Connacht senior football championship 2016

[Maroon Manc]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out. 

[ballinaman]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

[Maroon Manc]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

[ballinaman]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

[Syferus]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks like it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

[seafoid]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks liek it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

I don't buy the béal bocht syf. And Mayo could be beaten .

[moysider]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks liek it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

I don't buy the béal bocht syf. And Mayo could be beaten .

They could indeed. But a home game v Galway and another if we get to play Ros. makes it less likely. Roscommon losing to Sligo last year means that there is a hangover this year if they get to a Connacht final and have to face Mayo. They could have got the McHale Park game out of the way last year.
However if Mayo management are too wise and hold off a bit early summer to peak for later they may well slip up early summer. That's the beauty of sport. Not an exact science. A few Mayo players carrying injuries as well and missed club championship at the weekend. Parsons and Barrett for a start. Barrett having an awful run with tricky injuries recent years. Very important player for us imo.

[Cunny Funt]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks liek it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

I don't buy the béal bocht syf. And Mayo could be beaten .

They could indeed. But a home game v Galway and another if we get to play Ros. makes it less likely. Roscommon losing to Sligo last year means that there is a hangover this year if they get to a Connacht final and have to face Mayo. They could have got the McHale Park game out of the way last year.
However if Mayo management are too wise and hold off a bit early summer to peak for later they may well slip up early summer. That's the beauty of sport. Not an exact science. A few Mayo players carrying injuries as well and missed club championship at the weekend. Parsons and Barrett for a start. Barrett having an awful run with tricky injuries recent years. Very important player for us imo.

Dublin the only side I can see beating Mayo this summer and the bookies and the majority of pundits think the same. If a repeat of last years Connacht final then it will be Sligos call on the neutral venue. The Hyde is closed in June to relay the pitch which means a straightforward choice of Pearse stadium.

[Syferus]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks liek it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

I don't buy the béal bocht syf. And Mayo could be beaten .

They could indeed. But a home game v Galway and another if we get to play Ros. makes it less likely. Roscommon losing to Sligo last year means that there is a hangover this year if they get to a Connacht final and have to face Mayo. They could have got the McHale Park game out of the way last year.
However if Mayo management are too wise and hold off a bit early summer to peak for later they may well slip up early summer. That's the beauty of sport. Not an exact science. A few Mayo players carrying injuries as well and missed club championship at the weekend. Parsons and Barrett for a start. Barrett having an awful run with tricky injuries recent years. Very important player for us imo.

Dublin the only side I can see beating Mayo this summer and the bookies and the majority of pundits think the same. If a repeat of last years Connacht final then it will be Sligos call on the neutral venue. The Hyde is closed in June to relay the pitch which means a straightforward choice of Pearse stadium.

Prenty will roll out the moneyhat to ensure its in McHale. Sligo won't have the guts to refuse.

[Rossfan]

It's a wonder you're notsaying it will be in Kiltoom Syfín

[seafoid]

It's a wonder you're notsaying it will be in Kiltoom Syfín

Kiltoom has been reclaimed by the sea

[Rossfan]

It's a wonder you're notsaying it will be in Kiltoom Syfín

Kiltoom has been reclaimed by the sea

Better than going into Westmeath

[moysider]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks liek it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

I don't buy the béal bocht syf. And Mayo could be beaten .

They could indeed. But a home game v Galway and another if we get to play Ros. makes it less likely. Roscommon losing to Sligo last year means that there is a hangover this year if they get to a Connacht final and have to face Mayo. They could have got the McHale Park game out of the way last year.
However if Mayo management are too wise and hold off a bit early summer to peak for later they may well slip up early summer. That's the beauty of sport. Not an exact science. A few Mayo players carrying injuries as well and missed club championship at the weekend. Parsons and Barrett for a start. Barrett having an awful run with tricky injuries recent years. Very important player for us imo.

Dublin the only side I can see beating Mayo this summer and the bookies and the majority of pundits think the same. If a repeat of last years Connacht final then it will be Sligos call on the neutral venue. The Hyde is closed in June to relay the pitch which means a straightforward choice of Pearse stadium.

Prenty will roll out the moneyhat to ensure its in McHale. Sligo won't have the guts to refuse.

Back up a bit.  A Mayo v Sligo final a bit of a long shot. The most likely final pairing is still Mayo v Ros. A lot to be decided yet.
But if it's another Sligo v Mayo final, I cannot see the sense of dragging both sets of supporters to Salthill. A neutral venue was supposed to give Sligo a better chance last year, but could it have been any worse for them in McHale Park?
The reality is more Sligos and Mayos would go to Castlebar and more than likely the result would be the same anyway.

[Duine Eile]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

His form the last couple of seasons hasn't matched what he showed earlier in his career in my opinion, from what I've heard Michael Daly has been showing very well in challenges lately and along with his form for Mountbellew, he could be the man to take Fiontán's spot against Mayo.I was at the Corofin match last weekend, it's an absolute crying shame that Ronan Steede and Mike Farragher aren't on the Galway team.

[Cunny Funt]

When the inevitable happens and Galway are beaten by Mayo we will be in section B of the draw, it doesn't look to daunting apart from the potential of drawing the loser of Monaghan/Donegal. We were lucky with the draw in 2014 and unlucky last year so who knows how it will pan out.

Heard that Fintan O Curraoin has left the panel, big loss if true.

KW had denied it, he's given him a month off to rest an injury that has bothered him throughout the league.

Ya, that's the story released alright 

Looks liek it's all down to Sligo to knock Mayo off the Prenty purch this year.

I don't buy the béal bocht syf. And Mayo could be beaten .

They could indeed. But a home game v Galway and another if we get to play Ros. makes it less likely. Roscommon losing to Sligo last year means that there is a hangover this year if they get to a Connacht final and have to face Mayo. They could have got the McHale Park game out of the way last year.
However if Mayo management are too wise and hold off a bit early summer to peak for later they may well slip up early summer. That's the beauty of sport. Not an exact science. A few Mayo players carrying injuries as well and missed club championship at the weekend. Parsons and Barrett for a start. Barrett having an awful run with tricky injuries recent years. Very important player for us imo.

Dublin the only side I can see beating Mayo this summer and the bookies and the majority of pundits think the same. If a repeat of last years Connacht final then it will be Sligos call on the neutral venue. The Hyde is closed in June to relay the pitch which means a straightforward choice of Pearse stadium.

Prenty will roll out the moneyhat to ensure its in McHale. Sligo won't have the guts to refuse.

Back up a bit.  A Mayo v Sligo final a bit of a long shot. The most likely final pairing is still Mayo v Ros. A lot to be decided yet.
But if it's another Sligo v Mayo final, I cannot see the sense of dragging both sets of supporters to Salthill. A neutral venue was supposed to give Sligo a better chance last year, but could it have been any worse for them in McHale Park?
The reality is more Sligos and Mayos would go to Castlebar and more than likely the result would be the same anyway.

Sligo beat Roscommon last year and the rossies only bet New York by one point a few weeks ago, when you think about it not really a bit of a long shot at all. Regardless of previous results Leitrim and Sligo are entitled to a neutral venue for a Connacht final and a Mayo v Sligo Connacht final in Pearse stadium will attract over 20,000.