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Title: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: drici on December 12, 2010, 12:09:55 AM
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Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on December 12, 2010, 12:33:23 PM
If a county hasn't got their representatives sorted by the draw date will they be disqualified?

Under 21 in Armagh has been a disgrace this year. Started in the spring but the semi-finals weren't played until November and now the final is postponed because of Cross' involvement in Ulster. Its a complete joke.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: loughshore lad on December 12, 2010, 01:16:02 PM
Quote from: TacadoirArdMhacha on December 12, 2010, 12:33:23 PM
If a county hasn't got their representatives sort by the draw date will they be disqualified?

Under 21 in Armagh has been a joke this year. Started in the spring but the semi-finals weren't played until November and now the final is postponed because of Cross' involvement in Ulster. Its a complete joke.

Similar story in Tyrone, in fact they are worse off as the semi-finals have yet to be played!!!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: supersub on December 12, 2010, 05:46:56 PM
Down U20 competition has only has two group games played so far!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ONeill on December 13, 2010, 12:27:40 AM
Wouldn't be deadly fond of their spelling of the second month.
Title: Sneachta
Post by: drici on December 24, 2010, 02:40:38 AM
Creggan pitch.
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Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Throw ball on December 24, 2010, 02:09:29 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on December 24, 2010, 10:58:27 AM
Yet another pointless underage competition with no regard for colleges or university players preparing for MacRory and Sigerson games or just giving lads a rest from county underage games which can't even be fitted into a calendar year.  is there anyone in charge of the GAA who has a strategic thought in relation to the welfare of players?

They take a two month winter break for player welfare.........Oh Sorry, that doesn't apply to University football, schools, club... basically the ones who really need it! ::)
Title: Tarraingt
Post by: drici on December 31, 2010, 01:49:38 PM
Draw has been put back until 'mid January.'

Preliminary Round:
Naomh Conaill(Donegal) v Kilrea Pearses(Derry)

Quarter Finals:
Belcoo O'Rahillys(Fermanagh) v Monaghan Harps

Cavan v Donegal/Derry

Cargin Erins Own(Antrim) v Eglish St Patricks(Tyrone)

Armagh v Down
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on December 31, 2010, 02:29:53 PM
Quote from: Take Your Points on December 24, 2010, 10:58:27 AM
Yet another pointless underage competition with no regard for colleges or university players preparing for MacRory and Sigerson games or just giving lads a rest from county underage games which can't even be fitted into a calendar year.  is there anyone in charge of the GAA who has a strategic thought in relation to the welfare of players?

I'd say the players who take part don't consider it pointless, in fact for many who don't have the opportunity of playing for schools or universities, this may be the only chance they'll ever have to play football outside of their own county. If the GAA were serious about taking a strategic approach to player welfare they'd ditch the league stages of the McRory Cup and the Ryan Cup before getting rid of this welcome initiative.
Title: Dún na nGall
Post by: drici on December 31, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
Donegal Under 21 Football Championship

Friday 31st December 2010
1st Round:
Naomh Conaill 1-08 Na Ceithre Maistirí 0-04
Naomh Conaill now play Seán Mac Cumhaills in the Quarter Finals.

Friday 31st December 2010
Quarter Finals:
Na Cealla Beaga 0-04 Gaoth Dobhair 1-17

Naomh Mícheál 0-12 Gleann tSuilí 0-08

The Quarter Final between Cill Chartha and Cloch Cheann Fhaolaidh has been put back owing to Cill Chartha's participation in the Ulster Minor Football Championship at St Pauls.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: blueannavy on January 03, 2011, 06:16:41 PM
mayobridge play burren in the down final next weekend
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on January 03, 2011, 06:37:22 PM
Armagh Final is scheduled for the 23rd January.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 05, 2011, 12:25:08 AM
Kilrea play Ballinderry this weekend in the South Derry final, and the winners meet Dungiven (i think) in the County final. 3 years ago Kilrea won the Ulster minor tournament.
Title: Dún na nGall
Post by: drici on January 07, 2011, 10:36:09 AM
Quote

Donegal Under 21 Football Championship

Friday 31st December 2010
1st Round:
Naomh Conaill 1-08 Na Ceithre Maistirí 0-04
Naomh Conaill now play Seán Mac Cumhaills in the Quarter Finals.

Friday 31st December 2010
Quarter Finals:
Na Cealla Beaga 0-04 Gaoth Dobhair 1-17

Naomh Mícheál 0-12 Gleann tSuilí 0-08

The Quarter Final between Cill Chartha and Cloch Cheann Fhaolaidh has been put back owing to Cill Chartha's participation in the Ulster Minor Football Championship at St Pauls.



Quarter Finals:
Cill Chartha 1-10  Cloch Cheann Fhaolaidh 1-07

Seán Mac Cumhaills were unable to field against Naomh Conaill.
Naomh Conaill were awarded the game.


Semi Finals:
Gaoth Dobhair v Naomh Mícheál

Cill Chartha* v Naomh Conaill


Games are due to take place on Sunday January 16th.
(* Date depending on Cill Chartha's involvement in the Ulster Minor Football Championship)



Title: Craobh
Post by: drici on January 12, 2011, 10:29:44 PM
Preliminary Round:
Donegal v Derry

Quarter Finals:
Fermanagh v Monaghan

Cavan v Donegal/Derry

Antrim v Tyrone

Armagh v Down
Title: Dún na nGall
Post by: drici on January 19, 2011, 08:26:20 AM
Donegal Under 21 Football Championship

Semi Finals:
Gaoth Dobhair 0-04 Naomh Mícheál 0-06

Saturday January 22nd
Cill Chartha v Naomh Conaill



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Title: http://www.teamtalkmag.com/?p=1585
Post by: drici on January 19, 2011, 02:13:47 PM
Grade 1 Under 21 Title For Eglish?

By editor

It looks like Eglish St. Patrick's will add the Grade One Under Twenty One title to their list of honours this year following the results of a CCC investigation into incidents that marred the semi final game between Omagh and Derrylaughan. As a result of the investigation by the CCC Omagh St. Endas have been removed from the competition, fined and have had several individual suspensions imposed upon them. Derrylaughan have also received several suspensions for their part in the incidents.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 19, 2011, 05:27:36 PM
Derry final is this weekend between Kilrea and Dungiven. Sat at 2 PM, not sure of the venue tho.
Title: Cluichí
Post by: drici on January 20, 2011, 12:35:09 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/assets/u21_games_2011.jpg)
Title: Béal Caol
Post by: drici on January 20, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Welcome to Belcoo O'Rahilly's GAA Club website.

News Article - Bus to U21 Game in Belfast

The Club will be taking a 50 seater Bus to the Ulster Club Under 21 Championship Game between Belcoo and Monaghan Harps in Creggan, Co. Antrim on Saturday.

There are around 30 seats available for supporters. Anyone wishing to travel MUST contact Gerry McAloon or Sean Burns to BOOK a place on the bus. Places are limited so make sure you put your name down as soon as possible.

The price of this Bus is £8 for adults and £5 for Under 16's.

The Bus will be Leaving the Corner at 10.15am on Saturday
Title: Béal Caol
Post by: drici on January 21, 2011, 09:01:03 PM
PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the current fog and frozen pitch in Creggan, the Ulster Under 21 Championship game between Belcoo and Monaghan Harps has been moved to 12.30pm on Sunday 23rd January.

With weather conditions for Saturday due to be milder, the organising committee has decided to postpone Saturday's fixture and move it to Sunday. As a result Belcoo v Monaghan Harps will now take place at 12.30pm on Sunday, this game will be followed by Cargin v Eglish.

The 50 seater bus will still be going to the game. Bus will be leaving the corner at 9am.

Title: Toradh
Post by: drici on January 22, 2011, 05:05:27 PM
Donegal Under 21 Football Championship

Semi Finals:
Gaoth Dobhair 0-04 Naomh Mícheál 0-06

Saturday January 22nd
Cill Chartha 0-04 Naomh Conaill 0-06
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crossfire on January 23, 2011, 07:22:27 PM
Crossmaglen Rangers beat St Pats Cullyhanna in the Armagh final today.
Title: Torthaí
Post by: drici on January 24, 2011, 09:12:06 AM
Quarter Finals:

Belcoo O'Rahillys 2-10  Monaghan Harps 0-04
Laoch na hImeartha: Johnathan Feeley(Belcoo)

Cargin Erin's Own 2-07  Eglish St Patricks 0-10
Laoch na hImeartha: James Laverty(Cargin)
Title: Béal Caol
Post by: drici on January 24, 2011, 09:58:49 AM
Ulster U21 Q-Final: Belcoo 2-10 Monaghan Harps 0-4

Belcoo produced an excellent hour of football to secure their place in the Ulster Club Under 21 Semi Finals following a superb 2-10 to 0-4 victory over Monaghan Harps in Creggan on Sunday.

It was the Harps who had the better of the opening exchanges, Donal Hahessy registered the opening score on two minutes while Belcoo goalkeeper Aidan Leonard was forced to make a great save before Eoin Leonard and Ryan McGovern combined to clear the danger.

Jonathan Feeley pointed after collecting a pass for Brian Cox and the next score was to be a goal by Ryan Leonard, a mix up in the Monaghan defense allowed the twin to break through and finish well. Following this goal Belcoo grew in confidence, Ronan Ferguson added a free but again it was Hahessy who responsed.

Midway through the half Belcoo hit the woodwork twice from two well worked moves but it took a good Shain Gallagher score to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Ronan Ferguson again added a free as Belcoo stretched their lead.

By the closing moments of the half Belcoo's defense were on top and looking solid while in the middle third Belcoo were on winning the majority of possession and looked dangerous with every attack. Jonathan Feeley kicked the last score of the half to leave Belcoo winning 1-5 to 0-2 at the interval.

Again the Harps started the half quicker and registered 2 points to close the gap to just four points. A great catch by Patrick Burns in the 6th minute set up Belcoo's first score of the half, Shain Gallagher was the man to kick this score. Cox and Feeley combined before the latter was fouled and kicked the resulting free kick. It was again Jonathan Feeley who added Belcoo's next score and his fourth of the game to open up a sizable lead as the game moved into the final 10minutes.

The busy Barry McGovern operating on the half back line got forward and fisted a score before the other hardworking half back Stephen Nolan advanced forward and kicked a good score. In the dying moments Paul Duffy found the net to complete the scoring and secure a place in the semi final.

A Laoch na hImeartha award was given to Jonathan Feeley who had a excellent hour but in truth the whole squad and management must be commended for their achievements considering they haven't had much competitive football over the last 3 months.

Title: Scéal
Post by: drici on January 25, 2011, 04:13:27 PM
Cargin Erin's Own(Antrim) 2-07  Eglish St Patricks(Tyrone) 0-10

In the second match of the day and backed by a good Cargin support who travelled in numbers the short distance from Toome, Ryan Mc Kernan got Cargin off to the perfect start when he slotted home a 4th minute goal for the opening score of this Thomas Devlin Ulster U21 Championship quarter-final against Tyrone champions Eglish. Cargin's centre half back, Marty Kane added a point two minutes later with Paul Mc Cann fisting Cargin's third score over the bar in the 10th minute of play.

Cargin were totally on top in all areas of the field and when John Carron and Brendan Laverty added points a piece in the 11th and 12th minutes a total rout seemed to be on the cards.

Due to difficult conditions underfoot the play was sometimes scrappy with numerous frees being conceded by both teams. It was no surprise that it was a free conceded by the Cargin defence in the 20th minute that set up Eglish's first score with centre half forward Paul McKillion slotting over from 13 metres .  Within a minute Eglish's Paul McElroy scored a fine point from play giving his team a much needed boost however Cargin responded immediately with the best score of the half, Brendan Laverty slotting the ball over the bar following some brilliant attacking play from James Laverty and Paul Mc Cann.

Approaching the end of the first half Eglish were just about keeping themselves in the game with a pointed free from the their full forward Gregory Jordan however James Laverty restored Cargin's six point lead with a much deserved score from play. Both teams had great goal chances in the final minute of the half, both Cargin's Mark Kelly and Eglish's Paul McElroy missing relatively easy chances.

Half time Cargin 1-06 Eglish 0-03

Eglish made the stronger start to the second half securing the first two scores (both points) to reduce the margin to 4 points however Cargin responded with a 4th minute Paul McCann point this again followed some tremendous battling by James Laverty who secured possession and started the move on his own half back line before combining with Mark Kelly who released McCann for the tap over. Sean Mc Killion kept the difference at four with a great point, possibly the best score of the game in the 8th minute.

Cargin seemed to be in total control again when in the 16th minute Mark Kelly put the ball in the back of the net after a catalogue of errors in the Eglish defence. It seemed that the game was all but over
as a contest over as it moved into the final quarter however when Cargin midfielder John Carron was dismissed by referee Barry Cassidy in the 20th minute Eglish sensed an opportunity to snatch the game from the Antrim champions.

Firstly Gregory Jordan brought the game back to six points with a fine point from play, this was quickly followed by two points from Sean Mc Killion, one from a free, leaving four points between the teams with 6 minutes of ordinary time remaining.  Paul Mc Elroy slotted over a great point in the 27th minute leaving Cargin with a very uncomfortable and dangerous lead to defend for the final few minutes, however even with 5 minutes of injury time played Cargin were able to shut out the Eglish attacks and there were to be no further scores.

Cargin's James Laverty was the outstanding player on the field and was rightly awarded the Denvir Plumbing sponsored Laoch na hImeartha Award.


Final score Cargin 2-07 Eglish 0-10

Seán Nelson
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 04:30:16 PM
See Cross didn't bother entering  ::)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 25, 2011, 05:02:47 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 04:30:16 PM
See Cross didn't bother entering  ::)

How could they when the u 21 final was only played at the weekend?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:06:51 PM
"GAA Burren manager Sean Ward says they have received a bye to the Creggan Ulster U21 Club Ch'ship semis after Crossmaglen opted out"
Surely no harm in playing it next week?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 25, 2011, 07:23:58 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:06:51 PM
"GAA Burren manager Sean Ward says they have received a bye to the Creggan Ulster U21 Club Ch'ship semis after Crossmaglen opted out"
Surely no harm in playing it next week?

What would you rather do, play half a team as you are getting ready for a significantly more important competition in a few weeks or play in a tournament and risk injury to some of your most important players?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:30:04 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 25, 2011, 07:23:58 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:06:51 PM
"GAA Burren manager Sean Ward says they have received a bye to the Creggan Ulster U21 Club Ch'ship semis after Crossmaglen opted out"
Surely no harm in playing it next week?

What would you rather do, play half a team as you are getting ready for a significantly more important competition in a few weeks or play in a tournament and risk injury to some of your most important players?
I would have thought Cross still capable of fielding a team minus their 4 (?) senior starters. Stinks of snobbery IMO.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 25, 2011, 07:33:52 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:30:04 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on January 25, 2011, 07:23:58 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:06:51 PM
"GAA Burren manager Sean Ward says they have received a bye to the Creggan Ulster U21 Club Ch'ship semis after Crossmaglen opted out"
Surely no harm in playing it next week?

What would you rather do, play half a team as you are getting ready for a significantly more important competition in a few weeks or play in a tournament and risk injury to some of your most important players?
I would have thought Cross still capable of fielding a team minus their 4 (?) senior starters. Stinks of snobbery IMO.

4 definites and 2 possibles.  Sure we're too good to play in an u 21 competition 3 weeks before an AI semi final ::)  Cat ::)ch yourself on.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:35:42 PM
Sure don't train between now and then incase ya's get injured! FML!
Title: Dún na nGall
Post by: drici on January 26, 2011, 11:05:42 AM
Donegal Under 21 Football Championship
Final

30-01-2011 (Sunday)
Naomh Conaill  v Naomh Mícheál 
2-00pm   O Donnell Park
Seamus McGonagle
( Extra Time if required)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crossfire on January 26, 2011, 07:46:35 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:06:51 PM
"GAA Burren manager Sean Ward says they have received a bye to the Creggan Ulster U21 Club Ch'ship semis after Crossmaglen opted out"
Surely no harm in playing it next week?

We should have nominated Cullyhanna to take our place. ;)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on January 26, 2011, 07:51:19 PM
Quote from: crossfire on January 26, 2011, 07:46:35 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on January 25, 2011, 07:06:51 PM
"GAA Burren manager Sean Ward says they have received a bye to the Creggan Ulster U21 Club Ch'ship semis after Crossmaglen opted out"
Surely no harm in playing it next week?

