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Post by shannonsider on Sept 8, 2024 19:02:02 GMT
Well the two North Kerry Clubs will take to the field in the Junior C'ship, I wonder will the Co Board bring them both to Tralee or fix it for a NK Venue like Coolard, Mountcoal or I suppose Con Brosnan Park who's pitch could cater for the crowd and has ample parking. North Kerry Draw is Friday night, what are the odds of the two drawing again.. Should be a good buzz for that final! Could be off here but I’d be thinking it’ll be Tralee. Moyvane or Listowel would have a better atmosphere but I’d guess the board honchos will want a county final in the big house. |
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Post by homerj on Sept 8, 2024 21:47:09 GMT
Well the two North Kerry Clubs will take to the field in the Junior C'ship, I wonder will the Co Board bring them both to Tralee or fix it for a NK Venue like Coolard, Mountcoal or I suppose Con Brosnan Park who's pitch could cater for the crowd and has ample parking. North Kerry Draw is Friday night, what are the odds of the two drawing again.. ah i think players would want a county final played in ASP surely? |
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Post by kingdomgreenandgold on Sept 8, 2024 22:47:06 GMT
Well the two North Kerry Clubs will take to the field in the Junior C'ship, I wonder will the Co Board bring them both to Tralee or fix it for a NK Venue like Coolard, Mountcoal or I suppose Con Brosnan Park who's pitch could cater for the crowd and has ample parking. North Kerry Draw is Friday night, what are the odds of the two drawing again.. Sorry now but ridiculous to even suggest it. Any team that gets to a county final deserves the respect of getting their day out in ASP. Not another north Kerry championship day out. Only venue up for debate should be ASP, it’s not often North Kerry clubs are playing in there as it is |
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Post by horsebox77 on Sept 9, 2024 7:56:04 GMT
Ya, I see your point and clubs do deserve the big day out in the park, I'm not denying that and yes one can make an argument for both.
My point being, from an atmosphere point of view, a sparsely dotted Austin Stack Park with 1000 people vs a capable club venue in North Kerry with 1000 people creates a completely different spectacle and occasion.
Atmosphere wise, ASP can hold 15,500, it will be only at 10% at most.
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Post by veteran on Sept 9, 2024 11:54:35 GMT
No more than anybody else here, I cannot speak for the players of Duagh/Tarbert but I wonder if it is the wish of the players to play the final in Tralee as opposed to Listowel? If their respective management teams expressed a desire to play in Listowel would the County Board comply with their wishes? I do know for certain the wishes of their respective supporters and indeed supporters all over North Kerry. But then I suppose the wishes of supporters does not count.
It makes no sense to me to drag both teams into Tralee. It is not as if the whole county is waiting with bated breath for a junior final contested by two North Kerry teams. We all berate the GAA for staging matches in a sparsely attended Croke Park. In fairness to the GAA they do try to stage national finals at underage level in provincial venues that are mutually suitable for the participants. If national finals can be staged outside of Croke Park where is it written in stone that county finals below senior/intermediate level cannot be played outside of Tralee/Killarney?
Listowel is the logical venue for this match. Great facilities with ample parking. And of course it makes economic sense for the County Board to stage it there as it would attract a far bigger crowd than if it was staged in Tralee. I cannot imagine too many Tralee townies trudging up to ASP to see two teams from the sticks confront each other.
On the other hand the County Board might say, why should we concede this match to North Kerry when their Board stage so few of their finals in Listowel. They would have a point there.
If the same thing happened with two clubs from any other division I would also be advocating that the final be played within that division. In other words , I would have only a peripheral interest in the outcome.
Render unto North Kerry what is North Kerry’s I say!
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Post by kingdomgreenandgold on Sept 9, 2024 17:35:51 GMT
Ahh yeah logistically it does add up and make sense.. but I suppose the amount of times North Kerry teams get to a county final is minimal so any day out at the county venues is cherished! The NK championship feel in local venues rolls around every year but the opportunity to have a county final in Tralee/killarney does not! Last year tarbert and reenard had a great atmosphere in Tralee before the senior final, granted the game was a poor fare. Listowel and Ballymac similarly had a great atmosphere and was a stand alone fixture. I know it’s not the same as two teams from one district but tarbert and reenard wouldn’t be a massive crowd draw either and it did create a grand day out. Hopefully two double headers could be worked some way between all the 3 club finals and the county final too!
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Post by Control8 on Sept 10, 2024 22:29:19 GMT
Junior Final:
Tarbert v Duagh
Extra Time and Winner on the Day
Date, Time and Venue to be Determined.
Final will be played two weeks after both Shannon Rangers and Feale Rangers conclude in the County Championship.
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Post by horsebox77 on Oct 1, 2024 7:11:47 GMT
Well either well done to the county board CCC or to both Tarbert and Duagh clubs.
Game fixed for Listowel, date and time to be confirmed.
They have just given licence for this game to have the best possible atmosphere, local rivals, county club championship, in Frank Sheehy Park, the crowd here could be on par with a NK C'ship Final.
It's rare credit it given here, but fair play, common sense have prevailed to the benefit of everyone...
