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That could be related to the scheme in hurling where players are allowed play with 'weaker' counties up to a limit. Example is that Smith lad playing for Westmeath, from Portumna, and a couple of Tipperary lads playing for Dublin (Only kidding).

I'm not sure if Down would be sufficiently far ahead of Armagh (some of last year's results would suggest not) to merit this, but it's all I can think of. As far as I'm aware you are only entitled to play for your home county, or the county your club is in. I know there is a parentage rule as well for Dublin lads with Culchie connections, like James Coughlan in Offaly and Declan Darcy in Leitrim.

Armagh beat Down last year, but I doubt its anything to do with that scheme as they are both of a similar level.  Sligo had a few players from stronger counties and doesn't Diarmuid Connollys brother player with Leitrim.

Maybe not, but it must be something like that. I don't think you can 'transfer' county, without moving to a club in that county, barring it's one of those scenarios above. Of course maybe he transferred clubs, and county at the same time, and then transferred back to his home club afterwards, but stayed with Armagh. Is that legal?

The player in question lives in Armagh

heard from a reliable source....?

None of the Ulster counties care about the u21 grade. The county Boards don't care and the players don't care. Derry couldn't even field against Antrim. Down appointed a manger 2 or 3 weeks before the first match and Antrim's preparations were shambolic.

The Ulster champions should not enter the All Ireland semi until we are prepared to put the effort into this grade.

Armagh cared about it. Should have beaten Antrim in the final too.

"The remit of the 'super coach' will include devising a system of play, tactics and coaching. Former Down All-Ireland winning captain O'Rourke, who has many critics within the county after another disappointing season but who has strong support at the top level, will retain the power to make positional changes and substitutions."

wtf are thes guys serious.... what the hell is these clowns playing at? How can someone devise a system of play & tactics and then allow someone else (manager) to make changes/sibstitutuins... surely this would feck uo the former...

it's a load of nonsense. heaney made it up seemingly

why what level of 'expenses' is Geezer on?

I had heard from a journalist mate that Geezer was on 120k per year and his assist manager and coach (O'Rourke) were both on 60k (euro). They are by far the highest paid management team in Ireland.

Donnelly's Hollow, you imply that the figure is laughable. I work in Dublin and expenses in and around that level have been quoted to me by many people. Is everyone way off the mark? Have you heard alternative opinions in Kildare?

The sheep on the Curragh know that McGeeney receives no monetary payment. Sure Syl Merrins lured him to the Shortgrass on the promise that he would receive benefits in kind instead. All the prominent Kildare supporters chipped in - Charlie McCreevy managed to get him his own hospitality tent in the reserved enclosure at the Punchestown Festival, Michael Smurfit made him a life member in the K-Club, Christy Moore offered to pen a new song in his honour, Dermot Weld promised to split his Galway winnings with him, Trevor Brennan gave him a holiday chalet in the south of France, Sheikh Mohammed offered shares in his top stallions at Kildangan Stud likewise the Aga Khan at Giltown, Ronnie Wood donated 50% of all his royalties, Tegral offered to reslate his roof and Sos Dowling fitted his house with new carpets while the good people of Allenwood promised to supply him with 5 tonnes of turf per annum.

[Naomh Eoin]

Under 21 team to play Derry:
1. Adrian Downey Naomh Eoin
2. Chris Loughran
3.  Conor Gillan
4.  Conor Laverty Cloughmills
5.  Conor McCann Creggan
6. Dessie McLean Gort na Mona
7. Eoin Gillan Ruairi Óg
8.  Hugh Connor Naomh Gall
9. Jack Corcoran
10.  James Black Glenshesk
11. James McCouaig
12.  Kevin McKernan Sarsfields
13. Mark Scally
14.  Matthew Donnelly Ballycastle
15.  Michael Callahan
16. Michael Devlin Cloughmills
17.  Naoise O'Caiteallain St Teresas
18.  Neilly Cunningham Lámh Dheárg
19. Niall McAlea
20. Peter McKeague
21. Ryan Carson
22.  Stephen McGinn Glenshesk
23.  Stephen Smyth
24.  Tony McCloskey Loughgiel

Can anyone identify what club each of these fellas play for?

i have a spare ticket but also need a lift to game. anyone available?!

Tommy Stevenson, Armagh hurling trainer, still playing club senior football at 38!

What club, Clann na Gael ?

St Paul's Lurgan

Tommy Stevenson, Armagh hurling trainer, still playing club senior football at 38!

Armagh hurlers were 33/1 to beat Down.

Is that true?

i saw odds of Down being 100/1 ON to beat Armagh in Sat's Irish News, think it was paddypower. crazy odds.
heard about 16/1 for Armagh on sun, wouldnt doubt 33/1 was floating about either - a win against all odds!

unfortunately minors were defeated 1-14 to 1-08

great game in poor weather conditions, armagh were very physical and determined, they never gave up. armagh kept going right to the final whistle. armagh seemed very fresh whereas down possibly were jaded.
it was a terrific team performance from armagh, as well as some fantastic individual displays.

Great result for the senior hurlers - a massive effort from all the players in particular Ruairi Mc Gratton, Ryan Gaffney, 2 x Corvans and Ciaran Clifford
Unlucky to the minors, although theres no shame in the ways yous played

fantastic win, Ard Mhacha abú!!

Armagh beat down 0-14 to 1-10 today in Casement Park in the Ulster SHC Semi final, incredible result for the Orchard men!!

Well done Armagh Some result!

Minor, U-21 and now a Senior final within the last few years, great stuff lads!

Incredible work rate, hunger, desire and belief from Armagh, a fantastic win!!