Was having this discussion with a few lads last week after Armagh were bate. Trying in jest to think of a club that would take one of our more portly acquaintances. We reckon in Armagh right now it is probably O'Hanlon's, with honourable mentions for Corrinshego, Mullabrack, phelim bradys and Killeen. The last 3 have all folded. The overall standard of football in Armagh is at best average so we think we might have a contender. I've heard tales of dromintee-esque attire in games in Co Down, though they possibly face stiff competition from Co Antrim?
I don't think a thread like this will do anything to help them
Whats the criteria to make this list?
Quote from: WeeDonns on July 21, 2015, 10:28:35 AM
I don't think a thread like this will do anything to help them
Absolutely. I'm sure there's good men and women working tirelessly to keep them going. Starting a thread to name and point fingers at their current status is fairly low
Have to agree. I know from the hardship of running a club that the ones who shout loudest about failures are the one who do feck all for the club and always expect others to do the work. Every club is special to it's own community.
Not the intention of the thread... Knew I'd get replies like the above. I am not trying to run down any GAA club or their respective community. I should have made the title clearer. Just going for a renford rejects type theme. Some of the clubs I mentioned are actually quite successful in other aspects of the GAA.
Great way to knock a club when they are down
What a poxy thread. ::)
General Lee confederate
Think the worst thing here is he's named Corrinshego. A club who have made huge strides in recent years and could be playing Intermediate football in Armagh next year as they are top of Div 3A. They aren't even in bottom Division in Armagh football.
Yip General_Lee why not throw the boot into small clubs, the clubs that may not have the catchment area, financial backing or so called 'history' to be a big club. in fact ii will take it a step further, for me the people in these clubs are as big of GAA people than those at the big clubs. Not a slight on any club i am going to mention here but just using it as an example. it is easy to be a Gael in places like Crossmaglen, Dromore, Cargin, Dungiven etc. now lets compare this to a club like Lisburn for example which is a small club in a mostly Unionist town, who have little in terms of money, are constantly losing their best players to bigger clubs and find it a struggle just to put jerseys on their players backs, these are the real heroes of the GAA the people with pride in their own community, a committee who probably do everything from was the kit to cutting the grass to taking teams all this with little or no money in terms of sponsorship, everything coming out of player and member pockets to keep the club ticking over year after year with little or no chance of any real glory. They are the people i really admire in the GAA and when its all stripped back, for me thats what the GAA is about, keeping the pride in the community going, NOT who is 'the worst' team in Ulster, any club who is still standing for me deserve all the credit the get. I wouldn't have any real issues if the thread was a 'worst senior team' in ulster, but to try and have a go at clubs who for some it is an achievement just putting 15 men on a pitch is disgusting. as you said in your post a number of the clubs you mentioned had to fold, so that in itself tells its own story.
Quote from: From the Bunker on July 21, 2015, 10:47:12 AM
Have to agree. I know from the hardship of running a club that the ones who shout loudest about failures are the one who do feck all for the club and always expect others to do the work. Every club is special to it's own community.
well said
it pisses me off criticism clubs get when real gaa man are working hard to keep it alive
The sensitivity of some of the posters on here is pathetic, hes on the wind up.
Augher
Worst people therefore worst club
Bullsh*t thread...
maybe the biggest underachivers would be a better way to go . like Knockmore in mayo who have never won a club all-ireland
Themac23 just to clarify thanks for support for lisburn gaels. Points to note : money wise : self sufficient! Two new kits for senior ladies & mens teams in 2015 sponsored by local businesses. We are supported by local council and representatives. We have lost some players to bigger clubs-but we are standing up to this ! Biggest problem is lack of commitment from u16 to 18s- most clubs are experiencing the same. 2015 is the 50th anniversary of formation of st patricks gfc .a new club history dating back to origins of gaa in lisburn will be published later this year. ( the 2nd ulster football final was played in lisburn in1890) were not setting the gaa world alight with success but se are working hard to develop our games in local primaries and in partnership with other clubs in the area.
General Lee, you are on the wrong board. Your school mates will be on the Hogan Stand.
Quote from: themac_23 on July 21, 2015, 12:59:08 PM
these are the real heroes of the GAA the people with pride in their own community, a committee who probably do everything from was the kit to cutting the grass to taking teams all this with little or no money in terms of sponsorship, everything coming out of player and member pockets to keep the club ticking over year after year with little or no chance of any real glory. They are the people i really admire in the GAA and when its all stripped back, for me thats what the GAA is about, keeping the pride in the community going,
This - a thousand times this.
I know Mullabrack got mentioned, and one of the heroes of the GAA for me was the late, great Iggy Mallon, who along with a few others kept the GAA flag flying in a corner of our County against overwhelming odds. I recall a good number of years ago bumping into the Mullabrack Senior Team after yet another early Championship exit, and they were being treated to a couple of sodas by the Club. With a few beverages in me, I told Iggy that he was an absolute hero for keeping it going. "Well you've got to do your bit" was his unassuming and modest response.