We should have nominated Cullyhanna to take our place. ;)

Not exactly up to speed are you?
Title: Dún na nGall
Post by: drici on January 30, 2011, 03:26:48 PM
Donegal Under 21 Football Championship
Final

30-01-2011 (Sunday)
Naomh Conaill  0-08  Naomh Mícheál 1-04 
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: leaveherinsir on January 30, 2011, 10:32:11 PM
Kilrea 1 - 16   1 - 7 Dungiven in the Derry Final.
Completes a clean sweep of underage c'ship titles for this Kilrea team, they have won every c'ship from under 12 to under 21 in Derry!
Title: Cluiche
Post by: drici on January 31, 2011, 07:05:53 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/assets/u21_games_2011-singularmatch.jpg)
Hmmm......
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: whitegoodman on January 31, 2011, 07:22:56 PM
Drico do u no if this final is still due to be on the 12th feb or has it been put back a wk or 2
Title: Am
Post by: drici on January 31, 2011, 07:31:31 PM
Quote from: whitegoodman on January 31, 2011, 07:22:56 PM

Drico do u no if this final is still due to be on the 12th feb or has it been put back a wk or 2


Don't see how it is possible with gaps for teams between games for the competition to be finished by the original intended date of February 13th.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: whitegoodman on January 31, 2011, 07:38:15 PM
Didnt think it was possible myself.  Am heading away for the wkend with a couple of boys from the burren club on the wkend of the 18th/20th but if they win their semi final they are unlikely to get
Title: Toradh
Post by: drici on February 05, 2011, 03:23:58 PM
Kilrea Pearses(Derry Champions) 2-17  Naomh Mícheál(Donegal Runners Up) 0-08


Laoch na hImeartha: Enda McAleese(Kilrea Pearses)
Title: Tarraingt
Post by: drici on February 06, 2011, 12:21:31 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/image.asp?p=1&i=SF+Draw+Official%2Ejpg&w=500)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: whitegoodman on February 06, 2011, 01:41:47 PM
Any dates for this drico???
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on February 06, 2011, 01:44:00 PM
Great performance by kilrea pearses yesterday, particularly in the first half when they posted 2-12; some clinical shooting for the goals and for points when, for a period, they just couldnt miss;
Title: Cluichí
Post by: drici on February 07, 2011, 03:38:50 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/assets/u21_games_2011.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: leaveherinsir on February 13, 2011, 05:25:13 PM
Kilrea 2 - 17  1- 9 Ramor Utd
Burren won the other game, by 22 pts apparently!

Kilrea v Cargin in the semi final, winner plays Burren in the final
Title: Scéal
Post by: drici on February 14, 2011, 06:47:26 PM
Semi-Final

Belcoo O'Rahilly's (Fermanagh) 1-03  St. Mary's Burren (Down) 4-13


Burren sent out a clear message to the remaining contenders in the Thomas Devlin Motors Ulster U21 Club Football Championship that they had no intention of giving up their title following a very convincing 19 points win over Fermanagh's Belcoo O'Rahilly's.


David O Hare opened the scoring for the defending champions in the first minute of play with a well taken point. Two minutes later Eamonn Toner was pulled down in the large square and Sean Murdock drilled the ball to the net from the resulting penalty.

Belcoo scored their first point from a Jonathan Feeley free in the 6th minute. The football was certainly intense with tackling both tough but fair. In the 12th minute Feeley added his and Belcoo's second point from a 20m free. Shay McArdle then responded with a great goal for Burren, taking a long pass from Murdock before leaving his marker in his wake and placing the ball low into the corner of the net. A minute later Burren's Eamonn Toner fired over a long range point to move his side six points clear.

Sean Murdock expertly added another point and Burren seemed to be easing clear, however Belcoo were not to roll over just yet as Paul Duffy scored a clever close range goal to keep the Fermanagh side in touch.

Eamonn Toner fisted his second score of the game in the 24th minute to push the Down men 5 points clear which was supplemented by two points from Burren's sharp corner forward O'Hare and Tommy Farrell. This closed out the half with Burren enjoying an 8 point lead going in to the changing rooms.

HT- Burren 2-07 Belcoo 1-02

The Fermanagh side would have been needing the opening score of the 2nd half if they were to have any chance of overcoming the Down champions however disastrously they conceded a penalty with only two minutes gone. Just as he did in the opening period Sean Murdock kept his nerve and coolly slotted the ball home to take Burren 11 points in front.

The Mourne County men added two more points in as many minutes, one being a fantastic long range effort from the impressive Murdock. In the 11th minute Eamonn Toner effectively killed off the game as a contest with Burrens 4th goal.

Tommy Farrell and substitute Gavin Sands added points a piece in the 13th ad 14th minutes with Alan Higgins adding his name to the Burren list of scorers with his first score of the game in the 19th minute. With ten minutes of the match remaining, Belcoo recorded their only score of the 2nd half with an excellent point from the hardworking midfielder Patrick Burns.

The last score of the game came from the boot of Burren's Thomas Farrell with the Down kingpins running out comfortable winners and reaching their second consecutive final on a score line of 4:13 to 1:03.

The Brian Denver Plumbing Laoch na hImeartha award was given to Burren's No 4 Redmond Hanna for a very solid display in the Burren defence.

Burren Scorers: S Murdock (2:02), E Toner (1:02), T Farrell (0:04), D O Hare (0:03), S McArdle (1:0), A Higgins (0:01)

Belcoo Scorers: J Feeley (0:02), P Duffy (1:0), P Burns (0:01)


Seán Nelson




Title: Cluiche
Post by: drici on February 14, 2011, 06:48:18 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/assets/u21_games_2011-semi.jpg)
Title: Toradh
Post by: drici on February 26, 2011, 03:36:14 PM
Cargin Erin's Own 0-07  Kilrea Pearses 1-12

Laoch na hImeartha: James Kielt(Kilrea Pearses)
Title: Re: Toradh
Post by: DownFanatic on February 27, 2011, 08:59:39 PM
Quote from: drici on February 26, 2011, 03:36:14 PM
Cargin Erin's Own 0-07  Kilrea Pearses 1-12

Laoch na hImeartha: James Kielt(Kilrea Pearses)

Im led to believe that this Kilrea team has only been beat once in the past ten years. Castlebar in a Feile game possibly?
Title: Re: Toradh
Post by: Gold on February 27, 2011, 09:01:14 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on February 27, 2011, 08:59:39 PM
Quote from: drici on February 26, 2011, 03:36:14 PM
Cargin Erin's Own 0-07  Kilrea Pearses 1-12

Laoch na hImeartha: James Kielt(Kilrea Pearses)

Im led to believe that this Kilrea team has only been beat once in the past ten years. Castlebar in a Feile game possibly?

Burren look good though and will be hard beat
Title: Cluiche
Post by: drici on March 01, 2011, 03:25:22 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/assets/u21_games_2011-final.jpg)
Title: Re: Toradh
Post by: leaveherinsir on March 01, 2011, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: DownFanatic on February 27, 2011, 08:59:39 PM
Quote from: drici on February 26, 2011, 03:36:14 PM
Cargin Erin's Own 0-07  Kilrea Pearses 1-12

Laoch na hImeartha: James Kielt(Kilrea Pearses)

Im led to believe that this Kilrea team has only been beat once in the past ten years. Castlebar in a Feile game possibly?
Thats right, won every underage championship and league in Derry as well as the Ulster Minor title at St Pauls.
No doubt Burren are a strong team, but they have only played one game in this tournament. Kilrea have won the South Derry and Derry titles, and 3 games at Creggan since Christmas. They have a massive incentive to win this game, and remain unbeaten in Ulster as a team. Should be a good game!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: mikasas on March 06, 2011, 06:46:54 PM
Any results from this game?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Archie Mitchell on March 06, 2011, 06:54:13 PM
Burren 2-09 Kilrea 0-06
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: mikasas on March 06, 2011, 07:14:03 PM
Cheers, much of a game. Burren are going to be some force in ulster over the next few years.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ck on March 06, 2011, 08:22:01 PM
Laughed at your profile pic. Micasos, now that's what I call Retro!!!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: quit yo jibbajabba on March 07, 2011, 01:50:33 AM
As a Kilrea man, ill congratulate Burren on a great victory, and i say this having never seen our team beaten before today.  Though we didnt play to our potential today, thats in no doubt due in part, if not all, to your tenacious play, workrate, sharpness up front etc etc.  I only hope we get a chance to avenge this defeat; ive little doubt yous wil feature in ulster club c'ships in the next few yrs, and only hope we do the same;

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Post by: drici on March 07, 2011, 10:23:16 PM
Kilrea Pearses(Derry) 0-06 St. Mary's Burren(Down) 2-09


In a keenly contested first half of the Tommy Devlin Motors Sponsored Ulster U21 Club Football Championship Final saw reigning champions St. Mary's Burren of Down take a 3 point lead over their Derry rivals Kilrea Pearses.

All scores from Burren in the first half came from frees, many of which were awarded in front of the posts due to all instances of dissent from offenders being immediately punished by referee Pat McEneaney by moving the free in closer.

A 4th minute free by Tommy Farrell of Burren was the first, and this was quickly added to by Sean Murdock in the 6th minute. In-between these scores, Patrick McNeill of Kilrea had missed a chance to level but Kilrea's first score followed shortly and came from the boot of Brendan Quigg in the 10th minute. Two minutes later Sean Murdoch of Burren put over another free to restore their two point advantage and this was quickly added to with a Shay McArdle free kick to put Burren ahead by 0-04 to 0-01.

Minutes later, the first score from play came from the boot of Jack Kielt of Kilrea though the Derry champs did not score again until the 31st minute. In this period James Kielt missed some long distance frees and unusual for him he did not score in the first half. Tommy Farrell and Sean Murdoch added to the Burren total before the end of the opening period.

In the dying seconds the Kilrea number 5 Tiarnan Rafferty made a break up the field to finish off with a point from play.

HT – Burren 0-06 Kilrea 0-03

The second half started with Kilrea looking a lot more dangerous and purposeful about their business but James Kielt again was off target and was up to now finding it difficult to find his range.

A lot of fouls were committed in the early minutes and from one of these frees, Burren's Tommy Farrell scored in the 6th minute to open the scoring in the second half. Again, the normally dependant Kielt missed another free for his side a minute later but the big midfielder made amends in the 9th minute with a long distance score from a free to keep them in touch.

Sean Murdock and Tommy Farrell responded though and added points in the 11th and 13th minutes for Burren.

The game took a defining twist when the unfortunate Brendan McCusker of Kilrea was sent off for a second yellow in the 17th minute of the second half making a comeback an even harder struggle for the Derry men. This seemed to galvanise the Kilrea side though and they played much of their best football from here forth. James Kielt discovered his shooting boots and converted two frees 19th and 20th minutes and he was unlucky 4 minutes later when his sideline kick just tailed narrowly wide.

At this point Kilrea seemed to run out of steam though as Burren began to run the ball out of their defence and they finished off the match in the 28 and 29th minutes by scoring two goals, one from Tommy Farrell and Shay McArdle adding the other. On an unsavoury note, Kilrea goalkeeper was sent off for a misdemeanour at the end of the game.

This was great victory for Burren and their team work helped them retain the trophy they won last year and at the same time end Kilrea's great record for this team stretching back to under age competitions.

Burren scorers: T.Farrell 1-4, S.McArdle 1-1, S.Murdock 0-4.

Kilrea scorers: James Kielt 0-3; Jack Kielt 0-1; B.Quigg 0-1; T.Rafferty 0-1.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Doire Geal on December 07, 2011, 11:28:18 AM
Any word of news on this years competition, 2012, fixtures or draws?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DownFanatic on December 07, 2011, 12:38:36 PM
Four very good teams left in the Down competition namely Burren, Mayobridge, Kilcoo and Bryansford.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on December 07, 2011, 01:04:30 PM
I don't think all the championships are done yet. Don't know about Fermanagh or Donegal. Down still seems to be at the semi final stage of their championship. Dungiven won Derry, Omagh won in Tyrone, Creggan won in Antrim, Cullyhanna in Armagh, Scotstown in Monaghan and Assan Gaels in Cavan.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on December 07, 2011, 02:37:39 PM
Hopefully this is given another year. From Cullyhanna's point of view, we've enjoyed little success in our previous forays into Ulster competition at Minor and intermediate level though the under 16s did well one year. It'd be great to get a run in this competition. Since Creggan host it and are the Antrim champions so hopefully they'll have the motivation to organise it again.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Link on December 07, 2011, 04:11:10 PM
Quote from: The Doire Geal on December 07, 2011, 11:28:18 AM
Any word of news on this years competition, 2012, fixtures or draws?

What position do you play for Dungiven?  ;)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Doire Geal on December 07, 2011, 11:28:28 PM
Quote from: Link on December 07, 2011, 04:11:10 PM
Quote from: The Doire Geal on December 07, 2011, 11:28:18 AM
Any word of news on this years competition, 2012, fixtures or draws?

What position do you play for Dungiven?  ;)

Same placed you applied your self at the start of the campaign last year ;)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on December 12, 2011, 07:03:29 PM
Organisation for this years competition is well under way. Launch and draw is scheduled for 29th December and games to be played latter end of January and through February. I understand Respective County Competition winners have been contacted informally, with formal invites shortly. 2  Co. U21 Championships still to be completed but these are expected to be played in ample time.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on December 12, 2011, 07:36:28 PM
Quote from: paddy g on December 12, 2011, 07:03:29 PM
Organisation for this years competition is well under way. Launch and draw is scheduled for 29th December and games to be played latter end of January and through February. I understand Respective County Competition winners have been contacted informally, with formal invites shortly. 2  Co. U21 Championships still to be completed but these are expected to be played in ample time.

Great stuff Paddy.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Farneylawd2011 on December 14, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
Has Fermanagh,Donegal and Down u21 chamoionship finished yet ??
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: FermGael on December 14, 2011, 09:12:22 PM
Yes.  In Fermanagh there were 3 teams in the competition i think.
Belcoo won it.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: blueannavy on December 14, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
mayobridge beat burren in the semi final last nite 2-07 to 1-02 , kilcoo and brynsford play the other semi this sunday
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Mid Down Gael on December 14, 2011, 10:06:17 PM
Quote from: blueannavy on December 14, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
mayobridge beat burren in the semi final last nite 2-07 to 1-02 , kilcoo and brynsford play the other semi this sunday

Friday Night in Downpatrick at 7.30. Down Final on Tue 20th Dec.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: blueannavy on December 20, 2011, 09:26:26 PM
mayobridge beat kilcoo in the down under 21 championship tonight 5-03 to 1-07  ;D
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: amallon on December 20, 2011, 11:39:15 PM
When is the draw?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: randomtask on December 20, 2011, 11:54:48 PM
who are mayobridge's most recognizable players ? Anyone want to make a stab at pre-tournament favorites?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on December 21, 2011, 11:17:08 AM
Draw takes place on thursday 29th December in Kickhams Creggan GAC. Invite will be sent to Mayobridge (secretary) today
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Link on December 21, 2011, 11:23:11 AM
Ballinderry won at st. pauls 3 years ago but from what i remember all their games were very close. Dungiven beat them in derry this year, again another tight game. That omagh team have to be a good side, they beat dungiven two years ago in the minor competition and have a few very good players including O'Neill who is on the tyrone mckenna cup panel.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Mid Down Gael on December 21, 2011, 11:41:38 AM
Quote from: randomtask on December 20, 2011, 11:54:48 PM
who are mayobridge's most recognizable players ? Anyone want to make a stab at pre-tournament favorites?

I reakon Mayobridge or Omagh will win it, two very well balanced sides. The Bridges main men are Kevin McClorey, Shane McNamee, Kieth Quinn, Conleth OHare and Ryan Brady.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bridgegael on December 21, 2011, 01:06:35 PM
when does it start?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on December 22, 2011, 04:02:32 PM
At this stage dates are provisional with a start date on the weekend of 21/22 January. The competition is expected to be played out by the end of February. Competitions such as McKenna Cup and National league fixtures need to be considered.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Doire Geal on December 30, 2011, 02:20:49 AM
Preliminary Round
Cullyhanna (Armagh) V Belcoo O'Rahilly's (Fermanagh)

Quarter Final
Scotstown (Monaghan) V Omagh St. Enda's (Tyrone)

Kickhams Creggan (Antrim) V Cullyhanna (Armagh) Or Belcoo O'Rahilly's (Fermanagh)

Mayobridge (Down) V Assan Gaels (Cavan)

Kilcar (Donegal) v St. Canice's Dungiven (Derry)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: blueannavy on December 30, 2011, 11:06:08 PM
Any dates set out yet for the games ?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Doire Geal on January 04, 2012, 01:56:25 PM
Quote from: blueannavy on December 30, 2011, 11:06:08 PM
Any dates set out yet for the games ?

