Anyone watch the season opener of this last night, cracking stuff, can't wait for the next episode. I have been depressed since I finished the 'Wire', looks like this could be a replacement
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General discussion / Prime Time - last night - Developers
December 21, 2010, 12:39:13 PM
Did anyone watch prime time last night. I'd say anyone watching in the south last night got some sickner watching that. Ths guys have some neck, Yer man Gannon transferring 25+ mansions into his wifes names, fellas driving around still in helicopters to the races and Gannon again filling the bug land rover with loads of brown Thomas bags. Just like the bankers there is one rule for them, to hell with the plebs
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General discussion / Not Going to SOuth Africa might not be a bad thing
November 26, 2009, 10:57:58 AM
Was talking to a mate of mine who works in event management for the world cup. He was out in SA recently & told me that he does'nt believe it would all that great an experience for the fans. They have tons yet to do, the transport systems are brutal & the stadiums are very remote with no bars, social outlets or environment for atmosphere etc.. He reckons European fans who have travel to rpevious world cups will be very disappointed
#4
General discussion / Convicted paedophile to be beheaded and crucified
November 04, 2009, 02:48:16 PM
What do we do, put them on a sex offenders list!!! The arabs have it right on this one
Wednesday November 04 2009
A MAN who kidnapped and raped five children, one of whom was left in the desert to die, has been sentenced to be beheaded and his body publicly crucified.
Muhammed Basheer al-Ramaly (22), from the northern city of Hail, will be executed at noon today. He will be beheaded by sword then his body tied to a wooden cross and his head stuck on a pole as a deterrent.
Al-Ramaly was found guilty in February of abducting and raping five boys, the eldest of whom was 7 and the youngest just 3, who he left out in the desert to die.
His modus operandi was to pick up the boys in his car and take them off to a secret location and rape them. Most of them were found a day or two after they were abducted, and told police that they had been abused.
Saudi reports said that police used one of the survivors, a seven-year-old boy, to scour the area where he was molested, looking for the suspect's vehicle.
Al-Ramaly allegedly confessed to the crime and was sentenced to death by a court in Hail, but appealed to a higher court in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Disorder
That court yesterday upheld the sentence and ordered his immediate execution. While Saudi Arabia carries out numerous beheadings -- 102 last year, according to Amnesty International -- crucifixions are relatively rare. The last one appears to have been in May, when the headless body of a sex murderer was displayed in the capital.
Amnesty said there were reports that al-Ramaly may have been suffering from a psychological disorder.
One Saudi web forum claimed that police had been surprised when he laughed as he confessed to the rapes and murder.
Saudi Arabia has come under fire from human rights groups in the past for its high number of executions.
About half of the 1,695 executed between 1985 and 2008 were foreign workers unable to pay the blood money that relatives of murder victims can demand in lieu of the death penalty, according to Amnesty. (©The Times, London)
Wednesday November 04 2009
A MAN who kidnapped and raped five children, one of whom was left in the desert to die, has been sentenced to be beheaded and his body publicly crucified.
Muhammed Basheer al-Ramaly (22), from the northern city of Hail, will be executed at noon today. He will be beheaded by sword then his body tied to a wooden cross and his head stuck on a pole as a deterrent.
Al-Ramaly was found guilty in February of abducting and raping five boys, the eldest of whom was 7 and the youngest just 3, who he left out in the desert to die.
His modus operandi was to pick up the boys in his car and take them off to a secret location and rape them. Most of them were found a day or two after they were abducted, and told police that they had been abused.
Saudi reports said that police used one of the survivors, a seven-year-old boy, to scour the area where he was molested, looking for the suspect's vehicle.
Al-Ramaly allegedly confessed to the crime and was sentenced to death by a court in Hail, but appealed to a higher court in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
Disorder
That court yesterday upheld the sentence and ordered his immediate execution. While Saudi Arabia carries out numerous beheadings -- 102 last year, according to Amnesty International -- crucifixions are relatively rare. The last one appears to have been in May, when the headless body of a sex murderer was displayed in the capital.
