Hi all
Typical newcomer to GAA question here: When will fixtures for next years NFL & NHL be released?[How many people will wrongly think I mean American Football & Ice Hockey?]
Last year I think they were released around late October.
That's good enough for me. Should be able to plan a trip or two from England ahead. And get cheaper flights. And likewise train fares in the case of trips to London GAA.
Just a a bit of info for you as a newcomer, While Mayo v Tyrone is going to be a great occasion, and a hugely anticipated clash in August, i would be wary about booking flights and trains etc to go to somewhere like Omagh or Castlebar to see Tyrone play Mayo in the league in the pissing rain in March. The league is very much a secondary competition. The league and championship cannot be compared to say for example the English Premier league and FA Cup.
While the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all. I know from previous posts you are keen to come over and see more matches, so get over to see Kerry v Dublin in the All-Ireland semi final, and save your money by giving the league a miss and save up for next years championship in the summer.
Alternatively, All-Ireland club semi finals, normally held in February would have good crowds at smaller provincial venues, but great intensity and exicitement, because a club progressing that far in the championship means a whole lot more than another run of the mill inter-county league match.
Maybe you know all this already, so apologies if it comes accross as patronising. It is not meant to. Good luck.
The championship is the main focus, but the NFL/NHL can have some cracking games too. A big game like a All Ireland semi final are great Occasions though, and you should have no problems getting tickets online.
However, it can be tricky getting a hotel/B&B in Dublin on big match weekends. Cities like Limerick, Cork, Galway etc may only have one or two (sometimes none) big c'ship games a year, so sometimes league matches are the only times you might be able to experience a place over a weekend. I often use league games in certain counties/cities as an excuse to head away for the weekend, and visit places I've not been before. It can be cold during the league, especially the earlier rounds, but flights/accommodation etc can be cheaper as it's the off season.
If you like both games, Dublin hurlers and footballers usually play double headers in Croke Park during the league, so that's something to think about.
Tickets for AI finals are near impossible to get, so I'd definitely recommend a semi final in either game. They are great occasions.
QuoteWhile the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all. I know from previous posts you are keen to come over and see more matches, so get over to see Kerry v Dublin in the All-Ireland semi final,
Is that game not sold out?
Theres hundreds still on TM
First league game in Castlebar 2014 will have 42,000 at it ;) Jokes folks, jokes.
Quote from: 30mog on August 22, 2013, 12:24:42 PM
Hi all
Typical newcomer to GAA question here: When will fixtures for next years NFL & NHL be released?[How many people will wrongly think I mean American Football & Ice Hockey?]
Usually announced mid November, with dates/times confirmed around mid December. Would advise you to wait till dates are
confirmed before you make any bookings. I usually do all my planning/booking for the league when dates are
confirmed.
Quote from: Feckitt on August 22, 2013, 01:34:12 PM
While the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all.
True Feckitt, but it's more relaxing on the old ticker if you get me! ;)
Quote from: Feckitt on August 22, 2013, 01:34:12 PM
While the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all.
Has the time not come to make it mean more? the current league is stale and needs to rejigged.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: Feckitt on August 22, 2013, 01:34:12 PM
While the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all.
Has the time not come to make it mean more? the current league is stale and needs to rejigged.
That excuse usually come from Counties who get stuck in a lower Division. :D
No matter what you do with it - it will still be "only th'oul League" - in reality a pre season warmer upper. :-\
Quote from: Zulu on August 22, 2013, 02:03:13 PM
QuoteWhile the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all. I know from previous posts you are keen to come over and see more matches, so get over to see Kerry v Dublin in the All-Ireland semi final,
Is that game not sold out?
Good few tickets left on the upper decks.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: Feckitt on August 22, 2013, 01:34:12 PM
While the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all.
Has the time not come to make it mean more? the current league is stale and needs to rejigged.
No chance for the loser counties, Mayo longest team in top division through hard work. Rejigged me arse, win a fecking few matches all the whinger counties.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 22, 2013, 09:44:14 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: Feckitt on August 22, 2013, 01:34:12 PM
While the league is good craic at the time, at the end of the day it means f**k all.
Has the time not come to make it mean more? the current league is stale and needs to rejigged.
No chance for the loser counties, Mayo longest team in top division through hard work. Rejigged me arse, win a fecking few matches all the whinger counties.
You think a group of eight (division one) having semi finals is ideal format? the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
Quote from: Rossfan on August 22, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
I want a league where the top four in division one and two play off in quarter finals. Promotion is enough for division three,four teams no need of league titles.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:12:16 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on August 22, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
I want a league where the top four in division one and two play off in quarter finals. Promotion is enough for division three,four teams no need of league titles.
