Dublin V Donegal

Mayo4Sam14 · July 03, 2018, 10:19:27 PM

Quote from: FermGael on July 03, 2018, 10:12:16 PM
***** Press Release ****
Following the announcement today by the CCCC regarding venues for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final Group stage (Super 8's) games.

C.L.G. Dhún na nGall are to seek a meeting with GAA Officials to seek clarification on how any County may use a Ground as both Neutral and a Home venue .

The intention of the meeting is to ensure a level playing field for every team who will qualify for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final Group Stage and ensure that no team has any advantage over any other team.

Ed Byrne
P.R.O
Donegal G.A.A

074 9731035 / 087 6030306

Clarification: They don't play home games there, they give up home advantage and play in a neutral venue.

Jinxy · July 03, 2018, 10:25:01 PM

Dublin could always play their home game in Parnell Park.

blewuporstuffed · July 03, 2018, 10:25:42 PM

Fair play to donegal for raising the issue. Probably no chance of it being changed not, but at least they might sort it out before next year

From the Bunker · July 03, 2018, 10:34:07 PM

Fair Play! About time the GAA community said 'NO' to being walked all over by favouritism to Dublin by the GAA!

Kuwabatake Sanjuro · July 03, 2018, 10:36:40 PM

Can't see there being any venue change but at least it makes them squirm a bit.

giveballaghback · July 03, 2018, 10:41:04 PM

31 counties should be asking the question, cp is not a neutral venue for Dublin and if a precedent is set this year it will be very hard to change, Clones or nowhere should be the call.Cant believe the likes of Kerry, Mayo Tyrone etc teams that it will more than likely effect in the near future are not asking the same question.

Gael85 · July 03, 2018, 10:41:55 PM

Have no problem Dublin playing outside Croke Park for 2 of the group games. Surely county board should have looked more clarity on Dublin games in super 8s?

Gael85 · July 03, 2018, 10:48:03 PM

Quote from: giveballaghback on July 03, 2018, 10:41:04 PM
31 counties should be asking the question, cp is not a neutral venue for Dublin and if a precedent is set this year it will be very hard to change, Clones or nowhere should be the call.Cant believe the likes of Kerry, Mayo Tyrone etc teams that it will more than likely effect in the near future are not asking the same question.

Why wasn't it flagged 15/20 years about Dublin and Croke Park? Dublin played all the 4 in a row against games against Meath in 1991. Drew with Kildare in 93,98 and 2000, Laois 99, all replays in Croker. Don't remember them counties kicking up a fuss at the time? Dublin from 1996-2010 only played 9 out of 60+ championship games outside Croke Park. I'm all for Dublin playing more games outside of Dublin

From the Bunker · July 03, 2018, 11:00:33 PM

Quote from: Gael85 on July 03, 2018, 10:48:03 PM
Quote from: giveballaghback on July 03, 2018, 10:41:04 PM
31 counties should be asking the question, cp is not a neutral venue for Dublin and if a precedent is set this year it will be very hard to change, Clones or nowhere should be the call.Cant believe the likes of Kerry, Mayo Tyrone etc teams that it will more than likely effect in the near future are not asking the same question.

Why wasn't it flagged 15/20 years about Dublin and Croke Park? Dublin played all the 4 in a row against games against Meath in 1991. Drew with Kildare in 93,98 and 2000, Laois 99, all replays in Croker. Don't remember them counties kicking up a fuss at the time? Dublin from 1996-2010 only played 9 out of 60+ championship games outside Croke Park. I'm all for Dublin playing more games outside of Dublin

In those days DUBLIN played their home league games in PARNELL PARK! Meath and Kildare had as much experience of Croke Park as Dublin come the business end of championship!

Gael85 · July 03, 2018, 11:04:31 PM

Quote from: From the Bunker on July 03, 2018, 11:00:33 PM
Quote from: Gael85 on July 03, 2018, 10:48:03 PM
Quote from: giveballaghback on July 03, 2018, 10:41:04 PM
31 counties should be asking the question, cp is not a neutral venue for Dublin and if a precedent is set this year it will be very hard to change, Clones or nowhere should be the call.Cant believe the likes of Kerry, Mayo Tyrone etc teams that it will more than likely effect in the near future are not asking the same question.

Why wasn't it flagged 15/20 years about Dublin and Croke Park? Dublin played all the 4 in a row against games against Meath in 1991. Drew with Kildare in 93,98 and 2000, Laois 99, all replays in Croker. Don't remember them counties kicking up a fuss at the time? Dublin from 1996-2010 only played 9 out of 60+ championship games outside Croke Park. I'm all for Dublin playing more games outside of Dublin

In those days DUBLIN played their home league games in PARNELL PARK! Meath and Kildare had as much experience of Croke Park as Dublin come the business end of championship!

Dublin played all league in Croke Park from 1990-96 as well.

Mayo4Sam14 · July 04, 2018, 12:03:55 AM

https://twitter.com/seanmcgoldrick1/status/1014269704813338626?s=21

From the Bunker · July 04, 2018, 12:10:32 AM

J70 · July 04, 2018, 02:59:07 AM

That's all fine lads, but the Dubs are getting two home games while no one else enjoys the same advantage. It's about time there was a stop put to this, whether or not it's too late for this season. At the very least, the venue benefits should not favour one particular team. Kildare have started something.

Ball Hopper · July 04, 2018, 03:17:50 AM

How many counties will propose alternating home games with Dublin, rather than strictly neutral venues?

I imagine Kerry and Cork would like such an arrangement.

Ulster counties might suggest Clones (or the future Casement).

Galway/Mayo/Roscommon all opt for their county grounds?

Portlaoise/Tullamore/Nowlan Park for Leinster opposition (the opposition choose the ground, under-sized capacity ruled out).?

While we're at it, it need not be limited to Dublin - Kerry and Cork agree with Connacht's three?

Would Ulster say Yes?

armaghniac · July 04, 2018, 07:05:03 AM

Quote from: Ball Hopper on July 04, 2018, 03:17:50 AM
How many counties will propose alternating home games with Dublin, rather than strictly neutral venues?

I imagine Kerry and Cork would like such an arrangement.

Ulster counties might suggest Clones (or the future Casement).

Galway/Mayo/Roscommon all opt for their county grounds?

Portlaoise/Tullamore/Nowlan Park for Leinster opposition (the opposition choose the ground, under-sized capacity ruled out).?

While we're at it, it need not be limited to Dublin - Kerry and Cork agree with Connacht's three?

Would Ulster say Yes?

The problem here is that the group Dublin is in alternates, does it not? And Kerry would almost always be there, over time the set of counties would vary a bit, most Ulster counties might be there over a few cycles. This would be a use for Casement, but sure the whole championship structure might be different by the time it is built, or NI might be abolished before then with the money along with it.