"GAA is losing ground big time" - McGeeney

[shark]

half Kidare is dubs now sure.

Naas is big enough to be supporting 2 vibrant clubs realistically. Look at what newbridge can do, but in fairness to Naas they are equally promoting hurling

2? Naas has a population of 25k.

and the majority are young families are they not.

How does Newbridge support Moorefield and Sarsfields then with a population of circa 23000

21000 in Mullingar and effectively 4 clubs pulling from it due to no parish rule. The rugby club are not majorly strong and don't pull huge numbers away from GAA. However, the very talented youngsters who are good at all sports often lean towards rugby. Quality rather than quantity. Conor O'Brien (Leinster), Conor Gilsenan (London Irish) and Mark Flanagan (Saracens) are all from Mullingar and were all outstanding footballers. O'Brien especially would be a huge addition to the Westmeath team right now.

[Dinny Breen]

half Kidare is dubs now sure.

Naas is big enough to be supporting 2 vibrant clubs realistically. Look at what newbridge can do, but in fairness to Naas they are equally promoting hurling

2? Naas has a population of 25k.

and the majority are young families are they not.

How does Newbridge support Moorefield and Sarsfields then with a population of circa 23000

I was questioning why only 2? It could sustain easily 4 clubs, likewise Newbridge.

[Taylor]

Who is he kidding? If the league starts earlier and has 14 games it means pre seaosn will start earlier.
Given how soon McGeeney has the Armagh players starting pre season it would mean pre season eating into the end of the club scene in Armagh no doubt.

In order to make any changes the Provincial Councils need to be appeased. Give them enough money and the Provincials can easily be disposed of and lets get a real knockout competition going

[Farrandeelin]

half Kidare is dubs now sure.

Naas is big enough to be supporting 2 vibrant clubs realistically. Look at what newbridge can do, but in fairness to Naas they are equally promoting hurling

2? Naas has a population of 25k.

and the majority are young families are they not.

How does Newbridge support Moorefield and Sarsfields then with a population of circa 23000

21000 in Mullingar and effectively 4 clubs pulling from it due to no parish rule. The rugby club are not majorly strong and don't pull huge numbers away from GAA. However, the very talented youngsters who are good at all sports often lean towards rugby. Quality rather than quantity. Conor O'Brien (Leinster), Conor Gilsenan (London Irish) and Mark Flanagan (Saracens) are all from Mullingar and were all outstanding footballers. O'Brien especially would be a huge addition to the Westmeath team right now.

A question re parish rule in Westmeath, is there no parish rule in Westmeath or is it just the fact that the 4 clubs are from the same parish?

[shark]

half Kidare is dubs now sure.

Naas is big enough to be supporting 2 vibrant clubs realistically. Look at what newbridge can do, but in fairness to Naas they are equally promoting hurling

2? Naas has a population of 25k.

and the majority are young families are they not.

How does Newbridge support Moorefield and Sarsfields then with a population of circa 23000

21000 in Mullingar and effectively 4 clubs pulling from it due to no parish rule. The rugby club are not majorly strong and don't pull huge numbers away from GAA. However, the very talented youngsters who are good at all sports often lean towards rugby. Quality rather than quantity. Conor O'Brien (Leinster), Conor Gilsenan (London Irish) and Mark Flanagan (Saracens) are all from Mullingar and were all outstanding footballers. O'Brien especially would be a huge addition to the Westmeath team right now.

A question re parish rule in Westmeath, is there no parish rule in Westmeath or is it just the fact that the 4 clubs are from the same parish?

None whatsoever. It's a free for all.

[AZOffaly]

half Kidare is dubs now sure.

Naas is big enough to be supporting 2 vibrant clubs realistically. Look at what newbridge can do, but in fairness to Naas they are equally promoting hurling

2? Naas has a population of 25k.

and the majority are young families are they not.

How does Newbridge support Moorefield and Sarsfields then with a population of circa 23000

21000 in Mullingar and effectively 4 clubs pulling from it due to no parish rule. The rugby club are not majorly strong and don't pull huge numbers away from GAA. However, the very talented youngsters who are good at all sports often lean towards rugby. Quality rather than quantity. Conor O'Brien (Leinster), Conor Gilsenan (London Irish) and Mark Flanagan (Saracens) are all from Mullingar and were all outstanding footballers. O'Brien especially would be a huge addition to the Westmeath team right now.

