O'BYRNE CUP S.F. 2011
1. Westmeath v Dublin 9/1/2011
2. Wexford v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
3. Kildare v Longford 9/1/2011
4. Offaly v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
5. Meath v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
6. Carlow v Kilkenny 9/1/2011
7. Louth v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
8. Laois v Wicklow 9/1/2011
9. 1 v 2 16/1/2011
10. 3 v 4 16/1/2011
11. 5 v 6 16/1/2011
12. 7 v 8 16/1/2011
13. 9 v 10 23/1/2011
14. 11 v 12 23/1/2011
FINAL: 13 v 14 30/1/2011
If we get by (insert appropriate college) team I'd love to have a go at Kilkenny in the next round if they can get over the might of Carlow. Will be a tough start for Liam Harnan the new manager.
Ah hah! An early exit for the Lillies so!
And so the cycle of life begins again.
Don't fancy a trip in Newbridge in early January to be honest but I may be glad to get out of the house.
Looks like it's O'Byrne Bihatimber for us.
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on October 17, 2010, 11:13:30 PM
O’BYRNE CUP S.F. 2011
1. Westmeath v Dublin 9/1/2011
2. Wexford v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
3. Kildare v Longford 9/1/2011
4. Offaly v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
5. Meath v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
6. Carlow v Kilkenny 9/1/2011
7. Louth v COLLEGE 9/1/2011
8. Laois v Wicklow 9/1/2011
9. 1 v 2 16/1/2011
10. 3 v 4 16/1/2011
11. 5 v 6 16/1/2011
12. 7 v 8 16/1/2011
13. 9 v 10 23/1/2011
14. 11 v 12 23/1/2011
FINAL: 13 v 14 30/1/2011
DIT play Wexford
DCU play Offaly
UCD play Meath
Athlone IT play Louth
Not long to go now. Is the Bihatimber still going or did they do away with it?
This Weekend!!
Bihatimber still going I believe.
No mention of the Meath team yet. We had a Charity boxing yoke the other night and I hear Paddy O'Rourke didn't take kindly to getting a hiding but thats just speculation, wasn't there myself.
I hear the Dubs have 24 new players on the squad to try out for the O'Byrne Cup.
1. Westmeath v Dublin 9.1.2011 Mullingar 2.00pm
2. Wexford v D.I.T. 9.1.2011 Wexford 2.00pm
3. Kildare v Longford 9.1.2011 Newbridge 2.00pm
4. Offaly v D.C.U. 9.1.2011 Tullamore 2.00pm
5. Meath v U.C.D. 9.1.2011 Pairc Tailteann 2.00pm
6. Carlow v Kilkenny 9.1.2011 Carlow 2.00pm
7. Louth v A.I.T. 9.1.2011 Drogheda 2.00pm
8. Laois v Wicklow 9.1.2011 Portlaoise 2.00pm
Times, dates and venues. Hope the Dubs don't roll into town like they did for their last visit in the O'Byrne Cup, Jaysus the new lads do be fierce eager to impress in January. This is the provisional 47-man Westmeath panel Pat Flanagan will be whittling down over the course of the O'Byrne Cup/league.
Goalkeepers: G Connaughton, D Quinn, D Bryan.
Defenders: F Boyle, M Ennis, K McGuire, M Dalton, C Boyle, R Doyle, K Gavin, D Harte, T Warburton, R English, E Moore, J Gaffey, K Martin, J Dolan, M Curley, G Quinn.
Midfielders: D Duffy, C Jordan, A Finnan, P Bannon, J Heslin, N Kilcoyne, D Daly, D Corroon, B Murtagh.
Forwards: G Egan, P Greville, T McDaniel, C McCormack, J Durkan, S Quinn, C Lynam, P Sharry, D Dolan, David Glennon, P Tormey, A Devine, Denis Glennon, A Whitney, F Wilson, I Coffey, A Giles, J Harte.
Donal O'Donoghue and John Smyth are the only notable omissions but I don't think they would have made the cut for the squad anyway, best days long behind them. Light on experience at the back and Natchie is gone till the end of the league. Good to see the young lads and the hurlers in there, fowards looking competitive this year.
God bless the O'Byrne Cup by the way, best excuse ever for getting out of Sunday dinner at the in laws...
Ah UCD.
Our old nemesis.
I'll be keeping an eye on D.C.U with plenty of Rossies involved again.
I'm nervous about the UCD challenge myself. We don't want to slip up at the first fence in our quest to deny the Dubs any silverware for another year.
Wait a minute. What do I mean "we"? With the Ulster junta in charge, supporting Meath feels a bit like shouting for the British (oh - and Irish) Lions.
Quote from: Hardy on January 06, 2011, 10:21:18 AM
I'm nervous about the UCD challenge myself. We don't want to slip up at the first fence in our quest to deny the Dubs any silverware for another year.
Wait a minute. What do I mean "we"? With the Ulster junta in charge, supporting Meath feels a bit like shouting for the British (oh - and Irish) Lions.
I have NO idea what this comment means! How the hell does it feel like shouting for the Lions?!
Anyone know why NUI Maynooth are not in the O'Byrne cup?
Quote from: ck on January 06, 2011, 12:42:56 PM
Anyone know why NUI Maynooth are not in the O'Byrne cup?
Opted out when the colleges were added to the competition because it clashes with their first semester exams.
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 06, 2011, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: ck on January 06, 2011, 12:42:56 PM
Anyone know why NUI Maynooth are not in the O'Byrne cup?
Opted out when the colleges were added to the competition because it clashes with their first semester exams.
Thanks for that!
Seems a very strange decision given that loads of colleges have exams at this stage of the year. Made even stranger given that the game is on a Sunday. Do they have exams on Sundays?
Quote from: ck on January 06, 2011, 12:52:25 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 06, 2011, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: ck on January 06, 2011, 12:42:56 PM
Anyone know why NUI Maynooth are not in the O'Byrne cup?
Opted out when the colleges were added to the competition because it clashes with their first semester exams.
Thanks for that!
Seems a very strange decision given that loads of colleges have exams at this stage of the year. Made even stranger given that the game is on a Sunday. Do they have exams on Sundays?
NUIM don't anyway. The theological college (St Pats) might though.
They used to play in the Kildare u21 championship but KCB put a stop to that when they kept winning it.
Their non-participation in the O'Byrne Cup didn't seem to do them any harm in the Sigerson last year when they put out UUJ despite playing with 14 men for most of the second half. Not sure how the seniors are shaping up this year but they've a good freshers team from what I've heard.
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 06, 2011, 12:58:19 PM
Quote from: ck on January 06, 2011, 12:52:25 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 06, 2011, 12:49:43 PM
Quote from: ck on January 06, 2011, 12:42:56 PM
Anyone know why NUI Maynooth are not in the O'Byrne cup?
Opted out when the colleges were added to the competition because it clashes with their first semester exams.
Thanks for that!
Seems a very strange decision given that loads of colleges have exams at this stage of the year. Made even stranger given that the game is on a Sunday. Do they have exams on Sundays?
NUIM don't anyway. The theological college (St Pats) might though.
They used to play in the Kildare u21 championship but KCB put a stop to that when they kept winning it.
Their non-participation in the O'Byrne Cup didn't seem to do them any harm in the Sigerson last year when they put out UUJ despite playing with 14 men for most of the second half. Not sure how the seniors are shaping up this year but they've a good freshers team from what I've heard.
Yeah they hosted Sigerson last year I think? ..Still seems very strange that they are the only University in Leinster who have not entered the O'Byrne cup.
As for having a good Freshers team, not sure where you got that. My nephew plays for them, they got hammered in every league match and finished bottom of their group with no points!
Best freshers team since they had Marc Ó Sé, Ross Munnelly and Mick Foley apparently ???
Not saying much considering some of the poor teams they've had since then.
QuoteAnyone know why NUI Maynooth are not in the O'Byrne cup?
It was to do with league placings as well and historically the Leinster Council only lets four college teams take part in the O'Byrne Cup I think. There's usually more want to get involved
QuoteStill seems very strange that they are the only University in Leinster who have not entered the O'Byrne cup.
Who are Trinity playing?
Trinity aren't involved. It's just DIT, DCU, UCD and Athlone IT.
Walsh Cup Hurling - UCD, DIT and NUI Galway are the colleges involved
Kehoe Cup Hurling - TCD, IT Carlow, GMIT and DCU are the colleges involved
I know that, I was trying to be a smart arse and failing....
O'Rourke set for outfield roleQuoteMeath goalkeeper Paddy O'Rourke will be given the chance to impress in an outfield role in the O'Byrne Cup.
O'Rourke played a starring role at wing forward for Skryne in their surprise Meath SFC success last year and new Royal County manager Seamus McEnaney wants to see what he can do in an outfield role at inter-county level.
"He played outfield for his club and we will give him his opportunity in a few trial games and see how he performs. I am no stranger to playing goalkeepers outfield or outfield players in goal. We want to give everyone the best opportunity we can," said 'Banty', who caused a stir last summer as Monaghan manager when he switched full back Darren Hughes to goal for the Ulster SFC quarter-final win over Armagh.
