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Title: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on August 08, 2012, 12:33:12 AM
" Lets Find Out "

All Ireland Cic Saor Championships... www.cicsaor.ie

The all Ireland Cic saor Championships is taking place on the 8th of September 2012 in the Dundalk Young Irelands club. Dundalk Young Irelands are considered the oldest existing club in the GAA; we played in the first ever all Ireland final. Unfortunately we find ourselves in a precarious financial position, and are fearful for our clubs future. "As I'm sure you will appreciate" we as club members feel, it is our duty to do everything in our power to insure the future of what must be one of the most historically important clubs in Ireland.
To address this problem we are hosting the first ever all Ireland free taking/point scoring competition. This competition is played out over 6 elimination rounds to determine the best free taker in Ireland. The eventual winner will be crowned a New All Ireland Champion and receive an estimated €10,000 first prize, the total prize fund is estimated at €30.000 and 10% of participants will receive prizes.
All relevant information can be found on www.cicsaor.ie . We would very much appreciate if you could notify all your club members of this event and forward the website address to anyone you think might be interested in entering. Anyone can enter once 18 years old or over, players can take part on there own behalf, or represent there club or sponsor. They can register and pay on the Cic saor website; entries close 1/9/2012. I would like to add that anyone wanting to enter should go online and do so ASAP, as the competition is capped and places will go fast.


Ps; "The Cic Saor Championships is a brand new competition" and should not be confused with other distance based competitions as it is more of an accuracy test.



Kind regards
Cic Saor
info@cicsaor.ie
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: spuds on August 08, 2012, 11:00:08 AM
Best of luck with this, hope it helps on the road to continued existence and growth.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Home of the champs on August 08, 2012, 02:02:01 PM
Best of Luck
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: magpie seanie on August 08, 2012, 04:25:36 PM
Bryan Sheehan.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: haranguerer on August 08, 2012, 08:59:02 PM
What he said. By far. Ever.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 08, 2012, 11:04:58 PM
Great idea free of rom the hands allowed. Tee?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Orangemac on August 08, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 08, 2012, 04:25:36 PM
Bryan Sheehan.
One of the best.Definitely the best striker of a ball but the 45 he missed to level the 2008 final with a few minutes to go sticks out.

When the pressure was on for Cross or Armagh Oisin McConville would always deliver (I know he missed the pen in 2002 but he came good late in the game when it counted)
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Taxcon on August 08, 2012, 11:27:58 PM
Cluxton has to be up there. The pressure that must have been on that free to win an all Ireland !and he kicked it as if it was a practice kick. legend

By the way great idea! Will be a great spectacle .

Can anyone tell me more information about the event,
What time will it start?
Can anyone enter?
Can an ex player enter?(can't run any more but I can still kick a free)
Are spectators allowed?
Any idea who has already entered?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: haranguerer on August 08, 2012, 11:30:05 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on August 08, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 08, 2012, 04:25:36 PM
Bryan Sheehan.
One of the best.Definitely the best striker of a ball but the 45 he missed to level the 2008 final with a few minutes to go sticks out.

When the pressure was on for Cross or Armagh Oisin McConville would always deliver (I know he missed the pen in 2002 but he came good late in the game when it counted)

Lol! You dismiss Bryan Sheehan for missing from 45 yards, and propose Oisin McConville although acknowledging he missed from 12 yards. Talk about double standards! McConville was good, but hes not in the same league as Sheehan. Not even close. Noone is.

Who would you rather have taking your 45s by the way, Oisin or Sheehan?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: haranguerer on August 08, 2012, 11:30:51 PM
Quote from: Taxcon on August 08, 2012, 11:27:58 PM
Cluxton has to be up there. The pressure that must have been on that free to win an all Ireland !and he kicked it as if it was a practice kick. legend

Ah for fucks sake.

I'm away
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Taxcon on August 08, 2012, 11:53:44 PM
That's not a very nice way to treat a newbie. You must be from Kerry and obviously still a little upset.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 12:00:55 AM
Does Maurice Fitz still kick a ball?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Syferus on August 09, 2012, 12:05:06 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 12:00:55 AM
Does Maurice Fitz still kick a ball?

