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06 Jan 15
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When does it start first weekend of Feb, not sure what sort of shape Sligo are in, can't imagine great seeing how bad the club football scene is there.
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not sure about the league.not much intrest in it among gaa people.expect small crowds at dub matches of about 25000.other counties like kerry/tyrone/mayo/armagh.monaghan/kildare also get small crowds of 8/10000 there was only 11000 at the armagh tyrone game last sunday in the mckenna cup.the throw in was delayed 30 min while the crowd got in.the programmes(4000) sold out half hour before the match started..awful bad planning really.when is the fried chicken league starting does anyone know?
hows the huns doing this weather rock?i honestly think you are the only hun in ballymun......
Preemptive strike by Kavvie,yet again another thread trying to knock football,boring frankly and the right answer given.
a friend of mine was at a game in the o byrne cup( a sort of glorified friendly tournament used to warm up for the league) last evening in parnell park dublin v offaly.played in atrocious weather, wind and rain.only 5400 attended..
What do you mean only 5400 attended, what sort of figure did you expect?
i think it's time to bring this thread back on a even keel,so to speak.
galway 4-1 nfl div 2
there is talent in this galway outfit and kevin walsh is the geezer to harness it.leadership qualities in abundance,tactically astute and will demand absolute commitment and will get it.
it could be tight,the away game to down could be a particularly sticky wicket but if they are going to go anywhere?they have got to learn how to mix it.if all goes to plan the trade will be on in the last game to kildare.they have got kildare in tuam(a dump btw) or pearse stadium.
cheers and gl.
galway 4-1 nfl div 2
there is talent in this galway outfit and kevin walsh is the geezer to harness it.leadership qualities in abundance,tactically astute and will demand absolute commitment and will get it.
it could be tight,the away game to down could be a particularly sticky wicket but if they are going to go anywhere?they have got to learn how to mix it.if all goes to plan the trade will be on in the last game to kildare.they have got kildare in tuam(a dump btw) or pearse stadium.
cheers and gl.
Am loving this whole new 'voice of reason' personna from Ratser. The 'fervent republican' personna did not aid his rehabilitation and well worth trying a new one imo.
He's a character, you can't take that away from him.
He's a character, you can't take that away from him.
i believe in the republic!
it's people like me that got it and defend it.
Aye, well, keep it like it is and don't be trying to extend it!
To think, Ratser, that so many people were convinced that we were one and the same. It's comforting to know the calibre of individual you are up against on here at times!
To think, Ratser, that so many people were convinced that we were one and the same. It's comforting to know the calibre of individual you are up against on here at times!
ozy?you are out of my league.sleeveens like you are used and then discarded.you know what i mean sport?
O’Sullivan encouraged after lasting the distance
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
By Denis Hurley
Not since 2012 has Cork hurler Paudie O’Sullivan had a full year free of injury interruptions.
Having sustained a double-leg-break in the spring of 2013, his recovery was further complicated and it meant that it wasn’t until last summer that he was able to play for the Rebels again.
In cameos such as coming off the bench to score a goal against Limerick in the Munster final, O’Sullivan showed flashes of what Cork had missed and he is eager to make up for lost time.
On Saturday, he continued his journey towards full match sharpness as he scored five points in Cork’s 4-15 to 1-13 Waterford Crystal Cup win over Cork IT. It bodes well for the year ahead, the Cloyne man believes. “This time last year I was having a lot of problems, with rehab and everything else,” he said.
“After a good solid two or three months of preparation, it was great to get in a full game without any major problems. I’d say it was probably my first full 70 minutes in a year or two.
“Especially this time of year, it’s great to come through a game without any pains or problems.”
Upon his return to action in 2014, O’Sullivan admits his impact was limited as he was not 100% fit but he feels hard work is reaping dividends now.
“Last summer, I was probably a good bit off full fitness, looking back at it,” he said.
“At the business end of the year, I didn’t feel fully right. Through ignorance and stuff on my own behalf, I probably put myself in that position.
“This time, I would say I am much sharper, much fitter, I’m after putting in a lot of good work with Dave [Matthews] and Deccie [O’Sulllivan] over the last few months.
“I have a long way to go yet to be fully up to the 70 minutes of inter-county but it’s a start.”
Not that he specifically told the management that he should be playing in the Waterford Crystal.
“Obviously, I’m a different case to everybody else, I badly need 70-minute games. A tough, physical challenge against a good CIT team like will certainly do me no harm.”
Both Waterford Crystal Cup semi-finals take place next Saturday, Cork playing Clare in Mallow at 1pm and Limerick taking on UCC in Kilmallock at 2pm.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
By Denis Hurley
Not since 2012 has Cork hurler Paudie O’Sullivan had a full year free of injury interruptions.
