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GAA Discussion / Re: Down v Donegal

« on: April 23, 2023, 10:06:22 PM »

Aidan O'Rourke is the greatest charlatan GAA coaching has ever produced.  Money for old rope.  Great win for Down today, think we'll take Armagh in the long grass next day out.

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Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football

« on: April 23, 2023, 09:54:28 PM »

Disgraceful stunt or not, he has been the one constant in over 20 years of under achievement both on and off the pitch.  A great win today and looking forward to next day out against the Orange hoors!

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Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football

« on: March 24, 2023, 10:48:59 AM »

Probably should have suggested it within your own club then shouldn't you?

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Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football

« on: March 24, 2023, 09:48:17 AM »

Hi Folks!!

It has been no secret that Newry Mitchels have been struggling in recent years, but we continue to try field a competitive team in Division 4. Every passing year this is becoming more and more challenging without a stream of underage players coming into the senior setup.

We would like to encourage anyone interesting in playing football this year to come along on Wednesday evening at the Abbey Grammar School @7pm. Whether you haven't played before, or have been away from the game for a long time and want to get back involved we would love to see you!!

We would be grateful if you could spread this message to anyone you think might be interested, this is going to be a pivotal year in the survival of the club.

We are also looking for people to help with the off field administration, please PM if you have any questions.

Mitchels gone from Div 4 already. 

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General discussion / Re: Running

« on: March 08, 2023, 03:58:41 PM »

Went ahead and got some Clifton 8s from Hoka. I find that they are digging in on my inside arches. I think they're the correct size although I suppose I could have went for wide fit. Do those here who use the cliftons find the same problem?

Maybe it's my feet that are the problem.

I've never experienced that before with the Clifton 8's.  Maybe it's just your feet getting used to a more supportive shoe?  Did you go for a run in them straight out of the box?  I always wear a new pair around the house for about a week before I actually run in them, breaks them in a wee bit.  Not sure any of that info is useful info for you!

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General discussion / Re: The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

« on: February 26, 2023, 10:13:59 PM »

Great to win another trophy.  Hampden Park surface is atrocious.  Allan McGregor is some keeper at 41, loves playing against Celtic!  The shape of Morelos as a professional athlete and blessing himself when he scored, WTF?! Think we'll have bother in a while hanging onto some of those players and the manager.  Enjoy it while it lasts.  Hail hail!

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General discussion / Re: Running

« on: February 20, 2023, 02:09:55 PM »

I've been through every brand of runners over the last 15 years trying to get something to help with continuous achilles/calf problems.  The only ones I didn't try were Hoka because I thought they were too expensive and looked shite.

Finally bit the bullet and bought a pair a year or so ago.  Best trainers I've ever had for running.  They still look shite, they are still expensive and they don't last as long as I'd like but for support they are unrivalled (purely my opinion).  They are also far lighter than they look.  Hoka Clifton 8's are the pair I go for.

I'd agree with you on the weight issue, when I'm carrying excess beef the injury issues are certainly worse!

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General discussion / Re: Running

« on: February 15, 2023, 11:35:09 AM »

Best Garmin I've ever had:

https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/pn/010-01614-06

Handy for the bike and swimming when you are injured!

A quick search could well turn up a used one that's been refurbished by Garmin for a reasonable price.

Derry 10 miler and Omagh half coming up.  Nowhere near race fit, carrying too much timber!

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Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football

« on: January 12, 2023, 10:48:16 AM »

Is this an actual real life possibility this season or is it another bullshit topic instigated by the person whose own club haven't a team to their name?

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General discussion / Re: The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

« on: January 11, 2023, 10:51:45 AM »

Any idea how difficult it would be to get tickets for the league cup semi-final? 

I had flights and hotel booked for myself and the young fella for the St Mirren game that was due to be played on the day the semi-final has been set for. 

It would be a lot handier to go to the semi-final rather than re-arrange the whole trip!

I'll be applying for semi final tickets regardless if i go or not to ensure i'm in the draw for the cup final (hoping we get there), stay in touch come nearer the time and if they're available I can sort you out.

Got tickets sorted for this Saturday illdecide (Santa was sweating there for a while)!  Thanks for the offer though, much appreciated.

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General discussion / Re: The Gym and Fitness Thread

« on: January 06, 2023, 11:35:24 AM »

I need to drop some (a lot!  ) of weight and while I am running a couple of times a week I would also like to try to tone up a bit. I have access to a basic gym at work with dumbells/Weights/Benches but no machines as such. I have never been a gym goer but would be keen to try to go 2-3 times a week in my lunchbreak and was wondering if anyone can recommend a decent app with programs/exercises etc and track progress (sets/reps/weights) etc.

KeyLifts app is very good and the free version is all you will need to begin with. 

However, I would really advise that before you start get someone who knows what they are at to show you the correct technique for each kinda lift you want to do.  You should really find out what your one rep max is for each lift and then devise your workout from there.

I only started about 8 weeks ago having never even looked at weights in 30 odd years and the above has really helped me.

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General discussion / Re: Holidays

« on: December 07, 2022, 02:22:59 PM »

For the skiing experts!  Do you reckon someone with a serious fear of heights could cope with a skiing holiday?  Thinking of mountains, ski lifts etc.  Apologies for the stupid question!

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General discussion / Re: The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

« on: December 02, 2022, 02:45:59 PM »

I'd like to see the two fellas stay and don't think there is anything wrong with them looking for a few quid more.  We'd all chance our arm for a pay rise!

However, if Ange thinks they'll act the bollocks if they don't get what they are after then I'd trust him to make the right call.

Good to see all of Celtic men into the knockout stages of the World Cup also.  Don't know where Mooy suddenly got the mobility from though!

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General discussion / Re: The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

« on: November 14, 2022, 11:47:02 AM »

Thanks illdecide, really appreciate it.  Hopefully I'll get sorted but you may well get a shout!

I don't normally buy into the conspiracy stuff but the refereeing on Saturday past was dodgy as f*ck.  The guy in the middle was brutal and how the VAR ref didn't give the Ralston foul as a penalty was just bizarre.  Ralston went down very easily but he was clearly pushed in the back.  Still, 9 points clear will do!

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General discussion / Re: The Offical Glasgow Celtic thread

« on: November 08, 2022, 11:42:38 AM »

Any idea how difficult it would be to get tickets for the league cup semi-final? 

I had flights and hotel booked for myself and the young fella for the St Mirren game that was due to be played on the day the semi-final has been set for. 

It would be a lot handier to go to the semi-final rather than re-arrange the whole trip!