It was too easy for him so he takes the frees exclusively with his head now.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 09, 2012, 12:11:35 AM
Sheehan is a wonderful kicker from 40 metres plus. The best since Fitzgerald and Canavan. I seen him miss kicks when pressure was on, which fitzy and peter didnt. I can't recall Oisin doing that either within his range. But sheehan is the greatest without doubt of his era.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 12:51:38 AM
QuoteIt was too easy for him so he takes the frees exclusively with his head now.

He probably post here then, with the other head the balls.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on August 09, 2012, 01:10:37 AM
Thanks for your replies.

I certainly have my own opinion of who i would give it to but because of my involvement with the cic saor championships i have to abstain from the debate...... i would say they are all incredible players/free takers (there records speaks for themselves).

The fact is no matter who you mention it will only be a matter of opinion, that's why i love the idea of the Cic Saor Championships because it can give us an answer to what must be one of the great unanswered question in GAA "WHO IS THE BEST".

Oisin MccConville must be eager to find out the answer as he has already register.

I'd like to thank Bryan Sheehan for his support of the Cic Saor on twitter.

"To answer a few Questions"

You can kick from the hands or from the ground (kicking tee not allowed) (drop kick not allowed)
Anyone can enter 18 years or older male of female ,past or present
You can only enter the competition on our website www.cicsaor.ie entries close 1st September
All spectators are more than welcome entry fee has yet to be decided
Thankfully we have a fantastic mix of county players and club players already registered ; Oisin McConville(armagh), Paddy Keenan(louth), Derek McGuire(louth), Paddy o Rourke(meath), and Joe Sheridan(meath), are just some of the more notable names taken part. A full list of entrants will be posted about 3 days before the event.

It's important to point out again "this is not just for county player's anyone can enter".

Register "NOW" www.cicsaor.ie

Kind Regards
Cic Saor
info@cicsaor.ie


Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: onefaircounty on August 09, 2012, 10:08:55 AM
Quote from: haranguerer on August 08, 2012, 11:30:05 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on August 08, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 08, 2012, 04:25:36 PM
Bryan Sheehan.
One of the best.Definitely the best striker of a ball but the 45 he missed to level the 2008 final with a few minutes to go sticks out.

When the pressure was on for Cross or Armagh Oisin McConville would always deliver (I know he missed the pen in 2002 but he came good late in the game when it counted)

Lol! You dismiss Bryan Sheehan for missing from 45 yards, and propose Oisin McConville although acknowledging he missed from 12 yards. Talk about double standards! McConville was good, but hes not in the same league as Sheehan. Not even close. Noone is.

Who would you rather have taking your 45s by the way, Oisin or Sheehan?

Any you, incredibly, compare a penalty to a 45 - completey different circumstances.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Bord na Mona man on August 09, 2012, 11:16:22 AM
Just post the cheque to Larry Reilly!
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: spuds on August 09, 2012, 11:56:48 AM
Reckon Ian Harte would be hard beat.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: stew on August 09, 2012, 02:35:53 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 09, 2012, 12:05:06 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 12:00:55 AM
Does Maurice Fitz still kick a ball?

It was too easy for him so he takes the frees exclusively with his head now.

Brilliant! I love McConville but nobody hit a free ever, like Maurice Fitz.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: the Deel Rover on August 09, 2012, 03:32:47 PM
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on August 09, 2012, 11:16:22 AM
Just post the cheque to Larry Reilly!

For sure. Larry would take the free and as the ball drops over the black spot he would be there to collect is as well. 
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: shawshank on August 09, 2012, 03:33:31 PM
Quote from: stew on August 09, 2012, 02:35:53 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 09, 2012, 12:05:06 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 12:00:55 AM
Does Maurice Fitz still kick a ball?

It was too easy for him so he takes the frees exclusively with his head now.

Brilliant! I love McConville but nobody hit a free ever, like Maurice Fitz.