Preliminary Round 

Belcoo O'Rahilly's Vs St. Patricks Cullyhanna 

Sunday 22nd January 


Throw-in 2:30pm 





First Quarter Final 


Kickhams Creggan Vs Preliminary Round Winner

Sunday 29th January

Throw-in 12:45pm



Second Quarter Final

St. Patricks Mayobridge Vs Assan Gaels

Sunday 29th January

Throw-in 2:30pm 



Third Quarter Final

Scotstown Vs St.Endas Omagh

Sunday 5th February

Throw-in 12:45pm 



Forth Quarter Final

St Canices Dungiven Vs Kilcar

Sunday 5th February

Throw-in 2:30pm
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on January 04, 2012, 03:58:05 PM
Just out of interest how many of these teams played in the St Pauls minor championship 4 years ago (or was it 3, when these players were in their last year minor). Anyway Ballinderry won it that year I think, so that would mean Dungiven weren't there.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Doire Geal on January 04, 2012, 04:26:56 PM
Ballinderry won, Dungiven played the following year, getting beat by Omagh in the semi by 2 or 3 points
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on January 04, 2012, 05:07:18 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 04, 2012, 04:25:42 PM
Quote from: Magicsponge on January 04, 2012, 03:58:05 PM
Just out of interest how many of these teams played in the St Pauls minor championship 4 years ago (or was it 3, when these players were in their last year minor). Anyway Ballinderry won it that year I think, so that would mean Dungiven weren't there.
21-18= ???

When you put it like that it seems a whole lot easier to work out :)
I was trying to figure it out by working through the last few winners until I got to Ballinderry, I was including Glen in that list when maybe I shouldn't have.

So 4 teams won again 3 years later; Belcoo, Creggan, Mayobridge and Scotstown. Thanks
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on January 05, 2012, 09:45:20 PM
Makes for a very interesting competition so. Scotstown and Omagh been the pick of the matches. At this grade 3 years ago Scotstown reached the final against Ballinderry and were indeed unlucky. From what i understand they have 2 county senior players and 5 county u 21s. Enough i feel to be taken very seriously? I feel whoever wins that match will win the competition. Dungiven and mayobridge been the only other reallistic contenders. great to see all the countys participating and hopefully a very competative exciting competition
Title: Cluiche
Post by: drici on January 11, 2012, 09:46:41 AM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/slides/u21.jpg?1326275134721)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: fitzroyalty on January 11, 2012, 10:15:48 AM
Quote from: hardstation on January 11, 2012, 10:11:19 AM
Páirc Uí Ciceam.

Hmm.
How should it be spelt?

Good luck to the gentlemen.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on January 11, 2012, 12:40:09 PM
Whats everyone thoughts on the tournament? Potential winners? Dark horses! For me i think Scotstown and Kilcar will be hard to beat?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on January 11, 2012, 01:59:51 PM
I think all the teams will be hard to beat. Most teams would be capable of beating each other but I think Omagh and Mayobridge will be the favourites, but I wouldn't rule out the other 7 teams, not at all. Should be some good games.

Did Down play an u21 championship? If so wouldn't the teams have been more or less the same as last year since they played u20's?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: blueannavy on January 11, 2012, 03:19:53 PM
yes down played an u21 championship this year so all teams had the same players as last year .. also burren beat mayobridge in last years u20 final by 2 or 3 points (i think) and went on to win ulster .. so hopefully mayobridge can give a good account of themselves in the compitition .
Title: Toradh
Post by: drici on January 22, 2012, 04:16:04 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/slides/u21.jpg?1326275134721)


(http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab56/declanrice/227.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Gold on January 22, 2012, 06:50:43 PM
Fermanagh club football really is far, far, far too far behind
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on January 22, 2012, 07:40:32 PM
St Patrick's 1-16 Belcoo (Fermanagh) 0-2

The first competitive fixture of 2012 for St Pat's was their much anticipated entry into the Ulster under 21 championship. This most welcome initiative is organised by the Kickhams Creggan club in County Antrim and it was they who hosted this preliminary round fixture. A good crowd of Cullyhanna supporters made the long journey and they were rewarded by a decent performance as St Pat's registered what turned out to be a fairly facile victory.

Perhaps understandably, the match got off to a slow start as the seven weeks without a competitive fixture meant Cullyhanna exhibited an element of ring rustiness. Although St Pat's dominated possession and territory in the opening stages, it was seven minutes before they fashioned the first scoring opportunity of the match, Kyle McEvoy pointing a free to register the opening score. Playing against a stiff breeze, scoring chances were a premium for Cullyhanna. Eleven minutes in, Belcoo capitalised on a rare attack with a point. It was ten minutes before the spectators were treated to another score but the point was well worth the wait as Eoin McArdle carried the ball out of defence before transferring to the overlapping Sean Connell who kicked a fine score. It was another defender who added to the Cullyhanna lead a minute later, a wonderful individual burst from Micky Murray allowing the corner back to kick an excellent score. That was to be the final score of a fairly poor first half. Without having played particularly well against the breeze, St Pat's will have been grateful for their half-time lead on a scoreline of 0-3 to 0-1.

Whatever was said at half-time certainly lifted the malaise that appeared to be overcoming the Cullyhanna side as they emerged from the half-time break a reinvigorated outfit. It took Colm Hoey merely 30 seconds to score the opening point of the half while a good pass from Pearse Casey four minutes in allowed Tony Donnelly to evade his marker and fire over a point. Cathal McGlade justified his half-time introduction within five minutes as he managed an excellent score. By this stage, the Cullyhanna pressure was incessant and Colm Hoey added to Belcoo's woes with a magnificent long range point. Cullyhanna were in total control of the match throughout the second half and were able to extend their advantage almost at will. A superb individual effort from Cathal McGlade gave them a seven point lead after 11 minutes of the second half, while substitute Rory O'Neill got into the scoring groove soon after entering the fray when he profited from a Sean Connell pass after an excellent crossfield ball from Gareth Mackin. 16 minutes into the half, Pearse Casey broke an opposition kickout expertly, finding Tony Donnelly who kicked a mammoth point to extend the lead to 9 points. By this stage the match was over as a contest with Belcoo showing few signs of mounting a fightback. Two pointed frees from Kyle McEvoy and Rory O'Neill respectively followed before Belcoo doubled their tally with a point. St Pat's were determined to finish the match with a flourish however and when Tony Donnelly found Rory O'Neill with a pass 3 minutes from time, he rattled the Belcoo net for the only goal of the game. It was exhibition stuff from Cullyhanna in the final stages as Cathal McGlade combined with Kyle McEvoy to allow the latter to kick a point before Rory O'Neill added to his tally with a minor score. There was still time for Conor Nugent to get his name on the scoresheet while Colm Hoey's third point of the second half brought proceedings to a close as Cullyhanna ran out comfortable victors on a scoreline of St Patrick's 1-16 Belcoo 0-2.

This was a very creditable performance and the freescoring nature of the second half was particularly pleasing. However the team should be under no illusions that the host club will provide much stiffer opposition next week and that further improvement will be required if our run in this competition is to be extended. The final score was perhaps harsh on Belcoo who played the match shorn of their midfielder and captain Brian Cox who missed the match through injury and were competitive throughout the first half. Culyhanna's defence as a unit coped very well, particularly when under sustained pressure facing the first half breeze. Eoin McArdle had a fine game while Colm Hoey's attacking runs were constant thorn in Belcoo's side. Pearse Casey got through a mountain of work in midfield, particularly in the difficult first half while Rory O'Neill exhibited scoring flair when introduced. Congratulations to Tony Donnelly who received the sponsors award for man of the match.

Cullyhanna now progress to play Kickhams Creggan at their pitch in County Antrim (134 Staffordstown Road, Randalstown County Antrim BT41 3LH) next Sunday 29th January. Throw in is at 12 45pm and we hope there will be a good crowd of travelling support in attendance.

Starting XV: Deaglan McArdle; Kieran McCooey, Darren Mackin, Micky Murray (0-1); Sean Connel; (0-1), Eoin McArdle, Colm Hoey (0-3), Pearse Casey, Tony Donnelly (0-2), Genie McCooey, Neil Donnelly, Kevin Hoey; Kyle McEvoy (0-3), Gareth Mackin, Conor Nugent (0-1). Subs Used: Cathal McGlade (0-2) Rory O'Neill (1-3), Liam McGlade
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on January 23, 2012, 11:43:44 AM
Belcoo must have been poor? Or where Cullyhanna too strong? I certainly wouldn't have thought Cullyhanna would have won with so much to spare!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Armamike on January 23, 2012, 01:23:57 PM
What's the story with Robbie Tasker - is he not available?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on January 23, 2012, 02:04:02 PM
Quote from: intheknowhow on January 23, 2012, 11:43:44 AM
Belcoo must have been poor? Or where Cullyhanna too strong? I certainly wouldn't have thought Cullyhanna would have won with so much to spare!

To be honest I'd say they were the worst team we've faced all year, certainly Maghery, Clan na Gael and Armagh Harps would all have beaten them comfortably. To be fair, losing their best player before the match didn't help. I understand that only 3 teams entered the u21 championship in Fermanagh.

Initially I was a bit disappointed we'd been drawn in the preliminary round as it was an extra match simply to get to the same stage as everybody else but in hindsight its worked out perfectly. We've gotten a competitive match under our belts and have had a chance to familiarise ourselves with the surroundings before taking on the hosts next week.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on January 23, 2012, 02:28:28 PM
I think u21 football in Fermanagh is a bit of a joke with most teams not entering for one reason or another. Belcoo have won it 4 years in a row, in fact it probably would have been 5 if they hadn't been disqualified 5 years ago, at which point I do think most teams entered. It doesn't say much about the state of their u21 football if Belcoo took such a bad beating yesterday and they came out of Fermanagh with ease. Cox would have been a boost to them but I highly doubt he could have won the game for them.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on January 23, 2012, 09:22:17 PM
Well its a win for Cullyhanna so thats a good thing. Creggan though are a different story becuase they are a very well coached efficient team. Should be a very good game! Im really interested in the Omagh v Scotstown match the following week. I think the winner of that match should win it
Title: Cluichí
Post by: drici on January 24, 2012, 04:27:21 PM
(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/slides/U21jan29th.jpg?1327422351438)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: AQMP on January 24, 2012, 05:51:02 PM
Quote from: hardstation on January 11, 2012, 10:44:27 AM
It's a strange name Kickham and not one I'd be too familiar with in Irish. I'd follow the examples of Bóthar Chiceam and Sráid Chiceam though, which you would think gives Páirc Chiceam. Strange name though so fcuk knows.

Never heard Ó Ciceam.

Ballymun use Pairc Ciceam
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on January 28, 2012, 11:19:43 PM
Two games on tomorrow, Creggan v Cullyhanna and Mayobridge V Assan Gaels. Cullyhanna had a handy win v Belcoo and have had a game under their belts which might be an advantage but then Creggan are at home, I couldn't call this game. Think Mayobridge will beat Assan Gaels, Down is a tough county to come out of especially with Burren in there and I think it's a toss up between Mayobridge and Omagh for who wins the competition.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: randomtask on January 29, 2012, 01:40:46 PM
h/t Cullyhanna 1.01 Creggan 0.04
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bridgegael on January 29, 2012, 04:19:20 PM
ft.  mayobridge 2.11   assan gaels  1 07
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on January 29, 2012, 04:26:55 PM
FT St Patrick's Cullyhanna 1-4 Kickhams Creggan 0-6. Very very difficult conditions today, we just about deserved it I felt. Will put up a full report later.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on January 29, 2012, 07:30:36 PM
Ulster Under 21 Club Championship Quarter-final: St Patrick's 1-4 Kickhams Creggan 0-6

St Patrick's made the long journey to County Antrim again on Sunday to face the host club in the quarter-final of the Ulster championship. As expected, the home side provided a much sterner examination than St Pat's had faced the previous week with the result of this match in doubt until the final shrill of the referee's whistle. Indeed it could be said that, rather than either side dominating the match, it was the elements which controlled affairs, as the strong breeze and constant driving rain made playing conditions very difficult and ensured that flowing football would be at a premium.

Despite facing the wind in the first half, St Pat's were to make the perfect start. Three minutes in, the Antrim side created a goalscoring opportunity as they launched a dangerous ball into the Cullyhanna penalty area. It took stout resistance to keep the away side's goal intact but as the lines were cleared, an enterprising hack downfield from Genie McCooey afforded Rory O'Neill to opportunity to counter attack. O'Neill showed the Creggan defence a clean pair of heels as he ghosted down the touchline before cutting inside and delivering a fine pass to Kyle McEvoy who showed great composure to find the back of the Creggan net. An early lead was ideal for Cullyhanna facing a battle against both the elements and a physically imposing opposition side but inevitably the Antrim champions responded to this set-back and two points in the fifth and eighth minutes, the latter from a free, brought them back within the minimum. With 11 minutes played, Cullyhanna edged further in the lead with Conor Nugent involved in the build-up before Gareth Mackin kicked a fine point. Understandably given the conditions, St Pat's spent most of the rest of the half fighting a rearguard action with scoring opportunities hard to come by and often in difficult positions when they did arrive. However Cullyhanna excelled defensively to restrict Creggan to only a further two points in the final 20 minutes of the first half leaving the sides level at the break on a scoreline of St Patrick's 1-1 Kickhams Creggan 0-4.

St Pat's will have been pleased to have maintained parity whilst opposing the elements however the advantage of the wind in the second period provided no guarantees of success. Cullyhanna did start the second half the more convincing of the sides however and despite missing a couple of early opportunities, regained the lead after six minutes when a Rory O'Neill displayed great vision to pick out Conor Nugent perfectly, allowing Nugent to kick an excellent point. Although St Pat's were perhaps the better side in the early stages of the second half, they could not extend their advantage further and as the home side grew in confidence, it was they who had the best of the exchanges in the middle part of the second period. Creggan were awarded a trio of scoreable frees in this period which could have given them a crucial lead however the stiff breeze came to Cullyhanna's rescue as only the latter was pointed, leaving the sides level facing into the final 10 minutes. Rory O'Neill was unfortunate to see a fine effort hit the crossbar 10 minutes from time however soon after, Kyle McEvoy showed great strength to win possession before collecting a pass and firing over a much needed St Patrick's point. With only 4 minutes remaining, McEvoy was on the scoresheet again with a vital point as he profited from a good move involving Pearce Casey and Gareth Mackin. The home side responded almost immediately however, to leave only a point between the sides in the closing stages. Try as Creggan might, they simply could not fashion an equalising score as their challenge floundered on the rock of Cullyhanna's strong and disciplined defending. In the dying seconds, a great counter attack from Micky Murray produced a free and although Kyle McEvoy could not point the long range effort, a wide was as good as a score at that stage as the referee ended the match immediately after amid scenes of great jubilation from the St Patrick's support and players.

This was not a match for the faint-hearted however it took huge amounts of courage and determination for St Pat's to hold on for victory against gallant opposition. This Cullyhanna side have developed a useful habit of winning tight matches, having prevailed by the minimum margin twice in the Armagh championship and won another game after extra time. Hopefully this is an attribute which will continue to serve them well as their Ulster odyssey continues. Huge credit is due to the management team of Stephen Reel, Mal Mackin and Liam O'Hare for the spirit they have instilled in their charges. This was perhaps not a day conducive to individual brilliance but Darren Mackin gave his customary assured display at full-back while Micky Murray was the launchpad for many the Cullyhanna attack. On a day when scores were hard to come by, the 1-2 from play landed by Kyle McEvoy was worth its weight in gold. The side now have a well deserved week's break before returning to Antrim for their semi-final, likely to be in a fortnight's time.

Starting XV: Deaglan McArdle; Kieran McCooey, Darren Mackin, Michael Murray; Sean Connell, Eoin McArdle, Neil Donnelly; Pearse Casey, Genie McCooey; COlm Hoey, Tony Donnelly, Rory O'Neill; Kyle McEvoy (1-2), Gareth Mackin (0-1), Conor Nugent (0-1). Sub Used: Kevin Hoey
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on January 30, 2012, 10:42:18 PM
Scotstown v Omagh and Dungiven V Kilcar. Any analysis what these teams are like and predictions?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Magicsponge on February 01, 2012, 07:50:49 PM
Looks like Mark McHugh is out for Kilcar on Sunday, that'll be a big miss for them. Still think they'll win but it will be tight. Omagh to just get by Scotstown
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on February 01, 2012, 08:02:36 PM
Mc Brearty still has a county match sat aswell as ronan o'neill for tyrone and hughes for scotstown! Whats Dungiven and Scotstown like?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Peter OToole on February 01, 2012, 09:37:28 PM
Quote from: intheknowhow on February 01, 2012, 08:02:36 PM
Mc Brearty still has a county match sat aswell as ronan o'neill for tyrone and hughes for scotstown! Whats Dungiven and Scotstown like?

