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What has happened to the major investment that we went into Gealfast ? What have been the Outcomes to date, any reports, stats, progress to date etc available and made public to the Clubs. Surely Questions need to asked?

Casement or whatever name its finally given as I doubt it will remain, as its public revenue being used and I would think some of our senior officials would have been aware of this for a long time. This will be a venue for everything and anything so long as its profitable and thats fair enough, but what revenue will Antrim GAA receive annually once it's opened thats the question that needs to be asked, and how do we plan to invest that going forward as i would hope that a robust Business case exists. We have lost the claim to the ground a long time ago, its not ours anymore so let's hope a good deal was negotiated back in the day.

[Some people are and always will be dicks.]

So why a in semi final should the media give a thought about it? Surely if he refs a game at the start it 'could' have a bearing on his how a team progress?

Paranoid people will always look for a scapegoat, if you want paranoid people to decide who gets to ref games then you'll let them win.

You are the only one who's made a deal of it.

For example, if I gave a certain team a 1000 decisions in a game and 1 against I'd be called a cheat and lots of other remarks..

Some people are and always will be dicks.

We want the best ref's doing the games. Otherwise what's the point?

You directing that at me or is it a generalisation?

How is CC refn a semi final when his own club is in the other semi final?

Is that a thing? What benefit would it bring? Talk me through it?

He'll not get too many finals for a while, he's one of if not the best hurling ref we have, certainly the fittest and you are questioning his integrity? Based on?

Plainly he shouldn't be put in that situation, he and his team can't win . No one is questioning what he has achieved or if his experience is far beyond any other ref in the county or what type of individual he is.
He and his team are now in a situation where they may be forced to think twice in a split second whether right or wrong if a contentious decision/call is made. They are only human, so imo its not fair on him or what he and  has team have achieved in their career to date, one decision could bring a torrent of negative comments especially from the media citing that his own club are in the other semi final etc etc, media being media never letting the reality get in the way of a good headline!  Why put him and his officials into a situation than can easily be avoided? 

How is CC refn a semi final when his own club is in the other semi final?

Where will the Lavey men be next year?

All going back home, everyones hugged and made up I'm told.

Tyrdub isn't accountable to Gaaboard. I'm sure if he's seen the video he may have a different opinion but where would we be without refs. Hanging them out to dry here isn't going to help recruitment.

Fair point Bannside, however as MR2 has been prepared to take the rough with the smooth and credit to him for that, why not TYRBUB seeing as he is fairly active on all other topics on the board? All one can do is ask, if he chooses to be selective then so be it, no drama here.

Its that fact that no action was taken! MR2 to your credit at least state your position given the opportunity, let's hear from TYRDUB he's normally not shy in posting and giving his comments?

Was a nasty hit BS, can't believe the young chap did not even get a free kick for the challenge, never mind a card

Unfortunately young Donnelly wasn't the only player yesterday to need hospital treatment. Our rising full back Kevin O Kane needed an ambulance to take him to hospital where we are awaiting the results of an xray today to see if surgery is required.

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Thoughts TYRDUB you couldn't have been better placed?

Big shout out due to Terry Reilly who was elected to the highest echelons of GAA administration over the weekend. He is Ulster's representative on the GAA national Coiste Bainiste, a position never held before (to my knowledge) by an Antrim administrator. Worthy recognition for a man who has served diligently and with commendation often under the radar. Congratulations Terry.

You really do need to wake up sometimes bannside and smell the coffee!

You've only got to look at their roles presently and that'll give ya good idea of whats coming next! I agree with MR there are so many hurdles to jump before a sod is cut never mind the funding issues. Effectively this has the potential to be a Management Company via the back door and once community is mentioned thats funding avenue not directly connected to GAA and that takes on a whole new arena. You'd be lucky to get 15 Gaa games a year at this rate. Antrim Gaa has lost its biggest asset and the horse has long bolted, and nobody being held to account!

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/casement-park-new-community-forum-26182058

Now the fun begins, the proverbial Wolf in Sheep's Clothing possibly?

We now seem to have a self appointed Bourgeoise sub committee making all the decisions within the County with Casement or whatever they eventually have to call it and whenever it's eventually built being the prize.

Just to mention that Frankie Wilson passed away this morning, the lad was an absolute gentleman, the very best . Thoughts and prayers with the family at this time.

County final scheduled for Corrigan.A total joke.

Ballycastle and Loughgiel are almost on the doorstep of both participants yet some p***k on the county board has decided to schedule the final some 45 - 50 miles away from both villages.

Price of diesel obviously not considered when making this stupid decision.

What's the split on the gate?

St Johns would'nt need a split on the gate, social club/bar should be bringing in a clondyke considering the games hosted both club & county over the last few seasons!! Well CD played an absolute blinder!