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Post by shannonsider on Oct 1, 2024 7:53:56 GMT
Well either well done to the county board CCC or to both Tarbert and Listowel clubs. Game fixed for Listowel, date and time to be confirmed. They have just given licence for this game to have the best possible atmosphere, local rivals, county club championship, in Frank Sheehy Park, the crowd here could be on par with a NK C'ship Final. It's rare credit it given here, but fair play, common sense have prevailed to the benefit of everyone... Part of me thinks a county final should be in Austin Stack park but in the circumstances it’s not a bad decision. Listowel is a good pitch, capable of holding a big crowd and has lights. And obviously is a far more convenient venue for both clubs. |
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Post by veteran on Oct 1, 2024 8:24:14 GMT
As some of us has said, Listowel is the obvious venue for this match. It would be totally illogical to drag two North Kerry teams back to to Tralee. It is not as if the whole county is breathlessly waiting for this encounter. Essentially it is a local matter to be sorted out by neighbours. Claiming that because it is a county final it should be played in ASP makes no sense considering that national finals are frequently played outside headquarters.
Pleasing people isn’t easy nowadays. People complain when a match is fixed for a vast stadium that will be scantily populated and on the other hand people complain when a match is fixed for a central, compact venue that is likely to be heaving .
The County Board have got it right.
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Post by mossie on Oct 1, 2024 23:15:34 GMT
As some of us has said, Listowel is the obvious venue for this match. It would be totally illogical to drag two North Kerry teams back to to Tralee. It is not as if the whole county is breathlessly waiting for this encounter. Essentially it is a local matter to be sorted out by neighbours. Claiming that because it is a county final it should be played in ASP makes no sense considering that national finals are frequently played outside headquarters. Pleasing people isn’t easy nowadays. People complain when a match is fixed for a vast stadium that will be scantily populated and on the other hand people complain when a match is fixed for a central, compact venue that is likely to be heaving . The County Board have got it right. I agree Veteran, very practical sound decision by the county board |
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Post by shannonsider on Oct 7, 2024 11:51:15 GMT
I see where this final is fixed for 7pm Saturday coming in Frank Sheehy Park, Listowel.
Should be a big crowd for that!
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Post by topoftown on Oct 7, 2024 12:04:23 GMT
Donnacha Maher back from Australia for Duagh. Will be a big addition on the night.
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Post by horsebox77 on Oct 7, 2024 14:44:05 GMT
Donnacha Maher back from Australia for Duagh. Will be a big addition on the night. Ya heard that at the weekend, I don't think Tarbert have the forwards. Should be a good clash between Cormac Dillon and last years Kerry minor Dave Mulvhill.. |
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Post by kerryman90 on Oct 7, 2024 20:51:43 GMT
Cillian Langan home from US for tarbert
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Post by shannonsider on Oct 7, 2024 22:11:23 GMT
Cillian Langan home from US for tarbert Is he allowed to play though? Would’ve thought not given he played in New York senior championship but maybe there’s a loophole somewhere in the rule book? |
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Post by horsebox77 on Oct 8, 2024 7:15:09 GMT
Cillian Langan home from US for tarbert Is he allowed to play though? Would’ve thought not given he played in New York senior championship but maybe there’s a loophole somewhere in the rule book? A serious serious addition to Tarbert, Cillian is a fine player, seriously dangerous forward. This game has really caught fire in NK in last two or three days, made tale of availabilities and discussions on match ups, I even heard an ex Kerry player was out of retirement, but I envisage this was just crossed wires on Donnachadh's return. The addition of both Donnachadh and Cillain to their respective sides will give them a boost, however, I often wonder how squad members feel on returning "stars" walking straight back into the side, still, it bodes well for the neutral. |
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Post by kerryman90 on Oct 8, 2024 7:27:29 GMT
Don’t be surprised if Donnacha isn’t the only Maher togged out Saturday night!
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Post by topoftown on Oct 8, 2024 8:22:56 GMT
Cillian Langan home from US for tarbert Is he allowed to play though? Would’ve thought not given he played in New York senior championship but maybe there’s a loophole somewhere in the rule book? He was only in America on a sanction so he is free to play away. |
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Post by horsebox77 on Oct 8, 2024 10:24:52 GMT
Don’t be surprised if Donnacha isn’t the only Maher togged out Saturday night! ya, I alluded to as much above, I wonder are people hearing Donnacha is back just getting crossed wires that "Maher" is back. Anthony must be 38 or thereabouts, and hasn't been involved in last few years, he wouldn't be fit or match sharp, in saying that a target man on the square for ten minutes if chasing could prove problematic or challenging for Tarbert as the football brain never switches off, just the legs and body aren't on the same wave length. Still it's a nice pre-NK c'ship clash that has the neighbours talking.... |
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Post by southward on Oct 8, 2024 17:16:57 GMT
Shame it clashes with Brendans v Crokes, wouldn't mind going to that. Think I'll have to stick with the NK game though.