Amnesty said there were reports that al-Ramaly may have been suffering from a psychological disorder.
One Saudi web forum claimed that police had been surprised when he laughed as he confessed to the rapes and murder.
Saudi Arabia has come under fire from human rights groups in the past for its high number of executions.
About half of the 1,695 executed between 1985 and 2008 were foreign workers unable to pay the blood money that relatives of murder victims can demand in lieu of the death penalty, according to Amnesty. (©The Times, London)
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General discussion / Aer Lingus perk lets FitzPatrick fly for free
September 30, 2009, 11:36:46 AM
DISGRACED banker Sean FitzPatrick is part of a golden circle entitled to free flights around the world because he is a former director of Aer Lingus.
The airline, partly owned by the taxpayer, last night declined to reveal to the Irish Independent if he had availed of the perk. And when contacted, Mr FitzPatrick said: "I don't talk to the media."
The revelation will spark anger among workers in the cash-strapped company, with looming job and pay cuts.
Ryanair boss and major shareholder Michael O'Leary said last night: "This is typical of Aer Lingus. No doubt other over-paid directors are enjoying their first-class free flights also."
The loss-making airline confirmed the extraordinary arrangements yesterday for the former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank, and said he will continue to enjoy the perk until 2012.
Mr FitzPatrick (61), who is a member of the airline's Gold Circle, is being investigated by gardai for his role in reckless lending practices at the bank.
The former Anglo chief is not the only executive to enjoy the free travel perk. All serving directors and former directors -- including former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's close associate Chris Wall and the airline's ex-chief executive Dermot Mannion -- can also fly for free. ICTU's David Begg is a serving director.
Aer Lingus, which is one-quarter owned by the State, confirmed that the perk -- known as concession travel -- is given to serving and former directors, but refused to give details on which directors availed of the free travel and where they travelled to.
The company announced a €93m loss for the first half of the year but it continues to allow top executives to fly first class, where available, for free on all its 106 routes.
Yesterday it emerged that serving and former directors of the airline are also entitled to membership of the Gold Circle club. This allows them to relax in exclusive airport lounges while waiting for their flights.
Up to 20 members of the Garda Fraud Bureau and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement are investigating Mr FitzPatrick's activities while he ran Anglo Irish.
The focus of the probe is on reckless lending practices which led to the bank's nationalisation last January and brought the Irish banking system to the brink of collapse.
He refused to appear before the Dail Committee on Economic Regulatory Affairs last February to explain his actions, citing legal reasons.
Infuriate
The executive perk he enjoys will infuriate the airline's 3,000 workers who are braced for another cost-cutting plan. Last year, pay cuts of 15pc were imposed on staff and hundreds of others took voluntary redundancies as the airline reduced costs by €74m.
The free-flight perk is enjoyed for the length of time a person served on the board, the airline confirmed. In the case of Chris Wall, he served from 1998 to 2009 so he can enjoy free flights until 2020. Sean FitzPatrick was appointed in 2004, resigning in 2008, so can avail of his entitlement until 2012.
"Former board members receive concessionary travel and Gold Circle cards for the same length of time they served on the board. In terms of use of those concessions, this information is personal data," the airline said, refusing to be drawn on the matter.
Mr FitzPatrick was appointed to the board in March 2004 by then Transport Minister Seamus Brennan. He was paid €120,500 in directors' fees during his time -- €45,000 in 2008 and 2007, €17,500 in 2006 and €13,000 in 2005.
The biggest trade union at Aer Lingus, SIPTU, which represents 1,800 workers, called for the perks to be removed.
"I wasn't aware of it, but if that kind of practice is going on it's wrong and should be discontinued," National Industrial Secretary Gerry McCormack said.
"In view of the fact that we are entering into a process where there are threats over salaries and terms and conditions of our members, it's back to the two-tier system again. Those who get everything and those who don't."
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey said he was "sure" the perks were under review.
"These are matters for the company, but I'm sure all of these issues would be under review at Aer Lingus in light of the difficult climate they currently find themselves operating in," he said.