Have to agree his free taking in the All Ireland final when he hit one with his left foot on the 14 from almost the sideline, and then the other from his right foot on the opposit side, followed by free from 55 yards tight on the right side of the pitch was simply brilliant. Mind you, if I was asked to pick one free, it would be Canavans free in the semi final win over Tyrone that stands out. Talk about dealing with pressure.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: haranguerer on August 09, 2012, 07:00:11 PM
Quote from: onefaircounty on August 09, 2012, 10:08:55 AM
Quote from: haranguerer on August 08, 2012, 11:30:05 PM
Quote from: Orangemac on August 08, 2012, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: magpie seanie on August 08, 2012, 04:25:36 PM
Bryan Sheehan.
One of the best.Definitely the best striker of a ball but the 45 he missed to level the 2008 final with a few minutes to go sticks out.

When the pressure was on for Cross or Armagh Oisin McConville would always deliver (I know he missed the pen in 2002 but he came good late in the game when it counted)

Lol! You dismiss Bryan Sheehan for missing from 45 yards, and propose Oisin McConville although acknowledging he missed from 12 yards. Talk about double standards! McConville was good, but hes not in the same league as Sheehan. Not even close. Noone is.

Who would you rather have taking your 45s by the way, Oisin or Sheehan?

Any you, incredibly, compare a penalty to a 45 - completey different circumstances.

And you incredibly, failed to read what you were quoting. I didnt, Orangemac did you idiot. Thats what I was pointing out.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 09, 2012, 08:41:20 PM
Canavan scored 10 frees in the all Ireland final 95. Was there ever a higher lift than that in such a game?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: laoislad on August 09, 2012, 09:36:38 PM
Quote from: spuds on August 09, 2012, 11:56:48 AM
Reckon Ian Harte would be hard beat.

Denis Irwin was pretty good at them.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 09:59:09 PM
Any sign of Jonathan Sexton?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: royals12 on August 10, 2012, 01:25:16 AM
i actually thought that the only meath players who would give it a go would be farrell and cian ward.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: magpie seanie on August 10, 2012, 04:14:52 PM
Quote from: armaghniac on August 09, 2012, 09:59:09 PM
Any sign of Jonathan Sexton?

Not even Leinster's best kicker.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: spuds on August 10, 2012, 09:11:43 PM
Seanie, David Maye hit some mightily impressive long distance frees in the Connacht final, does he take frees from nearer in and if so how good is he ?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: southdown on August 11, 2012, 02:09:01 PM
I may have read somewhere before that Maurice Fitz was once the world kicking champion, some competition in Australia?  Can anybody shed any further light?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: johnpower on August 11, 2012, 10:38:53 PM
Yes I seem to recall that. I think he kicked 10 points in his first Munster final in 1988. From what I have seen (in no order) the best I have seen are

Matt Connor
Peter Canavan
Maurice Fitzgerald
Oisin McConville
Brian Stafford
Jimmy Keavney
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Syferus on August 11, 2012, 11:05:44 PM
Frankie Dolan, at his peak, was in Maurice Fitz territory. The only pity was that peak was just the 2003 season but he was (and still is) able to take everything from 45's to sideline cuts. The Offaly and Kildare games in 2003 would stand up to any display of free-taking and indeed general play in the history of the GAA.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: johnpower on August 11, 2012, 11:15:13 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 11, 2012, 11:05:44 PM
Frankie Dolan, at his peak, was in Maurice Fitz territory. The only pity was that peak was just the 2003 season but he was (and still is) able to take everything from 45's to sideline cuts. The Offaly and Kildare games in 2003 would stand up to any display of free-taking and indeed general play in the history of the GAA.

Yes of course I also forgot Mr Tompkins and no doubt there are many club players who would make the list. It may well pass that a specialist position will come into play of free taker. But given the rules and refs that is unlikely.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: thewobbler on August 11, 2012, 11:25:46 PM
I think your mind play tricks with you about free takers from the past. Unless they're famous for a bad miss (Ray Cosgrove), then you're almost certainly going to remember the big kicks over the wee misses. TG4 Gold is something of an antidote in that my childhood memory was that Stafford never missed. Now i'm not saying he's not one of the best ever, but he missed plenty over the 91 season alone!

I'd like more televised evidence for/against Enda Gormley and Ronan Carolan. My memory tells me they never missed, but I'm sure Cavan and Derry fans could tell me I'm mad.

