Carlow v Laois
Winners v Antrim
Tipp v Wexford
The draw that Tipp and Wexford didn't want.
Find it stupid that we have to play Laois again a few weeks after playing them in Leinster. Still its nice to have avoided Tipp.
Atrim also happy they have avoided Tipp. Antrim drawn first, does that mean we have the winners at Casement?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on June 06, 2010, 08:08:53 PM
Atrim also happy they have avoided Tipp. Antrim drawn first, does that mean we have the winners at Casement?
aye.........from county website
The draw for Tier 1 of the All Ireland hurling championship took place today:
Preliminary
Carlow v Laois
Phase 1
Antrim (home) v Carlow/Laois
Tipperary (home) v Wexford
Great draw for Antrim
A great draw for the Saffs. If they can re-group after last week's devastation I can see nothing but a win. With a good run out against Down in the offing, the team hopefully will be ready for the qualifiers. Big crowd needed, so a hot Sunday with a 3:30 throw-in would be good..
Quote from: Two Hands FFS on June 06, 2010, 08:18:16 PM
The draw for Tier 1 of the All Ireland hurling championship took place today:
Preliminary
Carlow v Laois
Phase 1
Antrim (home) v Carlow/Laois
Tipperary (home) v Wexford
Great draw for Antrim
All 3 teams will be thinking the exact same thing
Quote from: hardstation on June 06, 2010, 10:43:35 PM
Quote from: theskull1 on June 06, 2010, 10:39:33 PM
Quote from: Two Hands FFS on June 06, 2010, 08:18:16 PM
The draw for Tier 1 of the All Ireland hurling championship took place today:
Preliminary
Carlow v Laois
Phase 1
Antrim (home) v Carlow/Laois
Tipperary (home) v Wexford
Great draw for Antrim
All 3 teams will be thinking the exact same thing
Correct. We are behind Laois at the minute and Carlow are up both our holes.
Nah .. still think after the Offaly performance last week we will have too much on Carlow or Laois .. Though a game against Laois would be a good marker. I have faith in Dinny and after his time at Laois he will make sure that Antrim don't blow it..
Quote from: hardstation on June 06, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
You are seriously underestimating Laois who completely dicked us in Casement this year. They were better all over the field. They played better as a team but please take not:-
Their players were better than ours.
They looked to have given Dublin a good game today but hit 18 wides and had two men sent off.
Nah ;)
Quote from: hardstation on June 06, 2010, 10:54:06 PM
You are seriously underestimating Laois who completely dicked us in Casement this year. They were better all over the field. They played better as a team but please take note:-
Their players were better than ours.
Look Hard-on, I am the eternal Saffron glass half full man. I am not blowing my Antrim trumpet, but I have already booked the week beginning September 1st off work. As you say, Laois 'dicked' us at Casement but I feel that the Dinny "league" syndrome hindered our ability to compete (sort of calls into question charging good Antrim fans £12 in during the league). It will be a different day at Casement and I feel that we will have it with two points to spare. Also, every time I feel that Antrim hurlers have a great chance they
never let me down ;). I have what is known as 'Terry Gibbons' syndrome - surely, but surely, we cannot fail?
Two points, first Laois have to play Carlow who are no mugs themselves. Second if Laois make it through bear in mind they dumped Antrim out of the all ireland at the same stage last year. Having said all that I am delighted we avoided Tipp.
Quote from: slow corner back on June 07, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
Two points, first Laois have to play Carlow who are no mugs themselves. Second if Laois make it through bear in mind they dumped Antrim out of the all ireland at the same stage last year. Having said all that I am delighted we avoided Tipp.
Good point about Laois. But with Carlow I just think back to the Christy Ring Cup in 2006 and shudder........ However, I feel that if we cant beat Laois or Carlow, well, the 'project' is at an end and we should just apply for the CRC next year. That said, Antrim
always come good ....... :P I ialways think back to the film 'The Life of Brian' and the quote "I know you are the Messiah, and I should know as I have followed a few" ... same with Antrim and we long-suffering fans "I know that they are the best Antrim team, and I should know as I have followed a few" .... :-[ But, one year it has to happen.. Doesn't it?
It is better to live in hope than die in despair ( old armoy proverb)
Does anyone else think that home advantage for the first out of the hat is unfair?
Quote from: Hurler on the Bitch on June 07, 2010, 10:28:02 PM
Quote from: slow corner back on June 07, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
Two points, first Laois have to play Carlow who are no mugs themselves. Second if Laois make it through bear in mind they dumped Antrim out of the all ireland at the same stage last year. Having said all that I am delighted we avoided Tipp.
