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GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 4 -...

Last post by Main Street - Today at 11:31:16 PM

Hard to know what way it'll go. Monaghan have had a long rest as have we but they're on a bit of a downturn. We beat Louth in the league but if you compare the games against Dublin you'd put them ahead of us. Kerry clear winners of this group.

These 3 games will be the summation of O'Rourkes term. Now is the time to prove his worth, this is what we've been building towards. Now is the time to perform, to show what we're made of, no holding back, no more talk of building. This is it now. Let's see.

Monaghan on "a bit of a downturn" sounds not so bad  right now. Completely written off by your own mother would be more accurate, embedded in the long grass.
There's always hope though.

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GAA Discussion / Re: GAA moneybags and Sean Cav...

Last post by JoG2 - Today at 11:26:52 PM

Any idea what the €500 million refers to?

Yes, he referred to two different groups / lists of commitments - one was in relation to new / improved centres of excellence (with both Armagh and Monaghan getting a mention) and the other to GAA Stadium infrastructure projects - this latter list included Kerry, Tipp, Louth, Meath, Kildare and Antrim.

I don't think adding money to GAA grounds does the games much good. Pairc ui chaoimh is a great warning

You don't think Louth, Meath, Kildare and Antrim don't need a help financially??

[3 U20s named,]

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GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by screenexile - Today at 10:46:50 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Loughlin and Murphy seem to be injured as well. 3 U20s named,  our bench isn't just as strong as it seemed during the league.

I hope McEvoy is fit but Harte likes to name bullshit teams so we'll find out on Saturday evening!

Danny McDermott, Ruairi Forbes and who else? were they on the senior panel already this year or added to the panel since the U20 Ulster final defeat.

Sorry you're right only 2 got Mark and Oisin Doherty mixed up!

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GAA Discussion / Re: Is the earlier Championshi...

Last post by square_ball - Today at 10:35:54 PM

Not sure the 'split season' has left things any different or better in Tyrone. Senior league starts next weekend. Play 5 starred games without county players. The remaining 10 league games are played with county players when Tyrone are out. Then the championship and if players are involved in clubs with league or relegation play offs then you'll not be done until the end of November.

Take Michael McKernan for example. He played in the first round of the McKenna Cup on 6th January 2023 and his season with Coalisland ended on 19th November 2023. He was back out again on 7th January 2024 for the McKenna Cup.

[3 U20s named,]

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GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by Blowitupref - Today at 10:23:56 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Loughlin and Murphy seem to be injured as well. 3 U20s named,  our bench isn't just as strong as it seemed during the league.

I hope McEvoy is fit but Harte likes to name bullshit teams so we'll find out on Saturday evening!

Danny McDermott, Ruairi Forbes and who else? were they on the senior panel already this year or added to the panel since the U20 Ulster final defeat.

[Ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the programme asks why no-one was ever brought to justice]

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General discussion / Re: British State Collusion

Last post by Main Street - Today at 10:22:11 PM

Thurs night.  21:35  RTE  Prime Time
Ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the programme asks why no-one was ever brought to justice

Dublin-Monaghan bomb gang investigator says 'there was collusion'

The officer leading the inquiry into the activities of the loyalist gang suspected of being responsible for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings has said he has no doubt there was collusion between the gang and the British security services.

Sir Iain Livingstone heads up Operation Denton, which is examining allegations relating to the activities of the so-called Glenanne Gang, which was based in County Armagh and Mid-Ulster during the Troubles, including its role in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

There's been a lot on the radio over the past few days, but given the scale of the bombings in terms of civilian lives lost, its amazing how little has been said about it over the years.
I was in school in the 80s and 90s and it was a footnote in history class at best - there was certainly no in depth coverage or analysis. 
It seems many people have been unhappy with the Irish state response to it - presumably in terms of pressuring the British government to investigate probable collusion.  Why would the Irish state be reluctant to press the Brits about that though?

Thurs night.  21:35  RTE  Prime Time
Ahead of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, the programme asks why no-one was ever brought to justice

Dublin-Monaghan bomb gang investigator says 'there was collusion'

The officer leading the inquiry into the activities of the loyalist gang suspected of being responsible for the Dublin and Monaghan bombings has said he has no doubt there was collusion between the gang and the British security services.

Sir Iain Livingstone heads up Operation Denton, which is examining allegations relating to the activities of the so-called Glenanne Gang, which was based in County Armagh and Mid-Ulster during the Troubles, including its role in the Dublin and Monaghan bombings.

There's been a lot on the radio over the past few days, but given the scale of the bombings in terms of civilian lives lost, its amazing how little has been said about it over the years.
I was in school in the 80s and 90s and it was a footnote in history class at best - there was certainly no in depth coverage or analysis. 
It seems many people have been unhappy with the Irish state response to it - presumably in terms of pressuring the British government to investigate probable collusion.  Why would the Irish state be reluctant to press the Brits about that though?

Simply put, it was totally down to the lack of interest by  the toxic sludge  FG/Lab coalition government of the day to do anything other than exploit it for their own interests.

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General discussion / Re: Name your three favourite ...

Last post by Ronnie - Today at 10:20:02 PM

About a Girl
Penny Royal Tea
All Apologies

#8

GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by God14 - Today at 10:06:09 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Niall Loughlin is a huge loss from the 26. He's a very underrated forward. Always worth a couple of points and a massive work rate.

Agreed, really solid if unspectacular performer. Heavily under rated.

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GAA Discussion / Re: Sam Maguire 2024 Group 1 ...

Last post by lenny - Today at 10:02:31 PM

Just Padraig McGrogan that featured in the match against Galway in the league game not named on that Derry 26 and he's replaced by McKinless. A depleted side and potential injury crisis?

Niall Loughlin is a huge loss from the 26. He's a very underrated forward. Always worth a couple of points and a massive work rate.

#10

GAA Discussion / Re: Tailteann Cup 2024

Last post by snoopdog - Today at 09:59:28 PM

Where are the tickets for sale for this weeks games? Nothing on Gaa.ie  that I can see

https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/tailteanncup24

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