see that the uhl is startin early this year-2nd week in Feb. Is there much interest about or will the early start put teams off
think its a better idea to start it early. Been posting that for ages on here!!! better than challenge games referees and competitive. finished before the league starts, whats not to like about it??
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 23, 2011, 08:46:32 PM
think its a better idea to start it early. Been posting that for ages on here!!! better than challenge games referees and competitive. finished before the league starts, whats not to like about it??
no i agree-just think that some teams will not be even doing pre-season and might not want to get involved. But as you say you would be looking for challenge games at this time
The earlier the better, we wouldn't play as many friendlies until march if it weren't for this league, the UHL will help get the rustiness out and for most clubs its been a long time since their last game so most will just be glad to be out playing again. Nothing worse than 2 months of pre-season with only a friendly or two.
Will the pitches be up to it?
Ours certainly won't.
Remember you can play football in a much worse pitch than you can play hurling.
Quote from: johnneycool on January 24, 2011, 09:40:56 AM
Will the pitches be up to it?
Ours certainly won't.
Remember you can play football in a much worse pitch than you can play hurling.
granted Johnny, but what other options do we have? run it later in the year were it interferes with the leagues and then does not get finished till November?!!
Run it off da fcuk blood a few young ones while county players are away, while it wont one for the purist, but plenty of wet heavy pitches in the height of the summer, just w wee bit warmer ;)
If it gives us 5 games before the league then grand.
Has the league groups been finalised yet, or what is the exact start date?
Div 1A
Ballycran
McQuillans
Glenariff Ossians
Ruairí Óg
Kevin Lynch's
Shane O`Neill's
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-1a/
Div 1B
Portaferry
Cuchullains-Dunloy
O`Donovan Rossa
Loch gCaol Seamroga
Ballinascreen
Ballygalget
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-1b/
Div 2A
Swatragh
Setanta
Middletown Na Fianna
Lamh Dhearg
Glen Rovers
Ceidé Lamh Dearg
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-2a/
Div 2B
Cuchulainn Hurling Club
Cathaoir an Rí
Gort na Mona
Slaughtneil
St John's
Naomh Pol GAC
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-2b/
Div 3A
An Charraig Mhór Éire Óg
Bredagh
Clooney Gaels
Na Magha
Robert Emmett's Cushendun
Sean Mac Cumhaill
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-3a/
Div 3B
Ballela
Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh
Beart
Lisbellaw St Patrick's
Naomh Colum Cille
St Gall's
Tir Na nOg Randalstown
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-3b/
Div 4A
Aghaderg-Ballyvarley
Caisleán An Mhuillín
Glencar-Manorhamilton
St Mary's Rasharkin
Cappagh
Castleblayney
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-4a/
Div 4B
Na Seamrógai
Cumann Pheadair Naofa
Na Sairseil
Michael Davitts
Coleraine Owen Roe
Shamrocks
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-4b/
Div 5A
Gaeil Triúcha
St Agnes'
Four Masters
Carryduff
Carrickmacross Hurling Club
All Saints Ballymena
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-5a/
Div 5B
Knocks Grattans Hurling Club
Naomh Ádhamhnáin
Kickhams GAC Creggan
Clonduff
Buncrana
Craobh Rua Camlocha
http://ulster.gaa.ie/fixtures-and-results/2011/hurling/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league/ulster-club-senior-hurling-league-div-5b/
First round of matches this weekend. Let's hope the pitches are up to it.
We're up on the shaws road with a visit to Rossa.
As we've only started training last week with no real ballwork at all, can't see us coming out with a result. Rossa historically went mad at the training very early on in the year, not sure if Jimbo Connolly will follow that trend or not!
Quote from: hardstation on February 17, 2011, 11:03:21 AM
Quote from: johnneycool on February 17, 2011, 09:07:37 AM
We're up on the shaws road with a visit to Rossa.
As we've only started training last week with no real ballwork at all, can't see us coming out with a result. Rossa historically went mad at the training very early on in the year, not sure if Jimbo Connolly will follow that trend or not!
Rumours of his rise have been greatly exaggerated.
So he's not the Rossa manager then? I always thought you had to be a Hamill to manage Rossa.
Our game with Glenarm has been postponed to March. Glenarm have a big Loughgiel supporting contingent
Why can the game not be played on Sun morning before the clare match?
Because they will all be full in the pound on saturday night and that no conditon to be playing a match the next day in ;)
Either they are a seperate club or they arent. There is no way that they should be getting this game postponed to march because of this. No reason why is couldnt be played on the Sunday, if they want to go and support their fellow county men the day before.
Is Sean Wade still F Fwd??
Quote from: Last Man on February 17, 2011, 10:04:25 PM
Is Sean Wade still F Fwd??
Christ Last Man Sean must be your age ;) ;)
you giving it another rattle this year?
anyone elses games cancelled because of the fuckin weather
Quote from: THE DADGA on February 18, 2011, 11:44:46 PM
anyone elses games cancelled because of the fuckin weather
Ballycran v Glenariffe off due to waterlogged pitch.