Oisin McConville though, up until the last few years of his county career, was something else, a proper dead ball game winner. I'd still have him ahead of Sheehan for calmness, but Sheehan's kicking technique is joyous to watch.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: johnpower on August 11, 2012, 11:30:22 PM
Quote from: thewobbler on August 11, 2012, 11:25:46 PM
I think your mind play tricks with you about free takers from the past. Unless they're famous for a bad miss (Ray Cosgrove), then you're almost certainly going to remember the big kicks over the wee misses. TG4 Gold is something of an antidote in that my childhood memory was that Stafford never missed. Now i'm not saying he's not one of the best ever, but he missed plenty over the 91 season alone!

I'd like more televised evidence for/against Enda Gormley and Ronan Carolan. My memory tells me they never missed, but I'm sure Cavan and Derry fans could tell me I'm mad.

Oisin McConville though, up until the last few years of his county career, was something else, a proper dead ball game winner. I'd still have him ahead of Sheehan for calmness, but Sheehan's kicking technique is joyous to watch.

Yip but Sheehan is not as good as his clubmate. I suppose the guys who gets the last minute free to draw the game is the real deal yet he may have missed easier ones early in the game.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: spuds on August 11, 2012, 11:37:30 PM
Quote from: Syferus on August 11, 2012, 11:05:44 PM
Frankie Dolan, at his peak, was in Maurice Fitz territory. The only pity was that peak was just the 2003 season but he was (and still is) able to take everything from 45's to sideline cuts. The Offaly and Kildare games in 2003 would stand up to any display of free-taking and indeed general play in the history of the GAA.
Last of the Rossie dual stars.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 11, 2012, 11:39:24 PM
Quote from: johnpower on August 11, 2012, 10:38:53 PM
Yes I seem to recall that. I think he kicked 10 points in his first Munster final in 1988. From what I have seen (in no order) the best I have seen are

Matt Connor
Peter Canavan
Maurice Fitzgerald
Oisin McConville
Brian Stafford
Jimmy Keavney
Maurice scored the year before Munster final as well.  Really only for mayo he would have retired the best never to win Sam
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 11, 2012, 11:45:16 PM
Quote from: johnpower on August 11, 2012, 10:38:53 PM
Yes I seem to recall that. I think he kicked 10 points in his first Munster final in 1988. From what I have seen (in no order) the best I have seen are

Matt Connor
Peter Canavan
Maurice Fitzgerald
Oisin McConville
Brian Stafford
Jimmy Keavney
Maurice scored the year before In Munster final as well. I'll keep you guys right.  Really only for mayo he would have retired the best never to win Sam
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Fuzzman on August 12, 2012, 01:53:57 AM
Scotchy Conway from Cookstown. He never missed  and in 1989 Ulster final brought Donegal back to a replay with the last kick of the game.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 12, 2012, 09:42:06 AM
Does it have to be a size 5
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Mike Sheehy on August 13, 2012, 04:33:40 PM
Quote from: rrhf on August 11, 2012, 11:45:16 PM
Quote from: johnpower on August 11, 2012, 10:38:53 PM
Yes I seem to recall that. I think he kicked 10 points in his first Munster final in 1988. From what I have seen (in no order) the best I have seen are

Matt Connor
Peter Canavan
Maurice Fitzgerald
Oisin McConville
Brian Stafford
Jimmy Keavney
Maurice scored the year before In Munster final as well. I'll keep you guys right.  Really only for mayo he would have retired the best never to win Sam

you do remember 2000 right ?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: neilthemac on August 13, 2012, 05:48:33 PM
Micheál Kerins of Sligo has been acknowledged as the best free taker by many ex county players of his era
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: haranguerer on August 13, 2012, 06:06:40 PM
Really? We'll give it to him so
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 13, 2012, 06:18:41 PM
in 1986 aifinal Tyrone played a forward line which included Bob Mc Nally, Mickey Mc Clure, Paudge Quinn, and Mickey Mallon.  iF nothing else, Mallon excelled at the free taking, though if he was a bit worried about one he'd have asked Noel Mc Ginn to come up and have a go.  Even the best need to know their limits.     
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: screenexile on August 13, 2012, 09:52:27 PM
Anyone who remembers Eamonn Burns taking frees for Derry or Screen will know he missed very little from the '45 onwards!!
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Fear ón Srath Bán on August 13, 2012, 10:33:53 PM
Quote from: rrhf on August 13, 2012, 06:18:41 PM
in 1986 aifinal Tyrone played a forward line which included Bob Mc Nally,...