Workers in Aer Lingus are still working in uncertainty after the new CEO Christoph Mueller promised an "amputation" rather than "plastic surgery" ahead of the announcement of the new cost-recovery programme next month.
Chairman Colm Barrington has already revealed that pay cuts are firmly on the agenda following the company's worst six-month performance on record, and predicted losses of €120m this year. Bloxham Stockbrokers predict losses of €150m for this year.
Tensions between the carrier and unions are already at a high after 63 cabin crew were told their contracts would not be renewed after getting a warning by text earlier this month. The company has also refused to bridge a €350m deficit in the staff pension fund and SIPTU is threatening strike action.
- Paul Melia and Anne Marie Walsh
The airline, partly owned by the taxpayer, last night declined to reveal to the Irish Independent if he had availed of the perk. And when contacted, Mr FitzPatrick said: "I don't talk to the media."
The revelation will spark anger among workers in the cash-strapped company, with looming job and pay cuts.
Ryanair boss and major shareholder Michael O'Leary said last night: "This is typical of Aer Lingus. No doubt other over-paid directors are enjoying their first-class free flights also."
The loss-making airline confirmed the extraordinary arrangements yesterday for the former chairman of Anglo Irish Bank, and said he will continue to enjoy the perk until 2012.
Mr FitzPatrick (61), who is a member of the airline's Gold Circle, is being investigated by gardai for his role in reckless lending practices at the bank.
The former Anglo chief is not the only executive to enjoy the free travel perk. All serving directors and former directors -- including former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's close associate Chris Wall and the airline's ex-chief executive Dermot Mannion -- can also fly for free. ICTU's David Begg is a serving director.
Aer Lingus, which is one-quarter owned by the State, confirmed that the perk -- known as concession travel -- is given to serving and former directors, but refused to give details on which directors availed of the free travel and where they travelled to.
The company announced a €93m loss for the first half of the year but it continues to allow top executives to fly first class, where available, for free on all its 106 routes.
Yesterday it emerged that serving and former directors of the airline are also entitled to membership of the Gold Circle club. This allows them to relax in exclusive airport lounges while waiting for their flights.
Up to 20 members of the Garda Fraud Bureau and the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement are investigating Mr FitzPatrick's activities while he ran Anglo Irish.
The focus of the probe is on reckless lending practices which led to the bank's nationalisation last January and brought the Irish banking system to the brink of collapse.
He refused to appear before the Dail Committee on Economic Regulatory Affairs last February to explain his actions, citing legal reasons.
Infuriate
The executive perk he enjoys will infuriate the airline's 3,000 workers who are braced for another cost-cutting plan. Last year, pay cuts of 15pc were imposed on staff and hundreds of others took voluntary redundancies as the airline reduced costs by €74m.
The free-flight perk is enjoyed for the length of time a person served on the board, the airline confirmed. In the case of Chris Wall, he served from 1998 to 2009 so he can enjoy free flights until 2020. Sean FitzPatrick was appointed in 2004, resigning in 2008, so can avail of his entitlement until 2012.
"Former board members receive concessionary travel and Gold Circle cards for the same length of time they served on the board. In terms of use of those concessions, this information is personal data," the airline said, refusing to be drawn on the matter.
Mr FitzPatrick was appointed to the board in March 2004 by then Transport Minister Seamus Brennan. He was paid €120,500 in directors' fees during his time -- €45,000 in 2008 and 2007, €17,500 in 2006 and €13,000 in 2005.
The biggest trade union at Aer Lingus, SIPTU, which represents 1,800 workers, called for the perks to be removed.
"I wasn't aware of it, but if that kind of practice is going on it's wrong and should be discontinued," National Industrial Secretary Gerry McCormack said.
"In view of the fact that we are entering into a process where there are threats over salaries and terms and conditions of our members, it's back to the two-tier system again. Those who get everything and those who don't."
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey said he was "sure" the perks were under review.
"These are matters for the company, but I'm sure all of these issues would be under review at Aer Lingus in light of the difficult climate they currently find themselves operating in," he said.
