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#1
Fixtures:

Laois v Leitrim - Leitrim by 2
Down v Westmeath - Down by 2

Donegal v Armagh - Armagh by 4
Derry v Dublin - Dublin by 4
#2
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 25, 2024, 02:05:52 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on March 25, 2024, 12:25:57 PMYeah McGovern came on for Guinness because of his early yellow. Then McGovern got black carded for trying to trip a clare player. Deserved to ve taken off for that alone. He put his team under pressure for a silly decision. I'm sure he will learn from that.

Seemed a harsh call by the ref, as did Guinness' yellow card. The ref made some questionable decisions throughout the game, and doesn't seem like a ref who could handle a full tilt championship match anymore.

Laverty was taking no chances on players who had been carded, all were taken off soon after receiving their cards. It didn't negatively impact the performance on this occasion so good calls by the management.
#3
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on March 17, 2024, 08:27:10 PMRd 7 Games on 23/24 March.

Derry v Roscommon
Dublin v Tyrone
Kerry v Galway
Monaghan v Mayo

Cavan v Fermanagh
Cork v Armagh - Draw
Donegal v Meath
Kildare v Louth

Antrim v Wicklow
Down v Clare
Offaly v Limerick
Sligo v Westmeath

Carlow v London
Waterford v Laois
Wexford v Longford
Leitrim v Tipperary

#4
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 19, 2024, 02:55:00 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 19, 2024, 02:23:11 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on March 19, 2024, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 19, 2024, 10:35:40 AMTo guarantee that there is a sizable turnout in Newry on Sunday, the county board ought to be exerting a great deal of effort this week. Is there any possibility of a doubleheader with the Down ladies? In the hopes that a parent will take them to the game, we should distribute tickets to every P7 student. We've never had a bigger game at home in years, and we need everyone behind the team on Sunday because we cannot fail.

I see there are reserve league fixtures for 11am on Sunday morning, with a few teams having to travel a fair distance for away games. That may impact attendance a little (or lead to several reserve teams not fielding).

Why any reserve player would want to travel an hour for a friendly football game defies me.

Why wouldn't they? Sure you could say that about most teams in the county playing any game then, as only a couple of teams are ever in contention for winning the SFC. Football is a hobby for the majority of players.
#5
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 19, 2024, 10:58:07 AM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 19, 2024, 10:35:40 AMTo guarantee that there is a sizable turnout in Newry on Sunday, the county board ought to be exerting a great deal of effort this week. Is there any possibility of a doubleheader with the Down ladies? In the hopes that a parent will take them to the game, we should distribute tickets to every P7 student. We've never had a bigger game at home in years, and we need everyone behind the team on Sunday because we cannot fail.

I see there are reserve league fixtures for 11am on Sunday morning, with a few teams having to travel a fair distance for away games. That may impact attendance a little (or lead to several reserve teams not fielding).
#6
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
March 15, 2024, 08:19:52 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on March 15, 2024, 10:36:22 AMWould it not make sense to postpone the reserve games this weekend due to the recent rain and the forecast for tomorrow?

Football has been played in the rain many times.
#7
Rd 6 16/17 March

Galway v Dublin
Tyrone v Monaghan
Roscommon v Kerry
Mayo v Derry

Armagh v Cavan
Kildare v Donegal
Meath v Cork - Draw
Louth v Fermanagh

Wicklow v Limerick
Clare v Antrim
Sligo v Offaly
Westmeath v Down - Draw

London v Waterford
Laois v Leitrim
Tipperary v Wexford
Longford v Carlow

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#8
Quote from: GAABoardMod5 on February 25, 2024, 09:36:42 PMRd 5 Fixtures 2/3 March

Derry
Mayo
Kerry
Monaghan v Galway - draw

Armagh
Cavan v Meath - draw
Donegal
Cork

Clare
Westmeath
Down
Wicklow

Carlow
Laois
Tipperary v Waterford - draw
Longford

#9
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 19, 2024, 10:27:22 AM
There will be a few people on here fuming today when they see Down GAA's X account posting about a swimmer....
#10
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 16, 2024, 04:07:45 PM
Quote from: snoopdog on February 16, 2024, 03:11:01 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 16, 2024, 11:32:16 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2024, 09:26:29 AM
Quote from: Golden Eye on February 15, 2024, 11:15:59 PMAgain Down GAA Social media shocking to say the least! No Recognition to are players involved last night!

If the difference between someone's happiness and plight, is that our county board publishes a congratulations message every time someone from Down wins something in any sphere of Gaelic Games, then I really do despair for the future of the human race.

We do not need this validation of our efforts. We really do not.

Bit of a ridiculous comment with the usual hyperbole of course. If you can't see the value of a simple social media acknowledgement to the great sporting achievement of some players from our county then why are you even participating in online discussion boards?
I missed the sigerson final. Did many Dpwn men start?

I'm sure you could get a match report online if you can use Google.
#11
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 16, 2024, 11:32:16 AM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 16, 2024, 09:26:29 AM
Quote from: Golden Eye on February 15, 2024, 11:15:59 PMAgain Down GAA Social media shocking to say the least! No Recognition to are players involved last night!