Do you mean Seán Mc Nally rrhf?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 14, 2012, 04:15:12 AM
Nickname!
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: fearglasmor on August 14, 2012, 11:36:00 PM
Quote from: neilthemac on August 13, 2012, 05:48:33 PM
Micheál Kerins of Sligo has been acknowledged as the best free taker by many ex county players of his era

I'll see your Mickey Kerins and raise you a Tony McTeague.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: seanaglis on August 15, 2012, 12:00:13 AM
Charlie Redmond didnt miss many frees

Shame about the penalties. The down ones wouldnt be going on about 5 if he stuck the one in 94 away
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: panc56 on August 15, 2012, 09:01:28 PM
Gary Mason/Ross Carr from Down team in the 90s missed feck all. Mattie Forde recent of Wexford. This year though Sean McCormack from Longford missed 6 frees in 13 outings. Some record.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 15, 2012, 10:11:59 PM
Joe Canning doesn't miss too many, DJ in his pump and Shefflin would not have missed much either
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: rrhf on August 15, 2012, 10:37:45 PM
If you kick it into the goal you get triple pints
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on August 16, 2012, 12:42:21 AM
I have been asked a few reoccurring questions about the Cic Saor Championships through our website www.cicsaor.ie

(Q) How long will the event last?

(A) This very much depends on how many entries we have. We can facilitate 500 contestants so time scale is based on this figure. The first contestant will start at 8am, our target is to complete Round (1) by 12 o clock, Round (2) by 2pm, Round (3) by 4pm, Round (4) by 6pm, Round (5) is the semi final and round (6) is the final, these two rounds should not take more than 1 hour to complete so this would mean the competition should finish up somewhere between 7-8 pm. I would say that this is most likely worst case scenario; we could very easily have our winner well before 6pm.


(Q) How many chances do I get for my entry Fee?

(A) Firstly a dinner voucher will be included with every entry fee. You get two lives to start with; lives can be carried through each round. If you are knocked out in rounds 1, 2, or 3 you have the option to re-enter for a fee of €20. (Note; you can only re-enter the round you have been knocked of and each round has a limit to the amount of re-entries you are allowed) for further details see our rules on www.cicsaor.ie . Lastly; if you make it to the Semi Final without a re-entry you will receive an extra life.



(Q) Can I buy in on the day of the event?

(A) "No" there are many reasons for this. The main one is, to ensure that event is properly organised in relation to officials, facilities, health and safety etc, we would need to know accurate numbers a week before the event takes place, which is why registration closes on 1st of September. It is important for anyone interested in entering, to do so ASAP.


(Q) What time dose the competition start?

(A) This is a particularly important question. Every entrant will receive a randomly selected "Start Time" and "Pitch Number", beginning at 8am. We would ask every contestant to be at their allotted pitch at least 5Min's before their "Start Time", we will send an information pack by email or text to each contestant four days before the event starts.


(Q) Are Frees taken from the ground or from the hands

(A) Both ways are allowed, you cannot use a kicking tee and drop kicks are not allowed.


If you have any questions about the Cic Saor Championships please don't hesitate to ask at info@cicsaor.ie


kind Regards
Cic Saor
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Taxcon on August 18, 2012, 10:46:33 PM
Was just thinking that the cic saor could be a great fundraiser for clubs.

Clubs could enter their best free kickers and if they win the club would receive the prize.

The club could also possibly get more sponsorship from their sponsors if they do well, as it looks like this competition will get a lot of publicity.( our sponsor has already said that they will buy us a new kit if any of the 3 of us finish in the top 10)

Can cic saor tell me if players are able to play on behalf of their own club and can they wear their own club jersey showing their club sponsors.

