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GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo

Last post by galwayman - Today at 09:39:18 PM

I think all this complaining of GAAGO is a Red Herring. What do the public want? A free meal? There will always be a auld Buck with no internet, no credit card or no smart TV. If you are so concerned about them then invite them over and sort them out. There is a cohort who will always complain about access to coverage.

Personally, I think Hurling gets far to much coverage on Terrestrial TV in relation to it's nationwide popularity. The way Sean Og O'Halpin talks it's as if the whole country has been dis-enfranchised by not showing the Munster Hurling Championship.

Well other commitments meant I couldn't be in Salthill today & I was damn glad for Gaa Go's existence!

#2

GAA Discussion / Re: GaaGo

Last post by From the Bunker - Today at 09:35:27 PM

I think all this complaining of GAAGO is a Red Herring. What do the public want? A free meal? There will always be a auld Buck with no internet, no credit card or no smart TV. If you are so concerned about them then invite them over and sort them out. There is a cohort who will always complain about access to coverage.

Personally, I think Hurling gets far to much coverage on Terrestrial TV in relation to it's nationwide popularity. The way Sean Og O'Halpin talks it's as if the whole country has been dis-enfranchised by not showing the Munster Hurling Championship.

#3

General discussion / Re: Boxing Thread

Last post by quit yo jibbajabba - Today at 09:34:35 PM

Fury so big and hard to hit he gets my vote tho lot of respect for Usyk. Hoping for a good tussle and my stream to be reliable 🤝 #mytuppence

#4

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

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 09:30:49 PM

A second consecutive reality check for us. Not realistic contenders, especially with the current management.
Two stamping incidents this year with a Derry team coached by Gavin Devlin. Coincidence?
Harte's success with Louth vastly overstated; Baker took Antrim from div 4 to div 2 and to an ulster final. Would any Derryman want him at the helm?

It's not current management, it was the injury list and playing 3/4 game with 14 men. Complete half back line gone, Loughlin, and McKindless off, couple of men ill during the week, and McGuigan's shot goes in with 7 to go it's a level game. That's to be applauded. Full compliment and we're absolutely contenders.

Tyrone men have so little to chat about these days a Derry loss is their victory! 

You better believe it! This team was going to win Sam! Time to show its not all big talk!

There is nowhere ... anywhere that anybody from Derry said we were gonna win Sam!!

Really? Was hype everywhere.. won the league and it totally took off
https://www.gaa.ie/article/mcgrogan-hopes-humble-derry-are-ready-to-bounce-back

Is there any chance the hype that built rapidly after their League success played a part in their provincial exit?

"Well, you'd be daft to say you don't hear the hype," says Derry defender Padraig McGrogan.

#5

Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Footba...

Last post by Johnnysboys - Today at 09:29:51 PM

Great win for the u20s. Although it was B competition it was competitive championship and these lads and management showed a bit of quality to win it and there is definitely a few names which would be good enough for the senior grade in a couple of years.

What a result and display.. guts and intelligence throughout and didn't panic when they went behind early in the game. Congrats to team and management. Let's hope we get a good few of these lads through to seniors.

#6

Laois / Re: 2024 Joe McDonagh Cup

Last post by burdizzo - Today at 09:23:09 PM

I would be amazed if Offaly didn't beat Kerry comfortably. Our lads look to be motoring well at the moment, but I'd still be very wary of Offaly in the final. Would far rather be facing Kerry, actually.

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

Last post by screenexile - Today at 09:22:04 PM

A second consecutive reality check for us. Not realistic contenders, especially with the current management.
Two stamping incidents this year with a Derry team coached by Gavin Devlin. Coincidence?
Harte's success with Louth vastly overstated; Baker took Antrim from div 4 to div 2 and to an ulster final. Would any Derryman want him at the helm?

It's not current management, it was the injury list and playing 3/4 game with 14 men. Complete half back line gone, Loughlin, and McKindless off, couple of men ill during the week, and McGuigan's shot goes in with 7 to go it's a level game. That's to be applauded. Full compliment and we're absolutely contenders.

Tyrone men have so little to chat about these days a Derry loss is their victory! 

You better believe it! This team was going to win Sam! Time to show its not all big talk!

There is nowhere ... anywhere that anybody from Derry said we were gonna win Sam!!

#8

General discussion / Re: Death Notices

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 09:20:12 PM

Tony O'Reilly aged 88.
https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/0518/1449972-tony-oreilly/

#9

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

Last post by HiMucker - Today at 09:17:01 PM

Not the first time a Derry player has done this. I recall that Rodgers stamped on someone recently too, no call for it. Trampish stuff.

yes we love stamping on people, it's a fetish of ours. What debauchery is your county in to?

#10

General discussion / Re: Death Notices

Last post by Champion The Wonder Horse - Today at 09:15:20 PM

Bishop Pat Buckley, 72

Commemorated eloquently and for all eternity in song by The Slaggarts. Can't remember it all but some of it might have gone like this.

In the mountains of old Mexico
Where the rebel priests we love to grow
We've heard of another, we love like a brother
He's Father Pat, our amigo

If your daughter is living in sin
With a pervert from outside Drumquin
In a broken down caravan, ragged and starvin
Father Pat, he'll take them in

If your girlfriend is ugly and coarse
If you've been through a messy divorce
In the family way, there's no need to delay
Just ring Father Pat Buckley of course

Tried to find that on YouTube last nite... v funny song from the Omagh Slaggs done in Mexican accent!

I only ever had it on a cassette. Lost it some time before the turn of the millennium.