Scotstown from what I can remember were beat in the 2008 St.Paul's Minor final by Ballinderry , who dungiven beat in the final of Derry if my memory serves me right! So both should be in with a right shout!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on February 04, 2012, 11:54:34 AM
I think that could have been Ballinderry?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Peter OToole on February 04, 2012, 01:45:13 PM
Quote from: intheknowhow on February 04, 2012, 11:54:34 AM
I think that could have been Ballinderry?

What could have been Ballinderry?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 05, 2012, 03:14:11 PM
See a superb team goal scored by Christopher Gallagher for Omagh St Enda's in their defeat of Scotstown in the Thomas Devlin Motors Ulster Under-21 Club Championship Quarter-finals at Creggan today - http://tinyurl.com/8ycfepy (http://tinyurl.com/8ycfepy)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Link on February 05, 2012, 05:11:15 PM
Any one think the score was 5-5 at half time in the dungiven game?

Thought sludden had a terrible game! Great response from dungiven after the kilcar goal!
Title: Tarraingt
Post by: drici on February 05, 2012, 06:23:03 PM
(http://i849.photobucket.com/albums/ab56/declanrice/229.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bridgegael on February 05, 2012, 06:28:17 PM
was draw made for semis?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 06, 2012, 09:29:23 AM
the semis will be on the 19th, double header. Yesterday's first game was a very high standard, great game between two good teams, Omagh and Scotstown. You can see the best bits from the first-half here - http://t.co/HC8GuhsT (http://t.co/HC8GuhsT)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on February 06, 2012, 09:34:10 PM
Great first game! Scotstown were unlucky. missed alot of chances and i thought they had more possession and were a better team!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on February 09, 2012, 05:42:16 PM
error in today's (9th Feb) Irish News -
I can confirm both semi-final games are on 19th Feb at 1pm and 2.45pm. Final is scheduled for 26th Feb.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: SuperHans on February 18, 2012, 06:06:40 PM
Good luck to dungiven tomorrow against mayobridge! cant make the game but if they play the way they did agasint kilcar they should prevail.

the last day out they limited mcbrearty and mchughs influence although both had played for donegal the day before.

Omagh looked good the last day out so im predicting an omagh v dungiven final, another good derry tyrone tussle

Mawn the town!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 19, 2012, 02:58:11 PM
Mayobridge beat Dungiven today - see their first goal here : http://tinyurl.com/76xdkdy (http://tinyurl.com/76xdkdy)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: everymanaman on February 19, 2012, 05:18:12 PM
Omagh beat Cullyhanna 0-14 to 0-13 with late winner coming from Cormac O'Neill
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on February 19, 2012, 05:50:47 PM
Very disappointed, we could have nicked at least a draw at the end but it was another heroic performance from a team with seven minors in the starting XV and arguably missing our two strongest players. Congratulations to Omagh who were admittedly deserving of their victory.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: fitzroyalty on February 19, 2012, 05:55:15 PM
Quote from: TacadoirArdMhacha on February 19, 2012, 05:50:47 PM
Very disappointed, we could have nicked at least a draw at the end but it was another heroic performance from a team with seven minors in the starting XV and arguably missing our two strongest players. Congratulations to Omagh who were admittedly deserving of their victory.
Hard luck. Surely would have won with RT there, was in fine form last night in Newry.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on February 19, 2012, 06:02:33 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on February 19, 2012, 05:55:15 PM
Quote from: TacadoirArdMhacha on February 19, 2012, 05:50:47 PM
Very disappointed, we could have nicked at least a draw at the end but it was another heroic performance from a team with seven minors in the starting XV and arguably missing our two strongest players. Congratulations to Omagh who were admittedly deserving of their victory.
Hard luck. Surely would have won with RT there, was in fine form last night in Newry.

His loss.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Worker on February 19, 2012, 06:54:35 PM
Who will be favourites for the final then?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Feckitt on February 19, 2012, 07:39:19 PM
[[/quote]Hard luck. Surely would have won with RT there, was in fine form last night in Newry.
[/quote]

What does that mean? Why is he not playing for Cullyhanna?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: redhandloo on February 19, 2012, 07:46:51 PM
Quote from: Feckitt on February 19, 2012, 07:39:19 PM
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Hard luck. Surely would have won with RT there, was in fine form last night in Newry.
[/quote]

What does that mean? Why is he not playing for Cullyhanna?
[/quote]
Is that wee tasker?  What's the story there? A really good minor in 09
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: theticklemister on February 19, 2012, 07:50:06 PM

by the sounds of it they are better off without him
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Worker on February 19, 2012, 07:52:59 PM
Who is tasker playing for now?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: TacadoirArdMhacha on February 19, 2012, 08:03:43 PM
Ulster Club under 21 Championship Semi-final: St Patrick's Cullyhanna 0-13 Omagh St Enda's 0-14

After 7 thrilling displays and 6 tremendous victories, the magnificent voyage undertaken by the Cullyhanna under 21 team finally came to an end on Sunday as a gallant St Pat's side were edged out by the narrowest of margins. And while defeat was undoubtedly a bitter pill to swallow, Cullyhanna's under 21s exited in a blaze of glory, producing arguably as good a performance as they managed all year and playing an integral part in a magnificent game of football. St Pat's were dealt their first crucial blow prior to throw in with news that midfielder and talisman Pearse Casey had been laid low with flu and was unable to start. Unlike the previous match against Kickhams Creggan, conditions were as good as could be expected for the time of year. However St Patrick's appeared unsettled in the early stages with Tyrone senior intercounty star Ronan O'Neill firing over 2 points in as many minutes for Omagh. The Tyrone side had been billed as heavy favourites pre-match and were in sparkling form in the early stages. Cullyhanna custodian Deaglan McArdle had to be alert to keep his goal intact, tipping over a goal bound effort four minutes in. Trailing by 3 points to nil, St Patrick's appeared to be on the verge of getting overrun by their opponents but Colm Hoey assumed the leadership mantle, embarking on an inspirational 40 yard solo run before kicking a fine opening score. Within seconds the deficit was reduced to a single point as Tony Donnelly claimed a breaking ball from the Omagh kick-out before transferring to Rory O'Neill who pointed. The early stages continued to be a free-scoring affair as Omagh kicked over a free before a great Tony Donnelly point from range put only a point between the teams again. Nine minutes in, Ronan O'Neill kicked his fourth point of the match for Omagh while a minute later Rory O'Neill responded with a pointed free of his own after a foul on Kevin Hoey. That left the score Omagh 0-5 St Pat's 0-4 after an enthralling opening ten minutes.

It was inevitable that the scoring rate of both sides would slow however Omagh edged further into the lead after thirteen minutes with a fine point. St Pat's responded again 21 minutes in when a remarkable fetch at midfield from Colm Hoey initiated a St Patrick's attack which culminated with another Rory O'Neill point. Omagh extended their advantage with a point a minute later, however the introduction of Cathal McGlade for Cullyhanna paid immediate dividends as he created a scoring opportunity which was converted by Kyle McEvoy. After 25 minutes, St Pat's finally drew level for the first time when Colm Hoey was hauled down whilst in the middle of a purposeful solo run. Kyle McEvoy made no mistake from the free to draw his side level at 0-7 apiece. Unfortunately this was to prove only a brief interlude of parity as Omagh finished the half the strongest with two late points to leave the Tyrone side ahead after an attractive first half on a scoreline of St Patrick's 0-7 Omagh 0-9. While St Pat's will have been disappointed that lapses in concentration late in the half had resulted in a half-time deficit, given the atrocious start made, most Cullyhanna supporters were fairly content at the break.

The Tyrone side kept their opponents waiting before taking the field at the beginning of the second however when they did emerge, they did so in determined mood, making much the better start. A defensive error lead to an early Omagh point and a fine attack seven minutes in put the Tyrone side four points to the good. By this stage, St Patrick's were struggling to gain possession at midfield and appeared in danger of being overawed by their opponents. Any further scores from Omagh at this stage may have signalled the end of the St Patrick's challenge but Aidan Nugent announced his introduction as substitute with a superb point from distance eight minutes in. Midway through the half, Kyle McEvoy pointed a free after a foul on Conor Nugent to leave only two points between the teams. Determined to quell any possible comeback, Omagh soon laid siege to the St Patrick's goalmouth, fashioning clear goal-scoring opportunities on four occasions between the 16th and 23rd minutes of the half. It took a combination of resilient and composed defending, magnificent goalkeeping and the fortune of a ball striking the post to repel Omagh and keep the St Patrick's goal in tact.

Remarkably St Pat's emerged from this difficult period closer to their opponents on the scoreboard when Sean Connell provided brief respite from the waves of Omagh attacks with a superb point from distance to put only one between the sides. With seven minutes remaining, it appeared Omagh had struck the decisive blows as two points within a minute gave them a seemingly unassailable 3 point advantage. Yet still St Patrick's would not accept defeat, driving forward once more to attempt to rescue the situation. Pearse Casey emerged from the bench to take up station on the edge of the Omagh square and he made an immediate impact, winning a free which Tony Donnelly pointed. Reinvigorated by a renewed sense of belief, Cullyhanna pushed forward once more and reduced the deficit to the minimum when Tony Donnelly collected a sideline ball from Gareth Mackin. Donnelly turned and fired over a crucial point. By now, Cullyhanna were in the ascendancy and, almost unbelievably, pulled level with three minutes remaining as Aidan Nugent showed best to a Tony Donnelly sideline ball and kicked a magnificent score to the delight of the travelling Cullyhanna support. This wonderful exhibition of football continued to ebb and flow in its final stages but as the clock ticked into injury time, neither side could conjure the winning point. Sport can be cruel pursuit however and no better was this illustrated to Cullyhanna than after 31 minutes of the second half when clever play from a long range free resulted in another free being awarded to Omagh in a much more scorable position. Despite the pressure on the young Tyrone forward, his kick was good and Omagh led by a point deep into stoppage time. Still Cullyhanna refused to accept their fate and fashioned another scoring opportunity in the final minute. Pearse Casey's effort was partially blocked by a desperate defender and although possession was retain by the Cullyhanna forward line, the resultant snapshot at goal went agonisingly wide. When Omagh collected possession from the resultant kick-out, Cullyhanna's brave fight was finally over as the match ended in heartbreak for the St Pat's.

While few words of condolence will lift the spirits of the players in the aftermath of such a crushing defeat, it can be fairly stated that in a season of remarkable performances, this side perhaps saved the best to last. All eighteen players who took the field emerged with credit and Cullyhanna could not be more proud of this side had they won the entire tournament. While Cullyhanna could have snatched a late draw, the hugely talented and more experienced Omagh side deserved their victory however St Patrick's lost little in defeat and can look back on their exploits with pride. This Cullyhanna side were not fancied to emerge from their Armagh quarter-final clash with Harps and have regularly fielded with seven or eight minors in the starting fifteen. But despite this, they have grown in stature throughout this season, producing some wonderful football and consistently showing immense levels of courage and tenacity, responding in great style to each challenge laid before them. This team has far exceeded even the most optimistic of expectations and the committee of St Patrick's are delighted with the magnificent manner in which they have represented our club, our village and our county. Every single player involved in this side has the potential to play a huge role in the future of our club and if these lads continue to show the dedication and commitment of the last five months throughout their future footballing careers, there is no doubt they will have long and successful days in the red, black and amber. Our congratulations also to the management team of Stephen Reel and Mal Mackin who performed heroics in their first managerial assignment and thanks to Liam O'Hare and Gary McCooey who were of great assistance to the side. Finally, we wish Omagh every success in the final.

Starting XV: Deaglan McArdle; Kieran McCooey, Darren Mackin, Michael Murray; Sean Connell (0-1), Eoin McArdle, Colm Hoey (0-1); Neil Donnelly, Tony Donnelly (0-3); Rory O'Neill (0-3), Genie McCooey, Kevin Hoey; Kyle McEvoy (0-3), Gareth Mackin, Conor Nugent. Subs Used: Cathal McGlade, Aidan Nugent (0-2), Pearse Casey
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: AFS on February 19, 2012, 08:13:50 PM
Quote from: The Worker on February 19, 2012, 07:52:59 PM
Who is tasker playing for now?

The Armagh U21s.

Fair play to Cullyhanna for doing so well. From the sounds of it, their management deserve a lot of credit for the way they handled things throughout the campaign.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 19, 2012, 08:39:49 PM
Cullyhanna were very impressive, they should have been dead and buried a few times but survived goal efforts somehow and were still hanging in there and so nearly got a draw - fair play, see the last 5/6 minutes on video here - http://tinyurl.com/7c5qvcv (http://tinyurl.com/7c5qvcv)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: 1life 1club on February 19, 2012, 09:36:01 PM
Quote from: The Worker on February 19, 2012, 07:52:59 PM
Who is tasker playing for now?
still a cullyhanna player..with armagh u21 squad..playing execptional at the moment
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: healypark on February 19, 2012, 10:05:00 PM
Tough, tough match again for Omagh today. Showed great resolve to get the last point after Cullyhanna equalized. Quality young side in Cullyhanna coming through. Is Burren the only winners of this competition to date? The final against Mayobridge will be another nervy affair.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: intheknowhow on February 19, 2012, 10:22:14 PM
Omagh were very lucky to beat Scotstown the last day too.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: randomtask on February 19, 2012, 10:50:51 PM
Quote from: intheknowhow on February 19, 2012, 10:22:14 PM
Omagh were very lucky to beat Scotstown the last day too.

Omagh weren't lucky today, they ground out the result something which this team has done many times before. The final should be a cracker
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: amallon on February 20, 2012, 07:56:14 PM
Should be a good final.  We were flattered by the 8 point winning margin against a good Dungiven side.  Keith Quinn needed 15 stitches to his shin after a collision with the Dungiven keeper.  He bravely came back on later in the game but I don't know if he will make it next week.

Whatever the result on Sunday its been great to be involved in this well run tournament.  Well done to Colm McLarnon and his committee in Creggan they have done a super job.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 26, 2012, 05:35:21 PM
See a superb score by Ronie O'Neill in today's final at Creggan - http://tinyurl.com/7w63f8r (http://tinyurl.com/7w63f8r)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: amallon on February 26, 2012, 05:43:25 PM
Some game of football from two fantastic teams.  Ronan O'Neill was the difference between the teams at the end.  How the Bridge missed Keith Quinn.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 26, 2012, 07:09:09 PM
Agreed on that, Mayobridge were excellent but Ronie was Ronie. They put two men on him and he still kicked the last two scores. Watch the winner here from O'Neill, beautifully balanced, using both feet and a great finish. http://tinyurl.com/6qm3mtm (http://tinyurl.com/6qm3mtm)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on August 01, 2012, 10:05:50 PM
Maybe it's a bit out of sync to show this now but then again the weather is the same now as it was for the Tournament... Ronie O'Neill is different class for Omagh - http://tinyurl.com/bn7y7am (http://tinyurl.com/bn7y7am)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on January 25, 2013, 12:00:38 PM
Ballinderry are likely to come through this weekends preliminary round, the quarter finals will be very interesting!!

What way do you think the quarter finals will go?

I think www.ulsteru21creggan.com is going to be updated during the games so we can see scores, photos and videos straight away.

(http://www.kickhamscreggangac.com/uploads/slides/QF%20DRAW%20DATES.jpg)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 28, 2013, 11:06:18 PM
Video: Ballinderry beat Donagh but are wary of Naomh Conaill. See interviews & goals here http://tinyurl.com/am948e8 (http://tinyurl.com/am948e8) Ryan Bell scores the first, he's some size of a young man.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: stronghold on January 31, 2013, 08:27:22 PM
Think it is an absolute disgrace that some clubs are trying to stop young lads playing in the All Ireland Freshers Championship because of the Creggan Tournament. UUj, St Marys and Queens all without players today. Creggan have tried their best but the Ulster Council will have to deal with this mess as well.
Sort it out!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Corkey22 on February 01, 2013, 12:27:29 AM
I don't understand how you can call it a disgrace. To be honest, if I was in the position I would far rather represent my club in an ulster tournament than for a uni match which I'd only have been a part of for 12 weeks
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 01, 2013, 12:56:37 AM
I have to agree with Corkey. Playing with lads you grow up with from no age and representing the place you live in an Ulster Championship is hard to compete against. I'm guessing the Ulster council give the fixtures the go ahead. I'm not sure you can call it a mess, after the McKenna Cup debacle this year I'm starting to think that the colleges football is getting snubbed for club/county football in Ulster anyway.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: stronghold on February 01, 2013, 09:27:56 AM
Your missing my point. Of course the lads should play with their club, but why can't they play their game for the Uni midweek like most players. If the younger players had a Mc Rory cup game they would be playing why not the University.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 02, 2013, 08:33:36 PM
This does make sense, although when you get to an Ulster c'ship stage playing a mid week match destroys preparation which is very important.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ck on February 02, 2013, 10:02:19 PM
This remains a nonsense tournament  placed at a very busy time of year. Ulster council should either run it or it should not be there. Ulster council have no balls from top to bottom and are full of yes men.

