sunday (like other years of the MSF). The GAA knew that there was a reasonable chance that Kerry would reach the CR final and that it could clash.
Why is the CR final so early this year? it was in the first Sat of July last year.
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Post by longpuck on May 24, 2011 18:36:34 GMT
Just looked at them highlight it says Darragh O Connell scored Kerry's goal but Shane Brick scored that
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Post by mountainy_man on May 24, 2011 20:14:09 GMT
Croke Park June 4th? Same day as the footballers play in Limerick......More excellent scheduling by the GAA Cant believe this has happened... More craggy island type fixture arranging by the powers that be... County Board surely can dig their heels in on this one?
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Post by northkerrygeezer on May 24, 2011 20:18:01 GMT
Was just about to say longpuck then i seen your post, it was brick
also did ye notice brendan rochford? always taught it was bernard!!
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2011 20:34:02 GMT
Its a pity this match couldnt be played as curtain raiser to an All Ireland semi final,as soon as Sean Kelly finished his time as President the Christy Ring Cup dropped in the pecking order,why name a competition after one of the greatest players of all time and not run it right,but sure as long as the shirt and tie boys in Croke Park are happy thats the most important thing isnt it??
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2011 13:03:37 GMT
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Post by hurlingman on May 26, 2011 21:38:09 GMT
Meyler keen to make amends Kerry hurling manager John Meyler 26 May 2011
Kerry manager John Meyler is adamant that winning this year's Christy Ring Cup is imperative.
Last year, Kerry lost out in the final to Westmeath at GAA headquarters, but Meyler stressed that they cannot slip up two years in a row.
Following the narrow win over Down in the semi final, Kerry will now face Wicklow in the final on Saturday week. However, the Kingdom will have to plan without their first choice full back Tom Murnane, who was shown a straight red card during the latter stages of the win over the Ulster side.
"We didn't do ourselves justice last year and we're back into another Christy Ring Cup final," said Meyler. "We'll drive it on this time. I'm doing less this year and there's greater character coming out of the team."
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Post by mossie on May 26, 2011 21:56:39 GMT
kerry had a good following at the Ring final last year. I dont think the football will affect it that much. The folk that would be travelling to the Ring final would be hurling folk and the football wouldnt prevent them travelling. any news on the likely kerry team? How will Meyler plug the game left by Tom Murnane's suspension? Mike Conway will surely start if he is anyway close to fully. Unbelievable, Kerry football could easily have played on the Sunday (like other years of the MSF). The GAA knew that there was a reasonable chance that Kerry would reach the CR final and that it could clash. Why is the CR final so early this year? it was in the first Sat of July last year.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2011 22:36:35 GMT
I think James Godley seems the best choice at full back for the final with Padraig O Grady coming in at corner back,both play in these positions for their clubs
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Post by mossie on May 26, 2011 22:44:10 GMT
maybe this should be on a seperate thread but i am putting on here anway.
a friend of mine told me that Legion in killarney have been coaching hurling the last 12 months with juveniles and fielded for their first fixture recently against Rathmore. Its probably a few hurling folk associated with St Pats east kerry hurling club that have legion and rathmore connections that are promoting it. Legion of course would have men with hurling pedigree i.e. the one and only johnny culloty
when you consider that juvenile hurling is very well established with Dr Crokes the last few years now all the way up to and including under 16, this is very positive news to hear that legion and rathmore are coaching the game.
Na Gaeil in Tralee have been fielding teams at under 12 and 13 competitions this year for the first time ever.