McEnaney has been boosted by the return of long-term injury victims Mickey Burke and David Bray to his squad. Burke suffered a broken leg in last year's Leinster SFC quarter-final victory over Laois, while Bray tore his cruciate ligament last April.
Former All-Star Stephen Bray is currently on honeymoon, but will be available for the start of the National League.
Paddy has been outstanding in midfield for Skryne this year so I think this will be a good move. We have a few options for goalkeeper with Murphy, Gallagher, Nolan and I'm sure there's others.
No other word on the team but they are playing against Kilmacud in a challenge match on Saturday.
Oh and the Bihatimber survives with the following email from Leinster Council this morning.
This is to confirm that the Shield Competition in the O' Byrne Cup S.F. Tournament will commence on Sunday 16th January 2011. The draw is as follows:-
1. Loser Westmeath/Dublin v Loser Wexford/DIT
2. Loser Kildare/Longford v Loser Offaly/DCU
3. Loser Meath/UCD v Loser Carlow/Kilkenny
4. Loser Louth/Athlone IT v Loser Laois/Wicklow
First named team has HOME VENUE (unless it is a College team)
Extra time will apply if sides finish level.
Semi Finals will be played on 23.1.2011.
Final is scheduled for Sunday 30th January 2011.
Who won this last year?
O'Byrne Shield Final 2010
28th February - Carlow (1-15) Wexford (2-8)
Dublin team v Westmeath:
Stephen Cluxton (Parnell's)
Nicky Devereux (Ballinteer St John's), Seán Murray (St Brigid's), Darragh Nelson (Ballyboden St Enda's)
Paul Casey (Lucan Sarsfields), Gerard Brennan (St Vincent's), Darren Daly (Fingal Ravens)
Colm Murphy (St Jude's), Kevin Bonner (St Brigid's)
Alan Hubbard (Ballymun Kickhams), Tomás Quinn (St Vincent's), Dean Kelly (Trinity Gaels)
Darragh Stapleton (St Pat's, Palmerstown), Eoghan O'Gara (Templeogue Synge St), Kevin McManamon (St Jude's)
Pretty poor looking team. Devereux would be the most exciting of the prospects IMO, though would be a half back by trade rather than a corner back.
Laois (SF v Wicklow): Darren Maher; Shane Julian, Denis Booth, Robbie Kehoe; Paul Begley, Darren Strong, Conor Boyle; Padraig Clancy, Cathal Og Greene; Craig Rogers, Colm Parkinson, Gary Kavanagh; Michael Finlay, Daithi Carroll, Jason Enright.
Plenty of newcomers for us in what is a very experimental side. Good to see both Colm Parkinson and Gary Kavanagh in the lineup after long absences.
Quote from: laoisgaa on January 07, 2011, 11:48:59 AM
Laois (SF v Wicklow): Darren Maher; Shane Julian, Denis Booth, Robbie Kehoe; Paul Begley, Darren Strong, Conor Boyle; Padraig Clancy, Cathal Og Greene; Craig Rogers, Colm Parkinson, Gary Kavanagh; Michael Finlay, Daithi Carroll, Jason Enright.
Plenty of newcomers for us in what is a very experimental side. Good to see both Colm Parkinson and Gary Kavanagh in the lineup after long absences.
I see Wolly was true to his promise that he might play with ye this year!
Kildare team and subs for Sunday.
1. Shane Connolly, St. Laurences
2. Ollie Lyons, Celbridge
3. Damien Hendy, Castledermot
4. Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Kilcock
5. Mark Scanlon, Round Towers
6. Michael Foley, Athy
7. Éamonn Callaghan, Naas
8. Hugh Lynch, Confey
9. Pádraig O'Neill, St. Laurences
10. Tommy Moolick, Leixlip
11. Eoghan O'Flaherty, Carbury
12. Mark O'Sullivan, Celbridge
13. Karl Ennis, Maynooth
14. Willie Heffernan, Nurney
15. Fionn Dowling, Suncroft
16. Shane McCormack, Allenwood
17. Ronan Walsh, Cappagh
18. Éamonn McCormack, Sallins
19. Jamie Lambe, Kilcullen
20. Paddy Dunne, Athy
21. Emmet Bolton, Eadestown
22. Alan Smith, Sarsfields
23. Eoin Naughton, Clane
24. Ciaran Kelly, Moorefield
25. Austin Nevin, Caragh
26. Conor Tiernan, Sarsfields
Good to see Connolly getting a run in goals. It has been a weak point for four or five years. I hope Mark O'Sullivan has a good game in the forwards. He lacks pace but he is one of the best finishers in Kildare club football. Some interesting names among the subs. It has been a while since the likes of Sallins, Kilcullen and Caragh were represented on the senior team.
Quote from: ross4life on January 07, 2011, 06:32:54 PM
Quote from: Jinxy on January 06, 2011, 06:04:40 PM
Who won this last year?
DCU
They didn't win the Bihatimber:
(http://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/watermarked-b/Library/SF564/404173.jpg)
That was the beginning of the end of his Dublin season last year.
http://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/3418/DCU39s-Roche-denies-Louth-in.6091464.jp
I wonder will the losing O'Byrne Cup finalist have the same misfortune in this years Championship?
Are all games going ahead does anyone know ?
Offaly vs DCU going ahead, moved to Ferbane.
All games still going ahead. As Lone Shark said Offaly-DCU moved to Ferbane; Westmeath-Dublin now in St Loman's GAA Club, Lakepoint Park, Mullingar. Wexford game is in Enniscorthy.
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Westmeath v Dublin @ St Loman's, Mullingar
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Wexford v D.I.T. @ Enniscorthy
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Kildare v Longford @ Newbridge
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Offaly v D.C.U. @ Ferbane
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Meath v U.C.D. @ Pairc Tailteann
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Carlow v Kilkenny @ Carlow
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Louth v A.I.T. @ Drogheda
14:00 O'Byrne Cup SF - Laois v Wicklow @ Portlaoise
As we were getting a bit too good at the Bihatimber competition, runners up in 09 and winners last year I see the Leinster council have come up with a way of trying to stop us. Gave us a home draw in main cup at home to Kilkenny so we won't be involved in Bihatimber Cup this year.
It was the only trophy we've won in last 8 years, and it would be a nice one to defend. So if Kilkenny beat us tomorrow (which might not be a crazy as it sounds with loads of our guys not involved), everyone will understand why ;)
Dublin match off.
Disgraceful stuff by the Westmeath County Board. Turnip heads every last one of them.
Pitch was frozen solid at 10 am this morning. A local ref passed it playable they claim (my arse)
Pitch was frozen solid at 1.15pm the official ref walked it and declared it unplayable. Team had already travelled obviously.
The Westmeath County Board knew that pitch was never going to be playable. Tulips every last one of them.
Kildare 0-16 Lonford 0-08
Handy enough win. Obviously wasn't the strongest Longford side without Kavanagh and McGee.
Connolly didn't have a lot to deal with but he looked a lot more confident than some of the other lads that have been tried in goals over the last few years. He should be given a decent run at it in the League. Callaghan was the best player on the field and Mick Foley looked sharp. Hopefully he'll stay injury free because I always feel Kildare are a better team when he plays. Mark O'Sullivan kicked some nice points and O'Flaherty gave an exhibition of kicking. Moolick and Dowling showed well throughout. They're both far from the finished article but at 18 years of age they both have plenty of potential.
I hope that Daryl Flynn is cleared to play in the League because we might struggle a bit around the middle against better midfield pairings. Hard to know how many of today's team will still be featuring come the middle of May but it's good to see plenty of the fringe players pushing hard for places.
Meath v UCD is refixed for Tuesday evening next 7.30 Navan.
Quote from: INDIANA on January 09, 2011, 04:17:26 PM
Dublin match off.
Disgraceful stuff by the Westmeath County Board. Turnip heads every last one of them.
Pitch was frozen solid at 10 am this morning. A local ref passed it playable they claim (my arse)
Pitch was frozen solid at 1.15pm the official ref walked it and declared it unplayable. Team had already travelled obviously.
The Westmeath County Board knew that pitch was never going to be playable. Tulips every last one of them.
If that's true that's worse than disgraceful. Presumed (after driving down for it to be met by a load of cars pulling out of the pitch) that some lazy bollox hadn't bothered to check the pitch this morning because it is "all-weather". Stupid fcukers, the roads around Mullingar were like an ice rink in parts, no thought or consideration for anyone >:(
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 09, 2011, 09:33:16 PM
Quote from: INDIANA on January 09, 2011, 04:17:26 PM
Dublin match off.
Disgraceful stuff by the Westmeath County Board. Turnip heads every last one of them.
Pitch was frozen solid at 10 am this morning. A local ref passed it playable they claim (my arse)
Pitch was frozen solid at 1.15pm the official ref walked it and declared it unplayable. Team had already travelled obviously.
The Westmeath County Board knew that pitch was never going to be playable. Tulips every last one of them.
If that's true that's worse than disgraceful. Presumed (after driving down for it to be met by a load of cars pulling out of the pitch) that some lazy bollox hadn't bothered to check the pitch this morning because it is "all-weather". Stupid fcukers, the roads around Mullingar were like an ice rink in parts, no thought or consideration for anyone >:(
Just blessed I didnt travel. Only for a late family commitment I was all set to go. With no club action a serious amount of the die-hard dublin fans went all the way down. You'd want to see the pics of the pitch someone sent me on their phone. White as a sheet. It was never playable. Tuesday night isnt ideal for players of either county. Especially in the current economic climate.
