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Almost a carbon copy of last years game between Dunloy and Ballycastle. When Ballycastle turned the screw in the second half Dunloy simply could not win any meaningful ball in the middle of the park or their own forward line.

Ballycastle will have a bit of momentum now and will fancy the game against Loughgiel for another crack at the final.  Loughgiel will be a much sterner test though, they have better ball winners and hurlers in every line of the field and if Ballycastle put in a first half like last night I'd say Loughgiel will be out of sight. It'll be a tight game though.

I went and watched the Rossa and St Johns game and I'm sure the Johnnies are sick today. They played the better hurling throughout and were unlucky with the Rossa goal and one of the red cards. Rossa will need to improve massively if they are to trouble Cushendall.  I really can't see it though based on the game I saw yesterday.

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Rossa's use of their extra men left a lot to be desired and they were very lucky to get a result. They will need a big improvement if they are to cause Cushendall much trouble.

Has Pj's backroom team been confirmed?

[Rumour has it that a member of the CB has said that PJ has no hope of getting the Antrim Senior job (even if he wanted it)]

I've never known PJ to get sent off as a player or a manager, nevermind suspended. Maybe DR and hirtydarry know better. I suppose we'll all just have to wait until Sunday to find out. 

Rumour has it that a member of the CB has said that PJ has no hope of getting the Antrim Senior job (even if he wanted it) after the 'incident' a few weeks ago.
I also have no doubt that PJ will be on the sideline this weekend.

^^^ I told you's before the Cdall v loughgiel semi final that the certain member of the CB being discussed atm, would not let PJ be the manager.

[Any c'dall folk i have been talking too about PJ's as next manager(quite a few btw) is that he deserves a crack at it]

Well il leave it at one persons door. Barr was delighted with what pj had to say and backed him for the job 110%, but the bold Frankie knows best!!!!  Biting the lip not to throw a few home truths out, not really the place for it I suppose.   This should keep the dall lads happy anyway I suppose. 👍

jesus, you really do have a problem SG, you should get that rather large chip looked at.

dont know much about the process, but if all is to be believed then it is totally wrong.

Any c'dall folk i have been talking too about PJ's as next manager(quite a few btw) is that he deserves a crack at it.  not everyone is like yourself believe it or not, so as you have already said , get the **** over yourself.

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I think almost everyone in the county is of the same opinion that PJ deserves a crack at the job - Cdall folk included. To suggest that the farcical selection process was done to keep Cdall players happy is ludicrous. 

[A double header in the Armagh Athletic Grounds]

Ulster camogie final (Loughgiel v Slaughtneil) was fixed to be in the Armagh Athletic Grounds for Sunday 25th November.

Would it not be wise for the powers that be, to have a double header of the camogie and hurling for Slaughtneil's supporters sake? Preferably not Owenbeg as it is not really a Neutral venue since Derry teams are competing.

A double header in the Armagh Athletic Grounds or Newry would be perfect.
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Mystic Meg!

Never really noticed anything wrong with Hasson. The odd free here or there for both teams which is I'm sure the usual for most referees.

Final on 25th Oct. No venue set yet.

Would it be beyond the powers that be to take it to Newry?

id say it will be there or maybe Armagh  (could be totally wrong though)

didnt have a problem with Hasson either, he could have played the advantage rule a bit better at times but overall done ok.

The ref in the Creggan game while being pretty rubbish, played the advantage rule a lot better

Ulster camogie final (Loughgiel v Slaughtneil) was fixed to be in the Armagh Athletic Grounds for Sunday 25th November.

Would it not be wise for the powers that be, to have a double header of the camogie and hurling for Slaughtneil's supporters sake? Preferably not Owenbeg as it is not really a Neutral venue since Derry teams are competing.

A double header in the Armagh Athletic Grounds or Newry would be perfect.

I thought yesterdays game was poor in comparison to previous Cushendall/Loughgiel tussles over the years, but Cushendall's response when under the cosh was immense and showed great character and ultimately were deserved winners.

Again, when the going got tough the Cushendall leaders stood up and worked as a unit to get the job done.

Ballycastle will be a different task altogether, with some great match ups throughout. However, i think Cushendall have the experience and know how to grind out a win and retain the Volenteer cup.

Cushendall 0.15 loughgiel 0.14

It's been a tough few days for North Antrim Gaels. I have just been made aware of the passing of loughgiel hurler, Odhran McFadden's Mother. Sincere condolences to all the family and friends at this tough time.

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. Same to the Cushendall supporter. Not sure what happened over there.

Young kid fell, banged his head and was unconscious for a few seconds. He came around after a few moments so hopefully nothing too serious!

I've never known PJ to get sent off as a player or a manager, nevermind suspended. Maybe DR and hirtydarry know better. I suppose we'll all just have to wait until Sunday to find out. 

Rumour has it that a member of the CB has said that PJ has no hope of getting the Antrim Senior job (even if he wanted it) after the 'incident' a few weeks ago.
I also have no doubt that PJ will be on the sideline this weekend.

2 really exciting games to look forward to this weekend. i think the town may have enough up front to trouble Dunloy's defence, and i think Cushendall can beat loughgiel if they come with the same work rate as last year, so for what it is worth i think that it will be a Ballycastle v Cushendall final.
Ballycastle by 3 points
Cushendall by 2 points