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GAA Discussion / Re: Guide to the Sam Maguire a...

Last post by Blowitupref - Today at 02:26:14 PM

The last rr - pre qf- qf
 is the killer

I wonder how many first seeds will win their qf . Will it be 3/4 like last year ?

You would have to assume 4/4 would be the standard every year for the group winners making it the the semis.
This would have been the case last year only for Monaghan's penalty win over Armagh.

I wouldn't be surprised if 3/4 would be the usual most years for the first seeds in as regards making the semis. I think most years you've a very decent chance of one of the Ulster teams turning over one of the other provincial winners.

As you said the the preliminary quarter-finals route with 3 games in 3 weekends looks like an absolute death-trap of a route towards Sam. It's very hard to see a team winning Sam through that route.

Yes would expect that to be the case until such time that all Quarter finalists are given at least two weeks prep time.  If we get another 3 Quarter final mis-matches this year as we did last year then HQ need to tweak it.

#2

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 02:20:16 PM

Do you pay for these?

#3

General discussion / Re: A5 WTC (New Road from Augh...

Last post by Aaron Boone - Today at 02:15:51 PM

It's never good news when you see this thread bumped up. It's sad news again.

#4

GAA Discussion / Re: Guide to the Sam Maguire a...

Last post by 93-DY-SAM - Today at 02:12:16 PM

Tyrone be happy with that draw, short drive to ulster winner and should have more than enough for clare and Cork. Draw from hell for Derry.

Definitely a tough draw for us but the only advantage to be had is from winning the group, so from that perspective avoiding Dublin and Kerry is most welcome.

It's hardly a draw from hell. If we can't beat Westmeath we don't deserve to be in last 12. In terms of topping the group, I'd prefer the Connacht winners to any other province. Ulster runner up will be a tough one but we should have plenty of motivation to play either of those teams.

Some people esp the media just love cliches particularly "the group of death".

#5

General discussion / Re: A5 WTC (New Road from Augh...

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 01:59:30 PM

I had a quick look at the ages of all the people who died on the road. 41% were under 30 years old. 30% of people were over age of 60. The other 29% were between 30-60 years old.

I be on that road often enough to see that speed and overtaking at bad time would account for a large portion of the deaths.

Its a poor road but that doesn't always excuse the excess speed or overtaking on blind corners.

The same drivers are on other roads that don't have anywhere near the level of fatalities that the A5 has. Is a responsibility to drive safely anywhere but that road is a death trap.

#6

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by Snapchap - Today at 01:37:51 PM

The interviews are top class, and Niblock is a fine interviewer, but he does need to tone it down on the superlatives.

Claims that a podcast is "the most powerful one yet" do tend to become a bit meaningless when the same claim is made on an almost weekly basis, and when, as I say, each episode seems to have it's own dedicated section for talking about how "phenominal the response has been to last weeks episode".

#7

General discussion / Re: The far right

Last post by Itchy - Today at 01:36:33 PM

Tends to be twitter I think. But for twitter there'd be no Jamie Bryson and I don't think there'd be the rise there is in the south either.

At least Bryson isn't hiding behind a fake name like 99.9% of the hate filled bastids on there are

When will people catch about twitter? Like I know I've umpteen posts on here, but that's my limit, of social media, when someone talks to me about what they seen on twitter or some said this on TikTok I'm immediately rolling my eyes and wanting to bash their heads in

Will Twitter and the like get worst or will it die a death? 

It won't die. I do like Twitter but it can be a cesspit. I block loads of people who get in the way of important things like GAA and NBA news etc

One of the biggest issues with Twitter is if you interact with one of these scumbags, call them out or whatever, your feed will become full of the same shite. You are best to block and ignore anything Far Right and keep your stream of posts clean.

Good point made by Christy, the lack of a name shows these guys for what they are and indeed the homo-erotic image of Colin McGregor leading a band of "patriots" behind him into some sort of war is the most ridiculous thing I ever saw.

#8

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by Armagh18 - Today at 01:24:47 PM

They can't all be the most powerful yet. But absolutely love the interviews, Margaret McConville, Frank McGuigan, Hinphey last week and Seamus Kennedy from Tipp speaking about Dillon Quirke were all serious listens.

#9

General discussion / Re: Podcasts

Last post by J70 - Today at 01:20:36 PM

To me, Niblock is not praising his own work per se, more the individual they're interviewing and their story.

Each to their own. I find him a superb interviewer and the people they showcase almost always with an interesting story to tell.

#10

General discussion / Re: A5 WTC (New Road from Augh...

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 12:59:48 PM

So we have already apportioned blame in the most recent fatalities to the deceased because of their age? 

The three prior fatal collisions have claimed 5 lives, all over the age of 30. The road in its current form is simply unfit for purpose.

No one is blaming age all the, but don't let that get in the way of your post. This reason for this accident is unknown, a single car accident involving teenagers. I don't know anyone that is against making this road safer.

But having suggestions in general about car safety and driving sensibly can also happen separately 

Well the two proceeding posts both coincidentally referenced further speed restrictions on young drivers, that is not going to quell the fatality rate on the A5.

No one said it would and speed restrictions on young drivers should be for up and down the country and not just the A5

It isn't going to change that the A5 is more dangerous than other roads, but it may reduce fatalities somewhat there along with everywhere else. The A5 still has to be engineered to a proper 21st century standard.

edit:there is a problem
https://www.thejournal.ie/man-sped-around-village-with-friends-on-car-roof-and-bonnet-before-tragedy-6368805-May2024