Navan
(http://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/watermarked-b/Library/SF664/480230.jpg)
St Lomans, Mullingar
(http://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/watermarked-b/Library/SF664/480288.jpg)
Ballyhaunis though takes the biscuit!
(http://www.sportsfile.com/winshare/watermarked-b/Library/SF664/480325.jpg)
Anyone know if LMFM are doing the Meath-UCD game tonight?
Westmeath-Dublin is live on Midlands 103 - www.midlands103.com
Westmeath 0-9 Dublin 1-1- HT
Westmeath playing with a very strong breeze though. Glennon has five points and McMenamon got Dubs goal.
Meath 09- UCD 08 - 7 mins to go
meant to get round to this on monday.....
DIT result against Wexford not that surprising when you look at the teamsheet
they've recruited a few westies! Alan Freeman, Tom Cunniffe Peter Domican, Gareth Bradshaw to add to the likes of diarmuid Connolly, Aidan O'shea and Martin Reilly
is the ciaran reddin the dublin U21 player? and D Lyons the sub Meath goalkeeper?
strong side all round
they've built on solid freshers teams over the years and some intense recruitment
could be a good outside bet for the sigerson...get them now before there odds shorten even more
outside bet for the Sigerson..get on them now before the odds shorten...they're building on good work over hte years regarding solid freshers teams
Meath defeated by UCD
1-9 to 10 last minute goal to snatch it.....
josh Hayes got a rebounded shot off a meath player to score it
Dublin 1-5 WestMeath 0-11.
Love the quote on Res Dubs - Mcauley is wearing a snood. The last vestige of respect is gone
Meath fail first test
by Fergal Lynch
Meath's first game under their new boss ended in disappointment tonight as the students from UCD stunned Seamus McEnaney's side with a late goal to earn a 1-9 to 0-10 win.
UCD1-9
Meath0-10
The Seamus McEnaney era limped into life rather than the expected burst of excitement as an experimental Meath side laboured against Sigerson Cup hopefuls UCD and lost to an injury-time Josh Hayes goal in the O'Byrne Cup at Pairc Tailteann.
Meath looked to have snatched victory when Shane McAnarney pointed in the 71st minute, but UCD had the final say as Hayes followed up on a superb save by Brendan Murphy to fist to the net in a goalmouth scramble.
Overall it was a disappointing display. Few players will have endeared themselves to the new manager, although Davy Dalton, Ciaran Lenehan and Paddy Gilsenan did their prospects no harm.
With a larger than expected crowd packing the stand many expected a lively display from the Meath players, but instead the opening half was a damp squid, livened only by some wild tackles by Meath's Cormac McGill and UCD's John O'Loughlin.
Those who expected a bright start for their E10 entrance fee had to wait nine minutes for Meath's brightest spark Gilsenan to open the scoring. Prior to that the home side's forwards had misfired with Brian Sheridan and Cian Ward (free) dropping efforts short.
After Gilsenan's opener Graham Reilly gave Michael Savage more catching practise in the UCD goals, but after 15 minutes Meath doubled their advantage when Cormac McGuinness galloped forward to show the forwards how it was done.
Another short effort from Cian Ward was poorly cleared by Savage and Niall Mooney made it 0-3 to 0-0 to McEnaney's side.
Gilsenan then dropped a fifth point attempt short as John Heslin and Kevin MGourty started to get a grip at midfield for the students. McGill's high tackle on O'Loughlin drew gasps from the crowd before Heslin converted the resultant free.
Seconds later Offaly's Michael Brazil drove over a decent goal chance to leave a point between the sides. After a careless tackle by McGuinness on blood sub Stuart Nerney, Wexford star Ciaran Lyng levelled matters.
A revenge tackle by O'Loughlin on McGill earned the Dublin student a yellow card, but UCD piled on the pressure and took the lead for the first time when Heslin pointed a free.
A superb score from Reilly following great work by Brendan Murphy, Mooney and Shane McAnarney restored parity, but it was the students who took a half-time lead when Heslin fired over from distance to make it 0-5 to 0-4 at the break.
A brace from Cian Ward edged Meath ahead within three minutes of the restart and when Reilly made it 0-7 to 0-5 Meath looked comfortable, but UCD were tenacious.
Kevin McGourty and Heslin brought them level again, but again Cian Ward gave the hosts the edge. Dalton made it 0-9 to 0-7 with 15 minutes remaining, but the students finished strong.
Heslin (two) restored parity again before McAnarney looked to have won it for Meath. However, it wasn't to be Meath's night as McEnaney's reign got off to a losing start.
Meath now play Kilkenny in the shield on Sunday in Pairc Tailteann, 2.30;.
Meath – B Murphy; C McGill, J Macken, D Dalton (0-1); D Morgan, C McGuinness (0-1), C Lenehan; M Ward, C Gillespie; S McAnarney (0-1), C Ward (0-3, two free), N Mooney (0-1); G Reilly (0-2), B Sheridan, P Gilsenan (0-1). Subs – S Kenny for McGill half-time, D Keoghan for Sheridan 52mins, B Menton for Gillespie 65m, B Meade for Mooney 69m
UCD – M Savage (Dublin); J Hayes (1-0, Cavan), C Forde, (Galway), M Fitzsimons (Dublin); S Redmond (Carlow), P Kelly (Kildare), C Brady (Monaghan); K McGourty (0-1, Antrim), J Heslin (0-6, four frees, Westmeath); J O'Loughlin (Laois), C Lyng (0-1 free, Wexford), J Cocoman (Kildare); C Kenny (Galway), D Larkin (Meath, Summerhill), M Brazil (0-1, Offaly). Subs – T Warburton (Westmeath) for Kelly 3 mins, L Smith (Westmeath) for Coco man 48m, S Nerney (Laois) for Redmond 51m, L Cawley (Mayo) for Larkin 56m, R Mallon (Down) for Brazil 65m,
Referee – Paul Kneel (Louth).
Westmeath win 1-8 to 0-12
Quote from: mattockranger on January 11, 2011, 08:54:47 PM
meant to get round to this on monday.....
DIT result against Wexford not that surprising when you look at the teamsheet
they've recruited a few westies! Alan Freeman, Tom Cunniffe Peter Domican, Gareth Bradshaw to add to the likes of diarmuid Connolly, Aidan O'shea and Martin Reilly
is the ciaran reddin the dublin U21 player? and D Lyons the sub Meath goalkeeper?
strong side all round
they've built on solid freshers teams over the years and some intense recruitment
could be a good outside bet for the sigerson...get them now before there odds shorten even more
outside bet for the Sigerson..get on them now before the odds shorten...they're building on good work over hte years regarding solid freshers teams
yeah, Reddin only came into the U21 panel late last year and came on as sub in semi and final. Should be a starter this year - he has another 2 seasons at U21 level.
Quote from: mattockranger on January 11, 2011, 09:21:57 PM
Meath fail first test
by Fergal Lynch
Meath's first game under their new boss ended in disappointment tonight as the students from UCD stunned Seamus McEnaney's side with a late goal to earn a 1-9 to 0-10 win.
UCD1-9
Meath0-10
The Seamus McEnaney era limped into life rather than the expected burst of excitement as an experimental Meath side laboured against Sigerson Cup hopefuls UCD and lost to an injury-time Josh Hayes goal in the O'Byrne Cup at Pairc Tailteann.
Meath looked to have snatched victory when Shane McAnarney pointed in the 71st minute, but UCD had the final say as Hayes followed up on a superb save by Brendan Murphy to fist to the net in a goalmouth scramble.
Overall it was a disappointing display. Few players will have endeared themselves to the new manager, although Davy Dalton, Ciaran Lenehan and Paddy Gilsenan did their prospects no harm.
With a larger than expected crowd packing the stand many expected a lively display from the Meath players, but instead the opening half was a damp squid, livened only by some wild tackles by Meath's Cormac McGill and UCD's John O'Loughlin.
::)
Quote from: mattockranger on January 11, 2011, 09:08:41 PM
Meath defeated by UCD
1-9 to 10 last minute goal to snatch it.....
josh Hayes got a rebounded shot off a meath player to score it
Banty out!
Its hard to give DIT any credit when their team is populated by electriians and joiners. They'd hardly have a leaving cert between them
I heard Peter Kelly was taken off injured for UCD after a few minutes tonight.
Bad injury anyone know or was it just a precaution?
Quote from: The GAA on January 11, 2011, 10:26:24 PM
Its hard to give DIT any credit when their team is populated by electriians and joiners. They'd hardly have a leaving cert between them
I didnt know DIT had a team till a few weeks back so did a bit of rooting around and apparently they have all sorts coming into the college. A lad from a neighbouring (a very good player) was taken in on some gaelic scholarship and has a pass leaving cert. Fair play to him I say but it makes a bit of a joke of the competition and the college!
I don't know how serious or not the injury, but he was stretchered off.