If the difference between someone's happiness and plight, is that our county board publishes a congratulations message every time someone from Down wins something in any sphere of Gaelic Games, then I really do despair for the future of the human race.

We do not need this validation of our efforts. We really do not.

Bit of a ridiculous comment with the usual hyperbole of course. If you can't see the value of a simple social media acknowledgement to the great sporting achievement of some players from our county then why are you even participating in online discussion boards?
#12
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 15, 2024, 06:42:05 PM
Quote from: Truth hurts on February 15, 2024, 03:23:00 PMIs it any surprise our U20 team is struggling? It has been years since our schools have been successful. This has a clear bearing on county football. We require a robust secondary education coaching review. The county and the schools should be working hand in hand.

That comment would make a lot more sense if the Under 20's hadn't recently won two Ulster titles.
#13
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 12, 2024, 03:41:06 PM
Quote from: Hard2Listen2 on February 12, 2024, 10:25:30 AM
Quote from: downtothecore on February 11, 2024, 04:25:26 PMMc rory is donminated these days by Tyrone and Derry teams. St colmans, Abbey, St Louis and red high downpatrick well of the pace.

Red High very rarely compete in McRory even when they have had teams with several county minors.
They seem to value competing in a B competition more than testing themselves in an A competition.

It would seem that the B competition has been an adequate test for the Red High given their record in the competition. They usually have a selection of good players from a variety of clubs but have never looked like dominating that level of competition.

Might change a little with upcoming changes to the school, though I suppose it depends on how the sporting department is reorganised and what the competitive priority is for the younger age groups coming up through the school.
#14
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 08, 2024, 07:04:16 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 08, 2024, 05:24:19 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 08, 2024, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 08, 2024, 02:49:03 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 08, 2024, 12:55:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 08, 2024, 11:59:24 AM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 08, 2024, 11:32:49 AM
Quote from: Truth hurts on February 08, 2024, 10:55:00 AMI've heard that the LGFA sent out a fixture plan without consultation with other codes which has sparked criticism. Is it just me, or does the LGFA enjoy arguments and making strange decisions?

Did the county board consult with the LGFA prior to announcing the dates for the ACFL/ACHL and championships this year?

Open communications should always be practiced.

But let's be realistic here. One association owns about 95% of Gaelic Games fields in Down. The other owns 0%.

There is a remarkably different onus on the group with 0% to consult with others before publishing any fixtures.

To think otherwise is wanton and unhelpful mucksavagery.


Quite the hyperbole there. Hopefully the LGFA in future remember to get the go ahead from the county board before organising their own games, can't be allowed to potentially impact the attendances and gate receipts of the vastly more important men's games.

The bit about LGFA not owning any facilities to host their games, it just seems to fly over your head.

The bit about clubs working together internally to develop plans on use of their facilities seems to fly over your head. Perhaps your club is divided in this regard.

No it's not divided at all.

The thing is.

When a child grows into an an adult, and wishes to continue living under their parents' roof, then it's in everyone's interests to communicate properly about needs and give each other enough room to be happy.

But if the child isn't interested in that conversation, and instead thinks its acceptable to invite  a pile of friends around to takeover the shared spaces on a regular basis, which impacts on their parent's normal habits, then things aren't going to work out. They just aren't.

And if a parent was to ask them to be more reasonable, that does not make the parent in the wrong. It's their house. They paid for it, pay for the bills, and it was built to meet their needs.

LGFA are the child in this parable, in case you're unsure.



A fantastic parable there, a very eloquent way to display your disdain for the women's game. It's brilliant to suggest that none of the women currently of the LGFA have ever contributed to their clubs before. Spectacular effort, very well done.
#15
Down / Re: Down Club Hurling & Football
February 08, 2024, 04:32:00 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 08, 2024, 02:49:03 PM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 08, 2024, 12:55:59 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on February 08, 2024, 11:59:24 AM
Quote from: manwithnoplan on February 08, 2024, 11:32:49 AM
Quote from: Truth hurts on February 08, 2024, 10:55:00 AMI've heard that the LGFA sent out a fixture plan without consultation with other codes which has sparked criticism. Is it just me, or does the LGFA enjoy arguments and making strange decisions?

Did the county board consult with the LGFA prior to announcing the dates for the ACFL/ACHL and championships this year?

Open communications should always be practiced.

But let's be realistic here. One association owns about 95% of Gaelic Games fields in Down. The other owns 0%.

There is a remarkably different onus on the group with 0% to consult with others before publishing any fixtures.

To think otherwise is wanton and unhelpful mucksavagery.


Quite the hyperbole there. Hopefully the LGFA in future remember to get the go ahead from the county board before organising their own games, can't be allowed to potentially impact the attendances and gate receipts of the vastly more important men's games.

The bit about LGFA not owning any facilities to host their games, it just seems to fly over your head.

The bit about clubs working together internally to develop plans on use of their facilities seems to fly over your head. Perhaps your club is divided in this regard.