A question re parish rule in Westmeath, is there no parish rule in Westmeath or is it just the fact that the 4 clubs are from the same parish?

None whatsoever. It's a free for all.

Really? So a young lad from Ballinagore can decide to play with Tyrellspass or Rochfortbridge?

[shark]

half Kidare is dubs now sure.

Naas is big enough to be supporting 2 vibrant clubs realistically. Look at what newbridge can do, but in fairness to Naas they are equally promoting hurling

2? Naas has a population of 25k.

and the majority are young families are they not.

How does Newbridge support Moorefield and Sarsfields then with a population of circa 23000

21000 in Mullingar and effectively 4 clubs pulling from it due to no parish rule. The rugby club are not majorly strong and don't pull huge numbers away from GAA. However, the very talented youngsters who are good at all sports often lean towards rugby. Quality rather than quantity. Conor O'Brien (Leinster), Conor Gilsenan (London Irish) and Mark Flanagan (Saracens) are all from Mullingar and were all outstanding footballers. O'Brien especially would be a huge addition to the Westmeath team right now.

A question re parish rule in Westmeath, is there no parish rule in Westmeath or is it just the fact that the 4 clubs are from the same parish?

None whatsoever. It's a free for all.

Really? So a young lad from Ballinagore can decide to play with Tyrellspass or Rochfortbridge?

Nothing stopping him. There are examples throughout the county, but generally it doesn't happen too much. However, actually transferring from one club to another is much more difficult and much rarer than in other counties, as far as I can tell.

[Tony Baloney]

What may have prompted this is that there are a few lads on the Royal School Armagh team playing the Schools Cup last week, who have very obviously Irish names and a fair smattering are from a GAA background. There was a lot of coverage of the match in the area and it was certainly remarked upon to me about the names of the players.

[Jinxy]

We need a few more lads with high-falootin names picking the GAA.
Does Stuart McKenzie-Smith have any kids playing yet?

[Orchard park]

Who is he kidding? If the league starts earlier and has 14 games it means pre seaosn will start earlier.
Given how soon McGeeney has the Armagh players starting pre season it would mean pre season eating into the end of the club scene in Armagh no doubt.

In order to make any changes the Provincial Councils need to be appeased. Give them enough money and the Provincials can easily be disposed of and lets get a real knockout competition going

Mcgeeney busy planning for 2019 and will have preseason as soon as the twelfth is out of the way

[Taylor]

Who is he kidding? If the league starts earlier and has 14 games it means pre seaosn will start earlier.
Given how soon McGeeney has the Armagh players starting pre season it would mean pre season eating into the end of the club scene in Armagh no doubt.

In order to make any changes the Provincial Councils need to be appeased. Give them enough money and the Provincials can easily be disposed of and lets get a real knockout competition going

Mcgeeney busy planning for 2019 and will have preseason as soon as the twelfth is out of the way

The level ye are at that should be more than possible

[johnnycool]

What may have prompted this is that there are a few lads on the Royal School Armagh team playing the Schools Cup last week, who have very obviously Irish names and a fair smattering are from a GAA background. There was a lot of coverage of the match in the area and it was certainly remarked upon to me about the names of the players.

Ireland win a Grand Slam for the third time in its history and it's all over the D4 based media, no big deal IMO.

McGeeney and his type of intercounty management need an all year round type role and with compacted leagues and if Armagh don't make the super 8's then the season could be over for him sooner than he'd like.

Does he have a 9 to 5 job?

[tonto1888]

Who is he kidding? If the league starts earlier and has 14 games it means pre seaosn will start earlier.
Given how soon McGeeney has the Armagh players starting pre season it would mean pre season eating into the end of the club scene in Armagh no doubt.

In order to make any changes the Provincial Councils need to be appeased. Give them enough money and the Provincials can easily be disposed of and lets get a real knockout competition going

And how long does he have them pre seasoning?

[BennyCake]

If you're choosing to watch that rugby bollix rather than attend a GAA match, well you're not much of a GAA fan.

I don't understand the hype in this country with a game that many people have never had any connection or affiliation to, nor know the rules of. It's nearly like you're being unpatriotic if you dont watch the Ireland rugby team playing.

[Rossfan]

It's like Katy Taylor, various golfers etc
The media blow it up and Paddy jumps aboard  a winning bandwagon.