Quote from: DB_An_Mhi on January 11, 2011, 11:04:24 PM
I don't know how serious or not the injury, but he was stretchered off.
Thanks.
Sounds ominous :-\
Deserved win for a half strength Westmeath against a half strength Dublin side last night, always nice to beat the Dubs. Decent show from the new lads, particularly Finnan at half back and English who kept O'Gara quiet. Glennon got on a lot of ball and in fairness to him used it pretty well, hopefully he will continue to work at that part of his game. Greville always looked dangerous upfront and promises to be a big player for us this year. Midfield were very disappointing and I doubt the two lads were best pleased with themselves this morning. Boyle played well when he came on and looks cut out for the half backs this year, very comfortable in possession. Egan also impressed with his tenacity.
The entertainment only really got going however when Macauley came on wearing underamour, tights and a snood, looked f**king ridiculous. Quickly acquired the nickname Tevez and got a right ribbing anytime he was dispossessed, hopefully that's the first and last time I'll see a fecking snood on a GAA pitch. Conor Jordan would want to harden up and loose the tights as well.
All in all an enjoyable game of football considering the conditions, hopefully the weather will be better on Sun, bring on the students. Heard the Dub dressing room was broken into, not a good week for the Dubs, the county board would want to freshen up their act...
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 12, 2011, 02:06:14 PM
Deserved win for a half strength Westmeath against a half strength Dublin side last night, always nice to beat the Dubs. Decent show from the new lads, particularly Finnan at half back and English who kept O'Gara quiet. Glennon got on a lot of ball and in fairness to him used it pretty well, hopefully he will continue to work at that part of his game. Greville always looked dangerous upfront and promises to be a big player for us this year. Midfield were very disappointing and I doubt the two lads were best pleased with themselves this morning. Boyle played well when he came on and looks cut out for the half backs this year, very comfortable in possession. Egan also impressed with his tenacity.
The entertainment only really got going however when Macauley came on wearing underamour, tights and a snood, looked f**king ridiculous. Quickly acquired the nickname Tevez and got a right ribbing anytime he was dispossessed, hopefully that's the first and last time I'll see a fecking snood on a GAA pitch. Conor Jordan would want to harden up and loose the tights as well.
All in all an enjoyable game of football considering the conditions, hopefully the weather will be better on Sun, bring on the students. Heard the Dub dressing room was broken into, not a good week for the Dubs, the county board would want to freshen up their act...
Westmeath were good for their win - Dubs had three starters who'll see championship football this year - some of those lads last night wouldn't even be fifth string material. Nice to see Westmeath with a bit of bite and organisation about them.
Shambles from Westmeath county board - between the some people getting refunds on Sunday and some not depending - why not stand at the exit and give refunds rather than walking around randomly and the dressing rooms getting broken into last night - games shouldn't be fixed for venues with clowns in charge - thankfully they have CCTV of the guys who broke in.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on January 12, 2011, 02:06:14 PM
Heard the Dub dressing room was broken into, not a good week for the Dubs, the county board would want to freshen up their act...
Mullingar Gardaí have issued a photograph of their prime suspect:
(http://www.inpho.ie/cache/inpho/28/e6/68/92bc7c3ec7789dd5e2226ddd1ec5fa1cb6d90f9f73/INPHO_00480210.jpg)
Anyone who can identify this person should come forward immediately to assist the Gardaí with their inquiries!
looks like a knee injury for Kelly being stretchered off is not a good sign!
DCU,0.17 ,Offaly 0.8 tonight first round game.
Quote from: KIDDO 4 on January 12, 2011, 09:09:44 PM
DCU,0.17 ,Offaly 0.8 tonight first round game.
Five Roscommon players (N Collins,S Ormsby,D keenan,D O'Gara,D. Shine) started this game so good win for them
Include Cathal Shine playing with Athlone IT
Peter Domincan Cathal mcHugh with DIT
you guys are building a serious bunch of talented players
is cathal Cregg finished in DCU?
Quote from: mattockranger on January 13, 2011, 05:39:31 PM
Include Cathal Shine playing with Athlone IT
Peter Domincan Cathal mcHugh with DIT
you guys are building a serious bunch of talented players
is cathal Cregg finished in DCU?
Yep some talent indeed, the one worry is keeping them Ireland when their studies are done.
I think Cregg has another year left not sure is he going to play for DCU though? another is Niall Carty
DCU have some forward line with Murphy (Donegal) & Kelly (Sligo) as well
Quote from: The GAA on January 11, 2011, 10:26:24 PM
Its hard to give DIT any credit when their team is populated by electriians and joiners. They'd hardly have a leaving cert between them
What's the reason for this disrespectful comment? our own Peter Domincan came from NUIG where he got his Degree & his now doing his Masters in DIT
& I'm sure the great Kerry teams of the 70s/80s had plenty of electriians and joiners!
He's questioning their 'right' to be playing a third level colleges competition, not their right to play football :D
I think most apprentices now do parts of their courses at the Institutes of Technology, so I assume the electricians and joiners have every right to play on the college teams.
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 13, 2011, 07:27:11 PM
He's questioning their 'right' to be playing a third level colleges competition, not their right to play football :D
I can't speak for the other players but i know the Rossies in DIT have more than a "leaving cert"
& even if the others got in on scholarship then fair play to them!
The college competitions have increasingly lacked integrity over recent years due to the fact that many of them now pull in players onto Mickey mouse courses just to kick some ball. I have learned recently that DIT are the leaders of this, many of their players arent even based in Dublin and head up there for the odd match. I know of at least one example.
I do however like the colleges in the early season cup competitions V the counties as it adds some flavour.
Quote from: ross4life on January 13, 2011, 07:33:37 PM
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 13, 2011, 07:27:11 PM
He's questioning their 'right' to be playing a third level colleges competition, not their right to play football :D
I can't speak for the other players but i know the Rossies in DIT have more than a "leaving cert"
& even if the others got in on scholarship then fair play to them!
Yeah agree, fair play to them. The players have to get the perks while the last.
However the colleges need to take a look at themselves and ask where their competitions are going if this trend continues. Croke Park run the competitions and would appear to turn a blind eye. I was briefly involved in Sligo IT and we at the time felt we should be at it too seeing as the others were at it. The sports scholarships (DCU, DIT, Cork) are a smoke screen for getting ball players into courses they otherwise would not qualify for. Many cannot complete the course.
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 13, 2011, 07:27:11 PM
He's questioning their 'right' to be playing a third level colleges competition, not their right to play football :D
Jesus Christ some of the national univeristies are far worse then DIT when it comes to ahem - college admissions :D
FFS lads - a spark who goes into a college one afternoon a week for ten weeks can't be eligible for sigerson cup in anyone's estimation. especially when the credit points attached to courses now are scrutinized so much.
What's a national university?
Kelly hit by torn cruciate curse
GAELIC FOOTBALL : Kildare's plans for the year ahead have been rocked by the news that the cruciate knee ligament curse has struck again, this time accounting for Peter Kelly.
Dermot Earley, Mikey Conway, Ken Donnelly and Rob Kelly were all struck down by torn cruciates last year and now it is Peter Kelly who faces an uncertain future after it was confirmed that the All-Star defender had become the latest victim.
The Two Mile House clubman suffered the injury after just 30 seconds of Tuesday night's O'Byrne Cup clash between the UCD side he was captaining and Meath at Páirc Tailteann.
While initial indications had been cartilage damage, a scan revealed on Wednesday night that the cruciate had been torn.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2011/0114/1224287487358.html (http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2011/0114/1224287487358.html)
:-[
That's a bad blow for Kildare who's his natural replacement?
Laois v AIT (O'Byrne Shield) - 1. Eoin Culleton; 2. Shane Julian, 3. Denis Booth, 4. Robert Kehoe; 5. Paul Begley, 6. Cathal Og Greene, 7. Niall Donoher; 8. Padraig Clancy, 9. Colm Coss; 10. Craig Rogers, 11. Barry Fitzgerald, 12. Darren Strong; 13. Michael Finlay, 14. Jason Enright, 15. Donal Brennan
Kildare team to face DCU
1. Shane Connolly, St. Laurences
2. Ollie Lyons, Celbridge
3. Damien Hendy, Castledermot
4. Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Kilcock
5. Mark Scanlon, Round Towers
6. Michael Foley, Athy
7. David Whyte, Moorefield
8. Hugh Lynch, Confey
9. Padraig O'Neill, St. Laurences
10. Tommy Moolick, Leixlip
11. Eoghan O'Flaherty, Carbury
12. Eamonn Callaghan, Naas
13. Karl Ennis, Maynooth
14. Willie Heffernan, Nurney
15. Mark O'Sullivan, Celbridge
DUBLIN (SF v Wexford): 1. Stephen Cluxton; 2. Conor McKiernan, 3. Seán Murray, 4. Darragh Nelson; 5. Paul Casey, 6. Ger Brennan, 7. Darren Daly; 8. Colm Murphy, 9. Denis Bastick; 10. Alan Hubbard, 11. Kevin Bonner, 12. Tomás Quinn (St Vincent's); 13. Kevin McManamon, 14. Eoghan O'Gara, 15. Dean Kelly
Quote from: ross4life on January 14, 2011, 01:12:36 AM
That's a bad blow for Kildare who's his natural replacement?