That all aside you can't blame the clubs for taking it seriously. If they qualify for it then you can't blame them for wanting to win it.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: HiMucker on February 03, 2013, 10:51:53 AM
Ck why is it a nonsense tournament?  Because its not organised by the ulster council?
It would be a nonsense tournament if the clubs that qualified for it didn't take it serious.  And that would be the case no matter who ran it. Thats not the case.  clubs take it very seriously.  What is nonsense, is that a club has had to organise something which should have been done years ago by the GAA at provincial and national level.
The only problem I see is with the complete fixture schedule which really needs to be overhauled from top to bottom. 
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bennydorano on February 03, 2013, 03:44:51 PM
Armagh Harps beat Dromore 3.11 to 2.3.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 03, 2013, 03:46:50 PM
Really strong Armagh Harps team, not sure if Ballinderry or Bryansford will be able to compete with them after seeing that!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Corkey22 on February 03, 2013, 04:18:57 PM
Yes maybe I did miss the point a bit and I understand what your saying, personally I think it should be up to the players to prioritise what games they play, if there is a need to do so. However, your point happens all the time, its not only clubs that stop players playing games, but counties in particular as well as universities and colleges do the same. So in that respect, I think it is unfair to call the club a disgrace when it happens everywhere all the time
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 03, 2013, 04:49:37 PM
Cracking goal for Bryansford today - https://vimeo.com/58827649 (https://vimeo.com/58827649)

Cracking goal for Armagh Harps v Dromore today - https://t.co/CKd8OU33 (https://t.co/CKd8OU33)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 03, 2013, 05:49:37 PM
See three more goals from Dromore & Armagh Harps today at Creggan, by Sean Muldoon, Ryan McShane & Simon McCoy: https://vimeo.com/58829843 (https://vimeo.com/58829843)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: theticklemister on February 03, 2013, 06:03:49 PM
We'll see where the priorities lie when some players from these teams have county commitments in the NFL.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Throw ball on February 03, 2013, 06:22:25 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 03, 2013, 06:03:49 PM
We'll see where the priorities lie when some players from these teams have county commitments in the NFL.

Armagh did not play Declan McKenna against Laois despite having very few fit defenders so that he could play for Harps today.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: theticklemister on February 03, 2013, 06:45:35 PM
Are the other qfs next week? I think derry r playing laois next week. The same prediciment will fall on ryan bell if the fixtures are correct.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 03, 2013, 09:04:14 PM
After watching todays games i would be so surprised if there aren't any Bryansford U21 players already on the Down panel? Declan McKenna also must be on the Armagh panel?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ApresMatch on February 03, 2013, 09:16:27 PM
How did Bryansford do?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 04, 2013, 12:55:21 AM
Quote from: ApresMatch on February 03, 2013, 09:16:27 PM
How did Bryansford do?

They won by 3 I think in the end up. Their full forward scored almost everything. A lot of mistakes were made in their game but
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 04, 2013, 12:58:48 AM
How many of the Armagh Harps side played in the Ulster minor final last year??
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: yellowcard on February 04, 2013, 11:06:25 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 03, 2013, 06:03:49 PM
We'll see where the priorities lie when some players from these teams have county commitments in the NFL.

Paul Grimleys brother John (I think) is joint manager of Harps so I don't think they will have any such problems and Declan McKenna wasn't considered for Saturdays match against Laois
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Mourne man on February 04, 2013, 11:32:59 AM
Bryansfords danny savage and captain davy mckibben have played for down seniors they also have chris clarke not sure if he played yesterday but i am nearly sure hes involved with the down set up too
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 04, 2013, 06:52:04 PM
Very high standard of play in both games yesterday, as seen in the first-half highlights here from the Dromore-Armagh Harps game. Harps went 6-nil up, Dromore pegged it back. http://tinyurl.com/dyg7lwh (http://tinyurl.com/dyg7lwh)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: The Beard on February 04, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
A lot of people need to get off their high horse here. Creggan tournament is very well run, beginning to hold good prestige and some great football on show anytime I have attended. Any p,Ayer would love to play and win in it for his club.

Freshers football is also great. While craic with the boys, some of whom you are living with, great nights out and trips away and generally just a great experience. Plus it's a high standard of football and very competitive.

I wouldn't deny any lad the chance of either and for any manager to do this is wrong. These are the teams and tournaments that they look back on remember with great fondness. Issue is more with managers than tournament, bit off leeway and understanding from all concerned would go along way
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 05, 2013, 10:11:32 AM
Does anyone remember this fella playing for Tyrone? He's Ciaran Loughran, manager of Armagh Harps and says near the end that he played for Tyrone, I think he was Donaghmore club -  http://vimeo.com/58933634 (http://vimeo.com/58933634)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fear ón Srath Bán on February 05, 2013, 11:12:42 AM
Yep, I remember him, though I thought he was Carrickmore?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: laceer on February 05, 2013, 11:16:44 AM
Was his nickname chunky? Think he played wing half forward
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Wee Roddy on February 05, 2013, 12:40:57 PM
The man on the clip isnt Chunky Loughran. He doesnt manage any clubs. I dont remember the man on the clip playing for Tyrone
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 06, 2013, 10:41:58 AM
When you look at the quality of scores here, this Tournament seems entirely worthwhile. So far, Ryan Bell leads the voting for the best score, though Danny Savage and Simon McCoy are closing in: See all 7 contenders here: http://joe.ie/s/0033740 (http://joe.ie/s/0033740)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 10, 2013, 03:47:12 PM
Creggan Kickhams U-21 Semi-final draw: Armagh Harps v Ballinderry, Bryansford v Emerald Sarsfields
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 10, 2013, 05:25:52 PM
See 3 penalties from today at Creggan... http://tinyurl.com/d32e8xj (http://tinyurl.com/d32e8xj)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: theticklemister on February 11, 2013, 10:46:25 AM
Quote from: theticklemister on February 03, 2013, 06:45:35 PM
Are the other qfs next week? I think derry r playing laois next week. The same prediciment will fall on ryan bell if the fixtures are correct.

Ryan Bell played for bderry at the weekend.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: give her dixie on February 17, 2013, 03:06:37 PM
Armagh Harps GFC ‏@ArmaghHarpsGFC
HALF TIME ARMAGH HARPS 0.08 Ballinderry 1.01
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 17, 2013, 03:36:37 PM
Armagh Harps 11 Ballinderry 2-03.. poor miss from a free by Ryan Bell in front of the nets, there should be 1 in it
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 17, 2013, 05:35:55 PM
See video highlights clips from today' Semi-finals at sunny Creggan, starting with Ballinderry's clinching goal against Armagh Harps http://tinyurl.com/aca4u8h (http://tinyurl.com/aca4u8h) and a Danny Savage point for Bryansford against Emerald Sarsfields here: http://tinyurl.com/anr2ou7 (http://tinyurl.com/anr2ou7) More clips will follow at these links
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 24, 2013, 08:01:26 PM
Bryansford win Ulster U-21 Tournament. See Davy McKibbin lift the cup into the sunny skies at Creggan: http://tinyurl.com/d5hhrmm (http://tinyurl.com/d5hhrmm)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bennydorano on February 24, 2013, 08:45:11 PM
Thought all the talk of Harps v Ballinderry as the real 'final' last week was dodgy talk to be at.  Ballinderry were carried by about 5/6 players last week and ropey looking in a lot of positions, we really should have beaten them, we just shit the nest & collapsed in a big heap midway through the second half.

What was the score today?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 25, 2013, 07:21:14 PM
Bryansford played Ballinderry off the park yesterday. Overall better team but I think Ballinderry where to reliant on Devlin, Bell and Finty Bell to win matches. Great match all the same and credit to both sides
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DownFanatic on February 25, 2013, 09:36:28 PM
A few of the Bryansford panel from yesterday now have Ulster U-17 and U-21 club medals. Danny Savage and David McKibben are serious talents and both are members of the Down Senior squad at the moment. Chris Clarke is a potential future county star too.

The Ford have a massive catchment area and a strong GAA tradition however some may say that they have underachieved of late. To date they are yet to win a county MFC. Their last SFC came in 2003. They have managed a few county U-21 titles though. That win yesterday may act as a catylst for bigger and better things.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 26, 2013, 02:26:23 AM
See a music montage from a sunplashed day at Creggan as Bryansford become Ulster U-21 Champions, plus a tribute to Peter McGrath, 'Down still haven't replaced him': http://tinyurl.com/awefvyk (http://tinyurl.com/awefvyk)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DaisyCutter on February 27, 2013, 01:06:17 AM
Congrats to the ford on their great victory. However it could have been a whole different as I remember a depleted Kilcoo side should have beaten the ford in a windy night before Xmas in Newcastle. The game finished a draw that night with the magpies missing O'Hanlon, R Johnston, D Branagan, J Johnston and J McClean due to their seniors participation in the Ulster Championship. I would have loved to see them full out as I went to the game that night expecting a full quota of players for the magpies.
In saying this, a lot of up and coming talent in the ford such as young Wells & co. Can they convert this to senior success???
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on December 28, 2013, 09:32:57 PM
See a report from Creggan Kickhams Ulster U-21 Tournament Launch last night with Clonoe, Truagh, Kilcar, Warrenpoint, Slaughtneil, Portglenone, Assan Gaels & Cullyhanna all taking part  http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-201314/Creggan/Christmas-Launch-for-Creggan-1287 (http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-201314/Creggan/Christmas-Launch-for-Creggan-1287)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on January 07, 2014, 04:02:02 PM
Quote from: Any craic on December 28, 2013, 09:32:57 PM
See a report from Creggan Kickhams Ulster U-21 Tournament Launch last night with Clonoe, Truagh, Kilcar, Warrenpoint, Slaughtneil, Portglenone, Assan Gaels & Cullyhanna all taking part  http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-201314/Creggan/Christmas-Launch-for-Creggan-1287 (http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-201314/Creggan/Christmas-Launch-for-Creggan-1287)
Who are the fancied teams for this years title ? Would image Derry will be quite strong.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on January 07, 2014, 04:09:30 PM
The Gaelic Life seem to have give a fair background on most of the teams here:

http://gaeliclife.com/2014/01/creggan-gearing-up-for-another-extravaganza/
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: supersub on January 07, 2014, 06:30:52 PM
serious time for these lads to wait/train on for last season's competition.
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Post by: rodney trotter on January 07, 2014, 06:34:47 PM
Yeah, a great chance for lads on Sigerson and County u21 panels to get some extra training in.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on January 08, 2014, 12:40:23 PM
Quote from: crookes on January 07, 2014, 04:09:30 PM
The Gaelic Life seem to have give a fair background on most of the teams here:

http://gaeliclife.com/2014/01/creggan-gearing-up-for-another-extravaganza/
Having watched a young Warrenpoint team beat a poor Burren team in the Down U20 final I would be surprised if they have enough quality and experience to win the tournament. Although looking at their results in the Down championship no one really got close to them in any of their matches so maybe they haven't been fully stretched yet and there is more to come.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: PAULD123 on January 08, 2014, 01:09:00 PM
Warrenpoint are a good side and definitely capable of winning it. But it will be more about team performance than the skill of individuals. For all these teams they are young lads with lives full of other distractions. Some lads are having to sit exams now at university. I don't think previous results are going to be much of a bearing. I would imagine that it will be down to which team has had the most dedication to training and teamwork over the last 6-8 weeks.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 08, 2014, 01:11:07 PM
Between Slaughtneil and Clonoe for me!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on January 08, 2014, 02:46:19 PM
Truagh Gaels should be good with class acts like Daniel McKenna on the side. But Slaughtneil I think are going to be one of the strongest in the competition. There will be no stars but they will be a tough tough team for anyone to play against at this time of year
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: nrico2006 on January 08, 2014, 03:32:47 PM
Quote from: crookes on January 08, 2014, 02:46:19 PM
Truagh Gaels should be good with class acts like Daniel McKenna on the side. But Slaughtneil I think are going to be one of the strongest in the competition. There will be no stars but they will be a tough tough team for anyone to play against at this time of year

How many senior players are on the Clonoe side?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Up The Middle on January 09, 2014, 09:11:44 AM
4 that appeared in last years county final and Ulster club.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on January 15, 2014, 09:04:48 AM
What's going on in Fermanagh, no county U21 manager and now they have no representative in this competition

http://u21.kickhamscreggangac.com/-news/erne-gaels-belleek-withdraw
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: FermGael on January 15, 2014, 09:07:55 AM
where would you start............
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on January 15, 2014, 09:24:24 AM
Quote from: FermGael on January 15, 2014, 09:07:55 AM
where would you start............


Is there a minor manager yet ?

Under 21s start shortly and no manager ? What's going on ?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: FermGael on January 15, 2014, 11:50:33 AM
Declan Bogues article in the Belfast Telegraph hit the nail on the head a couple of weeks ago.

Declan Bogue– 18 December 2013

It's unfortunate that we have to analyse the theme, but the content of Fermanagh county board chairman Patsy Dolan's recent address to the county convention is another example of head-in-the-sand, blame-the-media laziness that has come to characterise these events.


Nobody appears to have learnt any lessons from the perpetual crisis-management that the county have been stuck in for the last decade, nor the divisions that were given considerable attention in the Jarlath Burns Report that examined the disastrous 2011 season.

When Peter Canavan departed at the start of September, he released a statement referencing those rifts as something that was holding the county back.

Dolan seized upon the theme, telling delegates: "This year we have seen yet another manager leave the helm citing lack of support, not from where one would expect – the players – but some nameless people who continue to sell the propaganda rubbish."

Canavan brought a series of long-standing issues to the board in late July after the Cavan defeat. He expected a follow-up call that addressed his concerns. A month later, nobody had thought to get back in touch.

That Canavan was left without even a phone call to sound out his intentions was poor leadership.

"Following the Championship, Peter Canavan stood down for reasons I cited earlier," Dolan says later. But it's only half the story.

Predictably, the address also includes a dig at the media when it comes to the appointment of Pete McGrath. "Although I didn't appoint the senior manager quickly enough for the press or our critics, we did I believe wait to get the best in place."

Dolan revealed there were six candidates for the role on October 7, but some of those candidates were completely unaware they were under consideration until they got a phone call some days later.

By his own admission, McGrath was asked on a Monday if he was interested, interviewed that Wednesday, and unveiled as manager the following night, November 7.

Why did they wait almost a month to approach him?

"Our county has a tendency to look to other counties to see how to do things, personally I never bought into this theory ... we are as good if not better than the rest so maybe it's the rest that should be looking at us."

This is plainly dispiriting. If a business is failing, then it is standard practice to study successful businesses and see what lessons can be applied. That's a fundamental principle of leadership.

Either way, it explains the underage record. Since 2003, Fermanagh have won one match at Ulster minor Championship level, and a couple at under-21. Three games out of a possible 23. It is an appalling record, and can only be improved by changing mindsets and attitudes. But in Patsy's world, everything is fine.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: FermGael on January 15, 2014, 11:54:58 AM
This appeared on the local paper last week, written by Colm Bradley about the Under 21 mess.

Tackling Matters: Under 21 situation is insult to our players

What do Peter Reilly in Cavan, Stephen McDonnell in Armagh, Rory Gallagher in Donegal, Fergal Logan in Tyrone, Paddy Crozier in Derry, Eamonn Burns in Down, The Bradley's in Antrim and Finbarr Fitzpatrick in Monaghan all have in common?

They are all involved in management teams in this years Ulster under 21 championship. Unfortunately Fermanagh does not have a management team at present. Nine weeks before the start of the competition and we don't have a manager.

Other teams have fitted in close to twenty training sessions at this stage while Cavan are even playing in the Hastings Cup, an under 21 warm up competition, against sides from Leinster and Connacht. Need we be reminded that Cavan are going for four in a row under 21 ulster titles while their senior side reached an All Ireland quarter final last season, beating Fermanagh twice along the way.