Having sustained a double-leg-break in the spring of 2013, his recovery was further complicated and it meant that it wasn’t until last summer that he was able to play for the Rebels again.
In cameos such as coming off the bench to score a goal against Limerick in the Munster final, O’Sullivan showed flashes of what Cork had missed and he is eager to make up for lost time.
On Saturday, he continued his journey towards full match sharpness as he scored five points in Cork’s 4-15 to 1-13 Waterford Crystal Cup win over Cork IT. It bodes well for the year ahead, the Cloyne man believes. “This time last year I was having a lot of problems, with rehab and everything else,” he said.
“After a good solid two or three months of preparation, it was great to get in a full game without any major problems. I’d say it was probably my first full 70 minutes in a year or two.
“Especially this time of year, it’s great to come through a game without any pains or problems.”
Upon his return to action in 2014, O’Sullivan admits his impact was limited as he was not 100% fit but he feels hard work is reaping dividends now.
“Last summer, I was probably a good bit off full fitness, looking back at it,” he said.
“At the business end of the year, I didn’t feel fully right. Through ignorance and stuff on my own behalf, I probably put myself in that position.
“This time, I would say I am much sharper, much fitter, I’m after putting in a lot of good work with Dave [Matthews] and Deccie [O’Sulllivan] over the last few months.
“I have a long way to go yet to be fully up to the 70 minutes of inter-county but it’s a start.”
Not that he specifically told the management that he should be playing in the Waterford Crystal.
“Obviously, I’m a different case to everybody else, I badly need 70-minute games. A tough, physical challenge against a good CIT team like will certainly do me no harm.”
Both Waterford Crystal Cup semi-finals take place next Saturday, Cork playing Clare in Mallow at 1pm and Limerick taking on UCC in Kilmallock at 2pm.
This the sort of thread that might see an appearance from Keen leader especially on the lower leagues, We have profited from his knowledge in the past.
He's brillinat to be fair to him, easily the best gambler on here. I know he got serious abuse from Wildman and Pa when one of his bets lost once but you can't get it right all the time Frank, but he does the majority of the time, which is the most important.
Today’s Munster Colleges Fixtures
By Denis Hurley
Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final (all 1.30pm)
St Francis College, Rochestown v Coláiste na Sceilige, Knocknagree
Rochestown, who advanced to the Dr Harty Cup semi-finals last week, face arguably the strongest of the second-placed sides. Shane Kingston, James Holland and Ben McAuliffe all shone in attack as they topped their group, while Adam Geaney and Seán Powter are notable defenders. Diarmuid Keating, Dilan O’Donoghue and Jack Daly are among Sceilge’s attacking threats, while Brian Sugrue and Graham O’Sullivan are other key players.
Verdict: Rochestown
St Brendan’s College v CBS High School Clonmel, Mallow
Brendan’s are fancied by many for the title having impressed in both the Corn Uí Mhuirí and the O’Sullivan Cup (Kerry SAFC), which they won before Christmas. They possess menace from all quarters and Micheál Burns, David Clifford, Lee O’Donoghue and Evan Cronin are their marquee names. Rory Maher, Paul Maher and Kyle Peters must shine if Clonmel are to spring an upset.
Verdict: St Brendan’s
Clonakilty CC v IS Killorglin, Clondroihid
Clonakilty are aiming to become the first former vocational school to win the Corn since the merging of competitions two years ago. They recovered from losing their first game to qualify as group winners and Ross Mannix and David Lowney are likely to be a handful for Killorglin’s defence. Killorglin had a great comeback to beat Coláiste Chríost Rí to finish second to Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in their three-team group. They will look to the likes of Kieran Brosnan, Patrick Daly and Calum Teahan.
Verdict: Clonakilty CC
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne v Tralee CBS, Lewis Road
Corca Dhuibhne are attempting to make it four Corn wins in a row. They came through their group without too much fuss but will be wary of Tralee, having lost the O’Sullivan Cup semi-final to them. Conchúir Ó Géibheannaigh, Cathal Ó Bambaire and Séamus Ó Muircheartaigh are standouts in attack, with Tomás Ó Súilleabháin and Cian Ó Murchú effective further back. Ivan Parker is Tralee’s main man while Jack Morgan and Mike O’Donnell can also contribute.