Of the three lads on the Kildare panel that have won All-Stars, two have now done their cruciates.
McGeeney will have a job on finding a natural replacement for Kelly because we don't exactly have a lot of quality full-back line players in the county. Declan Brennan would have been the obvious choice but he's gone off to play for Derry!
One of Ollie Lyons, Conor Brophy or Ciarán Fitzpatrick will have to fill in.
Quote from: cogito on January 14, 2011, 02:31:27 PM
Quote from: The GAA on January 11, 2011, 10:26:24 PM
Its hard to give DIT any credit when their team is populated by electriians and joiners. They'd hardly have a leaving cert between them
It's hard to take you serious when you come out with a ridiculous statement like that. Because they are an IT you immediately presume all their players are are apprentices of some sorts. I guarantee you you couldn't tell me five courses that the DIT lads are doing. If eligibility is a problem for you you might want to look at certain Universities. Even the dog on the street knows what is going on.
From the DIT team I seen that beat Wexford in the paper, Bradshaw is doing a masters, as is Cuniffe after they finished off their degrees in NUIG so I think your comment is completely disrespectful to them fella's. O'Shea is doing a course he was offered through the CAO. I think DCU tried to get him into a course out there despite him not having the points but some of you might remember O'Shea did an article in the Irish Independent where he revealed he didn't get enough points for DCU but he was hoping they could sort him out. I may be wrong but I am pretty sure Connolly is the only man on an apprenticeship in DIT.
Elite entry is the real thing that is making a joke out of college football. Certain colleges just play fantasy football and bring in whom they like. I think Conor Mortimer is in UUJ now. I'll say no more.
I know 2 electricians personally who are currently playing for DIT. They've been electricians for 4 and 5 years respectively. Suddenly, they get offered a scholarship to go to DIT one afternoon a fortnight for ten weeks to get some electrical certificate they never knew about nor needed.
Are they the only 2?
I know for certain that they are not. "Apprentices" like this should not be eligible for Sigerson football.
The merits of colleges like DCU and Jordanstown lowering entry points is highly dubious and needs sorted too but at least those students attend courses and can argue their case about course credits.
O'Byrne Cup, Meath Team Vs UCD:
QuoteB Murphy;
C McGill, J Macken, D Dalton;
D Morgan, C McGuinness , C Lenehan;
M Ward, C Gillespie;
S McAnarney, C Ward, N Mooney;
G Reilly, B Sheridan, P Gilsenan
Challenge, Meath Team Vs Down:
QuotePaddy O'Rourke;
Donal Keogan, Brian Menton, Ciaran Lynch;
Ciaran Ellis, Derek Flood, Tommy Johnson;
C Berrigan, P O'Brien;
Gearoid Rennicks, Alan Nestor, Ian Davis;
Martin Doran, David Morgan, Brian Ennis
O'Byrne Shield, Meath Team Vs Kilkenny
QuoteBrendan Murphy
Gary O'Brien James Macken Colm Brennan
5. ? 6.? 7.?
Conor Gilispie Craig Berrigan
Paddy O'Rourke Alan Douglas Terry Farrely
Ian Davies David Morgan Brian Sheridan
Good to see Banty giving as many lads as possible a go in the jersey. I think he might have learned more from the game against Down than he might tonight against Kilkenny with all due respect.
Paddy O'Rourke running for keeper and outfield?
He plays midfield for Skryne. He's handy enough.
Aye, i know he does - just never saw him outfield for the county and wondered if it was a different por
Meath 0-13
Kilkenny 1-03
Poor game but sure, its january
Can't believe Kilkenny scored a goal!
Kildare 1-11 0-09 DCU
Plenty of positives to take from the performance again. Kildare were far too strong in the first half and DCU had no answer to them. The game was over at half time and a combination of Kildare sloppiness and a sympathetic referee let DCU put some respectability on the scoreboard.
Callaghan was excellent for the second weekend running (if there was one surprising Kildare ommission from that Indo top 100 list it was him). For two lads that have been knocking around for a good few years both Scanlon and big Heff had fine games. Willie was horsing lads out of it anytime the ball came his way and he looks to have also added a bit of subtlety to his game. DCU had no one to match his size and strength. Scanlon was very solid at centre-back with Mick Foley moving to full-back. With Peter Kelly likely to be out for the season we should see a lot more of him in the full-back line during the league.
Of the rest, Ollie Lyons kept David Kelly very quiet. He's not the biggest lad in the world but he's got great pace. His Celbridge teammate Mark O'Sullivan again showed well in the forwards and looks a more rounded player than he did when he was on the panel a few years ago. Young Moolick looks well able for senior football and Dowling showed good poacher's instincts for the goal. Connolly in goal has really put down a marker for the rest of the year. Apart from one poor kickout he was solid throughout and saved two penalties in injury time (retaken for some reason).
Wouldn't be reading too much into these O'Byrne Cup games but it's positive to see the fringe lads pushing hard for places. DCU had a strong team but I think all but one of their scores came from Donie Shine frees. I'd say McGeeney will be happy enough with that.
Dublin 6-10 1-08 Wexford worring times ahead for Wexford fans
Quote from: Farrandeelin on January 16, 2011, 03:46:48 PM
Can't believe Kilkenny scored a goal!
I can't believe they fielded a team.
Quote from: ross4life on January 16, 2011, 04:44:48 PM
Dublin 6-10 1-08 Wexford worring times ahead for Wexford fans
Especially when you consider the team Dublin had out...some of those lads wouldn't even be 3rd/4th choice for league football never mind championship..
Poor game in Athlone at the weekend, pitch didn't help, wasn't easy to keep your footing judging by the amount of players who kept loosing theirs. Fahy didn't help either, over officious, at one stage he was on course for booking everyone on the field, never took the conditions into account.
Westmeath toughed it out though, helped hugely by the retaken penalty (keeper saved first one by advancing off his line) which was the difference in the end. Didn't learn a whole lot from the game, the two corner backs kept the two Westmeath lads quiet but DIT never got any ball into the corners to be fair. English was a bit loose on Connolly I thought, probably overly cautious on not letting him by. Half back line were ok, nothing special. Midfield were poor again, Sharry doesn't have the physical attributes to play there yet (he should be hb or hf) and Murtagh hasn't really offered anything in the two games. He was named in the top 100 hurlers in Ireland there at the weekend but like Mattie Forde and rugby he may not be cut out for this game at the top level. We need to start showing some aerial ability and workrate around the middle. Glennon and Greville played the same decent game again, Glennon was to the fore and delivered some lovely ball inside, Greville looked dangerous every time he got the ball. Dessie was Dessie and took some lovely points when he came on but the outstanding man for me was Ger Egan. He has the work hungry look that Doran Harte had in 08 and took some lovely scores to boot, one to watch for the summer. David Glennon, Quinn and Willo were only ok, Quinn got around the pitch and himself and Glennon Jr may be better suited as half forwards.
Anyways the flourbags will offer us a bigger challenge on Sunday so hopefully we'll learn more about ourselves then.
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 16, 2011, 04:37:55 PM
Kildare 1-11 0-09 DCU
Plenty of positives to take from the performance again. Kildare were far too strong in the first half and DCU had no answer to them. The game was over at half time and a combination of Kildare sloppiness and a sympathetic referee let DCU put some respectability on the scoreboard.
Callaghan was excellent for the second weekend running (if there was one surprising Kildare ommission from that Indo top 100 list it was him). For two lads that have been knocking around for a good few years both Scanlon and big Heff had fine games. Willie was horsing lads out of it anytime the ball came his way and he looks to have also added a bit of subtlety to his game. DCU had no one to match his size and strength. Scanlon was very solid at centre-back with Mick Foley moving to full-back. With Peter Kelly likely to be out for the season we should see a lot more of him in the full-back line during the league.
Of the rest, Ollie Lyons kept David Kelly very quiet. He's not the biggest lad in the world but he's got great pace. His Celbridge teammate Mark O'Sullivan again showed well in the forwards and looks a more rounded player than he did when he was on the panel a few years ago. Young Moolick looks well able for senior football and Dowling showed good poacher's instincts for the goal. Connolly in goal has really put down a marker for the rest of the year. Apart from one poor kickout he was solid throughout and saved two penalties in injury time (retaken for some reason).
Wouldn't be reading too much into these O'Byrne Cup games but it's positive to see the fringe lads pushing hard for places. DCU had a strong team but I think all but one of their scores came from Donie Shine frees. I'd say McGeeney will be happy enough with that.
Yes 7 frees & a 45 from Shine the one point from play was from Cathal Cregg
Can we play the DCU lads next Sunday or are they ineligible for the whole tournament ?
Quote from: Rossfan on January 18, 2011, 08:31:51 PM
Can we play the DCU lads next Sunday or are they ineligible for the whole tournament ?
Unfortunately not - they're 'cup-tied' to borrow a phrase from a foreign code.
Meath team to play Laois in the Bihatimber 2nd round
QuoteMeath (O'Byrne Cup Shield v Laois) -
Brendan Murphy,
Cormac McGill, Bryan Menton, Cormac McGuinness,
Donal Keoghan, Eoghan Harrington, Caoimhín King,
Thomas Walsh, Conor Gillespie,
Paddy Gilsenan, Anthony Moyles, Niall Mooney,
Ian Davis, Paddy O'Rourke, Cian Ward.