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on February 17, 2011, 10:20:38 PM
Quote from: Last Man on February 17, 2011, 10:04:25 PM
Is Sean Wade still F Fwd??
Christ Last Man Sean must be your age ;) ;)
you giving it another rattle this year?
;D I knew that might provoke a smart remark from you Milltown, if memory serves me right I think he's a year older than me ;)
I think the curtains have been drawn on my illustrious career, there's just no demand for my lumbering cart horse style any more, might try getting a few reserve games if I'm lucky. We'll see
Any results? In Div 3 Bredagh beat Carrickmore 1-17 to 1-10. Tir Nn nOg beat St Gall's 2-8 to 1-5.
Quote from: Lecale2 on February 19, 2011, 07:53:10 PM
Any results? In Div 3 Bredagh beat Carrickmore 1-17 to 1-10. Tir Nn nOg beat St Gall's 2-8 to 1-5.
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good result for bredagh but im sure carrickmore would only be playing their reserves in this league, its probably more about development of players oustside the county panel for them.
Some clubs can be at a big disadvantage in Ulster League if they cant play their county players
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on February 19, 2011, 08:59:18 PM
Quote from: Lecale2 on February 19, 2011, 07:53:10 PM
Any results? In Div 3 Bredagh beat Carrickmore 1-17 to 1-10. Tir Nn nOg beat St Gall's 2-8 to 1-5.
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good result for bredagh but im sure carrickmore would only be playing their reserves in this league, its probably more about development of players oustside the county panel for them.
Some clubs can be at a big disadvantage in Ulster League if they cant play their county players
I'm not sure it is a disadvantage, it is a good opportunity for clubs to give younger/fringe players a runout. I don't think any of the bigger teams are that bothered if they win it or not.
It's pre season tournament and most clubs field young or weakened teams. Saturday afternoon isn't ideal either with work and soccer committments.
Quote from: Minder on February 19, 2011, 09:27:18 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on February 19, 2011, 08:59:18 PM
Quote from: Lecale2 on February 19, 2011, 07:53:10 PM
Any results? In Div 3 Bredagh beat Carrickmore 1-17 to 1-10. Tir Nn nOg beat St Gall's 2-8 to 1-5.
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good result for bredagh but im sure carrickmore would only be playing their reserves in this league, its probably more about development of players oustside the county panel for them.
Some clubs can be at a big disadvantage in Ulster League if they cant play their county players
I'm not sure it is a disadvantage, it is a good opportunity for clubs to give younger/fringe players a runout. I don't think any of the bigger teams are that bothered if they win it or not.
I think you are right-the further down the divisions you go the more serious the teams take it be cause it might be the only competition they get at their own level.
The big clubs who have big numbers use it wisely as a development league
This is relaunched this year under the new name of the Táin League and now includes teams from Connacht and Leinster. But with it starting in 4 weeks and most clubs not back at training, do clubs now use this as a pre-season or just for blooding new players?
We used it for that reason. A lot of our players play county for both and county minors who can't play . Its a great chance for managers to run the eye over new blood or lads that have been trying to get on the senior team.
But, when we got to latter stages we did field stronger teams, though not championship team.
I agree with this competition, certainly think it is worth pursuing but need all the big teams in, the two division 1's have 4 teams in the lower divisions within the Antrim leagues, a case can be made for Glenarrife but do glenarm, lamh derg and St pauls justify the top league, don't see Ballycastle,
Cushendall, St Galls or St Johns
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2012, 07:39:35 PM
We used it for that reason. A lot of our players play county for both and county minors who can't play . Its a great chance for managers to run the eye over new blood or lads that have been trying to get on the senior team.
But, when we got to latter stages we did field stronger teams, though not championship team.
I think that the way for most now MR2. We used to take the group serious but found it could force you to peak early in the proper season. Still a worthwhile competition though
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 07, 2012, 11:49:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2012, 07:39:35 PM
We used it for that reason. A lot of our players play county for both and county minors who can't play . Its a great chance for managers to run the eye over new blood or lads that have been trying to get on the senior team.
But, when we got to latter stages we did field stronger teams, though not championship team.
I think that the way for most now MR2. We used to take the group serious but found it could force you to peak early in the proper season. Still a worthwhile competition though
We couldnt get any sort of a team out on a Saturday with boys working( or so they say although I suspect Fiday night in the pub is a bigger factor) and the travel costs have put boys off as well.
Quote from: Last Man on January 11, 2012, 07:14:06 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 07, 2012, 11:49:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2012, 07:39:35 PM
We used it for that reason. A lot of our players play county for both and county minors who can't play . Its a great chance for managers to run the eye over new blood or lads that have been trying to get on the senior team.
But, when we got to latter stages we did field stronger teams, though not championship team.
I think that the way for most now MR2. We used to take the group serious but found it could force you to peak early in the proper season. Still a worthwhile competition though
We couldnt get any sort of a team out on a Saturday with boys working( or so they say although I suspect Fiday night in the pub is a bigger factor) and the travel costs have put boys off as well.
