Antrim Football Thread

[whatwillbwillb]

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/casement-park-new-community-forum-26182058

Now the fun begins, the proverbial Wolf in Sheep's Clothing possibly?

[LC]

The article makes reference to economic opportunities during the construction process.  From past experience there is never a shortage of options when it comes to 'security' for your site in this part of the world.  Worked on a job one time and the security was a cross community effort, one dodgy boy landed on a Thursday and the other dodgy boy landed on the Friday.

[Milltown Row2]

The article makes reference to economic opportunities during the construction process.  From past experience there is never a shortage of options when it comes to 'security' for your site in this part of the world.  Worked on a job one time and the security was a cross community effort, one dodgy boy landed on a Thursday and the other dodgy boy landed on the Friday.

Not as much of this 'security' stuff goes on anymore like it did in the past, probably that carry on still in Loyalist areas not so much in West Belfast...

With so much attention going on with this project it would be complete madness to sabotage it with underhand dealings, no doubt certain local business men and local construction business will tender for these jobs but lets see what happens and then make a comment..

Some posters can't wait to see it failing

I'm still not sure its getting built, still a serious amount of projects have been started and not a stone turned in production

[Saffrongael]

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/casement-park-new-community-forum-26182058

Now the fun begins, the proverbial Wolf in Sheep's Clothing possibly?

What was the odds of Harry Connolly being involved ? 1/100 ?

[NAG1]

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/casement-park-new-community-forum-26182058

Now the fun begins, the proverbial Wolf in Sheep's Clothing possibly?

What was the odds of Harry Connolly being involved ? 1/100 ?

I would imagine he will be running the show with the previous minister in the background.

Are there 'expenses' paid for this group/ forum?

Unless the Irish gov't step in with additional funding this project is in serious jeopardy. Happened to hear the new estimates for the entire development 

[Saffrongael]

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/casement-park-new-community-forum-26182058

Now the fun begins, the proverbial Wolf in Sheep's Clothing possibly?

What was the odds of Harry Connolly being involved ? 1/100 ?

I would imagine he will be running the show with the previous minister in the background.

Are there 'expenses' paid for this group/ forum?

Unless the Irish gov't step in with additional funding this project is in serious jeopardy. Happened to hear the new estimates for the entire development 

I see his right hand man is becoming more and more embedded in Antrim Gaa, you could see it coming a mile away. Well anyone that has been paying attention could

[NAG1]

https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/sport/gaa/casement-park-new-community-forum-26182058

Now the fun begins, the proverbial Wolf in Sheep's Clothing possibly?

What was the odds of Harry Connolly being involved ? 1/100 ?

I would imagine he will be running the show with the previous minister in the background.

Are there 'expenses' paid for this group/ forum?

Unless the Irish gov't step in with additional funding this project is in serious jeopardy. Happened to hear the new estimates for the entire development 

I see his right hand man is becoming more and more embedded in Antrim Gaa, you could see it coming a mile away. Well anyone that has been paying attention could

Said it right from the word go, how many groups were hanging on the coat tails of this project.

The only 'rep' from a sporting background that I could see technically not even a member of the association. The only surprise I had with this was the fact that a certain 'hurling legend' wasnt front and centre.

[whatwillbwillb]

You've only got to look at their roles presently and that'll give ya good idea of whats coming next! I agree with MR there are so many hurdles to jump before a sod is cut never mind the funding issues. Effectively this has the potential to be a Management Company via the back door and once community is mentioned thats funding avenue not directly connected to GAA and that takes on a whole new arena. You'd be lucky to get 15 Gaa games a year at this rate. Antrim Gaa has lost its biggest asset and the horse has long bolted, and nobody being held to account!

[barnish oggie]

So Tyrone and Armagh have now both changed to even grades 12-18, with last year minors allowed to play senior. Baffling this option wasn't on the table for Antrim Gael's.

It might have been asked before, but how does this affect inter county minor club games e.g. St Paul's tournament, when some play u17 and some u18?

[EOC1923]

So Tyrone and Armagh have now both changed to even grades 12-18, with last year minors allowed to play senior. Baffling this option wasn't on the table for Antrim Gael's.

It might have been asked before, but how does this affect inter county minor club games e.g. St Paul's tournament, when some play u17 and some u18?

Its not really that important but Id imagine this tournament will revert to u18 if the majority of counties change. Any remaining u17 counties will enter and include a few u18 players to ensure they are competitive.

[Milltown Row2]

So county minor then is still under 17

[imtommygunn]

What a shitshow by the GAA.  (Irrespective of what antrim have done !)

[Milltown Row2]

What a shitshow by the GAA.  (Irrespective of what antrim have done !)

Option 3, which ones have been questioning, came with a lot of stipulations that probably provided more hassle than its worth. When it was eventually brought to the table was it then discussed?

[Would ye whist]

I am sure this is information your club secretary will have sure you all have it   

What a shitshow by the GAA.  (Irrespective of what antrim have done !)

Option 3, which ones have been questioning, came with a lot of stipulations that probably provided more hassle than its worth. When it was eventually brought to the table was it then discussed?

[johnnycool]

What a shitshow by the GAA.  (Irrespective of what antrim have done !)

Option 3, which ones have been questioning, came with a lot of stipulations that probably provided more hassle than its worth. When it was eventually brought to the table was it then discussed?

3. Alternatively, a county that wishes to organize competitions at even age grades only (12/14/16/18) may do so, and retain decoupling at 17 with at least one further age grade (as suits the particular needs of the County) being organized between U18 and Adult. Players in their 18th year will only be allowed to play for or train with Adult teams post March 1st and once the signed consent of the player, their parents/guardians and the Club Executive has been provided. The Task Force also recommends that no player should have to play an Adult and U18 game within 60 hours of each other and request County CCC's to adhere to this policy.


A recommendation is not an enforceable rule so in theory there's nothing to stop an 18yo playing an adult game the following night or two nights after a minor game or vice versa.

County CCC's would find it hard to know if this recommendation was enforced or not, Croke Park know that and are probably covered by this ambiguity.