Interesting to see Paddy in full forward. Now since this is Banty at the helm and not Eamonn O'Brien I reckon paddy is unlikely to stay there and probably move to the centre. Thomas Walsh and Conar Gillespie keep their places from the match with the Cats.
The Kildare team to face Westmeath in the semi-final of the O'Byrne Cup has been named. Ciarán Kelly will wear Number 26 instead of Shane McCormack. Darragh McEvoy will replace Éamonn McCormack, but he will wear No. 27. The match will take place at 2.15 in Cusack Park, Mullingar.
1. Shane Connolly, St. Laurences
21. Emmet Bolton, Eadestown
2. Hugh McGrillen, Celbridge
4. Ciarán Fitzpatrick, Kilcock
5. Éamonn Callaghan, Naas
6. Mark Scanlon, Round Towers
7. David Whyte, Moorefield
3. Mick Foley, Athy
9. Pádraig O'Neill, St. Laurences
10. Tommy Moolick, Leixlip
11. Eoghan O'Flaherty, Carbury
12. Fionn Dowling, Suncroft
19. Ronan Walsh, Cappagh
14. Willie Heffernan, Nurney
15. Mark O'Sullivan, Celbridge
16. Tom Corley, Moorefield
17. Damien Hendy, Castledermot
8. Hugh Lynch, Confey
13. Karl Ennis, Maynooth
20. Tommy O'Neill, St. Laurences
22. Alan Smith, Sarsfields
23. Brian Flanagan, Johnstownbridge
24. Keith Cribbin, Johnstownbridge
25. Conor Tiernan, Sarsfields
26. Ciarán Kelly, Moorefield
27. Darragh McEvoy, Celbridge
dublin tanked offaly in the shield . about 3-14 to 0-6. offaly were beyond dire.
Looking bleak for Offaly,Wexford but Dublin have some strength in depth now.
Westmeath 0-08 Kildare 0-12
Desperate game not helped by some daft refereeing. Kildare were not as good as they were the previous two weekends but Westmeath were a step up from Longford and DCU. Good to get the win but it could and probably should have been a bit more comfortable.
Mick Foley and Hughie McGrillen stood out. Forwards were poor enough but weren't helped by the quality of ball they were being sent in. Even Callaghan gave away a few horrible passes in the first half but he was much improved after half time. Dowling was very lively and kicked his frees well (not sure he was going for the point from the penalty though). The subs made the difference in the end - Flanagan, Bolton and Lynch were all prominent in the last quarter.
I think we're back in Newbridge next weekend but we'll be facing our bogey team again!
Watch the last 60 seconds from the Louth-UCD game. The students levelled but Louth went straight upfield to get a winner right on the whistle.
http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/watch/Louth-v-UCD---OByrne-Cup-Semi-final-295 (http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/watch/Louth-v-UCD---OByrne-Cup-Semi-final-295)
I've high hopes for Dowling DH - he seems to have settled in well - do you think he'll nail a starting spot for the league?
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 23, 2011, 07:03:21 PM
I've high hopes for Dowling DH - he seems to have settled in well - do you think he'll nail a starting spot for the league?
Even though he got the goal last week the game seemed to pass him by a bit but he was much more lively today. Himself and Moolick will be involved with the u21s too so that might curtail their involvement in the league a bit. With Ballymore in the All-Ireland semi-final I presume Kavanagh won't be available for the first few rounds either but the likes of JD, Rob Kelly and Roli (think his suspension is up now) will be back and hopefully Mikey Conway will finally be able to make a comeback in the next few months. Dowling is still a bit raw and he obviously has plenty of filling out to do but the skill and importantly the confidence/cockiness are there in abundance.
Louth manager video interview with some clips from the game..
http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/watch/Louth-Manager-Peter-Fitzpatrick-296 (http://www.jeromequinnmedia.com/watch/Louth-Manager-Peter-Fitzpatrick-296)
Quote from: ross4life on January 22, 2011, 07:08:48 PM
Looking bleak for Offaly,Wexford but Dublin have some strength in depth now.
Offaly were worse then Wexford the previous week. I didnt think that was possible. Some div 2 club teams in Dublin would have beaten that Offaly team yesterday. They were beyond diabolical.
Still the O Byrne Cup Shield is like a one night stand. Here today- forgotten about tomorrow.
I suppose the Rhode contingent would be the backbone of the Offaly team.
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 23, 2011, 09:25:13 PM
I suppose the Rhode contingent would be the backbone of the Offaly team.
They'd want to be DH. Because most of the Offaly team yesterday would struggle to make a good club side in Dublin. And we're not exactly winning all-ireland senior titles. I'm starting to think we're going to lose some of these counties completely the gap is so big. A lot of that Dublin team yesterday wont start in the NFL.
Jaysus Indiana, try and be a bit more patronising why don't you? It's January, and it's the O'Byrne Cup, or Shield even.
Tell you what, you worry about Dublin, and we'll worry about Offaly. Thanks anyway.
Quote from: AZOffaly on January 23, 2011, 10:52:02 PM
Jaysus Indiana, try and be a bit more patronising why don't you? It's January, and it's the O'Byrne Cup, or Shield even.
Tell you what, you worry about Dublin, and we'll worry about Offaly. Thanks anyway.
As I saw it I'm afraid. And as I did add- we're not exactly top dog in terms of the standard bearer for Gaelic Football. I'd be as critical of Dublin and have been in the past if they turned in that yesterday.
I know its mickey mouse but the complete lack of interest was extraordinary.
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 23, 2011, 07:15:58 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 23, 2011, 07:03:21 PM
I've high hopes for Dowling DH - he seems to have settled in well - do you think he'll nail a starting spot for the league?
Even though he got the goal last week the game seemed to pass him by a bit but he was much more lively today. Himself and Moolick will be involved with the u21s too so that might curtail their involvement in the league a bit. With Ballymore in the All-Ireland semi-final I presume Kavanagh won't be available for the first few rounds either but the likes of JD, Rob Kelly and Roli (think his suspension is up now) will be back and hopefully Mikey Conway will finally be able to make a comeback in the next few months. Dowling is still a bit raw and he obviously has plenty of filling out to do but the skill and importantly the confidence/cockiness are there in abundance.
It would be great to have Conway back, to use soccer parlance he'd be like a new signing. Dowling will only benefit from working with Geezer and physically you're probably right and heavy winter pitches won't suit but I can see him making an impact, it's great to see Kildare produce so many talented forwards now if we could just discover a new Rainbow or Ryan.
Overall a disappointing game from a Westmeath perspective yesterday. 2 points from play is an awful return but there were some encouraging signs all the same. Kildare looked like they were going to steamroll us, going 4 points to no score up after the first 10 mins but in fairness to the lads they knuckled down and toughed it out. The referee was pedantic in the extreme and this along with the Kildare backs being rash in the tackle led to us scoring 5 out of our 6 points from frees in the first half. Kildare tightened up their tackling in the second half which in turn led to us only scoring 1 point out of our 2 mediocre points from a free. The game at times resembled rugby more than football with both sides getting bodies behind the ball looking to break off the shoulder, David Glennon was isolated loads of times with his marker inside with no one else within 40 yards, a long ball inside wasn't even thought about, never mind attempted.
On the positive side, Robbie English looks the real deal at full back, himself and Kieran Gavin are copies of each other, will be interesting to see who ends up where when he comes back. Quinn in goals looks a very capable deputy for Gary, his handling was excellent with the many Kildare attempts that dropped short, made a couple of good stops and he was outrageously pulled for a footblock for having the temerity to come out and save a goal bound shot, as Eddie would say, bollox of a ref. Ger Egan again was everywhere, he is reminiscent of the role Doran Harte played in 08 except for the fact he looks comfortable taking his points, a real find.
Negatives were Glennon in the second half. When Kildare put Bolton on him he just didn't want to know, much like the Wicklow game last year. His passing was of a much poorer quality that the previous two games as well, the reveling in the new role didn't last for too long. Midfield was disappointing as well although Murtagh showed signs of improvement. Kilcoyne was mostly anonymous, has failed to live up to the potential he showed a couple of years ago, would have liked to see more of Daly. Tormey just isn't up to this level, would like to see Coffey being given a chance during the league.
Not overly concerned about loosing the game, didn't want to face Louth in 2 big games in the space of a week so we can now focus our attention on the league game against them Sun week. Couldn't be a tougher start to Div 3 for us, away to our biggest rivals for promotion, vital we get something from the game. A lot of work to be done between now and then, a settled team should be worked on in training with this game in mind. I'd play Dessie and Greville inside and Heslin has to start in the middle, shame we're putting our midfield problems on the shoulders of an 18 year old.
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 24, 2011, 10:18:30 AM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on January 23, 2011, 07:15:58 PM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on January 23, 2011, 07:03:21 PM
I've high hopes for Dowling DH - he seems to have settled in well - do you think he'll nail a starting spot for the league?