Verdict: Corca Dhuibhne
Dr Harty Cup quarter-final: Castletroy College v Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Cahir, 1.30pm
A semi-final with Thurles CBS awaits the winners of this game, which was postponed last Wednesday. Apart from a defeat to Doon, Castletroy impressed as they topped their group, their team underpinned by the likes of Limerick minors Barry Nash and Andrew La Touche Cosgrave while John Nicholas can also hit important scores. Declan Dalton is the primary score-getter for Youghal, who can also call upon centre-back Darragh O’Brien along with midfielders John Paul Lucey and Matthew Farrell.
Verdict: Castletroy College
By Denis Hurley
Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final (all 1.30pm)
St Francis College, Rochestown v Coláiste na Sceilige, Knocknagree
Rochestown, who advanced to the Dr Harty Cup semi-finals last week, face arguably the strongest of the second-placed sides. Shane Kingston, James Holland and Ben McAuliffe all shone in attack as they topped their group, while Adam Geaney and Seán Powter are notable defenders. Diarmuid Keating, Dilan O’Donoghue and Jack Daly are among Sceilge’s attacking threats, while Brian Sugrue and Graham O’Sullivan are other key players.
Verdict: Rochestown
St Brendan’s College v CBS High School Clonmel, Mallow
Brendan’s are fancied by many for the title having impressed in both the Corn Uí Mhuirí and the O’Sullivan Cup (Kerry SAFC), which they won before Christmas. They possess menace from all quarters and Micheál Burns, David Clifford, Lee O’Donoghue and Evan Cronin are their marquee names. Rory Maher, Paul Maher and Kyle Peters must shine if Clonmel are to spring an upset.
Verdict: St Brendan’s
Clonakilty CC v IS Killorglin, Clondroihid
Clonakilty are aiming to become the first former vocational school to win the Corn since the merging of competitions two years ago. They recovered from losing their first game to qualify as group winners and Ross Mannix and David Lowney are likely to be a handful for Killorglin’s defence. Killorglin had a great comeback to beat Coláiste Chríost Rí to finish second to Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in their three-team group. They will look to the likes of Kieran Brosnan, Patrick Daly and Calum Teahan.
Verdict: Clonakilty CC
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne v Tralee CBS, Lewis Road
Corca Dhuibhne are attempting to make it four Corn wins in a row. They came through their group without too much fuss but will be wary of Tralee, having lost the O’Sullivan Cup semi-final to them. Conchúir Ó Géibheannaigh, Cathal Ó Bambaire and Séamus Ó Muircheartaigh are standouts in attack, with Tomás Ó Súilleabháin and Cian Ó Murchú effective further back. Ivan Parker is Tralee’s main man while Jack Morgan and Mike O’Donnell can also contribute.
Verdict: Corca Dhuibhne
Dr Harty Cup quarter-final: Castletroy College v Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Cahir, 1.30pm
A semi-final with Thurles CBS awaits the winners of this game, which was postponed last Wednesday. Apart from a defeat to Doon, Castletroy impressed as they topped their group, their team underpinned by the likes of Limerick minors Barry Nash and Andrew La Touche Cosgrave while John Nicholas can also hit important scores. Declan Dalton is the primary score-getter for Youghal, who can also call upon centre-back Darragh O’Brien along with midfielders John Paul Lucey and Matthew Farrell.
Verdict: Castletroy College
Dr. Harty Cup Under 18 1/2 A Hurling Quarter-Finals
A Ard Scoil Ris 1-16 Hamilton High School Bandon 1-11
B St. Francis College Rochestown 3-9 Nenagh CBS 2-8
C Castletroy CC 1-14 Pobalscoil Na Tríonóide 0-16
D Thurles CBS 2-8 Gaelcolaiste Mhuire AG 1-10
Corn Uí Mhuirí Under 18 1/2 A Football Quarter-Finals
A St. Francis College Rochestown 1-9 Col na Sceilge 2-4
B St Brendans Killarney 0-13 HS Clonmel 1-6
C Clonakilty CC 1-13 IS Killorglin 1-5
D PS Chorca Dhuibhne 2-10 Tralee CBS 1-3
A Ard Scoil Ris 1-16 Hamilton High School Bandon 1-11
B St. Francis College Rochestown 3-9 Nenagh CBS 2-8
C Castletroy CC 1-14 Pobalscoil Na Tríonóide 0-16
D Thurles CBS 2-8 Gaelcolaiste Mhuire AG 1-10
Corn Uí Mhuirí Under 18 1/2 A Football Quarter-Finals
A St. Francis College Rochestown 1-9 Col na Sceilge 2-4
B St Brendans Killarney 0-13 HS Clonmel 1-6
C Clonakilty CC 1-13 IS Killorglin 1-5
D PS Chorca Dhuibhne 2-10 Tralee CBS 1-3
Waterford Crystal Cup Senior Hurling Final
Cork Senior Hurlers play Limerick in the Final of the Waterford Crystal Hurling Cup Saturday 31st January in Mallow at 7:00 p.m.
