Armagh Club football & hurling

[Harold Disgracey]

There was a bit of jostling the ref after the game and some plastic coke bottles were thrown in his direction.

Tooter has every right to be pissed off, considering the effort he and the players put in all year, after going through the league unbeaten to lose the championship final in such circumstances must be absolutely galling.

was tooter involved? He told me on Sunday morning that it was going to be a 50/50 game. I live in Manchester so couldnt get watching

I don't believe so, I'd say he probably had some words to say to him as he was escorted off the field.  I cannot emphasise how incompetent the ref was and whether by accident or design he unduly influenced the result. Who knows had the game been refereed competently, the result may well have been different.

I kind of feel sorry for Madden as all anyone is talking about is the performance of the referee.

Thankfully my broadband connection is so slow I cannot watch Armagh TV!

[tonto1888]

Haven't you heard of Armagh TV? All major games streamed live, including last Sunday's

yeah, tooter told me about that Sunday morning but I wasnt able to get to the internet.
I think I will give him a call tonight see what the craic is

[county derry post]

Ten of Ulster's foremost GAA personalities will be on hand this Saturday as the 'Superstars Challenge' is officially launched at Bellaghy GAA (11am).



Based on the International Superstars idea, the event is an all-around sports competition that pits elite athletes from different sports against one another in a series of athletic events resembling a decathlon.

With the Challenge due to take place on 28th December, all proceeds raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care – an organisation playing a vital role in supporting cancer sufferers and their families.

The organisers believe the event – a first for the GAA – will capture the imagination of the general public building up to the unique December show-down.

Former Derry footballer and member of the organising committee, Ronan Rocks, explained what the next few months will involve:

"We will have our launch this weekend but that's only the start.

"The key fundraising campaign centres around ten star GAA players from throughout Ulster participating in a series of events throughout the day. We feel this event will appeal to the wider community. To have ten high profile sporting stars competing against each other in a unique event will obtain the much needed funds as well as generate a vast awareness of the event and associated sponsors throughout."

Already ahead of the game, organisers have set up Twitter (@SuperSCh) and Facebook pages to keep people informed and up to date with latest developments.

Ten local companies have already agreed sponsorship of the participants and it is hoped that the wider public will contribute further to what will be a unique event this December.

The 2013 event will also seek to raise awareness for another worthy cause, as Rocks explains:

"We have also decided that through this campaign we want to continue to raise awareness for the "Opt for Life" campaign and we are delighted to have Joe Brolly, who is a strong campaigner for this worthy cause, within our fundraising committee." explained Rocks.

Further event information and background

Athletes can compete in up to eight of the ten events, with no-one generally allowed to take part in their own sport, although some handicapping rules do apply.

Competitors participate in a range of different sporting events, including a 100m sprint, 800 metres (0.50 mi) run, obstacle course or Steeplechase, weightlifting, football, rowing, tennis, basketball, bicycle racing, shooting and swimming. The sports used have varied over time and between the various international competitions.

Points are awarded for the position in which the competitor places in each event. The competitor with the most points at the end of all the events is declared the champion.

How would you like to see Ulster GAA's Finest compete in such an event???

Could Ryan Bell beat Marty McGrath in a full length of the field sprint???

Could Aaron Kernan do more press ups than Michael McCann???

Could Owen Mulligan bench press more than Kieran Hughes???

Just some of the examples that only a Superstars challenge could bring!

Competitors:

(1) Ryan Bell (Derry) Nicholl Oils
(2) Owen Mulligan (Tyrone) O'Neills
(3) Michael McCann (Antrim) Creagh Concrete
(4) Eamon McGee (Donegal) H & A Mechanical
(5) Darren Hughes (Monaghan) Bannvale Credit Union
(6) Kevin McKernan (Down) Mac Trailers
(7) Marty McGrath (Fermanagh) DPD
( Marty Dunne (Cavan) Kingspan
(9) Aaron Kernan (Armagh) SDC
(10) Fergal Doherty (Bellaghy) Specialist Joinery Fittings

[S.Poacher2012]

Great response so far folks,

GAA Football Coaching Clinic

Saturday 9th November 2013

"Tackling for Success" (10 different Tackling games/drills)

Coaching Forum – Implications of the "Black Card"   
when Coaching the tackle, guests include;

2013 Down Senior Football Captain Mark Poland &
2013 Armagh Senior Football Captain Ciaran Mc Keever


St Columban's College Kilkeel

£10 (Includes Tea/Coffee and information book
** Proceeds for the development of GAA in St Columban's**


Contact Steven Poacher to confirm place via text to 07779780919
or email to stevepoacher@hotmail.com **Payment on the day**

[emainmacha]

Photos Ulster Minor Final 2013
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16144312@N07/sets/72157638379143644/

[general_lee]

Full Draw. Couple of good derbies and then what can/will only be described as potential boxing matches. Harps and Ogs looks to be tie of the championship!