Even though he got the goal last week the game seemed to pass him by a bit but he was much more lively today. Himself and Moolick will be involved with the u21s too so that might curtail their involvement in the league a bit. With Ballymore in the All-Ireland semi-final I presume Kavanagh won't be available for the first few rounds either but the likes of JD, Rob Kelly and Roli (think his suspension is up now) will be back and hopefully Mikey Conway will finally be able to make a comeback in the next few months. Dowling is still a bit raw and he obviously has plenty of filling out to do but the skill and importantly the confidence/cockiness are there in abundance.
It would be great to have Conway back, to use soccer parlance he'd be like a new signing. Dowling will only benefit from working with Geezer and physically you're probably right and heavy winter pitches won't suit but I can see him making an impact, it's great to see Kildare produce so many talented forwards now if we could just discover a new Rainbow or Ryan.
Leper is doing a fairly decent Rainbow impression at the moment. He's been flying in the three games so far. I'd be hopeful either Foley or Chalky (will be back for the NFL) will get a decent run in the half-back line this spring too. Even Flanagan looked a lot leaner when he came on in Mullingar.
Finding a replacement for Kelly has to be the priority. I'd like to see Tommy O'Neill get another go next Sunday. Fitzpatrick has done nothing wrong so far but he'll be marking a better quality of corner forward in a few weeks time.
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Meath and Leitrim secure Tuesday wins
Meath selector Paul Grimley tries to seperate Laois' Gary Kavanagh and Bryan Menton of Meath during a heated moment in the O'Byrne Cup Shield tie at Navan - INPHO
25 January 2011
Meath will play Dublin in the O'Byrne Cup Shield final after defeating Laois while Leitrim were easy winners over GMIT.
Meath were 0-11 to 0-8 winners over Laois in Navan. The Royals led by 0-6 to 0-3 at the break at which point Seamus McEnaney switched Paddy O'Rourke, who had scored two points from full forward, into goal. Shane O'Rourke was brought on for Brendan Murphy and kicked four second half points.
Laois, with Ross Munnelly prominent, reduced the deficit to a single point - 0-8 to 0-9 - with five minutes remaining before Meath hit the two final points of the game.
At Kiltubrid Leitrim ran out comfortable 3-14 to 0-7 winners over the college side.
A Colm Maguire goal had Mickey Moran's side ahead by 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval.
Colm Clarke and Conor Kelly bagged second half goals as as Leitrim eased to the win.
http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=141169
The #1 shirt still isn't safe around Banty!
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 25, 2011, 10:36:36 PM
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Nothing like lads going at it hammer and tongs for the old bihatimber in the depths of January!
always good to have a scape with the Dubs but i think this may have come a wee bit early for Banty to have the makings of a team. Dublin seem to be in good gear and wont have forgotten last years Leinster semi. But still nice to have a trophy to play for even at this early stage.
Menton and Kavanagh can get reacquainted next week when the league starts.
Quote from: Maguire01 on January 25, 2011, 10:36:36 PM
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Meath and Leitrim secure Tuesday wins
Meath selector Paul Grimley tries to seperate Laois' Gary Kavanagh and Bryan Menton of Meath during a heated moment in the O'Byrne Cup Shield tie at Navan - INPHO
25 January 2011
Meath will play Dublin in the O'Byrne Cup Shield final after defeating Laois while Leitrim were easy winners over GMIT.
Meath were 0-11 to 0-8 winners over Laois in Navan. The Royals led by 0-6 to 0-3 at the break at which point Seamus McEnaney switched Paddy O'Rourke, who had scored two points from full forward, into goal. Shane O'Rourke was brought on for Brendan Murphy and kicked four second half points.
Laois, with Ross Munnelly prominent, reduced the deficit to a single point - 0-8 to 0-9 - with five minutes remaining before Meath hit the two final points of the game.
At Kiltubrid Leitrim ran out comfortable 3-14 to 0-7 winners over the college side.
A Colm Maguire goal had Mickey Moran's side ahead by 1-5 to 0-4 at the interval.
Colm Clarke and Conor Kelly bagged second half goals as as Leitrim eased to the win.
http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=141169
The #1 shirt still isn't safe around Banty!
The ultimate mind game.
Take a scoring forward and stick him in goals in the middle of the game.
The opposition will be so confused they'll probably just curl up in a ball sucking their thumbs, thus allowing us to waltz through unopposed for goal after goal.
A bit like the Dublin game last year.
I have a feeling this is just a taster for the eccentricities to come. Look out for peculiar formations with two keepers and five sweepers, lads being called out of the crowd to tog out and mad tactics involving maoir uisce dragging defenders out of position.
It's going to be fun.
Quote from: Hardy on January 26, 2011, 09:56:49 AM
I have a feeling this is just a taster for the eccentricities to come. Look out for peculiar formations with two keepers and five sweepers, lads being called out of the crowd to tog out and mad tactics involving maoir uisce dragging defenders out of position.
It's going to be fun.
Now hold on there a minute Hardy, there is absolutely nothing in the track record of Banty et al to suggest that they would ever even consider such strange tactics...... particularly with the position of goalie!!! Bring a player from outfield to play in goals, why its unheard of
Meath (O'Byrne Cup Shield v Dublin) QuotePaddy O'Rourke,
Gary O'Brien, Kevin Reilly, Caoimhín King,
Seamus Kenny, Bryan Menton, Cormac McGuinness,
Mark Ward, Conor Gillespie,
Shane McAnarney, Shane O'Rourke, David Morgan,
Paddy Gilsenan, Joe Sheridan, Brian Farrell
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Dublin (v Meath, O'Byrne Shield final, Parnell Park): QuoteStephen Cluxton;
Darren Daly, Sean Murray, Michael Fitzsimons;
Declan Lally, Ger Brennan, Paul Casey;
Denis Bastick, Colm Murphy;
Dean Kelly, Kevin McManamon, Diarmuid Connolly;
Bernard Brogan, Graham Cullen, Tomas Quinn.
Banty bringing the big guns out to chalk down the first bit of silverware of the season!
How long will Bastick last? :P
Good luck to Meath in the Bihatimber final.
I believe it's live on TG4.
I predict a riot.
It's great to be back in the big time.
Indeed it is. Would be Nice to have something on the mantlepiece already.
Will be interesting to see who will survive the trimming for the league. Macken wasn't considered good enough last year.
The Kildare team for Sunday's O'Byrne Cup Final against Louth:
1. Shane Connolly (Naomh Lorcan)
2. Hugh McGrillen (Cill Droichid)
3. Mick Foley (Áth Í)
4. Ciarán Fitzpatrick (Cill Chóca)
5. Emmet Bolton (Baile Éide)
6. Mark Scanlon (Na Cloigthithe)
7. David Whyte (Achadh Mordha)
8. Pádraig O'Neill (Naomh Lorcan)
9. Hugh Lynch (Confaigh)
10. Eoghan O'Flaherty (Cairbre)
11. Éamonn Callaghan (Nás Na Roigh)
12. Tommy Moolick (Léim an Bhradáin)
13. Alan Smith (Na Sairséalaigh)
14. Willie Heffernan (An Urnaí)
15. Karl Ennis (Má Nuad)
Should be a good test of the new midfield against a very good Louth pairing. Looking at both teams it looks like Louth have more of their established names out so the bookies probably have this one priced up wrong. Hopefully the frost stays away because this should be a good close game and it will draw a decent crowd.
Look, we all know the real final is in Parnell Park tonight.
Quote from: Jinxy on January 29, 2011, 06:20:08 PM
Look, we all know the real final is in Parnell Park tonight.
I thought the Walsh Cup was only at the semi-final stage?
Entertaining enough game. Some great passing by Meath but their finishing let them down massively - should have been ahead at the end of the first half. What's with O'Rourke sending short frees into the clouds? Great goal by Sheridan as well - and totally legit!
Good game to watch. Can't wait to get another tilt at Dublin this summer and put them and Gilroy to the sword.
If Banty can get our forward line to operate as a unit we'll be in good shape.
We win so much ball but come away with nothing due to a lack of support or poor decision-making.
Big Joe & Shane O'Rourke will win plenty of high balls into them but they need a support runner to take the offload or simply drag a defender away from the man in possession.
So they are basically playing exactly like last year. A lot of possession and effort but not enough in return. Forwards don't play together at all and I have my doubts if he is the man to get them working. I know it's fairly early in the year and we've seen many line-up changes so wont judge just yet.
Still a good ol game for january and will bring on some of them. Shane O'Rourke had a poor day shooting. Mark Ward gave good and bad in equal measures, Gilespie needs to get his tackling under control but played well and gave some good passes, he gave away far too many frees. Of the new lads Menton and Gilsenan worked hard but Morgan didn't look like he'll be taking anyones place in the forwards.
Brian Farrell worked hard but wasn't involved in taking scores and perhaps he's the one we need as Jinxy say's coming in, in support also Graeme Reilly could fulfill that role. I thought Gary O'Brien and King were good in the backs. Brogan gave Reilly a tough time but he does that to everyone.
It's hard to see any difference in the team from last year but early days as stated earlier
Thought this thread was about the O'Byrne Cup ::)
That game tonight was only the final of the losers tournament. :)
Meath need to get rid of that oul pukey short passing they've been saddled with by Banty and play to their strengths.
