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[Fixtures and Dates for the Tailteann Cup 2024]

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Laois / Re: Laois Senior Footballers 2...

Last post by Junior Ex Laoistalk - Today at 12:50:54 PM

Fixtures and Dates for the Tailteann Cup 2024


Group 1:
May 11/12
Kildare v Longford,  Leitrim v Waterford;
May 18/19
Waterford v Kildare;  Longford v Leitrim;
June 1/2 (neutral venues):
Kildare v Leitrim,  Longford v Waterford.

Group 2:
May 11/12
Sligo v Wexford,  Antrim v Tipperary;
May 18/19 
Tipperary v Sligo,  Wexford v Antrim;
June 1/2 (neutral venues): Sligo v Antrim;  Wexford v Tipperary.

Group 3:
May 11/12
Fermanagh v Wicklow, Laois v Carlow;
May 18/19
Carlow v Fermanagh; Wicklow v Laois; 
June 1/2 (neutral venues):
Fermanagh v Laois; Wicklow v Carlow.

Group 4:
May 11/12
Down v Limerick; Offaly v London;
May 18/19 
London v Down; Limerick v Offaly;
June 1/2 (neutral venues):
Down v Offaly; Limerick v London

#2

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 12:43:42 PM

Between Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing    Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).

I'd say with the Colin Bell one theres parts that would break your heart but they still manage to have a good laugh in other parts as well, loved the bit about him saying he's meeting lads he played with that are on walking sticks now, sure those are the lads that tracked back and made tackles I didn't bother with that!

Hard to even find superlatives to describe Colin and the service their charity provides tbh, have helped over 1800 families at such a tough time.

I remember Colin won the lotto... not the foundation, for them personally. Everyone was so happy for them. Good people have helped so many families.

#3

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by Armagh18 - Today at 12:36:00 PM

Between Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing    Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).

I'd say with the Colin Bell one theres parts that would break your heart but they still manage to have a good laugh in other parts as well, loved the bit about him saying he's meeting lads he played with that are on walking sticks now, sure those are the lads that tracked back and made tackles I didn't bother with that!

Hard to even find superlatives to describe Colin and the service their charity provides tbh, have helped over 1800 families at such a tough time.

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General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 12:35:51 PM

The level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'

To be fair these are some incredibly powerful human interest stories from ordinary enough GAA people that are extremely life affirming. To give Niblock credit he has created a format where these stories are being told very very well and sympathetically.

While the Wednesday ones are often personal in nature, they almost always demonstrate much of what is good about the GAA's role in the community. The Colin Bell one was particularly good.

Yes, he promotes it very strongly and he has a particular schtick, but it's fairly inoffensive unless you're easily annoyed.

Agree with this. Him and Oisin come across as very genuine and are real grassroots GAA people. The human podcasts have often been very moving. Some excellent podcasts.. Sambo, Hub Hughes, Neil Lennon and plenty of others good craic and stories too... only complaint here is the 'most powerful yet' intros.. sounds a bit shallow at this stage.

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General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by APM - Today at 12:29:57 PM

The level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'

To be fair these are some incredibly powerful human interest stories from ordinary enough GAA people that are extremely life affirming. To give Niblock credit he has created a format where these stories are being told very very well and sympathetically.

While the Wednesday ones are often personal in nature, they almost always demonstrate much of what is good about the GAA's role in the community. The Colin Bell one was particularly good.

Yes, he promotes it very strongly and he has a particular schtick, but it's fairly inoffensive unless you're easily annoyed.

#6

GAA Discussion / Re: Ulster U20 and Minor Champ...

Last post by tbrick18 - Today at 12:28:18 PM

Derry were 4 up at HT in ET and then decided to give up the kickouts (which they dominated in the first half of ET) this gave Tyrone the impetus to come and chase down the lead - Derry will be devastated - poor game management both on the pitch and along the line letting that lead slip.

It thought in general, that team was badly managed. All afraid to shoot until the certain score was on, side-to-side, pass back mentality seems to be ingrained in this group of Derry players.
I thought we had better footballers all over the field, but our attack play was so slow and rarely did the player on the ball look up to see the runner.
Tyrone's blanket got back really quick, and they attacked directly and at pace.
Management need to take responsibility for that loss if you ask me as tactics won/lost that game

Agree with some of the other comments on turnovers - really cost us.

The whole game just felt like if Derry threw caution to the wind in attack, we'd get through or get fouled.

Tyrone more "cute" out the field and definitely more physical. But for me, Derry had the better players.

Generally I like penalties (I know I'm in the minority), but that was brutal from a Derry pov. Size difference in the two keepers was really noticeable, but the quality of penalties by Tyrone was much better.

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General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by imtommygunn - Today at 12:25:36 PM

Between Laochra Gael and GAA Social my wife always asks me why I watch / listen to stuff that's so depressing    Seems to be the way of it these days - you want to talk to someone then they need to have some sort of back story. (No a dig at anyone just a marketing thing - I haven't listened to this week's one but IMO the Bells are modern day heroes and are just great people so while I have no doubt it will be a bit sad I'll be very interested to listen to them too).

#8

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by marty34 - Today at 12:19:22 PM

Not too sure but I think it's going the way of Laochra Gael with a few sad stories.

It's a good listen and great to see/hear so many podcasts which are GAA related.

I was just wondering was there any podcasts before Covid?

[The level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take.]

#9

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by JoG2 - Today at 12:00:26 PM

The level of self-agrandising by Tommy Nibs leads me to think he's gone full parody and is only saying 'most powerful yet' on a weekly basis as an in-joke/piss take. Does grate at times, trying to sound nuanced with phrases like 'the modern GAA calendar'

Like all platforms, they flit from the GAA being in existential crisis to a life affirming Championship on a weekly basis depending on the most recent high profile game. If Down-Armagh had been the only game last weekend there would no doubt have been an inquest on various rules, coaching and the provincial system - but because Tyrone-Donegal was a bit more watchable and they got an interview with Ryan McHugh then all is right with the world ... until next week.

Was it ever confirmed what happened Thomas Kane, was he cannibalised by Nibs in the end?

I have to say Mark Sidebottom has aged like a fine wine, the silver fox, one for the mums and anyone with a wandering eye

From what I have heard I wouldn't be too sure on that

Please please please tell us more...

The GAA social is about one of the only podcasts I listen to these days as there is a general air of positivity about it.. The vast majority of the rest are far too negative, can't be listening to it

#10

General discussion / Re: snooker world championship

Last post by Snapchap - Today at 11:54:42 AM

Way to yet again miss the point there gallsman. And way to once again attempt to minimise the examples down to one specific one. What did I say in my last post? It's not about any one specific thing he does, but rather the fact that he regularly does little things purely to entertain. Just because the video was from 2018, so what? Are you suggesting he was a different player in 2018 than every other year of his career? That he only showed personality that one season? Maybe you didnt see him joking and interacting with the crowd just last week? Handing his cue to a lad in the crowd after playing a bad shot? Pretending to sulk on the steps instead of going to his seat? Does that not tell you he has a sense of humour? Is that not a personality trait? In his game Vs Si Jiahui, with Si only needing to win the last frame, Williams took on an outrageous shot given the risk, that most players would have shied away from. Does that say nothing about his personality compared to any equally/more capable player who wouldnt have dreamt of such a high risk shot in such circumstances?