This is not the first time in recent times that we have shown this age group a lack of respect. Regularly over the past 15 years we have treated the under 21 team with, at best apathy and at worst downright disdain. Time and again they have not been afforded anywhere close to the best environment to prepare as county footballers should.

The fact that at present we are the only county in Ulster without an under 21 manager is a symptom of a much larger problem and that problem is a lack of planning. But what is more worrying is that there seems to be a belief among those elected with running Fermanagh GAA that everything is OK. At the recent county convention it was said by the top table that perhaps other counties should be looking at Fermanagh to see how to do things.

That assertion is hard to take seriously. In order for something to be copied there needs to be a clear template and there is no evidence that there is any type of template in place in Fermanagh. We swing too wildly from the sublime to the ridiculous for there to be any sort of coherent plan in place.

The current problem with the under 21 management is evidence of that. And that problem is wrongly, yet perpetually hitched to the enigma that is the process of selecting a senior manager.

Pete McGrath is a remarkable and brilliant appointment. Yet we know he was not part of a great masterplan. McGrath himself says he was contacted for the first time only three days before he was appointed. One month previous to him being contacted we were told there were six men in for the Fermanagh job. McGrath was out of a job at that stage yet he wasn't contacted for another month. Something doesn't add up.

But really all that is neither here nor there what is important is that while a successor to Peter Canavan was being sought there was little or no focus on the under 21 manager.

No doubt the argument from county officers will be that they had to wait to see who was the senior manager and if they wanted an input into the under 21 team. But this argument is frankly absurd. It is absurd but also painfully revealing in that it demonstrates the attitude which cripples us as a county.

And that attitude is that the senior team trump all. Time and again we put every single egg we own in one basket and throw the kitchen sink at the senior team while failing to grasp the simple yet brutally harsh reality that at under-age level we are struggling to compete. And not only are we struggling to compete but at the risk of repeating myself again there is no plan for our youth.

What is more frustrating is that the people who have been involved with our under-age teams are good coaches and good managers. They have proved as much elsewhere so we have to accept that there is something more fundamental at play here.

Taking just the under 21 situation as it now stands the lesson has to be learned that a manager has to be in place by mid October every year. The Championship is in March and it is quite frankly insulting to the players not to have a manager in place at this stage. But quite apart from the insult to the under 21′s it is also footballing suicide.

How can we expect 18, 19 and 20 year old kids to mature into county senior footballers when we offer no environment for them to flourish, grow and learn? It is time for us to get serious and plan for the future. If we don't we will just slip further into the past.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: FermGael on January 15, 2014, 11:57:19 AM
In a nutshell, Jarlath Burns did a  report on Fermanagh Gaa after the whole mess with John O'Neill and players refusing to play for the county.
The report has read out to delegates and has never been seen since.
If it would have been implemented, this mess would never have occured.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: rodney trotter on January 15, 2014, 05:07:08 PM
Fairly shambolic, 9 weeks before the Championship.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on February 04, 2014, 02:06:41 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on January 08, 2014, 01:11:07 PM
Between Slaughtneil and Clonoe for me!
Bit of a shock result at the weekend then. Antrim champs might be dark horses.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 04, 2014, 02:22:08 PM
Both teams looked pretty poor comparing to previous years standard. Don't get me wrong it was a decent match and Portglenone deserved to win but the quality of football wasn't that high IMO
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Milltown Row2 on February 04, 2014, 02:31:57 PM
Quote from: crookes on February 04, 2014, 02:22:08 PM
Both teams looked pretty poor comparing to previous years standard. Don't get me wrong it was a decent match and Portglenone deserved to win but the quality of football wasn't that high IMO

At specified aged group tournaments it's a different set of players nearly every year, standards will dip or get better every year. Well done Portglenone
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 04, 2014, 03:22:45 PM
We (Portglenone) were definitely relieved to hear the final whistle, thats for sure. Slaughtneil were a touch nut to crack, and were sporting in defeat.

I dont know if the Derry ones feel the same way about us, but living Bannside (hence the name) in Portglenone or Toome, or even Rasharkin there is a lot of interaction between the lads, at discos, at schools etc. Not too often do the Antrim lads get a chance to stick their chests out a bit, but they will be enjoying these couple of days thats for sure. For us getting a win was important because we were determined to prove worthy Antrim champions, having just touched off some good Antrim clubs along the way.

Dont know who we get next, but it suits us to be seen as the outsiders in every match we play. Thats four against the odds now.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 04, 2014, 03:36:17 PM
The Portglenone Goal was decent. I know from year to year it is different but it's doubtful the Tyrone or Donegal champions will be as poor..

http://u21.kickhamscreggangac.com/-news/kieron-mckenna-scores-the-winning-goal-as-casements-progress-to-semi-final
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: nrico2006 on February 04, 2014, 04:08:30 PM
Whats the semi-final line-ups and dates?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on February 06, 2014, 11:24:52 PM
Remaining fixtures

Sun 9th Feb @ 12.30 Q/F St Peters Warrenpoint v Assan Gaels

Sun 16th Feb @ 12.30 Q/F St Patricks Cullyhanna v Truagh Gaels
Sun 16th Feb @ 2.15 Q/F Clonoe O'Rahillys v Kilcar

Draw for semifinals will take place after last quarter final

2 x Semifinals set for Sun 23rd Feb 12.30 and 2.15

Final set for Sat 1st March (time tbc)

(Creggan host Waterford on Sunday 2nd March)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on February 09, 2014, 11:37:15 PM
who won today? hope it was the down team.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on February 09, 2014, 11:39:14 PM
Quote from: elk on February 09, 2014, 11:37:15 PM
who won today? hope it was the down team.

Assan Gaels 2-12 Warrenpoint 0-23
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 13, 2014, 11:19:33 AM
I see it's a double header at Creggan this Sunday.

What are your predictions? They should be two decent games..

Cullyhanna (As they have played there before and done pretty well) and Clonoe for me!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Brick Tamlin on February 18, 2014, 08:48:47 AM
Warrenpoint will win this tournament.
Just a prediction.
Worth a punt.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on February 18, 2014, 09:15:03 AM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on February 18, 2014, 08:48:47 AM
Warrenpoint will win this tournament.
Just a prediction.
Worth a punt.

Believe Warrenpoint struggled to put away an average Assan Gaels team. The Tyrone champs for me. Hopefully the weather will be kind for Sunday
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 18, 2014, 10:25:09 AM
Clonoe v Warrenpoint 12.30
Portglenone v Truagh Gaels 2.15
Both on Sunday.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on February 18, 2014, 10:32:27 AM
Truagh and Clonoe final for me.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: rodney trotter on February 18, 2014, 12:04:21 PM
Quote from: elk on February 18, 2014, 09:15:03 AM
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on February 18, 2014, 08:48:47 AM
Warrenpoint will win this tournament.
Just a prediction.
Worth a punt.

Believe Warrenpoint struggled to put away an average Assan Gaels team. The Tyrone champs for me. Hopefully the weather will be kind for Sunday

Assan Gaels were missing 5 of the side that won the Co title in December through injury and other commitments. Crazy time of the year for this competition
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Brick Tamlin on February 18, 2014, 12:05:47 PM
So who are the main men on these teams that are left then.
There must be some county minors, senior players, Ulster Colleges stars etc involved.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 18, 2014, 12:38:36 PM
Daniel McKenna seems to be Truagh Gaels sharp shooter. He had a stint on the Monaghan Senior team and has a Ulster Colleges All Star I think
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Knock Yer Mucker In on February 18, 2014, 02:39:04 PM
We were delighted with the lads last Sunday. We lined without our best forward Danny Mc Nulty who got hurt playing for Tyrone in the Mc Kenna Cup. It would be a great bonus if we could get him on the field for any part of the game.  Truagh have the momentum, after winning the intermediate All Ireland, they will have a very fit team, and it showed on Sunday past when they pulled away the last 10 mins of the game.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 18, 2014, 02:46:54 PM
Think Clonoe and Warrenpoint will be tight enough.

Anyone fancy putting up what you think the odds should be to win outright?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on February 18, 2014, 03:04:37 PM
No one fancy Portglenone - they took a big scalp in the 1st round.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 18, 2014, 03:34:28 PM
Does  anyone know how many of the Truagh U-21 team played in their  intermediate All Ireland success or in the build up to it?

They were comfortable enough against Cullyhanna at the weekend, and as KYMI says, they have a lot of momentum going into these semis.

Portglenone weren't fancied to be in the top four in Antrim, we might have been about fifth or sixth in the "perceived" pecking order. Great excitement around the town, we should bring a decent crowd with us on Sunday. Truagh probably a bridge too far - but sure we will go up and give it a lash. Great to get to this stage and every extra day is a bonus now.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on February 18, 2014, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: bannside on February 18, 2014, 03:34:28 PM
Does  anyone know how many of the Truagh U-21 team played in their  intermediate All Ireland success or in the build up to it?

They were comfortable enough against Cullyhanna at the weekend, and as KYMI says, they have a lot of momentum going into these semis.

Portglenone weren't fancied to be in the top four in Antrim, we might have been about fifth or sixth in the "perceived" pecking order. Great excitement around the town, we should bring a decent crowd with us on Sunday. Truagh probably a bridge too far - but sure we will go up and give it a lash. Great to get to this stage and every extra day is a bonus now.

A perception is as dangerous as an assumption! Any team with the crowd behind it will be tricky opponents.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on February 18, 2014, 05:25:37 PM
Quote from: bannside on February 18, 2014, 02:46:54 PM
Think Clonoe and Warrenpoint will be tight enough.

Anyone fancy putting up what you think the odds should be to win outright?

Portgleone evens favourites.

12-1 bar.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 18, 2014, 07:36:21 PM
Even money youre in the bar with odds like those lol.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on February 23, 2014, 04:57:06 PM
Quote from: orangeman on February 18, 2014, 10:32:27 AM
Truagh and Clonoe final for me.

Heart says Clonoe.

Head says Truagh.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 23, 2014, 05:11:08 PM
Video: See Clonoe's winning point from today's Ulster U-21 Semi-final  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTvKKneMmuw&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 23, 2014, 09:28:28 PM
Truagh just a bit too strong for us (Portglenone) today. We had a horrendous week and lost our captain (Shane Delargy) to tonsilitis and a midfielder diagnosed with bad  flu, (he played against medical advice). We had a player sent off after 5 mins (possibly deserved) and vice captain (Kieran Mc Kenna) black carded after ten (very soft). Thats 4 players from previous games not available or near scratch.

Paul Kane (other midfielder) taken off with hamstring when teams were level after 40 mins, and midfielder with flu (Michael Donnelly) played on with suspected broken hand - will confirm tomorrow. We had no chance with all this going on.

We were in rags at this stage, and our bench had not got the strength in depth needed. Truagh then tagged on a few goals to open up the scoreboard, and ran out easy enough winners at the end.  No sour grapes though. Truagh are a good team with some fine players and we wish them well in the final.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 23, 2014, 09:53:13 PM
Bannside, that's a bad luck to lose all that but I have to say that your lads were fantastic in the first 15 minutes of the second-half. Truagh didn't score for the first 17 minutes despite having a strong breeze and youse pegged it back to level. Great effort.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 23, 2014, 11:48:46 PM
Portglenone where definitely well in the game until the final 15 minutes. They just run out of steam by the looks of it. Where they the first Antrim team to reach the Semi Finals?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on February 24, 2014, 01:02:35 AM
Quote from: crookes on February 23, 2014, 11:48:46 PM
Portglenone where definitely well in the game until the final 15 minutes. They just run out of steam by the looks of it. Where they the first Antrim team to reach the Semi Finals?

What about Creggan themselves ?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on February 24, 2014, 02:03:04 AM
Cheers AC and Crookes. We think our luck finally ran out today. To be fair we had plenty of it in earlier rounds.

We really shouldnt have beaten the hosts Creggan.  They were 9 up against us in the Antrim rounds and their best player Martin Johnston got sent off for a soft enough second yellow. But for that we wouldnt have been there at all.  We beat a great Cargin team by a point and they had a few legitimate hard luck claims. We then met the St Pauls Ulster minor champions who were without two of their better players Declan and Ryan Stranney. We wouldnt have at the Creggan tournament if those two were fit.

So we had a great innings. We believe we will be a stronger team next year, so fingers crossed we will be back. Great competition.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Knock Yer Mucker In on February 24, 2014, 11:59:34 AM
Delighted to be in the final, a serious amount of effort from the lads yesterday, and to be in an Ulster u21 final without one of main men speaks volumes, I saw that he came on the last ten minutes, so hopefully he will be ready for the final in 2 weeks time. The club is in rude health with this team coming hot on the heels of the sen success. We have 12 of the team back next season, so there will be further development in many of the players of the next 24 months. Truagh Gaels will be favourites I suspect, but if they are to win they will have a battle royal to over come.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on February 24, 2014, 12:05:39 PM
I think they got beaten in two Quarter Finals and Cargin also got beat in the Quarter Final stages if I'm not mistaken.

Any predictions for the Final? It's pushed back to the 8th now because of MacRory Cup Semis I see..
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on March 08, 2014, 05:38:30 PM
VIDEO: See brilliant scenes in the Clonoe dressing-room after today's Ulster U-21 Final win, as well as their goal and the cup presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9-_nfaHN5o
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: orangeman on March 08, 2014, 05:53:26 PM
Well done to the Rahillys.

Clonoe are in flying form. Well done to all involved. Thid is going to be another Clonoe dynasty.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: skeog on March 08, 2014, 07:07:46 PM
clonoe have some future ahead of them great display today
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Knock Yer Mucker In on March 09, 2014, 11:29:01 PM
What an achievement for the club yesterday to win the ulster u21 championship. We have played some great football over the competition but our best football has been reserved for the second half of all the games and especially in the second half yesterday where we steam rolled Truagh, who had a serious breeze on their back. We were two up at half time having played with that serious breeze, for most teams that would have been their death nail, due to not having put up enough on the board with that breeze on their backs, but for these lads it mattered not, as with the semi final, our best was for the second half against the elements. Those lads have got some bottle about them that is equally matched with some quality footballers. We were 9 up with two minutes on the clock when we conceded a poor goal  to win by 6 points. Another great evening back at the club, it has been some twelve months, and it's worthing making the best of it, cause all good things come to an end, and as we all know every season is not the same as the last, so I'll enjoy it while it lasts.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: crookes on March 10, 2014, 12:07:29 AM
I seen Clonoe people saying that was their second Ulster U21 Club title. When did they win a first one?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Club Rossa on March 10, 2014, 08:40:15 AM
Not 100% sure but I think Clonoe won it in 2001.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Up The Middle on March 10, 2014, 09:01:17 AM
2001 was the 1st,the competition wasnt run down at Creggan, im not sure which club was running it that year. It probably wasnt a officially recognised competition by the Ulster council but we beat the best teams in Ulster, going to 2 periods of extra time in the final against Slaughtneil, so you better believe we recognise it within the club.

Great 2nd half on Saturday, a lot of our younger players really stood up and were counted.

Its a new season now so what we won last year is in the past, time to move on and ensure we emulate the success of last season.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on March 10, 2014, 01:51:50 PM
Here's some of Clonoe's best scores, mainly when playing into the breeze which is a feature of their game.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHiLJF_XPE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqHiLJF_XPE)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bigtogs on March 10, 2014, 06:33:28 PM
Quote from: Club Rossa on March 10, 2014, 08:40:15 AMNot 100% sure but I think Clonoe won it in 2001.


was 2002 beat St Galls in the final in Greenlough
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on December 29, 2014, 10:49:04 PM
Video: See a report from the Bank of Ireland Ulster U-21 Draw at Creggan Kickhams..  http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Watty-Grahams/2015-Ulster-Under-21-Tournament---Draw-Launch--Reaction-1416 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Watty-Grahams/2015-Ulster-Under-21-Tournament---Draw-Launch--Reaction-1416)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ONeill on December 29, 2014, 11:10:34 PM
Glen have her sown up.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
The Cavan representatives are made up from 3 clubs....what a farce!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
The Cavan representatives are made up from 3 clubs....what a farce!

Why is it a farce?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:59:15 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
The Cavan representatives are made up from 3 clubs....what a farce!

Why is it a farce?

Touched a nerve itchy. Looking forward to Thursday?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: redzone on December 30, 2014, 09:27:46 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
The Cavan representatives are made up from 3 clubs....what a farce!

Why is it a farce?
who are the three clubs? surely if they are three small rural clubs then there shouldn't be a prob.wouldnt be surprised if the gaels are involved
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DownFanatic on December 30, 2014, 09:30:23 PM
I'll reiterate my comments from the minor club championship thread.