Workers in Aer Lingus are still working in uncertainty after the new CEO Christoph Mueller promised an "amputation" rather than "plastic surgery" ahead of the announcement of the new cost-recovery programme next month.
Chairman Colm Barrington has already revealed that pay cuts are firmly on the agenda following the company's worst six-month performance on record, and predicted losses of €120m this year. Bloxham Stockbrokers predict losses of €150m for this year.
Tensions between the carrier and unions are already at a high after 63 cabin crew were told their contracts would not be renewed after getting a warning by text earlier this month. The company has also refused to bridge a €350m deficit in the staff pension fund and SIPTU is threatening strike action.
- Paul Melia and Anne Marie Walsh
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General discussion / The Ferret
July 31, 2009, 12:20:21 PM
http://www.clonesfilmfestival.com/The-Ferret
very funny, few mates of mine entered this in the clones film festival
very funny, few mates of mine entered this in the clones film festival
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General discussion / Letter in the Independant yesterday
April 17, 2009, 12:06:35 PM
I recently had a long conversation with a friend of mine who lost his job. He was in a reasonably good job and after a little bit of overtime was earning a gross salary of €35,000 per year.
So I asked him the obvious question of how he was going to cope now with four children to feed and, I have to be honest, the answer startled me.
He was actually a lot better off and now in a position to go out golfing every day while his children are at school.
Frankly, I did not believe him until I sat down and did the sums. On a salary of €35,000, his annual net income after the mini Budget was €28,854, after all deductions.
Now he is on the supplementary welfare allowance which -- with a wife and four children -- gives you €443.90 per week, or €23,083 annually.
As he also has a mortgage, he is entitled to mortgage interest supplement which pays all the interest on your mortgage. In his case, this was €1,200 per month of his €1,500 mortgage, or €14,400 per annum.
He is also entitled to back-to-school and footwear payment of €905 per year for four children, a medical card which is worth, on average, say €500 per year (probably more) and a heating supplement which I cannot quantify.
In total, he now has tax-free income of €38,888, an increase in his net income of €10,034 per year for working on his golf handicap.
Based on the calculations after the mini-Budget, you would need to earn more than €47,000 per year if you have four children to justify continuing to work.
This is even before taking into account the costs of working, such as petrol, car maintenance, tolls, lunches and so on.
Now in any civilised society, and especially in a society in a deep recession with a huge welfare bill, surely the government must give people an incentive to go out and work
Making the child benefit taxable or means tested later this year is just going to make the situation worse and encourage more people to give up work and rely on the State to live.
It could even drive our small economy to collapse as the welfare bill gets bigger and bigger as more people, including myself, ask: why should I bother to go out to work when it is basically costing me money to work?
Unless something radically changes, I will be joining my mate on the golf course very soon.
So I asked him the obvious question of how he was going to cope now with four children to feed and, I have to be honest, the answer startled me.
He was actually a lot better off and now in a position to go out golfing every day while his children are at school.
Frankly, I did not believe him until I sat down and did the sums. On a salary of €35,000, his annual net income after the mini Budget was €28,854, after all deductions.
Now he is on the supplementary welfare allowance which -- with a wife and four children -- gives you €443.90 per week, or €23,083 annually.
As he also has a mortgage, he is entitled to mortgage interest supplement which pays all the interest on your mortgage. In his case, this was €1,200 per month of his €1,500 mortgage, or €14,400 per annum.
He is also entitled to back-to-school and footwear payment of €905 per year for four children, a medical card which is worth, on average, say €500 per year (probably more) and a heating supplement which I cannot quantify.
In total, he now has tax-free income of €38,888, an increase in his net income of €10,034 per year for working on his golf handicap.
Based on the calculations after the mini-Budget, you would need to earn more than €47,000 per year if you have four children to justify continuing to work.
This is even before taking into account the costs of working, such as petrol, car maintenance, tolls, lunches and so on.
Now in any civilised society, and especially in a society in a deep recession with a huge welfare bill, surely the government must give people an incentive to go out and work
Making the child benefit taxable or means tested later this year is just going to make the situation worse and encourage more people to give up work and rely on the State to live.