I'd like to think by the way that the General's idea for the thread was more ill-thought than actually attempting to be sneering in manner.
Quote from: delgany on July 21, 2015, 03:07:06 PM
Themac23 just to clarify thanks for support for lisburn gaels. Points to note : money wise : self sufficient! Two new kits for senior ladies & mens teams in 2015 sponsored by local businesses. We are supported by local council and representatives. We have lost some players to bigger clubs-but we are standing up to this ! Biggest problem is lack of commitment from u16 to 18s- most clubs are experiencing the same. 2015 is the 50th anniversary of formation of st patricks gfc .a new club history dating back to origins of gaa in lisburn will be published later this year. ( the 2nd ulster football final was played in lisburn in1890) were not setting the gaa world alight with success but se are working hard to develop our games in local primaries and in partnership with other clubs in the area.
Good to hear this, Im based in Lisburn at present. Encouraging to hear that the GAA club in Lisburn is trying to promote the GAA through the primary schools. That's they key, get the interest going early.
Quote from: delgany on July 21, 2015, 03:07:06 PM
Themac23 just to clarify thanks for support for lisburn gaels. Points to note : money wise : self sufficient! Two new kits for senior ladies & mens teams in 2015 sponsored by local businesses. We are supported by local council and representatives. We have lost some players to bigger clubs-but we are standing up to this ! Biggest problem is lack of commitment from u16 to 18s- most clubs are experiencing the same. 2015 is the 50th anniversary of formation of st patricks gfc .a new club history dating back to origins of gaa in lisburn will be published later this year. ( the 2nd ulster football final was played in lisburn in1890) were not setting the gaa world alight with success but se are working hard to develop our games in local primaries and in partnership with other clubs in the area.
Delgany i wasn't having a go at Lisburn at all, was just an example that sprung to mind of a club which is doing great work without the so called glory that people think, what i was saying was clubs like yourselves, to me are what its all about and not clubs who have everything at their feet, if you thought i was having a go i apologise.
Jesus some boys would need to lighten up a wee bit. Is the menstrual cycle synchronised on this board? :-*
It's a simple question. Who are the worst teams in each county. Worth noting being crap ≠ being a small struggling club. Not having a swipe at good GAA folk who keep the flag flying.
Quote from: StGallsGAA on July 21, 2015, 03:14:07 PM
General Lee, you are on the wrong board. Your school mates will be on the Hogan Stand.
and you comment on this thread without a hint of irony, fair play. If your club didn't poach all round it the world would be a better place!
Derrylaughan.
Quote from: general_lee on July 21, 2015, 10:20:32 AM
Was having this discussion with a few lads last week after Armagh were bate. Trying in jest to think of a club that would take one of our more portly acquaintances. We reckon in Armagh right now it is probably O'Hanlon's, with honourable mentions for Corrinshego, Mullabrack, phelim bradys and Killeen. The last 3 have all folded. The overall standard of football in Armagh is at best average so we think we might have a contender. I've heard tales of dromintee-esque attire in games in Co Down, though they possibly face stiff competition from Co Antrim?
That's Poyntzpass for the uninitiated. The current Pass club has been on the go since 1977 as far as I know, which is pretty good going. Whilst we haven't reached the senior league yet, we're expecting other big names to join us. At which point we will rocket to Armagh and Ulster glory.
Quote from: general_lee on July 21, 2015, 10:20:32 AM
Was having this discussion with a few lads last week after Armagh were bate. Trying in jest to think of a club that would take one of our more portly acquaintances. We reckon in Armagh right now it is probably O'Hanlon's, with honourable mentions for Corrinshego, Mullabrack, phelim bradys and Killeen. The last 3 have all folded. The overall standard of football in Armagh is at best average so we think we might have a contender. I've heard tales of dromintee-esque attire in games in Co Down, though they possibly face stiff competition from Co Antrim?
What a load of uninformed shite. Corrinshego have just built a new pitch and have massive development plans built on proposed population increases in their catchement area as new housing is built. If you're going to start spouting, at least do it from a position of understanding
Quote from: Nigel White on July 21, 2015, 09:56:54 PM
Quote from: general_lee on July 21, 2015, 10:20:32 AM
Was having this discussion with a few lads last week after Armagh were bate. Trying in jest to think of a club that would take one of our more portly acquaintances. We reckon in Armagh right now it is probably O'Hanlon's, with honourable mentions for Corrinshego, Mullabrack, phelim bradys and Killeen. The last 3 have all folded. The overall standard of football in Armagh is at best average so we think we might have a contender. I've heard tales of dromintee-esque attire in games in Co Down, though they possibly face stiff competition from Co Antrim?
What a load of uninformed shite. Corrinshego have just built a new pitch and have massive development plans built on proposed population increases in their catchement area as new housing is built. If you're going to start spouting, at least do it from a position of understanding
See, even the big clubs like Corringshego get a touch.