kerry hurling really does need to expand its base so this is all good news. whether these lads will all drift to soccer or football and forget about hurling come 15 or 16 yrs age is another days work but at least these clubs are making an effort
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Post by mossie on May 26, 2011 22:45:00 GMT
thats the most likely option. I think James Godley seems the best choice at full back for the final with Padraig O Grady coming in at corner back,both play in these positions for their clubs
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Post by longpuck on May 28, 2011 11:03:13 GMT
Tom Murnane will be a huge loss the next day he to the hurlers what Seamus Moynihan was to the footballers when he was in his prime, the loss of Aidan Healy could be costly hear as he was a proven full back but we'll just have to get over it. Its a shame that if Kerry win Shane Brick wont get a medal after being one of the top players in the Christy Ring since it started. A team something along thees lines looks likely
1. Bernard Rochford 2. Andrew Keane 3. James Godley 4. Eamon Fitzgerald 5. Colin Harris 6. Liam Boyle 7. Jason Casey 8. Darren Dinneen 9. John Griffin 10. Mike Conway 11. Michael Boyle 12. Darragh O Connell 13. James Flaherty 14. Shane Nolan 15. John Egan
Im putting Liam Boyle center back and Mike Conway in the forward because i know Tom Murnane will be missing but im not sure about Gary O'Brien
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Post by hurlingking1 on May 28, 2011 11:24:05 GMT
theres no way liam boyle is going to be centre back he hasnt playd there at all dis year.he has been playing in the half forward line and why would you take andrew keane out of wing back after his performance v down.the team will be the same only james godley will move in full back and padraig grady will come in corner back.conway wont be fit enough to start.
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Post by hurlingman on May 28, 2011 14:26:13 GMT
O'Brien: we're not finished yet Wicklow hurling manager Casey O"Brien 26 May 2011
Wicklow hurling manager Casey O'Brien is determined that his side will not go to Croke Park just to make up the numbers in the Christy Ring Cup final.
The Garden County will be underdogs against Kerry, despite the remarkable season that they are currently having. However, the fact that Kerry play at a higher level sees the bookies tip them to win.
Wicklow were pushed all the way by Kildare, but the character of win impressed O'Brien, who feels that they can go on and win the second tier championship.
"We are not finished yet," stated O'Brien. "We have got to go to Croke Park, that's what we wanted to do, and now we will be doing everything in our power to win that final."
O'Brien sprung dual star Leighton Glynn from the bench and he turned the game around following the footballers exit from the Leinster championship, he looks set to start the final.
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Post by hurlingman on May 28, 2011 14:44:58 GMT
theres no way liam boyle is going to be centre back he hasnt playd there at all dis year.he has been playing in the half forward line and why would you take andrew keane out of wing back after his performance v down.the team will be the same only james godley will move in full back and padraig grady will come in corner back.conway wont be fit enough to start. Going by last year when they brought Shane Brick on after noting playing in over 2 months i wouldn't be surpeised to see Mike Conway start. With Tom Murnane missing i think Andrew Keane should move back to the full back line he played there for all of the league and was outstanding there, Wicklow's main treat will come from the full forward line from Leighton Glynn and i think Keane will be the man to take him. As long puck said Tom Murnane will be a huge loss he's by far Kerry's best alround hurler. Padraig Grady has been very good with Ballyduff and been ok with Kerry but he's played in the half back line not the full back line, maybe he could come in at wing back and move Jason Casey to center back. Medfeild will be vitel the next day Darren Dinneen has been playing great stuff all year and with John Griffin back i think we should be ok there my only worry would be maybe John Griffin might be a little off the pace he was good by all accounts the last day but Croke Park is a big pitch to cover. In the forwards Mikey Boyle has really been playing a captains role and if the right ball is played to him he'll win it all day. Darragh O Connell although great from frees needs to make more of an impact from play then he does at present. If the right balls goes in to the full forward line then we should win the 3 inside will get the scores but all year there have been times when that balls wasn't going in to them
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Post by hurlingman on May 30, 2011 13:40:18 GMT
Early start for Christy Ring Cup final 30 May 2011
The Christy Ring Cup final will have an early start this Saturday to help accommodate Kerry supporters.
Kerry will bid to capture a rare hurling championship title at Croke Park on Saturday when they take on Wicklow in the Christy Ring Cup final at 2.00pm, after which dual Kingdom fans will head south to the Gaelic Grounds, where Jack O'Connor's footballers meet Limerick in the Munster SFC semi-final at 6.45pm.
The Kerry-Wicklow clash is one of three hurling finals down for decision at GAA headquarters this Saturday, with an all Ulster affair taking place between Donegal and Tyrone in the Lory Meagher Cup final at 12.00pm and London and Louth doing battle in the Nicky Rackard Cup decider at 4.00pm.