It could even drive our small economy to collapse as the welfare bill gets bigger and bigger as more people, including myself, ask: why should I bother to go out to work when it is basically costing me money to work?
Unless something radically changes, I will be joining my mate on the golf course very soon.
#8
GAA Discussion / Mc Menamin - This is funny
February 20, 2009, 02:10:08 PM
#9
General discussion / U2's New Single
January 19, 2009, 02:27:45 PM
You can listen to the new U2 single here
http://goyb.u2.com/
What do you think? I've only listened once, have to say I'm not mad on it
http://goyb.u2.com/
What do you think? I've only listened once, have to say I'm not mad on it
#10
GAA Discussion / Armagh Senior Championship. Harps advance to Semi's
September 15, 2008, 02:00:01 PM
Great win for the Harps yesterday, considering both Veron & Holmes were missing. Next up is Cross, which is daunting considering they beat clanns by 20 points 
Harps v Mullabawn
Harps advanced to the County semi-final for the first time since 2004, when they overcame South Armagh side Mullabawn at Cullyhanna yesterday. The match was played on a heavy pitch in cold and blustery conditions and turned into a battle of attrition as the final whistle approached. Thankfully it was the Harps, playing with great pride and determination, who pulled out all the stops to get home by two points.
For Harps supporters at the match, the day did not start well, with confirmation that the rumours of Charlie Vernon's injury were true and that he would play no part in the match. Gareth Richards came in to partner Philly McKinney at midfield.
Harps started off playing down the hill with a considerable breeze in their favour and it was clear that we were going to need a significant lead at half time if we were to take the game. However it was Mullabawn who dominated early on. Harps had an early wide before Mullabawn had two wides of their own, both from free kicks. We eventually managed the opening score with a free from Kevin Kelly but Mullabawn continued to press and had three further bad wides, and were denied a goal when Willie McSorley got a vital touch to a close range effort, at the expense of a '50'. Harps eventually began to come into the match but had two bad wides before Gerard McDonagh scored a close range point after excellent work by Nippy. Kevin Kelly kicked Harps' third point from a bad kick out and when Kevin pointed a huge free kick from sixty yards, Harps looked to be in the driving seat. Harps continued to press. Joe Quigley found space inside the Mullabawn defence, and beat several defenders on a brilliant run, before being denied a goal by an excellent point blank save from the opposition keeper. Not only was this an important save, but Mullabawn were able to counterattack and score their opening point at the other end. They then followed this up with a terrible miss from a close in free and were made to pay when Kevin Kelly added a point for Harps from a free. As time run out Harps had two further wides before Kevin Kelly pointed another free to give Harps a five point lead, but Mullabawn managed the last score of the half with a point from a close in free that had been moved up for needless back chat to the referee.
Half time, Harps 0-06, Mullabawn 0-02.
There was concern amongst the Harps support as to whether a four point advantage would be enough to win the game, and these concerns were reinforced when Mullabawn opened the second half scoring with an excellent point from their number ten, that brought a huge roar of anticipation from their supporters. However to their credit, the lads dug deep, and after Joe Quigley had a wide from play, he quickly added a point from a thirty yard free. Mullabawn then replied with a wide from a scoreable free as scores proved to be at a premium. Ebby Toal then came into our attack for Sean Morrison who had received a yellow card for a late tackle. Harps though appeared to have weathered the storm when suddenly disaster struck. Our defence was caught sleeping as Mullabawn to a quick line ball to their number thirty. He raced in on the angle towards goal and crashed a brilliant left footed shot across Willie McSorley and into the far corner, to suddenly leave a point between the sides. Harps were stunned by this set back and when Mullabawn kicked the equaliser from play and took the lead for the first time with a point from a free, the game looked up for the Harps. However to their eternal credit, they rallied and midfielder Philly McKinney raced through the Mullabawn defence to kick a brilliant equalising point. Declan Coulter came in for Gerard McDonagh in the attack, although the odds were still stacked against the Harps. Mullabawn regained the lead with another point from a free. Harps though replied with a free from Kevin Kelly after Kevin himself had brilliantly won possession despite being outnumbered. The game was now on a knife edge and was end to end stuff. Both side swapped wides before the Mullabawn corner forward had a shot from out on the line that headed for the posts. As the crowd held their breath, both umpires consulted and then waved the effort wide. Harps again went into the attack and when Joe Quigley was fouled, he dusted himself off and pointed the free to give the Harps the lead with time running out. Play was still end to end and when Harps made one more attack up the right wing, Kevin Kelly was again fouled and Kevin himself stepped up to give Harps a two point cushion. Tempers did boil over a bit towards the end, and a player from each side was sent off. However Harps kept their eyes firmly on the task at hand and held out for an excellent victory.