The fact that this competition contains an amalgamation that contains three clubs once again goes against what a "club" championship is all about.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 11:16:42 PM
St Josephs are the amalgamation. Arva, Killeshandra and Drumlane.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 11:22:26 PM
Quote from: hardstation on December 30, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Cavan sending their county u21s to this? Not a bad idea.

About 2 or maybe 3 would be on the county u21 team. On a side note, why is a huge county like Antrim with a big city so shite at all levels of the GAA? Maybe you should consider that before you worry too much about Cavan.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 11:23:41 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:59:15 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
The Cavan representatives are made up from 3 clubs....what a farce!

Why is it a farce?

Touched a nerve itchy. Looking forward to Thursday?

No, I never get tired of listening to yer crying.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Westside on December 31, 2014, 12:03:12 AM
Underage level in Cavan has now, and has always had, a lot of amalgamations. There's a lot of small clubs in Cavan who can't field underage sides alone.

We've sent amalgamations to this competition for the past number of years and got beaten in the first round. Why is it suddenly an issue?..
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 31, 2014, 08:28:56 AM
Quote from: hardstation on December 30, 2014, 11:26:17 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 30, 2014, 11:22:26 PM
Quote from: hardstation on December 30, 2014, 08:54:15 PM
Cavan sending their county u21s to this? Not a bad idea.

About 2 or maybe 3 would be on the county u21 team. On a side note, why is a huge county like Antrim with a big city so shite at all levels of the GAA? Maybe you should consider that before you worry too much about Cavan.
We'll play ye 10 minutes of hurling and then 70 minutes of football. We'll add the scores up at the end.

Indeed, we've handed Cavan their asses in the football almost every time we've met this last locka years.

Maybe you should ask Leitrim can ye join them. Or Kerry, sure what odds as long as you get a medal.

Population of Antrim = 618,000.
Population of Cavan = 73,000

Cavan play this yr in Div 2, Antrim in div 4

On those simple statistics you'd be much better worrying about why Antrim football is such a mess.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ONeill on December 31, 2014, 10:59:02 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8fITzlPgA0
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ONeill on December 31, 2014, 11:17:20 AM
Their record at county U21 level suggests it might be paying off if that's important.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 31, 2014, 11:56:30 AM
Quote from: hardstation on December 31, 2014, 10:22:29 AM
Googling populations... ::)

Whatever next.

Even the dubs don't cry about amalgamations like you, the only population bigger than your own. Maybe you should focus on getting some of your young people to wear Antrim colours instead of Celtic. Oh and maybe sort out that mess ye made of Casement park when your at it.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on December 31, 2014, 12:11:43 PM
Quote from: hardstation on December 31, 2014, 12:08:18 PM
Quote from: Itchy on December 31, 2014, 11:56:30 AM
Quote from: hardstation on December 31, 2014, 10:22:29 AM
Googling populations... ::)

Whatever next.

Even the dubs don't cry about amalgamations like you, the only population bigger than your own. Maybe you should focus on getting some of your young people to wear Antrim colours instead of Celtic. Oh and maybe sort out that mess ye made of Casement park when your at it.
The Casement Park development is all controlled by Ulster Council. Indeed, a certain Aogán Ó Fearghail was the main man in putting the plan together. A sterling job he did too.

Where did the whingers come from?

Sort out her own mess Hardstation, we'll look after ourselves.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: mylestheslasher on December 31, 2014, 12:43:47 PM
St Joesphs have been an amalgamation at underage for more than a decade, indeed there used to be a senior championship amalgamation of the same name maybe 15 years ago. One of the teams is my own club Killeshanda.

Basically, there are 3 teams in the Killeshnadra Parish - Killeshandra, Arva & Cornafean. Killeshandra won the intermediate championship 2 yrs ago and just stayed in the senior this year. Arva won the junior championship this year and will be decent at intermediate and Cornafean are a junior team.

These 3 formed St Josephs at a number of underage levels over the years. The idea was to make sure the parish had a team. A few years ago Cornafean decided they had enough players to go it alone and they left the amalgamation and Drumlane, a neighbouring club to the parish, joined instead (Drumlane are a solid intermediate club). I'm too long gone from home now to even know many of the lads playing but I understand that the numbers on panel are pretty equal between the 3 clubs and that none could field a full team on their own. Ciaran Brady of Arva would be the only player that would possibly be on the Cavan Senior panel. Drumlanes Ryan Connolly has massive potential.

Amalgamations at U21 in particular are very common in Cavan due to the smaller size of clubs, I would say that 50% of Div 1 U21 teams are amalgamations with only the big clubs like Cavan Gaels, Mullahoran, Ramor etc going it alone.

I wouldn't expect this amalgamation to be particularly strong in this tournament so no doubt when they lose the whole controversy will go with it.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: armaghniac on December 31, 2014, 02:19:05 PM
No club team or amalgamation with a pick of >5000 should be allowed, nor should county with more than 500000 be allowed in the All Ireland.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on January 02, 2015, 03:26:24 PM
The way Glen Watty's have dominated the ulster minor championship the last 4 years it may well take an amalgamation of all the other teams to beat then at U21 this year !!!!1
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 10, 2015, 10:13:38 PM
See St Eunan's steal it from Warrenpoint today at Creggan in the first game of the Ulster U-21s. The Down men led by three points with 30 seconds left in stoppage time..
http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Warrenpoint/Late-Late-Drama---St-Eunans-1-8-Warrenpoint-0-9-1422 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Warrenpoint/Late-Late-Drama---St-Eunans-1-8-Warrenpoint-0-9-1422)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 12, 2015, 08:59:21 PM
Report with interview clips from St Eunan's win over Warrenpoint..
http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Warrenpoint/Interview-Report---St-Eunans-1-8-Warrenpoint-0-9-1423 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Warrenpoint/Interview-Report---St-Eunans-1-8-Warrenpoint-0-9-1423)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 18, 2015, 06:56:56 PM
Video: See highlights from today's Ulster U-21 QF cracker at Creggan Kickhams - 5 goals as St Josephs from Cavan beat Cullyhanna http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Cullyhanna/Highlights---Cullyhanna-2-9-St-Josephs-3-7-1424 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Cullyhanna/Highlights---Cullyhanna-2-9-St-Josephs-3-7-1424)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: mylestheslasher on January 18, 2015, 09:31:19 PM
Well done St Joes but looking at the video they were helped in a big way by two big mistakes by the keeper.

On another point, I've defended player burnout on the Hastings cup thread but surely this is a completely needless and timing in the complete wrong time of year for U21s.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 19, 2015, 02:35:05 PM
There's been a lot of mixed views about amalgamations coming out of Cavan into the Ulster Minor & U-21 Tournaments. See match action & interviews here with Raymond Brady and Ryan Connolly, talking about St Joseph's win over Cullyhanna in Creggan on Sunday and about why the Cavan amalgamation is helping the game in the Breffni county..
http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Cullyhanna/Interview-Report---St-Josephs-Cavan-3-7-Cullyhanna-Armagh-2-9-1425 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Cullyhanna/Interview-Report---St-Josephs-Cavan-3-7-Cullyhanna-Armagh-2-9-1425)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 24, 2015, 04:47:43 PM
Video: See St John's first goal in today's surprise Ulster U-21 win over Omagh..
http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Omagh-St-Endas/Goal-for-Johnnies-v-Omagh-1427 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Omagh-St-Endas/Goal-for-Johnnies-v-Omagh-1427)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: SaffronHeart on January 24, 2015, 07:26:08 PM
Was at the game today. Couldn't get over how dirty Omagh were, laying punches in after the ball was played and targeting Patrick Mc Bride in particular for some extremely rough treatment from the first whistle. They made St Johns (who wouldn't top any fair play leagues in Antrim) look like Angels
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 24, 2015, 10:04:46 PM
Here's a video report from the game.. could easily have been a black card for the early penalty... not to take away from the Johnnies because they deserved it http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Omagh-St-Endas/Report---St-Johns-3-6-Omagh-1-10-1428 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Omagh-St-Endas/Report---St-Johns-3-6-Omagh-1-10-1428)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on January 25, 2015, 04:39:24 PM
Video: See a brilliant, exhibition-style goal by Watty Grahams in today's Ulster QF vs Scotstown http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Watty-Grahams/Exhibition-Goal-for-Wattys-1429
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on February 22, 2015, 10:36:38 PM
Video: See 2 goals by Watty Grahams in today's BoI Ulster U-21 Final win http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Watty-Grahams/Watty-Grahams-win-Ulster-Under-21-Football-Tournament-1448 (http://jeromequinnmedia.com/video/Creggan-2015/Watty-Grahams/Watty-Grahams-win-Ulster-Under-21-Football-Tournament-1448)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: rrhf on August 06, 2015, 11:31:59 AM
Tyrone Under 21 Champions -  Donaghmore St Patricks 
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on December 27, 2015, 09:26:52 PM
Video: It's December 27 and I'm just back from the annual Christmas launch and draw for this Tournament at Creggan. You can see the draw here..
https://www.facebook.com/jerome.quinn.7/videos/10206602034307488/?pnref=story
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DuffleKing on December 28, 2015, 10:52:06 PM

Another competition the calendar could do without
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ck on December 28, 2015, 11:53:06 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on December 28, 2015, 10:52:06 PM

Another competition the calendar could do without

+1
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on December 29, 2015, 02:31:50 AM
Bullshit. Teams good enough to win their county championships really look forward to it. A good competition and very well organised.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: rrhf on December 29, 2015, 02:34:13 AM
Undoubtedly a strong motivation exists to make the idea of the whole gaa about serving the county and fcuk the growth of the club scene. More than many will disagree or indeed hold back the tide for as long as possible.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on December 29, 2015, 02:38:51 AM
Ask the players. Once you win your county title you want to see where you stand in Ulster. We had one year there and thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes we had county seniors and under twenty ones and university players.....but even with those elite players club always must come first.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Any craic on December 29, 2015, 04:12:20 PM
These boys seem fairly keen on it... not to mention Ross Carr and Enda Gormley on the sidelines.. and yes, that's Eugene McKenna's son Peter up first.. https://youtu.be/g7kKgZykD_k (https://youtu.be/g7kKgZykD_k)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DuffleKing on December 29, 2015, 08:24:04 PM

When considering the merits of a minority competition, those directly competing should not be considered.

Do you think anyone who wins their county championship is then going to not bother with an invitational tournament like this?

This age group is exactly the band where over demand is rife without an invented tournament which is actuallyjust a club fundraiser
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: lenny on December 29, 2015, 08:47:11 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on December 29, 2015, 08:24:04 PM

When considering the merits of a minority competition, those directly competing should not be considered.

Do you think anyone who wins their county championship is then going to not bother with an invitational tournament like this?

This age group is exactly the band where over demand is rife without an invented tournament which is actuallyjust a club fundraiser

Totally agree. These competitions clog up the calendar and impact on schools, other clubs and county competitions. I see a place for them but they should be run off in a couple of weekends ie in a blitz format. By these competitions I mean the paul mcgirr, the ulster minor and this creggan u21. 4 of the 9 teams could play off on the saturday, 5 teams on the sunday with the top 2 or 4 back the following weekend for final or semifinal/final.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ck on December 29, 2015, 11:50:28 PM
Quote from: bannside on December 29, 2015, 02:31:50 AM
Bullshit. Teams good enough to win their county championships really look forward to it. A good competition and very well organised.

Try to see past the end of your nose for a second. Players "really looking forward to it" has nothing to do with it.
The issue is the 17 - 21 age group participating in way to many competitions. The elite players in this age group are the vulnerable ones. Many of these players will be serving many masters which is a key contributor to burnout! The bigger picture is an important one and will be discarded by those who are only interested in short term gains.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on December 30, 2015, 09:52:32 AM
I get it that the elite players are the vulnerable ones. They will be playing Mc Rory/Mc Larnon or at university with other elite players. Or on County minor/U21/senior squads (with other elite players) who are heavy in pre season prep.

That's too bad but club comes first. Take the average club player in the 17-21 bracket, for them this is the ultimate. This is their big stage and for them this is as good as it gets.

Promoting elitism versus the average club player is already a problem in our calendar.  Take off your blinkers and see the bigger picture.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: DuffleKing on December 30, 2015, 10:29:42 AM

I could see your argument if these were official competitions but they are makey upy tournaments organised for selfish financial reasons. If there was merit in them they'd be officially organised through the normal channels but people with the bigger picture in mind understand there is no benefit or place for this.

I could invent a "the real real u19 ulster competition" in 2016 and invite last year's minor winners. Idiot clubs would lock their players away for 6 months for that too and prepare as if it were the all ireland championship. pure nonsense. The ultimate. give me a break.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: lenny on December 30, 2015, 10:32:22 AM
Quote from: bannside on December 30, 2015, 09:52:32 AM
I get it that the elite players are the vulnerable ones. They will be playing Mc Rory/Mc Larnon or at university with other elite players. Or on County minor/U21/senior squads (with other elite players) who are heavy in pre season prep.

That's too bad but club comes first. Take the average club player in the 17-21 bracket, for them this is the ultimate. This is their big stage and for them this is as good as it gets.

Promoting elitism versus the average club player is already a problem in our calendar.  Take off your blinkers and see the bigger picture.

I see your point and no doubt it's nice to test yourself against the best in Ulster. The problem is that these competitions drag on far too long. Take a school who have 6 or 7 players from one club who are involved in the st pauls or creggan tournament. The other boys in the school team often have to manage without those players for up to a couple of months or longer. The club can only see their bit of glory but they can't see the overall development of the player who would benefit from playing at the higher level of macrory cup football and who also misses the chance of playing with his teammates. The sigerson cup used to be played over a single weekend and was always prestigious. These tournaments could be condensed and played off over 2 weekends which would give clubs their chance of glory but also allow their players the chance to represent their schools and counties at minor and u21 level.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bannside on December 30, 2015, 03:38:30 PM
Having been to quite a few St Pauls minor, McGirr U-16 and Creggan U-21 tournaments it's clear to see how important they are to players as well as supporters. And if the hosting clubs make money from it - well done to them too.

Don't talk to me about schools competitions. If a player wants to put school football ahead of club football then there's a problem straightaway. Around South Derry there is a litany of potentially great players whose career "peaked" at school and had nothing left after the school was finished with them. Damaged goods - bad knees, cruciate damage, etc due to intense training SEVERAL times a day.

All to feed egotistical coaches who think the sporting world revolves around them.

Yes I agree all competitions should be condensed but not just the three mentioned. 
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2015, 04:06:48 PM
Whilst these underage tournaments have proved very fruitful for my own club recently I wouldn't be a huge fan. Though I do appreciate for the ordinary club player it's the ultimate so perhaps running them off over 2 weekends is the way forward.

I have a much bigger gripe with the attention and longevity of the MacRory cup. In my opinion it should be run off pre Christmas!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on December 30, 2015, 04:11:15 PM
Quote from: bannside on December 30, 2015, 03:38:30 PM
Having been to quite a few St Pauls minor, McGirr U-16 and Creggan U-21 tournaments it's clear to see how important they are to players as well as supporters. And if the hosting clubs make money from it - well done to them too.

Don't talk to me about schools competitions. If a player wants to put school football ahead of club football then there's a problem straightaway. Around South Derry there is a litany of potentially great players whose career "peaked" at school and had nothing left after the school was finished with them. Damaged goods - bad knees, cruciate damage, etc due to intense training SEVERAL times a day.

All to feed egotistical coaches who think the sporting world revolves around them.

Yes I agree all competitions should be condensed but not just the three mentioned. 

Nail on the head BS. Maghera have bullied club players in the past over the bloody McCormick Cup for god sake. The state of 'the back pitches' in Maghera is a disgrace!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Rawhide on December 31, 2015, 08:28:42 PM
If Enda had been more diplomatic is another of saying it.

I am all for compos that promote club football and puts it on the shop window, more so than the school uni compos. And agree that many many other compos including the Mac Rory should be completed pre Xmas, although where the Mageean would fit in defeats me
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: PMG1 on December 31, 2015, 11:28:56 PM
Quote from: DuffleKing on December 30, 2015, 10:29:42 AM

I could see your argument if these were official competitions but they are makey upy tournaments organised for selfish financial reasons. If there was merit in them they'd be officially organised through the normal channels but people with the bigger picture in mind understand there is no benefit or place for this.

I could invent a "the real real u19 ulster competition" in 2016 and invite last year's minor winners. Idiot clubs would lock their players away for 6 months for that too and prepare as if it were the all ireland championship. pure nonsense. The ultimate. give me a break.