The 2 o clock throw ins this year are probably necessary th because of the fading light but with players working, involved in coaching etc it will be hard to handle
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 11, 2012, 06:47:49 PM
Quote from: Last Man on January 11, 2012, 07:14:06 AM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on January 07, 2012, 11:49:31 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 06, 2012, 07:39:35 PM
We used it for that reason. A lot of our players play county for both and county minors who can't play . Its a great chance for managers to run the eye over new blood or lads that have been trying to get on the senior team.
But, when we got to latter stages we did field stronger teams, though not championship team.
I think that the way for most now MR2. We used to take the group serious but found it could force you to peak early in the proper season. Still a worthwhile competition though
We couldnt get any sort of a team out on a Saturday with boys working( or so they say although I suspect Fiday night in the pub is a bigger factor) and the travel costs have put boys off as well.
The 2 o clock throw ins this year are probably necessary th because of the fading light but with players working, involved in coaching etc it will be hard to handle
It's a bollox of a time for players and spectators.
Tony who would go to watch some of these matches anyway!
Granted a sunday morning or something might be a better day for it, but dont think it is about getting people out to watch, was a good idea at the time ruined by the way it was run. Think this is the dying embers of it anyway.
Quote from: NAG1 on January 13, 2012, 10:01:48 AM
Tony who would go to watch some of these matches anyway!
Granted a sunday morning or something might be a better day for it, but dont think it is about getting people out to watch, was a good idea at the time ruined by the way it was run. Think this is the dying embers of it anyway.
The geographical spread of teams means it is difficult to please everyone. If I get my chores done early on a Saturday the missus might let me away to some of them!
Quote from: Tony Baloney on January 13, 2012, 02:06:43 PM
Quote from: NAG1 on January 13, 2012, 10:01:48 AM
Tony who would go to watch some of these matches anyway!
Granted a sunday morning or something might be a better day for it, but dont think it is about getting people out to watch, was a good idea at the time ruined by the way it was run. Think this is the dying embers of it anyway.
The geographical spread of teams means it is difficult to please everyone. If I get my chores done early on a Saturday the missus might let me away to some of them!
I hear ya brother. I am still playing in this comp and have been saving up brownie points for months before I drop the bombshell that I am going on a mad trip around Ulster and other places for a rake of weeks- its amazing how easy you pick up things like folding clothes, mopping etc when you have to.
Terrible conditions for the first round of fixtures. I still think it's too early to be playing competitive hurling.
Played Carrickmore today, Four seasons in one day!! Drag (not really ;)) out of retirement to play today, thoroughly enjoyed the craic, they beat us by 7 and considering the team we had out that was a fair reflection on the match.
John Crossey taking them (Carrickmore) and they are a committed bunch of lads, hope they do well decent team and no dirt
Was up with them 2 weeks ago v Dungannon. As you say good clean hurling men and bearly a word from Crossey.
really think this competition will need to be moved to make it worthwhile, the last 3 weeks have been a joke, the pitches are terrible and with most teams only out a few weeks the hurling can be dire and absolutely no reflection on how the teams would look in 2 monhs from now
Tough call as in a few weeks time the pitches might be better but the leagues will be up and running and the clubs dont want two games a weekend.
We beat Ballygalget pretty convincingly in the end, they will struggle in Div 1 this year I think.
They've lost a couple of key men to Australia.
Quote from: Minder on February 25, 2012, 09:27:13 PM
We beat Ballygalget pretty convincingly in the end, they will struggle in Div 1 this year I think.
Yeah, going to be a long year for us. Few lads off to Australia and another few not bothering their arse for various reasons, laziness being the obvious one.
We'd hit some bad wides and weak shots when going for goals at the end. Would have took the bad look off the result but Glenariffe were much the better team.
Lost a lad to a boken nose even before the game began. Got hit on the nose with a ball in the warm up!! Those pakistani balls are pretty hard.
Our boys gave the Shams a decent game today before losing, guard of honour and all. Probably about 5 of their starting line up from last week.
Dan Shanahan of all people was an interested spectator.
Could you say that you're better than Coolderry then Minder?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Could you say that you're better than Coolderry then Minder?
I could say and I would be right.
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2012, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Could you say that you're better than Coolderry then Minder?
I could say and I would be right.
Who top scored for you's today?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2012, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Could you say that you're better than Coolderry then Minder?
I could say and I would be right.
Who top scored for you's today?
Not sure, there was a decent spread of scorers. We only had 15 players.
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2012, 09:06:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2012, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Could you say that you're better than Coolderry then Minder?
I could say and I would be right.
Who top scored for you's today?
Not sure, there was a decent spread of scorers. We only had 15 players.
At least you're getting games, we haven't played in a long time FFS
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2012, 09:06:33 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:58:52 PM
Quote from: Minder on March 24, 2012, 08:52:39 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on March 24, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Could you say that you're better than Coolderry then Minder?
I could say and I would be right.
Who top scored for you's today?
Not sure, there was a decent spread of scorers. We only had 15 players.
I'm sure you would have togged out if they were stuck!