If so it would be win win all round.

Who is the best?   ME and I will prove it on the 8th Sept. BRING IT ON!!!
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: saffron sam2 on August 19, 2012, 12:03:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 15, 2012, 10:11:59 PM
Joe Canning doesn't miss too many, DJ in his pump and Shefflin would not have missed much either

In his pump, you say?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Minder on August 19, 2012, 12:04:58 AM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 19, 2012, 12:03:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 15, 2012, 10:11:59 PM
Joe Canning doesn't miss too many, DJ in his pump and Shefflin would not have missed much either

In his pump, you say?

Relentless.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: haranguerer on August 19, 2012, 10:09:06 AM
What time does the competition start?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Milltown Row2 on August 19, 2012, 11:34:26 AM
Quote from: Minder on August 19, 2012, 12:04:58 AM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on August 19, 2012, 12:03:25 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on August 15, 2012, 10:11:59 PM
Joe Canning doesn't miss too many, DJ in his pump and Shefflin would not have missed much either

In his pump, you say?

Relentless.

Grammar police!! Pomp
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Buckass on August 21, 2012, 12:10:37 AM
Mayo s Maurice Sheridan was outrageous on the frees in late 90s.major reason Mayo made 96 and 97 finals and hamstring early doors in 97 undid any hope they had
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: AZOffaly on August 29, 2012, 09:28:18 AM
Has this competition been stopped by Croke Park?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: lenny on August 29, 2012, 07:40:05 PM
Brian Sheehan is the best free taker I have ever seen (over the last 30-35 years). Phenomenal striker of a ball from anywhere inside 60 yards and sometimes further out.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 01, 2012, 10:45:50 PM
Quote from: lenny on August 29, 2012, 07:40:05 PM
Brian Sheehan is the best free taker I have ever seen (over the last 30-35 years). Phenomenal striker of a ball from anywhere inside 60 yards and sometimes further out.

hi lenny;

Just to let you, "Bryan Sheehan" has registered for the Cic Saor Championships. So if you would like to watch him test his free taking talent against the likes of Oisin McConville, Paddy Bradley, Cian Ward, Paddy Keenan, Joe Sheridan and many more from throughout Ireland; head for Dundalk next Saturday (8th of September) 9 am start should have the final between 4-5pm ,

"Hope to see you there"

Kind Regards
Cic Saor
www.cicsaor.ie
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 03, 2012, 12:09:01 AM
Quote from: AZOffaly on August 29, 2012, 09:28:18 AM
Has this competition been stopped by Croke Park?

Hi offaly

Croke Park did not stop the Cic Saor Championships. The Cic Saor will most certainly take place next Saturday 8th of September. There is a change of "venue" it will now be hosted in St Mary's (Marist) College Dundalk. 10% of contestants will receive a cash prize with first prize now GAURANTEED to be €2000 (minimum) competition starts 9am with the final head to head shoot out between 3-4 pm approximately

kind Regards
CicSaor
www.cicsaor.ie
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: All of a Sludden on September 03, 2012, 12:21:58 AM
Are the profits from this competition going to the Young Irelanders or does the individual running this get a cut?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: armaghniac on September 03, 2012, 12:47:26 AM
Perhaps Cluxton will now take an interest.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 03, 2012, 12:51:21 AM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on September 03, 2012, 12:21:58 AM
Are the profits from this competition going to the Young Irelanders or does the individual running this get a cut?

Hi Sludden

The Cic Saor Championships is Fund Raising for the Dundalk Young Irelands. Any Funds we raise on the day will go to them !!!!
I hope you can come along and support our event or maybe even take part.

Kind Regards
CicSaor
www.cicsaor.ie
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 03, 2012, 01:30:44 AM
Quote from: armaghniac on September 03, 2012, 12:47:26 AM
Perhaps Cluxton will now take an interest.