Fixtures for this Saturday, June 4, are as follows:
Munster SFC semi-final Limerick v Kerry, Gaelic Grounds, 6.45pm
Leinster SHC quarter-final Galway v Westmeath, Mullingar, 7.00pm
Christy Ring Cup final Kerry v Wicklow, Croke Park, 2.00pm
Nicky Rackard Cup final London v Louth, Croke Park, 4.00pm
Lory Meagher Cup final Donegal v Tyrone, Croke Park, 12.00pm
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Post by mossie on May 30, 2011 19:25:38 GMT
I would be surprised to see Liam Boyle start in the backs. He might be an option in attack to start though it is more likely that he will feature coming off the bench. Tom Murnane is a massive loss. He is probably the best hurler in kerry, the last 12 months or so. We would be better placed to replace an attacker. We have more options in attack. theres no way liam boyle is going to be centre back he hasnt playd there at all dis year.he has been playing in the half forward line and why would you take andrew keane out of wing back after his performance v down.the team will be the same only james godley will move in full back and padraig grady will come in corner back.conway wont be fit enough to start. Going by last year when they brought Shane Brick on after noting playing in over 2 months i wouldn't be surpeised to see Mike Conway start. With Tom Murnane missing i think Andrew Keane should move back to the full back line he played there for all of the league and was outstanding there, Wicklow's main treat will come from the full forward line from Leighton Glynn and i think Keane will be the man to take him. As long puck said Tom Murnane will be a huge loss he's by far Kerry's best alround hurler. Padraig Grady has been very good with Ballyduff and been ok with Kerry but he's played in the half back line not the full back line, maybe he could come in at wing back and move Jason Casey to center back. Medfeild will be vitel the next day Darren Dinneen has been playing great stuff all year and with John Griffin back i think we should be ok there my only worry would be maybe John Griffin might be a little off the pace he was good by all accounts the last day but Croke Park is a big pitch to cover. In the forwards Mikey Boyle has really been playing a captains role and if the right ball is played to him he'll win it all day. Darragh O Connell although great from frees needs to make more of an impact from play then he does at present. If the right balls goes in to the full forward line then we should win the 3 inside will get the scores but all year there have been times when that balls wasn't going in to them
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Post by mountainy_man on May 30, 2011 19:39:08 GMT
Best of luck to Kerry on Saturday.... A Christy Ring Title will be well deserved if they win
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Post by hurlingman on Jun 2, 2011 9:32:40 GMT
Division 2 hurling could give us advantage, says Boyle 02 June 2011
Kerry captain Mikey Boyle is hoping the experience his side has gained from playing in Division 2 of the NHL this year will give them a crucial advantage over Wicklow in Saturday's Christy Ring Cup final.
The Kingdom retained their Division 2 status after coming up from Division 3 last year and are now just 70 minutes away from rounding off a fine season by lifting their first Christy Ring Cup, having lost last year's decider to Westmeath in heartbreaking circumstances.
"We started off shaky enough at the start of the year but we are coming into form now, which is a good time, and maybe we will peak on Saturday," said Boyle, who is joined on the Kerry team by his brothers Aidan and Padraig.
"Last year the league was easier down in Division 3 because you got a couple of extra seconds on the ball while this year in the higher division against stronger teams, you don't get that much time.
"I think it's fair to say that we found our first year in Division 2 tough and that is why we were not performing that well but now that's behind us so we might just be able to play with more freedom."
Boyle is refusing to underestimate a Wicklow side who will join them in Division 2 next season after winning the Division 3A title earlier this year.
"I would not be taking any of the 1/3 on offer by the bookmakers about Kerry. I know they are a Division 3 side but so were we last year and we came within a whisker of beating a Division 2 team in Westmeath so I wouldn't underestimate them for one second.
"We beat them in the semi-final last year after being down to 14 men. They will be strong but we have to be confident - if we are not, then there is no point in travelling."
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Post by sullyschoice on Jun 2, 2011 10:35:38 GMT
Hope to get to both games tomorrow. Bit of a struggle though. I will bring the camera to Croker if I make it there.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2011 12:24:42 GMT
Match on live on Radio Kerry Jumping on the bandwagon like last year
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