Fixture: Cork v Limerick
Competition: Waterford Crystal Cup
Venue: Carrigoon, Mallow.
Date: Saturday 31st January at 7:00 p.m.
Referee: Johnny Ryan (Tipperary).
ET if necessary (2 x 10 mins).
Twitter page, @OfficialCorkGAA.
The Cork team will be announced here on Wednesday evening
Cork Senior Hurlers play Limerick in the Final of the Waterford Crystal Hurling Cup Saturday 31st January in Mallow at 7:00 p.m.
Fixture: Cork v Limerick
Competition: Waterford Crystal Cup
Venue: Carrigoon, Mallow.
Date: Saturday 31st January at 7:00 p.m.
Referee: Johnny Ryan (Tipperary).
ET if necessary (2 x 10 mins).
Twitter page, @OfficialCorkGAA.
The Cork team will be announced here on Wednesday evening
Limerick have serious depth in their forward line now with Lynch and Morrisey added. Just need a big-time ball winner in the half-forward line. Lynch will start Championship, simply too good to leave out
Half back line is a big problem though. Gavin O'Mahony has been out of sorts for ages and McNamara is very vulnerable to pace. Look very well set everywhere else bar those two issues.
Half back line is a big problem though. Gavin O'Mahony has been out of sorts for ages and McNamara is very vulnerable to pace. Look very well set everywhere else bar those two issues.
None of the half back-line look great under the high-ball either.
ave live updates from the game here on the website and on our Twitter page, @OfficialCorkGAA.
The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Limerick lines out as follows -
1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
2. William Kearney (Sarsfields)
3. Damien Cahalane (St.Finbarr’s)
4. Sean O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
5. Brian O’Sullivan (Fermoy)
6. Lorcán McLoughlin (Kanturk)
7. Glen O’Connor (St. Finbarr’s)
8. Paul Haughney (Midleton)
9. Andy Walsh (Killeagh)
10. Brian Murray (Bishopstown)
11. Cian McCarthy (Sarsfields)
12. Brian Lawton (Castlemartyr)
13. Stephen Moylan (Douglas)
14. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton)
15. Darren McCarthy (Ballymartle)
Subs:
16. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
17. Conor O’Sullivan (Sarsfields)
18. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh)
19. Mark Ellis (Millstreet)
20. Patrick Cronin (Bishopstown)
21. Dayne Lee (Na Piarsaigh)
22. Peter Kelleher (Kilmichael)
23. Alan Frahill-O’Connor (Youghal)
24. Anthony Spillane (Castlelyons)
25. Paudie O’Sullivan (Cloyne)
26. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)
Stephen McDonnell remains on the injured list, is progressing well and is expected to be back in action in coming weeks. Both the CIT and UCC players are unavailable for Cork panel selection as they are tied to their respective academies for this competition.
Manager: Jimmy Barry-Murphy
Selectors: Mark Landers (Coach), Seanie McGrath, Johnny Crowley.
The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Limerick lines out as follows -
1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
2. William Kearney (Sarsfields)
3. Damien Cahalane (St.Finbarr’s)
4. Sean O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
5. Brian O’Sullivan (Fermoy)
6. Lorcán McLoughlin (Kanturk)
7. Glen O’Connor (St. Finbarr’s)
8. Paul Haughney (Midleton)
9. Andy Walsh (Killeagh)
10. Brian Murray (Bishopstown)
11. Cian McCarthy (Sarsfields)
12. Brian Lawton (Castlemartyr)
13. Stephen Moylan (Douglas)
14. Luke O’Farrell (Midleton)
15. Darren McCarthy (Ballymartle)
Subs:
16. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
17. Conor O’Sullivan (Sarsfields)
18. Christopher Joyce (Na Piarsaigh)
19. Mark Ellis (Millstreet)
20. Patrick Cronin (Bishopstown)
21. Dayne Lee (Na Piarsaigh)
22. Peter Kelleher (Kilmichael)
23. Alan Frahill-O’Connor (Youghal)
24. Anthony Spillane (Castlelyons)
25. Paudie O’Sullivan (Cloyne)
26. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers)
Stephen McDonnell remains on the injured list, is progressing well and is expected to be back in action in coming weeks. Both the CIT and UCC players are unavailable for Cork panel selection as they are tied to their respective academies for this competition.
Manager: Jimmy Barry-Murphy
Selectors: Mark Landers (Coach), Seanie McGrath, Johnny Crowley.
Experimental.; lack of Lehane and Horgan a real plus for Limerick. a lot on O'Farrell to carry that
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