Hi Armagh
I hope he dose and he's more than welcome, but I'm not sure if it would suit his style of free taking. Don't get me wrong he is an incredible free taker from distance but id like see if the closer in shots at more acute angles suits his particular style.
I suppose there is only one way to find out and that is to get him registered so if you can get me his number I'll give him a call  :D

kind Regards
CicSaor
www.cicsaor.ie
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 03, 2012, 10:40:31 AM
"Notice" due to club championship fixture date's not been fully released. entries The Cic Saor Championships will remain open untill this "Thursday midnite"

kind Regards
CicSaor
www.cicsaor.ie
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: All of a Sludden on September 08, 2012, 06:52:31 PM
Once again it came down to Louth v Meath, with  Brian White of Cooley beating former rugby player Joe Sheridan in the final. Brian only missed one kick all day. Jim McEnaeney was third, beating Brian Sheehan of Kerry. All in all a good days craic.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Captain Obvious on September 08, 2012, 08:08:45 PM
Quote from: All of a Sludden on September 08, 2012, 06:52:31 PM
Once again it came down to Louth v Meath, with  Brian White of Cooley beating former rugby player Joe Sheridan in the final. Brian only missed one kick all day. Jim McEnaeney was third, beating Brian Sheehan of Kerry. All in all a good days craic.

Who else took part?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: NP 76 on September 08, 2012, 11:34:22 PM
Went up to the competition today and had a great days craic . Was only myself and the the young lad but i have to say we were made more than welcome by all concerned.Alot of work went into the event and i have to say it was extremely well run.Sheehan was the big attraction and got to the final but was lymping around at the end as he seemed to have hurt the knee.I have to say it was a joy to watch him at such an event.Some of the players involved were Paddy O Rourke,Brian Farrell,Brian and Joe Sheridan from Meath,Oisin Mc Conville,Aoran Cunningham,Johnny Hanratty and a cousin of Oisins think his name was Stephen all from Cross,Conor mc Manus from Monaghan,Brian White,Jim Mc Enaeney and PaddyKeenan from Louth,Barney and Dean Rock from Dublin,a lad from Kildare dont know his name who finished 5th,and a few other local lads even the man on the burger stall had a go . All in all it was a day i enjoyed
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: orchard 8195 on September 09, 2012, 01:34:19 PM
Could u take the frees from hands or ground? what distances and angles were they from?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: royals12 on September 09, 2012, 02:56:05 PM
where did brian farrell come? i wouldve thought he was better at taking frees than joe.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 12, 2012, 01:39:30 AM
History was made at 5.15pm last Saturday evening in St Marys college Dundalk where Brian White the Cooley Kickams and Louth midfielder bested a 45 man strong, field of contestants which included , club players, inter county players, multiple all Ireland winners and all stars, to win the inaugural all Ireland Cic Saor championships.
Brian was a worthy winner and statistically was the most consistent free taker only missing two frees all day.
We were delighted to have a very strong and illustrious field of contestants and Brian had to be at the very top of his game to take the title,
After three rounds we were down to 16 contestants, round 4 was the speed round, only four would progress to the final shootout where €2000 was waiting for the winner. (Louth's) Jim Mc Eneaney was the fastest qualifier followed Joe Sheridan (Meath), Bryan Sheehan (Kerry) and Brian white (Louth). Stephen Connolly from Kildare finished in 5th.  Stephen was very unlucky not to make the final four after he finished on the same time as Brian white but lost out in the rerun.
Each of the finalists started with three lives, but as White hadn't lost a life through the previous rounds he would have the advantage of four lives in the final.
Bryan Sheehan exited in 4th followed by Jim Mc Eneaney in 3rd. at this stage Sheridan had only one life remaining; this gave White a massive advantage with three lives. He certainly used this advantage wisely by bringing Joe to the bottom corner flag for his final free, after a fine attempt with the outside of his right foot to bend the ball over the bar, it was declared wide by the umpires Joe was eliminated in 2nd and Brian White became the first ever all Ireland Cic Saor Champion winning €2000 and the inaugural All Ireland Cic Saor trophy.

We would like to congratulate Brian on his victory and look forward to him defending his title in 2013.

You will be able to view highlights of this event on our website www.cicsaor.ie in the coming week's I'll keep you posted

Ps; To all those that helped and supported this event I will never be able to thank you enough Brian, Mike, Gary, Danny and Ailbhe from D4 EVENTS, all the helpers from the Dundalk Young Irelands, all the local business and contestants you were just incredible.

