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Good win for my boys from way out west. Despite losing Langan very early on, we dug in and showed real heart when only holding a 1 point lead with 11 mins (+ 5 of inj time, which was warranted). Was disappointed with Scanlon. Thought when Stenson put over 2 monster points we were gone but our half back line was immense and how Rory Healy or Kevin Langan are not county standard amazes me. The run by Langan in the last few mins from inside his own 50 to the opposition 14 was stunning, going by 6 Johns players.
Farnans deservedly won the other game in Quigabar (good crowd too). Like Castleconnor it was put up to them when playing against the wind. Showed way more hunger and heart compared to Drum.  who appear totally dis-interested.
Not many would have predicted the 2 teams from the West going through.
Tourlestrane appear to be gone if Ballymote keep their heads on. Great result for the Gaels. Tour can't claim complacency as that should have been shook out of them the previous week.
Seems like the Bunnies are in awful shape. That will really hurt, losing to Harps like that.
Is division 2 the stronger division?  I don't think so but it seems to give better preparation for the championship.

Mholaise had a very good victory. Marys giving Cloonacool a hammering puts Enniscrone in serious bother. Owenmore Gaels let Tourlestrane score 4 but at least no relegation playoff.

Didn't see the Farnans result coming either, I have to say but fair play to them.  
Marys have a lot to do to get out of their group now I think though I was suprised they got so close to Curry.  Good result from Ballymote but they need to carry it on, I have seen them give one good performance and then appear happy with that.
Harps had a bigger than expected win but Easkey were hit by injurie. Good result from our boys in the Park on Saturday.
Markievicz looked stunning on Sat.
What happened to Enniscrone on Sunday. Thought this year was going to be different myself also, despite what they say every year.  Remember 3 teams are coming down from senior this year.

The most crazy thing is this - it is 12 weeks to the 3rd round of the championship!!!

Parish rule -simply - you play for the club whose parish boundary you reside in till the age of 18.

Might make it over from the west for that one alright.  Lot of history there. It was always crazy having 2 rounds of the league with the same fixtures. It was going to lead to trouble. 
Between that and the parish rule issue, the next county board meeting could be interesting.  I am for parish rule in case you are asking

Anyone now going to the game on Friday?