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Laois / Re: Tailteann Cup 2023

« on: June 03, 2023, 11:40:47 PM »

Following the Offaly match I was overly enthusiastic regarding our performance. We saw how good Offaly are today. Like the previous poster, I wonder why the local media are so passive as Laois GAA dies an ignominious death. Given that they charge us for reading match reports and following their match day blogs (which is fair enough), if they  were worth their salt, they'd be asking difficult questions of the people who sit at the top table in Laois GAA. They are, however, apathetic and prepared to put up with low standards
 I recall when the previous chairman of the CB resigned they interviewed him. But what good was that? Why not intervirw.the current chairman on our behalf and ask him the hard questions. Now, I wouldn't mind paying to listen to.that interview.

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 31, 2023, 10:41:18 AM »

We are not the only ones blaming a County Board for a slip in standards. Here, Bernard Flynn has a go at the Meath County Board......

https://m.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/meath-legend-bernard-flynn-hits-out-at-royal-chiefs-over-decade-of-decline/a2105265459.html

Somehow, I suspect the Meath CB will react an awful.lot quicker than our crew.

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Laois / Re: Tailteann Cup 2023

« on: May 22, 2023, 06:25:17 PM »

Going into Saturday evenings game, few would have given Laois a chance of getting a result, myself included. Offaly had a decent division 3 campaign and followed up in Leinster by beating Longford away, division 2 Meath at home and took 3rd place in division 2 Louth to extra time.

Having said that, we should have won. We owned the first half and should have been more than 6 up at the break. Fine scores kicked by a number of our lads but unfortunately a number of wides as well. Defence was excellent, well organised and 4 or 5 important turnovers in that first half.

We stemmed the tide then after Offaly kicked 2 early scores in the second half. At 1-9 to 0-7 up, we had a super opportunity to wrap things up with a second goal as we had a 3 v 2 overlap, but that chance was spurned.

Roche, who again was excellent in goals, made a great save to stop Offaly and his kickouts were excellent. We had a winning look when Corbet put over our last point to make it 1-11 to 0-8.

The sheer effort and committment caught up with us at the end. We ran out of gas and Offaly picked off late scores to level. Mark Barry was unlucky right at the end to snatch it for us, just narrowly wide.

Paddy O'Sullivan was excellent with 2 great points, Padraig Kirwan was excellent, Damon Larkin was brilliant in the middle and 2 fine scores. Defence overall was tigerish as a unit. Great to see Colm Murphy back in from the start. A good spread of scores in the forwards. Finn worked his socks off. There were more options to come in from the bench.

Plenty to build on. The players deserve more support. About 2000 at the game, Offaly outnumbered us about 3 to 1. We have London next in a neutral venue on June 3 and see where it takes us. A win gets us out of the group. Depending on score difference, we may do enough to nick 2nd place which would give us a home preliminary quater final.

You do realize, County Man, your excellent analysis of the match will be way too positive (and patronizing of the players) for some on here.

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Laois / Re: Tailteann Cup 2023

« on: May 20, 2023, 09:54:12 PM »

Who said anything about celebrating? No one, particularly Laois people, gave us any chance tonight. Fitness cost us in the end, but I still think it was a creditable performance.

It certainly wasn't error free, but the Laois team and management deserve some credit.

Although we threw away a big lead, I saw a Laois team play with great spirit tonight.

I hope they can build on it.

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Laois / Re: Tailteann Cup 2023

« on: May 20, 2023, 09:22:27 PM »

After all the doom and gloom, I think Laois deserve credit for a good performance tonight.

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 19, 2023, 09:41:39 AM »

I think High Fielder, you put your finger on it when you said our CB are administrators, but they are not men with a vision and clear path for Laois GAA.

We have money in the bank, we have a good C of E, we have a good ( and green ) stadium in OMP. But what we want are good football and hurling teams to support.

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 19, 2023, 07:44:43 AM »

Offaly on a steep upward curve.  U20 Leinster on top of last years minor win.

If the will is there, there is a way.

Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if they win a senior All Ireland title within the next decade and I bet that's their ambition. If Offaly can do it, is there any reason why we can't achieve some success?

Offaly Senior all Ireland in the next decade ? There’s not a snowballs chance in hell that will happen

I believe it is possible in hurling. No one would have predicted a few years ago that they would win a Leinster minor title and an under 20 title in quick succession. They will not be satisfied with that. They want more and they will achieve more.

My fault, but I think we are going off topic here. This thread is about the woes of Laois GAA.

There is no doubt though, we should use Offaly's template for improving standards in this county.

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 18, 2023, 04:30:01 PM »

Offaly on a steep upward curve.  U20 Leinster on top of last years minor win.

If the will is there, there is a way.

Yes, I wouldn't be surprised if they win a senior All Ireland title within the next decade and I bet that's their ambition. If Offaly can do it, is there any reason why we can't achieve some success?

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 17, 2023, 02:08:39 PM »

https://twitter.com/Rodgie5/status/1656428844604174337?t=2ncHuOMucnXSwf7E_Y1otw&s=19

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 16, 2023, 09:02:43 PM »

Following their humiliating defeat to Wexford last week, tonight, our minor footballers have been well beaten by Wicklow.

I mean no disrespect to Wicklow, but how much lower can we go? At both adult and underage level, maybe along with Carlow, we must be at rock bottom in Leinster football now. And we all know Leinster football is the weakest of the four provinces.

Yes, Laois GAA needs urgent help!!!

On the other hand, maybe we should bask in the praise OMP's broadcasting facilities received from TG4 recently.

Is it possible our CB is prioritising the provision of facilities at OMP above the promotion of the games in the county?

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 15, 2023, 06:53:33 AM »

Fair play to Brendan Phelan is right.

The football side could do with someone doing a similar job.

I believe Brendan has a passion for Laois GAA in general. Now, he, in my opinion, with his passion and drive would make an ideal chairman of the CB.

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 11, 2023, 05:41:48 PM »

What a difference a change in CB chairman has made  in Offaly in just two years. But who in Laois could make such a difference?

Is it a case of apathy rules in Laois? Perhaps nobody capable of making a difference is interested enough in Laois.

I think apathy has been a problem for a very long time.

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Laois / Re: Laois GAA needs urgent help

« on: May 10, 2023, 11:55:36 AM »

Wholeheartedly agree. We seem to be on a continuous slide to the bottom and our County Board don't seem to giveca toss.

What can be done?
 

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Laois / Re: Tailteann Cup 2023

« on: May 09, 2023, 09:59:32 AM »

Last year, Sheehan took advantage of the TC to introduce some under 20s to his team. Although Laois lost to Westmeath in the opening round, those young guys didn't do at all badly. I hope he does so again this year.

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Laois / Re: Leinster Minor Football Championship

« on: May 03, 2023, 09:03:57 PM »

Not a 19 point beating in hurling. Its football.