Not to mention a certain Oisin McConville, its people like Oisin that "make" the GAA not the other way around.....the Cic Saor would not have been the success it was without his help!!!!!!
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Kind Regards
Cic Saor
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 12, 2012, 01:46:59 AM
Quote from: royals12 on September 09, 2012, 02:56:05 PM
where did Brian Farrell come? i would've thought he was better at taking frees than Joe.

Brian was eliminated in round four the speed round , it was a pleasure to watch a player of his calibre competing

kind Regards
Cic Saor
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 12, 2012, 01:52:34 AM
Quote from: orchard 8195 on September 09, 2012, 01:34:19 PM
Could u take the frees from hands or ground? what distances and angles were they from?


you can take frees from the hands or from the ground its up to the contestant, distance varies from 13 metres to 40 metres if you go to www.cicsaor.ie you can find the revelant information on our rules page.

Kind Regards
Cic Saor
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 12, 2012, 09:19:22 PM
All Ireland Cic Saor Championship results

1ST   Brian White  ........€2000 (louth)... club Cooley Kickams GFC
2nd   Joe Sheridan ....... €600 (Meath).. club Seneschalstown GFC
3rd    Jim Mc Eneaney.... €400 (louth) ...club Geraldines GFC
4TH   Bryan Sheehan .....€250 (kerry)... club St Mary's GFC
5TH   Stephen Connolly .€100 (kildare). club Ballyteague GFC

Kind Regards
Cic Saor



Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: AZOffaly on September 13, 2012, 12:42:00 PM
Are they all GFCs? What happened CLGs? No hurling or handball played at all?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: blanketattack on September 13, 2012, 02:54:31 PM
Quote from: Cic Saor on August 08, 2012, 12:33:12 AM

The eventual winner will be crowned a New All Ireland Champion and receive an estimated €10,000 first prize



Hmmmmm.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Goats Do Shave on September 14, 2012, 02:25:22 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 13, 2012, 12:42:00 PM
Are they all GFCs? What happened CLGs? No hurling or handball played at all?

Has the protocol for this all changed now? What happened to the one club philosophy? GAC / CLG?
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: AZOffaly on September 14, 2012, 03:01:16 PM
I've seen a couple of clubs now which are explicitly GFC, but most are still CLGs, which is why I was suprised all of these lads were from GFCs.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: saffron sam2 on September 14, 2012, 10:49:10 PM
From the competition rules.

QuoteIf a further wide is kicked at there second attempt there out.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Louth Exile on September 17, 2012, 04:04:20 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on September 14, 2012, 03:01:16 PM
I've seen a couple of clubs now which are explicitly GFC, but most are still CLGs, which is why I was suprised all of these lads were from GFCs.

Look at the counties involved, I can't speak for Kildare or Kerry, but in Louth and Meath there are only a handful of hurling clubs. In Louth we only have a total of six hurling clubs as far as I'm aware and four of them are dual clubs. There would be a few more in Meath, but for size it would be a similar proportion. An example of the way it would work here is lads playing hurling for Kilmessan and playing football with Dunsany! So, bottom line, it's more the norm to be a CLP than a CLG in these parts.
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: brokencrossbar1 on September 17, 2012, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on September 14, 2012, 10:49:10 PM
From the competition rules.

QuoteIf a further wide is kicked at there second attempt there out.

It makes sense somewhere to someone, I just don't know where!
Title: Re: "Who is the best Free Taker in Ireland"
Post by: Cic Saor on September 19, 2012, 01:06:08 AM
Quote from: brokencrossbar1 on September 17, 2012, 04:13:25 PM
Quote from: saffron sam2 on September 14, 2012, 10:49:10 PM
From the competition rules.

QuoteIf a further wide is kicked at there second attempt there out.

It makes sense somewhere to someone, I just don't know where!
Quote from: saffron sam2 on September 14, 2012, 10:49:10 PM
From the competition rules.

QuoteIf a further wide is kicked at there second attempt there out.

I no their is a msikate width the splelnigs will srot it out APAS Tanks four the ",nt " ttnf KO!!!!!!    :) :)