Final score, Harps 0-11, Mullabawn 1-06.
Any Championship win is a good win, but the victory yesterday was particularly pleasing when one considers the players that we were missing. The loss of Collie Holmes, along with other long term casualties, was bad enough, but the injury suffered by Charlie Vernon at training on Friday night was a body blow. Not only did Harps respond magnificently to that, but events on the pitch served to put Harps on more than one occasion, at the brink of a Championship exit and yet again players and management responded to the challenge.
This was an excellent overall team performance and every single player played his part in contributing to the victory. However the efforts of Martin Gill, Kevin Kelly, Martin McCoy, Philly McKinney, Neil McArdle and man of the match Nippy Swift are particularly deserving of mention. The Harps lined out as follows. Willie McSorley, Chuckie Morris, Martin Gill, Mark McConville, Jungle McKee, Martin McCoy, Neil McArdle, Philly McKinney 0-1, Gareth Richards, Minnie Holmes, Nippy Swift, Gerard McDonagh 0-1 (Declan Coulter), Kevin Kelly 0-7 (0-6 frees), Sean Morrison (Ebby Toal) and Joe Quigley 0-2 (0-2 frees).
Harps v Mullabawn
Harps advanced to the County semi-final for the first time since 2004, when they overcame South Armagh side Mullabawn at Cullyhanna yesterday. The match was played on a heavy pitch in cold and blustery conditions and turned into a battle of attrition as the final whistle approached. Thankfully it was the Harps, playing with great pride and determination, who pulled out all the stops to get home by two points.
For Harps supporters at the match, the day did not start well, with confirmation that the rumours of Charlie Vernon's injury were true and that he would play no part in the match. Gareth Richards came in to partner Philly McKinney at midfield.
Harps started off playing down the hill with a considerable breeze in their favour and it was clear that we were going to need a significant lead at half time if we were to take the game. However it was Mullabawn who dominated early on. Harps had an early wide before Mullabawn had two wides of their own, both from free kicks. We eventually managed the opening score with a free from Kevin Kelly but Mullabawn continued to press and had three further bad wides, and were denied a goal when Willie McSorley got a vital touch to a close range effort, at the expense of a '50'. Harps eventually began to come into the match but had two bad wides before Gerard McDonagh scored a close range point after excellent work by Nippy. Kevin Kelly kicked Harps' third point from a bad kick out and when Kevin pointed a huge free kick from sixty yards, Harps looked to be in the driving seat. Harps continued to press. Joe Quigley found space inside the Mullabawn defence, and beat several defenders on a brilliant run, before being denied a goal by an excellent point blank save from the opposition keeper. Not only was this an important save, but Mullabawn were able to counterattack and score their opening point at the other end. They then followed this up with a terrible miss from a close in free and were made to pay when Kevin Kelly added a point for Harps from a free. As time run out Harps had two further wides before Kevin Kelly pointed another free to give Harps a five point lead, but Mullabawn managed the last score of the half with a point from a close in free that had been moved up for needless back chat to the referee.
Half time, Harps 0-06, Mullabawn 0-02.