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Post by mojo on Oct 8, 2024 22:14:44 GMT
The 2 mahers participated in a challenge game last Friday night and blew lots of dirty diesel out. 2 good additions
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Post by Control8 on Oct 12, 2024 20:30:55 GMT
Result in Junior Final:
Duagh 2-11 Tarbert 1-11
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Post by horsebox77 on Oct 12, 2024 21:43:58 GMT
Very enjoyable game, in near perfect conditions in front of a tidy sized crowd. The score line half flatters Tarbert, in truth they never going in the first twenty and Duagh sliced through for two goals.
Cormac was outstanding and gave an ex Kerry minor enough of it.
Maher came on with ten to go, to settle things and gets hands on the ball to slow it down.
All in all, a good nights football, it will stand to Duagh heading onto the NK Championship.
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Post by southward on Oct 12, 2024 22:27:13 GMT
Good battle with some fine scores in evidence tonight. Cillian Langan for Tarbert and Dillon for Duagh gave exhibitions of point scoring but the winners' defence was the difference in the end. A game well-reffed in front of a bumper audience on a beautiful evening. Well done to both teams. Great advert for North Kerry GAA.
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Post by mossie on Oct 12, 2024 22:34:53 GMT
Good battle with some fine scores in evidence tonight. Cillian Langan for Tarbert and Dillon for Duagh gave exhibitions of point scoring but the winners' defence was the difference in the end. A game well-reffed in front of a bumper audience on a beautiful evening. Well done to both teams. Great advert for North Kerry GAA. great call to have the final in Listowel |
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Post by hurlingman on Oct 13, 2024 8:54:00 GMT
Has Anthony Maher been playing much with Daugh in the last few years?
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Post by veteran on Oct 13, 2024 9:02:48 GMT
Duagh 2-11 Tarbert 1-11. HT 2-3 1-5
They say build it and the people will come. Well, play it in the appropriate venue and hordes will descend. The masses came from all over North Kerry, last night ,and further afield I suspect, to witness a local spat . They weren’t disappointed. This was a full blooded affair. Kudos to the County Board for keeping a local matter local.
The only downside for me is the need for flood lights because, due to fading eyesight, it means I have great difficulty identifying the players . However only a curmudgeon would introduce a downbeat note. The truth is that rarely has a tenner been so well spent.
Duagh started the livelier and their endeavor was amply rewarded with two fine goals. The first came from Ted Moloney after he latched on to a fine through ball. The second was a beauty , inevitably from Cormac Dillon. He collected a ball in the left corner area, feinted to go outside David Mulvihill, cut inside and let fly. At this stage Duagh must have been about seven points up. An uphill task confronted Tarbert but to their credit they confronted that climb with gusto. The goals they were playing into were the furthest from me and therefore I had a problem identifying the players who were creating havoc for a hitherto bullet proof Duagh full back line. They scored some glorious points during that period . The man next to me said it was Cillian Langan who was the main predator. Be that as it may, the white flags were waving and then they applied one to the Duagh solar plexus. A high ball was driven in which made it all the way into the net. The cat had arrived among the pidgeons now , leaving just a solitary point between them at the break. It is my view that the half time whistle arrived at a fortuitous time for Duagh. They were being pounded and looked in danger of being submerged by a red and black tide.
Duagh regained their composure after the interval with their midfielders coming back into it, especially Kieran Lucey. While Duagh were always a step or two ahead Tarbert refused to bend. However, it became clear that they would need another goal , fortuitous or otherwise. And it nearly came. The ball bobbled around the Duagh goal in one incident and all it needed was a Tarbert boot to connect. Instead a defiant Duagh defender emerged and cleared. It was greeted by a roar which carried all the way to Abbeyfeale. Everybody knew now that the local dispute was resolved.
Even Tarbert supporters I spoke to after the match acknowledged that the better team won . I imagine there were a lot of pints consumed in the Mall last night. They take it seriously out there.
An intriguing sideshow was the contest between two upstarts, Cormac Dillon and David Mulvhill. I feel Cormac will be the happier of the two but David no doubt has many great days ahead of him.
The old warhorse, Anthony Maher, arrived in the second half. He won a few key possessions and with increasing fitness levels will be a serious reserve for Duagh In their Munster campaign.
The match was sensibly refereed with no fuss.
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Post by The16thMan on Oct 13, 2024 11:03:42 GMT
Is it time to have a look at Cormac Dillon for Kerry in 2025, in some capacity? I wouldn't know the most about him or does he need another year to develop but his name keeps coming up whether it was for Duagh, North Kerry (U20), Feale Rangers and Kerry U20. Surely worth a look at this stage I would have thought.
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Post by hurlingman on Oct 13, 2024 11:42:50 GMT
Is it time to have a look at Cormac Dillon for Kerry in 2025, in some capacity? I wouldn't know the most about him or does he need another year to develop but his name keeps coming up whether it was for Duagh, North Kerry (U20), Feale Rangers and Kerry U20. Surely worth a look at this stage I would have thought. Imo the Junior intercounty championship was perfect for the likes of him. Probably not quite ready for senior level but Junior would give them a bit more experience and a step up from underage. But for whatever reason the GAA didn't see it like that. |
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