TMET Senior Club Championship First Round Draw
Dromintee v Cullyhanna
Ballymacnab v Granemore
Shane O'Neills v Annaghmore
Whitecross v Tir na Nog
Maghery v Killeavy
Crossmaglen v Sarsfield
Armagh Harps v Pearse Ogs
Carrickcruppen v Madden

TMET Intermediate Club Championship First Round Draw
Clonmore v Silverbridge
Wolfe Tone v Clann Eireann
Forkhill v Eire Og
An Port Mor v Lissummon
Mullaghbawn v Middletown
Cullaville v Grange
St Peters v Derrynoose
St Pauls v Clan na Gael

TMET Junior Club Championship Preliminary Round Draw
Killeavy II's v Crossmaglen II's

TMET Junior Club Championship First Round Draw
Ballyhegan v Killeavy II's/Crossmaglen II's
Collegeland v St Michaels Newtownhamilton
Belleek v Dorsey Emmetts
O'Hanlon's v Dromintee II's
Clann Eireann II's v Keady
Thomas Davis v Pearse Og II
Killean v Tullysaran
Clady v St Patricks II

[crossfire]

Full Draw. Couple of good derbies and then what can/will only be described as potential boxing matches. Harps and Ogs looks to be tie of the championship!TMET Senior Club Championship First Round Draw
Dromintee v Cullyhanna
Ballymacnab v Granemore
Shane O'Neills v Annaghmore
Whitecross v Tir na Nog
Maghery v Killeavy
Crossmaglen v Sarsfield
Armagh Harps v Pearse Ogs
Carrickcruppen v Madden

TMET Intermediate Club Championship First Round Draw
Clonmore v Silverbridge
Wolfe Tone v Clann Eireann
Forkhill v Eire Og
An Port Mor v Lissummon
Mullaghbawn v Middletown
Cullaville v Grange
St Peters v Derrynoose
St Pauls v Clan na Gael

TMET Junior Club Championship Preliminary Round Draw
Killeavy II's v Crossmaglen II's

TMET Junior Club Championship First Round Draw
Ballyhegan v Killeavy II's/Crossmaglen II's
Collegeland v St Michaels Newtownhamilton
Belleek v Dorsey Emmetts
O'Hanlon's v Dromintee II's
Clann Eireann II's v Keady
Thomas Davis v Pearse Og II
Killean v Tullysaran
Clady v St Patricks II

Would have been in previous years but meaningless in a back door system.

[emainmacha]

Few photos of Armagh v Down Hurling

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16144312@N07/

[stiffler]

Any north/mid Armagh teams interested in an u16 challenge game pm me.

[RealSpiritof98]

Such a shame that such a thread has come so dorment

[Black Card]

The apathy is akin to the apathy within the Armagh squad!

[Orior]

Anyone dreading Division 3?

[Black Card]

When is the last time Armagh was in Division 3?

[Applesisapples]

I like many other Armagh fans have given up on this current managerial setup. Grimley is hanging on with McGeeney in the wings. That in itself is bound to seep into the panel. I wouldn't say we have the most talented bunch of players around. But they are better than Division 3 and the sum of their results. The County Board is currently obsessing over it's debt, perhaps correctly. But the county squad is crying out for Tony Mc or Geezer or some one of that ilk to grab it by the scruff and get it going again. Managing a County or even a club team is not a job for one man anymore it requires a combined approach. A swift return to Division 2 is required or the the current debt will pile on as fans and sponsors desert.

[general_lee]

Armagh will win Division 3 next year. I'd near put the house on it. The talent available is simply too good and despite what people say about Grimley I'd have enough confidence in him and his backroom team to let him continue next season.

The match v Donegal on Sunday was certainly there for the taking and if refereed fairly we'd have got something out of it. Add in the Down game and we wouldn't even be having this discussion.

So far this year injuries have taken their toll, I wouldn't fret too much and in fact I am relishing the match v Cavan where I am fairly confident, pending a few returning from injury, that we can progress to the next round.