There was concern amongst the Harps support as to whether a four point advantage would be enough to win the game, and these concerns were reinforced when Mullabawn opened the second half scoring with an excellent point from their number ten, that brought a huge roar of anticipation from their supporters. However to their credit, the lads dug deep, and after Joe Quigley had a wide from play, he quickly added a point from a thirty yard free. Mullabawn then replied with a wide from a scoreable free as scores proved to be at a premium. Ebby Toal then came into our attack for Sean Morrison who had received a yellow card for a late tackle. Harps though appeared to have weathered the storm when suddenly disaster struck. Our defence was caught sleeping as Mullabawn to a quick line ball to their number thirty. He raced in on the angle towards goal and crashed a brilliant left footed shot across Willie McSorley and into the far corner, to suddenly leave a point between the sides. Harps were stunned by this set back and when Mullabawn kicked the equaliser from play and took the lead for the first time with a point from a free, the game looked up for the Harps. However to their eternal credit, they rallied and midfielder Philly McKinney raced through the Mullabawn defence to kick a brilliant equalising point. Declan Coulter came in for Gerard McDonagh in the attack, although the odds were still stacked against the Harps. Mullabawn regained the lead with another point from a free. Harps though replied with a free from Kevin Kelly after Kevin himself had brilliantly won possession despite being outnumbered. The game was now on a knife edge and was end to end stuff. Both side swapped wides before the Mullabawn corner forward had a shot from out on the line that headed for the posts. As the crowd held their breath, both umpires consulted and then waved the effort wide. Harps again went into the attack and when Joe Quigley was fouled, he dusted himself off and pointed the free to give the Harps the lead with time running out. Play was still end to end and when Harps made one more attack up the right wing, Kevin Kelly was again fouled and Kevin himself stepped up to give Harps a two point cushion. Tempers did boil over a bit towards the end, and a player from each side was sent off. However Harps kept their eyes firmly on the task at hand and held out for an excellent victory.
Final score, Harps 0-11, Mullabawn 1-06.
Any Championship win is a good win, but the victory yesterday was particularly pleasing when one considers the players that we were missing. The loss of Collie Holmes, along with other long term casualties, was bad enough, but the injury suffered by Charlie Vernon at training on Friday night was a body blow. Not only did Harps respond magnificently to that, but events on the pitch served to put Harps on more than one occasion, at the brink of a Championship exit and yet again players and management responded to the challenge.
This was an excellent overall team performance and every single player played his part in contributing to the victory. However the efforts of Martin Gill, Kevin Kelly, Martin McCoy, Philly McKinney, Neil McArdle and man of the match Nippy Swift are particularly deserving of mention. The Harps lined out as follows. Willie McSorley, Chuckie Morris, Martin Gill, Mark McConville, Jungle McKee, Martin McCoy, Neil McArdle, Philly McKinney 0-1, Gareth Richards, Minnie Holmes, Nippy Swift, Gerard McDonagh 0-1 (Declan Coulter), Kevin Kelly 0-7 (0-6 frees), Sean Morrison (Ebby Toal) and Joe Quigley 0-2 (0-2 frees).
#11
GAA Discussion / Do Saturday Games work?
August 05, 2008, 12:29:29 PM
Just watching the games in croker, which have been played on saturdays. Very Poor Attendances....
Personally I don't think it works as a lot of people have to work on saturdays. Why can't we play some of these games at say 7.30pm even on a saurday night and turn on the dam lights. Means fans who work on saturdays can attend & would make for a better atmosphere. Its ridiclous, to date we've only had really 1 match under lights (Dublin v Tyrone & it was a huge success, why not repeat it?), what was the point of installing them?
There'll be a lot of disapponted Armagh fans who not be able to attend the QF... I really do think Croker officials have lost the plot this year. Bring back Liam Mulvihill............
Personally I don't think it works as a lot of people have to work on saturdays. Why can't we play some of these games at say 7.30pm even on a saurday night and turn on the dam lights. Means fans who work on saturdays can attend & would make for a better atmosphere. Its ridiclous, to date we've only had really 1 match under lights (Dublin v Tyrone & it was a huge success, why not repeat it?), what was the point of installing them?
There'll be a lot of disapponted Armagh fans who not be able to attend the QF... I really do think Croker officials have lost the plot this year. Bring back Liam Mulvihill............
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