Division 2 have no place in the league semi or final. They are division 2 and should know their place.
Get promoted or get off the stage.
Anything else is unfair on the top 8 counties.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 23, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:12:16 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on August 22, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
I want a league where the top four in division one and two play off in quarter finals. Promotion is enough for division three,four teams no need of league titles.
Division 2 have no place in the league semi or final. They are division 2 and should know their place.
Get promoted or get off the stage.
Anything else is unfair on the top 8 counties.
By that logic we may as well do the same with the championship and let the top eight have their own competition. Westmeath,Derry part of the top eight?
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:17:25 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 23, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:12:16 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on August 22, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
I want a league where the top four in division one and two play off in quarter finals. Promotion is enough for division three,four teams no need of league titles.
Division 2 have no place in the league semi or final. They are division 2 and should know their place.
Get promoted or get off the stage.
Anything else is unfair on the top 8 counties.
By that logic we may as well do the same with the championship and let the top eight have their own competition. Westmeath,Derry part of the top eight?
Rubbish, you earn a place in division 1 through hard graft and skill, you stay there the same way. It sickens my hole for lesser, moaning, whinging, no effort counties expecting redrawing the divisions or having a lazy A & B div 1 >:( letting the rabble in or allowing lower divisions to hop above division 1 counties into the league semi. It is disgusting. Work your way up the divisions.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 23, 2013, 01:35:36 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:17:25 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 23, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:12:16 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on August 22, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
I want a league where the top four in division one and two play off in quarter finals. Promotion is enough for division three,four teams no need of league titles.
Division 2 have no place in the league semi or final. They are division 2 and should know their place.
Get promoted or get off the stage.
Anything else is unfair on the top 8 counties.
By that logic we may as well do the same with the championship and let the top eight have their own competition. Westmeath,Derry part of the top eight?
Rubbish, you earn a place in division 1 through hard graft and skill, you stay there the same way. It sickens my hole for lesser, moaning, whinging, no effort counties expecting redrawing the divisions or having a lazy A & B div 1 >:( letting the rabble in or allowing lower divisions to hop above division 1 counties into the league semi. It is disgusting. Work your way up the divisions.
Watching the Dublin B team play the Kerry Junior team every year is boring enough, MayoGod.
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 23, 2013, 01:35:36 AM
Rubbish, you earn a place in division 1 through hard graft and skill, you stay there the same way. It sickens my hole for lesser, moaning, whinging, no effort counties expecting redrawing the divisions or having a lazy A & B div 1 >:( letting the rabble in or allowing lower divisions to hop above division 1 counties into the league semi. It is disgusting. Work your way up the divisions.
You do know over the last number of decades league divisions have been redrawn numerous times? and if they were left the same who knows what teams would be in what division. The league means f**k all said one poster here well its time to make it mean something.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:17:25 AM
Quote from: mayogodhelpus@gmail.com on August 23, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:12:16 AM
Quote from: Rossfan on August 22, 2013, 10:21:45 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 22, 2013, 10:09:17 PM
the loser counties as you call them play off for other titles that mean as much as McKenna cup.
They get promoted to a higher division if they're good enough.
What do you want ? A handicap system where teams go from +10 points to - 10 points??? ::)
I want a league where the top four in division one and two play off in quarter finals. Promotion is enough for division three,four teams no need of league titles.
Division 2 have no place in the league semi or final. They are division 2 and should know their place.
Get promoted or get off the stage.
Anything else is unfair on the top 8 counties.
By that logic we may as well do the same with the championship and let the top eight have their own competition. Westmeath,Derry part of the top eight?
Hey! >:( Don't like your tone. Anyway, the league is our championship!
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:57:22 AM
You do know over the last number of decades league divisions have been redrawn numerous times? and if they were left the same who knows what teams would be in what division. The league means f**k all said one poster here well its time to make it mean something.
Only way to make the League "mean something" is to tie it in with the Championship.
I can't see that happening any time soon.
Of course the League format has been redrawn over the years.
I'm sure I read somewhere that since 1929 when it started there have been over 40 different formats tried.
And it's still a pre season warmer upper. ;)
Quote from: Rossfan on August 23, 2013, 01:12:14 PM
Quote from: Captain Obvious on August 23, 2013, 01:57:22 AM
You do know over the last number of decades league divisions have been redrawn numerous times? and if they were left the same who knows what teams would be in what division. The league means f**k all said one poster here well its time to make it mean something.
Only way to make the League "mean something" is to tie it in with the Championship.
I can't see that happening any time soon.
Of course the League format has been redrawn over the years.
I'm sure I read somewhere that since 1929 when it started there have been over 40 different formats tried.
And it's still a pre season warmer upper. ;)
That's the way forward ,link it to the championship.