As for the Dublin lads posing with their 2 layers of shirts...... ffs are they gone totally overboard with nonsense.
Quote from: thejuice on January 29, 2011, 10:10:25 PM
So they are basically playing exactly like last year. A lot of possession and effort but not enough in return. Forwards don't play together at all and I have my doubts if he is the man to get them working. I know it's fairly early in the year and we've seen many line-up changes so wont judge just yet.
Still a good ol game for january and will bring on some of them. Shane O'Rourke had a poor day shooting. Mark Ward gave good and bad in equal measures, Gilespie needs to get his tackling under control but played well and gave some good passes, he gave away far too many frees. Of the new lads Menton and Gilsenan worked hard but Morgan didn't look like he'll be taking anyones place in the forwards.
Brian Farrell worked hard but wasn't involved in taking scores and perhaps he's the one we need as Jinxy say's coming in, in support also Graeme Reilly could fulfill that role. I thought Gary O'Brien and King were good in the backs. Brogan gave Reilly a tough time but he does that to everyone.
It's hard to see any difference in the team from last year but early days as stated earlier
Exactly. The only real personnel change from last year I would make would be to introduce Alan Nestor. Banty just has to get them working together instead of constantly worrying about their own scoring tally.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 29, 2011, 10:18:45 PM
Thought this thread was about the O'Byrne Cup ::)
That game tonight was only the final of the losers tournament. :)
Meath need to get rid of that oul pukey short passing they've been saddled with by Banty and play to their strengths.
As for the Dublin lads posing with their 2 layers of shirts...... ffs are they gone totally overboard with nonsense.
:D
Quote from: Rossfan on January 29, 2011, 10:18:45 PM
As for the Dublin lads posing with their 2 layers of shirts...... ffs are they gone totally overboard with nonsense.
Careful Rossfan, some might say your starting to sound backward/reactionary and/or narrow minded.
Would they look better playing in jeans, a sweatshirt and an anorak ;)
And an obligatory Adidas top thejuice!
Saw about 10 mins at the end of the first half. Was impressed with the pace but the shooting was awful.
Congrats to Dublin - the 2011 Bihatimber champions.
Hope they look after the Bihatimber well it's a prized possession!
I hope they don't leave it behind them in Coppers.
good enough entertainment for January. Dubs were coasting along for most of the game, despite being very mixed at midfield and Sheridan and O'Rourke winning every ball that came their way - but they kept kicking the ball wide so didnt put the Dubs under pressure until the last few minutes.
If there was another minute in normal time then Meath probably would have won, but the Dubs upped it in extra time - perhaps made better use of the bench than Meath did.
Early season fare really. Wasn't overly impressed with either side I have to say.
Dublin look short when Bernard is marked well and Meath just aren't good enough at present.
I think midfield could be a serious problem for Dublin this year if either Mc Aulay and Mc Connell get injured and I wouldn't have Mc connell at the forefront of top inter county midfielder's either.
Bryan Cullen was probably Dublin's best player for the 40 mins he played. Connolly put in a decent shift as well for once . The marginalisation of Paddy Andrews continues to beggar belief. Kicked a point when he came on 95% of the Dublin squad aren't capable of doing.
Thought Graham Reilly was outstanding for Meath- he's a terrific player this guy- best wing forward in the country at present.
O Rourke and Sheridan are very good players but need pace around them and Meath look short of anyone to play around them in that department.
Dublin's defence badly needs the Crokes lads back but if we get our full team on the park again we wont be far away. But i dont believe the strength in depth is anywhere near where other observers think it is.
Quote from: Rossfan on January 29, 2011, 10:18:45 PM
Meath need to get rid of that oul pukey short passing they've been saddled with by Banty and play to their strengths.
I thought the short passing worked. It held possession and moved the ball fairly fast up the field. It all fell apart with the shooting at the end, so i'm not sure how a different delivery into the forward line would have made much of a difference if the forwards couldn't apply the finish. Also, not sure about what Meath's strengths are that they weren't playing to.
Quote from: Jinxy on January 29, 2011, 11:51:22 PM
I hope they don't leave it behind them in Coppers.
Probably safer there then if it was left behind in the Vortex!
Quote from: Rossfan on January 29, 2011, 10:18:45 PM
As for the Dublin lads posing with their 2 layers of shirts...... ffs are they gone totally overboard with nonsense.
They heard about a shower of partyboys who went away for a weekend and ended up playing pool naked - the Dubs wanted to be double sure this didn't happen them.
Quote from: Hound on January 30, 2011, 08:41:13 AM
good enough entertainment for January. Dubs were coasting along for most of the game, despite being very mixed at midfield and Sheridan and O'Rourke winning every ball that came their way - but they kept kicking the ball wide so didnt put the Dubs under pressure until the last few minutes.
If there was another minute in normal time then Meath probably would have won, but the Dubs upped it in extra time - perhaps made better use of the bench than Meath did.
???
Kildare 3-09 Louth 2-09
Kildare win the O'Byrne Cup for the first time since 2003 but it didn't look likely entering injury time when Louth led by 2-09 to 1-09. Kildare sent Emmet Bolton through on goal but he was fouled in the square. Roli Sweeney slotted home the penalty to level it up. Kildare won the kickout and Éamonn Callaghan dropped a point attempt short, Keith Cribbin won the break in the square and he drove it into the Louth net.
Louth will probably feel a bit hard done by but Kildare were incredibly wasteful all game. Johnny Doyle should be back for next weekend but a lot of the Kildare forwards are going to have to up their game. I've a feeling we'll struggle at midfield too without Flynn and Earley. Lynch and O'Neill are a bit similar - both fine ball players but both struggled today to win primary possession against Keenan and Carroll. Peter Kelly's loss to the full-back line was evident today. Mick Foley is a fine player but he isn't comfortable in the full-back line and Shane Lennon caused big problems today. I'd hope MacLochlainn will be fit for Belfast because it would free Foley up to move to centre-back.
Bolton, Leper and McGrillen had good games and Roli won plenty of ball when he came on. He should start next week given our problems winning kickouts. Cribbin did his chances no harm either - rattled the crossbar after a great run and finished away the match winning goal confidently. It's only the O'Byrne Cup but it's good to see some silverware!
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Louth don't have much luck!
That Louth team needs to learn how to close out a game.
Quote from: Jinxy on January 30, 2011, 06:44:41 PM
That Louth team needs to learn how to close out a game.
This really isn't the place for a Meath man to get involved.
:D
QuoteEarly season fare really. Wasn't overly impressed with either side I have to say.
Dublin look short when Bernard is marked well and Meath just aren't good enough at present.
I think midfield could be a serious problem for Dublin this year if either Mc Aulay and Mc Connell get injured and I wouldn't have Mc connell at the forefront of top inter county midfielder's either.
Bryan Cullen was probably Dublin's best player for the 40 mins he played. Connolly put in a decent shift as well for once . The marginalisation of Paddy Andrews continues to beggar belief. Kicked a point when he came on 95% of the Dublin squad aren't capable of doing.
Thought Graham Reilly was outstanding for Meath- he's a terrific player this guy- best wing forward in the country at present.
O Rourke and Sheridan are very good players but need pace around them and Meath look short of anyone to play around them in that department.
Dublin's defence badly needs the Crokes lads back but if we get our full team on the park again we wont be far away. But i dont believe the strength in depth is anywhere near where other observers think it is.
Would agree with most of that alright. Some good banter as well with Big Joe getting a fair amount of calls to stay on his feet in the rucks!!
Quote from: Declan on January 31, 2011, 08:17:18 AM
Early season fare really. Wasn't overly impressed with either side I have to say. Big Joe getting a fair amount of calls to stay on his feet in the rucks!!
Yeh - the wit of the Dubs is as fresh and inventive as ever.
I wasn't too impressed with the puke football approach of our Ulster manager. Apart from that, though of course it's early days, little seems to have changed so far. Forwards as good as anybody's and better than nearly everybody's, an adequate midfield to keep them supplied but no defence and especially no full back.
Kildare v Louth highlights:
http://bcove.me/gu89jva0 (http://bcove.me/gu89jva0)
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on February 01, 2011, 11:01:57 PM
Kildare v Louth highlights:
http://bcove.me/gu89jva0 (http://bcove.me/gu89jva0)
How did Louth loose that? Did their legs go in the last five mins? They looked seriously good from the brief highlights, should have been out of sight towards the end with a couple of missed goal opportunities.
Quote from: Croí na hÉireann on February 02, 2011, 02:45:13 PM
Quote from: Donnellys Hollow on February 01, 2011, 11:01:57 PM
Kildare v Louth highlights:
http://bcove.me/gu89jva0 (http://bcove.me/gu89jva0)
How did Louth loose that? Did their legs go in the last five mins? They looked seriously good from the brief highlights, should have been out of sight towards the end with a couple of missed goal opportunities.
It doesn't really tell the full story of the game. Kildare kicked a serious amount of desperate wides. They also hit the bar and missed two more goal chances that aren't featured in the highlights. Louth were overrun for most of the last twenty minutes. I think they only kicked two points in the second half. Their inside forwards were impressive in the first half though - particularly Maguire and Lennon.