Excuse me DK if you were a little less lazy and had a look into the history of the Paul McGirr tournament, what and whom it represents and studied some of the wonderful work done by 'The Spirit of Paul McGirr Trust' for the less fortunate in Lusaka then I think you would agree that it is definitely not a 'makey up tournament organised for selfish financial reasons'. All proceeds go to this charity the Dromore club does not benefit in any way, in fact it costs the club to run it, not that that matters in the context of it all. By the way they are all officially recognised competitions and not to belittle anything else, club always comes first and true GAA figures would never think otherwise!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: ck on January 02, 2016, 12:19:14 AM
The provincial councils refuse to endorse these "tournaments" which tells you all you need to know about whether they should take place or not. The bottom line is that there are far too many competitions in the GAA (club, schools, colleges, county, with at least 2 competitions at each level) and the same players playing in most of them.
Name another sport that operates this way. It really is crazy stuff.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Onthe40 on January 26, 2016, 02:02:16 PM
Was reading in the paper yesterday that Kilcar were deprived the services of their 3 senior county men because they werent let go from a challenge game Donegal were playing in? Would be intersted to know how Kilcar folk felt about this? After all this was an Ulster club competition, and surely would be a prestigious honour for the club to win....
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Kickham csc on January 26, 2016, 07:23:31 PM
Quote from: bannside on December 30, 2015, 03:38:30 PM
Having been to quite a few St Pauls minor, McGirr U-16 and Creggan U-21 tournaments it's clear to see how important they are to players as well as supporters. And if the hosting clubs make money from it - well done to them too.

Don't talk to me about schools competitions. If a player wants to put school football ahead of club football then there's a problem straightaway. Around South Derry there is a litany of potentially great players whose career "peaked" at school and had nothing left after the school was finished with them. Damaged goods - bad knees, cruciate damage, etc due to intense training SEVERAL times a day.

All to feed egotistical coaches who think the sporting world revolves around them.

Yes I agree all competitions should be condensed but not just the three mentioned.

Are you sure about that, several times a day intense training? Several!!! think about it.

Played Macrory for 3 years never did two a days never mind several. Additionally, the school and the clubs worked really well regarding the St Pauls championship. The players trained Wednesday afternoon with the school (tactics / skills) and an arrangement was worked out for the rest of the week. And during that time MacRorys and St Paul's  championships were won

Last point about MacRory training. The league games were finished about mid to late November, whereby the real coaching started. We trained Tuesdays 45mins (30 min game followed by 10-15mins conditional) Wed afternoon (90 mins tactics, skills) Thursday was a repeat of Tuesday, and Saturday  was challenge games.

The whole training was very much game / skill based, with conditioning. The tactics side of thing was great because we had two months of working on different situations and how to react, with challenge games on a Saturday to work it out against opposition.

Since I left school, I have let to come across the same level of player development during a season
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: BluestackBoy on January 31, 2016, 02:50:06 PM
Quote from: Onthe40 on January 26, 2016, 02:02:16 PM
Was reading in the paper yesterday that Kilcar were deprived the services of their 3 senior county men because they werent let go from a challenge game Donegal were playing in? Would be intersted to know how Kilcar folk felt about this? After all this was an Ulster club competition, and surely would be a prestigious honour for the club to win....

Speaking as a Kilcar man we were disappointed as not alone were we missing the 3 senior men but Conor Doherty, a county minor, was missing as well but the feeling was that the Ulster U21 clup competition wasn't that big of a deal.

As it was the team that fielded gave a great account of themselves and were level with only 10 minutes to go before losing by 4 in the end.

Numbers wise Kilcar is a very small club & for us winning the county title in style by double scores was the big achievement.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on November 14, 2016, 03:44:57 PM
can anyone fill in the blanks for this year's county winners or even list teams still in the running?

Antrim -
Armagh -
Cavan -
Derry -
Donegal - Gweedore
Down -
Fermanagh - Not sure if Fermanagh have an u-21 championship?
Monaghan - Donaghmoyne
Tyrone - Stewartstown
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: SHEEDY on November 14, 2016, 05:51:58 PM
Quote from: clarshack on November 14, 2016, 03:44:57 PM
can anyone fill in the blanks for this year's county winners or even list teams still in the running?

Antrim -
Armagh -
Cavan -
Derry -
Donegal - Gweedore
Down -
Fermanagh - Not sure if Fermanagh have an u-21 championship?
Monaghan - Donaghmoyne
Tyrone - Stewartstown

down are only at semi final stage. semi finalists are warrenpoint, mayobridge, clonduff and kilcoo/carryduff.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: AFS on November 15, 2016, 10:34:17 PM
Armagh final is Silverbridge V Cross or Cullyhanna
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: armaghniac on November 15, 2016, 10:50:09 PM
Quote from: AFS on November 15, 2016, 10:34:17 PM
Armagh final is Silverbridge V Cross or Cullyhanna

In the right part of the county, so.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 16, 2016, 10:38:05 AM
South Derry Semi finals:

Loup v Glen
Lavey v Swatragh
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: general_lee on November 16, 2016, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on November 15, 2016, 10:50:09 PM
Quote from: AFS on November 15, 2016, 10:34:17 PM
Armagh final is Silverbridge V Cross or Cullyhanna

In the right part of the county, so.
::)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Link on November 16, 2016, 01:35:35 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 16, 2016, 10:38:05 AM
South Derry Semi finals:

Loup v Glen
Lavey v Swatragh

Is Conor Glass still about for the next few weeks?  8)
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 16, 2016, 01:36:14 PM
Quote from: Link on November 16, 2016, 01:35:35 PM
Quote from: Walter Cronc on November 16, 2016, 10:38:05 AM
South Derry Semi finals:

Loup v Glen
Lavey v Swatragh

Is Conor Glass still about for the next few weeks?  8)

Away back to Oz yesterday.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on November 16, 2016, 02:52:19 PM
Would Glen still be favourites without him?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 16, 2016, 02:58:58 PM
Quote from: clarshack on November 16, 2016, 02:52:19 PM
Would Glen still be favourites without him?

For Derry, possibly. Ulster I would say no. Without jumping too far ahead it's important we get the balance right this coming year. Seniors is our number 1 priority, and the bulk of this U21 panel make up our senior squad.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on November 18, 2016, 09:58:52 AM
Swatragh v Glen in South Derry final next Friday night.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: general_lee on November 21, 2016, 10:38:17 AM
Cross Silverbridge Armagh final.

Cullyhanna out despite not losing a match.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fr. Cyril McDuff on November 30, 2016, 10:31:44 PM
South Derry final: Glen 1-17 Swatragh 1-8 AET
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Newbridge Exile on November 30, 2016, 10:43:21 PM
Quote from: Fr. Cyril McDuff on November 30, 2016, 10:31:44 PM
South Derry final: Glen 1-17 Swatragh 1-8 AET
is this not an all county competition ? nearly positive that Swatragh beat Dungiven in an earlier round
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fr. Cyril McDuff on November 30, 2016, 11:23:04 PM
Quote from: Newbridge Exile on November 30, 2016, 10:43:21 PM
Quote from: Fr. Cyril McDuff on November 30, 2016, 10:31:44 PM
South Derry final: Glen 1-17 Swatragh 1-8 AET
is this not an all county competition ? nearly positive that Swatragh beat Dungiven in an earlier round

Think you are right actually. Now I think about it Glen were supposed to play a City amalgamation, who pulled out.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: stiffler on December 01, 2016, 06:22:08 AM
Quote from: Fr. Cyril McDuff on November 30, 2016, 10:31:44 PM
South Derry final: Glen 1-17 Swatragh 1-8 AET

Musta been one way traffic in extra time.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fr. Cyril McDuff on December 01, 2016, 11:35:55 AM
Quote from: stiffler on December 01, 2016, 06:22:08 AM
Quote from: Fr. Cyril McDuff on November 30, 2016, 10:31:44 PM
South Derry final: Glen 1-17 Swatragh 1-8 AET

Musta been one way traffic in extra time.

It was, Swatragh didn't score in extra time but missed a 20 metre free straight in front of the posts to win the game in normal time - pretty much the last kick of the game. Glen missed bucketloads of chances - butchered 1-10 in the first half alone, some very easy chances, and were very lucky to get away with it. Glen's keeper also made a couple of vital saves. Swatragh are a good team at that age but Glen would need massive improvement if they are to compete in Ulster.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on December 01, 2016, 11:42:56 AM
Would Danny Tallon still be the danger man up front for Glen?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fr. Cyril McDuff on December 01, 2016, 12:17:56 PM
Quote from: elk on December 01, 2016, 11:42:56 AM
Would Danny Tallon still be the danger man up front for Glen?

Yep, Danny is still U21 (next year too I think). Classy player.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on December 03, 2016, 11:30:35 PM
Ramor United won the Cavan final tonight. Beat Assan Gaels 5-15 to 2-8. I'd say they are a strong outfit.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: mrdeeds on December 04, 2016, 01:29:04 PM
Quote from: clarshack on December 03, 2016, 11:30:35 PM
Ramor United won the Cavan final tonight. Beat Assan Gaels 5-15 to 2-8. I'd say they are a strong outfit.

Yeah most of their senior team that won the Senior Champ this year.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Mickey Linden on December 04, 2016, 03:37:56 PM
Has the draw been made for Ulster yet?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: stiffler on December 04, 2016, 04:58:32 PM
Aghagallon beat Rossa today 2-5 to 1-5 in Antrim final.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on December 04, 2016, 09:22:45 PM
In response to the draw being made:

The Tournament Launch and Draw is scheduled for Thursday 29th December 2016. County representatives are in the process of being contacted following successful completion of their respective championships.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on December 04, 2016, 09:50:53 PM
Think there's only 2 more finals to be played at this stage...

Antrim - Aghagallon
Armagh - Silverbridge/Crossmaglen
Cavan - Ramor Utd
Derry - Glen
Donegal - Gweedore
Down - Warrenpoint/Mayobridge
Fermanagh - n/a
Monaghan - Donaghmoyne
Tyrone - Stewartstown
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on December 10, 2016, 06:26:13 PM
You'd have to say that Glen would be favourites. Ramor are bound to be a decent side. We're reasonably strong but quite a young side. I think 11 if the team have at least 2 more years to play. Still a good team but very young.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on December 10, 2016, 10:42:19 PM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on December 10, 2016, 06:26:13 PM
You'd have to say that Glen would be favourites. Ramor are bound to be a decent side. We're reasonably strong but quite a young side. I think 11 if the team have at least 2 more years to play. Still a good team but very young.

Wouldn't say we are favourites. I fancy Ramor.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: elk on December 10, 2016, 11:25:34 PM
The winners of mayobridge/ warrenpoint will give any team a good run for their money
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on December 11, 2016, 01:36:02 PM
Mayobridge won 2-10 to 1-9.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Mickey Linden on December 29, 2016, 08:28:13 PM
Any news from the draw?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: mrdeeds on December 29, 2016, 08:51:22 PM
https://twitter.com/RamorUnited/status/814567158629941248
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on December 29, 2016, 09:29:27 PM
we've met donaghmoyne before. it was in the 2011 Ulster Og Sport final.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: stiffler on January 07, 2017, 12:15:54 PM
Any confirmed dates for these games?
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: paddy g on January 11, 2017, 11:09:30 PM

Sunday 15 January 2017
Stewartstown v Donaghmoyne @ 2.00pm

Saturday 21 January 2017
Ramor Utd v Watty Grahams 12.30pm
Mayobridge v Crossmaglen 2.00pm

Sunday 22 January 2017
Aghagallon v Gaoth Dobhair 12.30pm

Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on January 15, 2017, 05:09:48 PM
Stewartstown 1-12 Donaghmoyne 0-9
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fr. Cyril McDuff on January 21, 2017, 09:04:02 PM
Glen v Ramor was a cracker today, Glen just about doing enough. Crossmaglen impressive, the two O Neil lads look special.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: theticklemister on January 21, 2017, 09:17:45 PM
anybody got the glen team??
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Itchy on January 21, 2017, 09:36:35 PM
Quote from: Fr. Cyril McDuff on January 21, 2017, 09:04:02 PM
Glen v Ramor was a cracker today, Glen just about doing enough. Crossmaglen impressive, the two O Neil lads look special.

Ramor lost Ctr back to a red early in the 2nd half and that probably lost them the game.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Fr. Cyril McDuff on January 21, 2017, 09:44:53 PM
Quote from: theticklemister on January 21, 2017, 09:17:45 PM
anybody got the glen team??

C McCloy
D McCusker
C McDevitt
O Hegarty
T Mullan
C Mulholland
O Hughes
J Doherty
C McCabe
C Darragh
C Convery
T Flanagan
P Gunning
D Tallon
O McGill

Red card was a big blow for Ramor, though their style was pretty aggressive and they looked likely to lose a man from early on I thought. Conall Darragh was my man of the match, outstanding from start to finish.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on January 21, 2017, 10:50:26 PM
Some serious quality in this competition. Expecting Gweedore  to be impressive tomorrow.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on January 29, 2017, 06:47:11 PM
Cross v maghera final. Should be tasty.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: JimStynes on January 29, 2017, 07:12:32 PM
How and why is that lad Dan Lowe not in the Tyrone county team? Two good games today. Creggan is in great order for this time of year!
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on January 29, 2017, 07:20:42 PM
Cross very impressive in the 1st half with some unreal scores. The way the 2nd goal was conceded by us was a killer blow though. 2nd half was a lot better from us outscoring Cross 1-7 to 0-3 and in the end I thought we very unlucky not to get something out of the game despite being 10 points down at h/t. We had the ball in the net on another couple of occasions but the ref brought the play back for frees instead.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: clarshack on January 30, 2017, 09:52:22 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 29, 2017, 07:12:32 PM
How and why is that lad Dan Lowe not in the Tyrone county team? Two good games today. Creggan is in great order for this time of year!

It's a bit of a mystery why he's never been given a proper go at inter county level. he was an unused sub for Tyrone minors in 2013 even though he was the best forward by a mile in Tyrone (at minor level). he destroyed an excellent Ardboe team in the minor league final that year too. The Tyrone minor management also had Cathal McShane as a sub that season so that was definitely an All-Ireland minor title that got away, as Tyrone only lost by a goal to Mayo in the final.
His 2 performances at Creggan were superb and in the first game he destroyed the full back for last seasons Monaghan U-21 team (who is now on the monaghan senior squad). Tyrone were beaten by Monaghan 0-13 to 0-11 in last year's Ulster U-21 final and Dan was kept on the bench.  hopefully he will get his chance sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Norf Tyrone on January 30, 2017, 09:57:16 AM
Quote from: clarshack on January 30, 2017, 09:52:22 AM
Quote from: JimStynes on January 29, 2017, 07:12:32 PM
How and why is that lad Dan Lowe not in the Tyrone county team? Two good games today. Creggan is in great order for this time of year!

It's a bit of a mystery why he's never been given a proper go at inter county level. he was an unused sub for Tyrone minors in 2013 even though he was the best forward by a mile in Tyrone (at minor level). he destroyed an excellent Ardboe team in the minor league final that year too. The Tyrone minor management also had Cathal McShane as a sub that season so that was definitely an All-Ireland minor title that got away, as Tyrone only lost by a goal to Mayo in the final.
His 2 performances at Creggan were superb and in the first game he destroyed the full back for last seasons Monaghan U-21 team (who is now on the monaghan senior squad). Tyrone were beaten by Monaghan 0-13 to 0-11 in last year's Ulster U-21 final and Dan was kept on the bench.  hopefully he will get his chance sooner rather than later.

Always wondered re Lowe. He never got a crack at minor and never got a crack at U21 despite decent returns throughout his underage.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on January 30, 2017, 10:00:55 AM
A lot of destroying!!  :o
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: JimStynes on January 30, 2017, 10:48:57 AM
He was the best player on show yesterday in my opinion
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: theticklemister on February 01, 2017, 06:02:15 PM
Walter could you throw up the Glen minor Ulster winning team from three years ago
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: Walter Cronc on February 14, 2017, 12:38:44 PM
Final off due to Sigerson weekend. Both clubs have players on St Mary's panel. No date selected as yet.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: JimStynes on March 04, 2017, 04:59:45 PM
Well deserved win today for Glen. Better team overall. Best for me were Mulholland at CHB and the lad Flanagan (number 17) in the half forward line.
Title: Re: Ulster Under 21 Football Club Championship (at Creggan)
Post by: bloody mary on January 15, 2018, 08:57:15 PM
Carryduff and Gweedore won at the Ulster U-21 Tournament on Saturday. Here's the best bits on video.. https://youtu.be/nN2QWsYUS8k (https://youtu.be/nN2QWsYUS8k)