Good point about Laois. But with Carlow I just think back to the Christy Ring Cup in 2006 and shudder........ However, I feel that if we cant beat Laois or Carlow, well, the 'project' is at an end and we should just apply for the CRC next year. That said, Antrim always come good ....... :P I ialways think back to the film 'The Life of Brian' and the quote "I know you are the Messiah, and I should know as I have followed a few" ... same with Antrim and we long-suffering fans "I know that they are the best Antrim team, and I should know as I have followed a few" .... :-[ But, one year it has to happen.. Doesn't it?
Carlow looked quite good in division 2. they look like a team going places.
Quote from: seafoid on June 16, 2010, 02:56:31 PM
Quote from: Hurler on the Bitch on June 07, 2010, 10:28:02 PM
Quote from: slow corner back on June 07, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
Two points, first Laois have to play Carlow who are no mugs themselves. Second if Laois make it through bear in mind they dumped Antrim out of the all ireland at the same stage last year. Having said all that I am delighted we avoided Tipp.
Good point about Laois. But with Carlow I just think back to the Christy Ring Cup in 2006 and shudder........ However, I feel that if we cant beat Laois or Carlow, well, the 'project' is at an end and we should just apply for the CRC next year. That said, Antrim always come good ....... :P I ialways think back to the film 'The Life of Brian' and the quote "I know you are the Messiah, and I should know as I have followed a few" ... same with Antrim and we long-suffering fans "I know that they are the best Antrim team, and I should know as I have followed a few" .... :-[ But, one year it has to happen.. Doesn't it?
Carlow looked quite good in division 2. they look like a team going places.
We are improving, but its a slow process. Anybody talking about CR Final of 2006 is talking rubbish. This Carlow side have i'd say 2 guys off that side playing now. We have based this side on our good minor teams of past 5 years. Our senior team this year have 7 guys U-21. The way the U-21s won away to Laois in U-21 last week by 1-14 to 0-09 shows the talent is coming through, but it takes time before they make it at senior.
We did have a decent Div 2, the win over Wexford being an obvious highlight. But we were very poor v Laois in Leinster 1st round. Management made crazy decisions with the team selection. Luckily for them they have a 2nd chance to take Laois, and this time at home. We can win it so long as they don't play our best back at no 11, or our best midfielder at no 5 etc again. I presume they learned and we can beat Laois, but an away game after that in Casement might be a step to far for now.
Wexford will be a good test for Tipp.
There is no use hammering Carlow or Laois.
I can't believe the throw in is at 3:30 on a Saturday though. Put it on at 7 and you'll get a much bigger crowd.
Nice win for Carlow.
Was, probably a double header next Saturday with Antrim v Kildare replay.
Quote from: Minder on June 26, 2010, 10:11:43 PM
Was, probably a double header next Saturday with Antrim v Kildare replay.
versus Argentina/Mexico V GermanyEngland in the World Cup. They like their soccer in west Belfast too :o
Quote from: longrunsthefox on June 26, 2010, 10:41:45 PM
Quote from: Minder on June 26, 2010, 10:11:43 PM
Was, probably a double header next Saturday with Antrim v Kildare replay.
versus Argentina/Mexico V GermanyEngland in the World Cup. They like their soccer in west Belfast too :o
Unfortunately I have a wedding to go to so will miss all the fun.
Tough draw for Dublin
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Phase 2 Draw
http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/2010/06/28/all-ireland-senior-hurling-championship-phase-2-draw/
how do the winners of the Antrim/Carlow and Tipp/Wexford games blend into this draw then?
I think Antrim/Carlow and Tipp/Wexford will be in one pot with Offaly/Limerick and Dublin/Clare in the other. They'll play each other for the right to play the losers of the Leinster and Munster finals in the 1/4 finals.
Dublin v. Clare is fixed for Croke Park 4 p.m. on Saturday 10th July as part of a double bill with the Football qualifier between Dublin & Tipperary.
Quote from: AZOffaly on June 28, 2010, 02:49:57 PM
I think Antrim/Carlow and Tipp/Wexford will be in one pot with Offaly/Limerick and Dublin/Clare in the other. They'll play each other for the right to play the losers of the Leinster and Munster finals in the 1/4 finals.
If Antrim win they will play winner of Dub/Clare. As it seems for this round GAA decide teams that play each other can't meet again!!!
So will be Offaly v winner of Tipp/Wex as Offaly already played Antrim. And Antrim v winner of Dub/Clare.
But if Carlow win then i presume there will be an open draw.