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You do what ya can. In fairness to Colm's schedule he puts in the hours.

Here's some games that need to be covered...

All your underage, hurling football
Regional games both codes
Senior grades both codes
School
Colleges
Ladies
Camogie
Inter county

You could literally be out every night of the week.

I'd a lad give off during a game giving off about a decision,  saying he's training all year, WTF am I doing all year?

Like I say every year, the course generally starts in January, the more ex players, keen GAA heads or armchair experts are all welcomed

I understand the commitment required for officials don't worry and wasn't having a go.
The thought process is that if we have more dual refs then it allows for more time off maybe? Not relying on the same lads for same fixtures over and over. Only point being made here and nothing else more. I have serious respect for all officials and always defend them. The easy target at all times

So Con Magee's hammered Creggan, bate Tir na Og also in their group. Be hard to beat in the final, done work going on down there

It's been a joke of a competition! Also does that Con Magee's team not have fellas from all over North Antrim playing for them?

Now now, there's no way teams in north Antrim or south west Antrim have players from other teams playing... it can not be!!

Think I've same before that I know up here that Ballymena, Dunloy and Glenravel all have players from different clubs originally. This nonsense that Belfast is worse or vice versa doesn't stand. Every part of the county has clubs with different players from original clubs.

Been away for a few days and have to apologise that I got some info corrected on Glenravel management that I posted before, the boy from Moneyglass called Marron is a no go and the Hannahstown lad Bunting Ballymena bound.

Give us some more white smoke and craic to talk about and paid management, we haven't had debate in a while.

On side note, great to see Skinny rewarded for his refereeing in Minor alll Ireland final by ulster gaa.
Could we get him involved in football refereeing as well? Would love more dual referees. Would benefit officials massively and the games. Some great refs in both codes that would love to see do either or

Skinny did football at the start, he played football/hurling for club, but happy with club and inter county hurling ref'ing. Big commitment to ask.

Oh I know he did lad and not bad either. Massive commitment. Should have phrased better. Could we mix and match the codes more? Less hurling and few football games for a skinny and vice versa for a Laverty or Doherty. Works well with yourself, McDonald and O'Neill now.

So Con Magee's hammered Creggan, bate Tir na Og also in their group. Be hard to beat in the final, done work going on down there

It's been a joke of a competition! Also does that Con Magee's team not have fellas from all over North Antrim playing for them?

Now now, there's no way teams in north Antrim or south west Antrim have players from other teams playing... it can not be!!

Think I've same before that I know up here that Ballymena, Dunloy and Glenravel all have players from different clubs originally. This nonsense that Belfast is worse or vice versa doesn't stand. Every part of the county has clubs with different players from original clubs.

Been away for a few days and have to apologise that I got some info corrected on Glenravel management that I posted before, the boy from Moneyglass called Marron is a no go and the Hannahstown lad Bunting Ballymena bound.

Give us some more white smoke and craic to talk about and paid management, we haven't had debate in a while.

On side note, great to see Skinny rewarded for his refereeing in Minor alll Ireland final by ulster gaa.
Could we get him involved in football refereeing as well? Would love more dual referees. Would benefit officials massively and the games. Some great refs in both codes that would love to see do either or

Benny Marron?

First name sounds familiar.  Sorry I'm useless I know.

My mistake it is Carrickmore that they are playing 

If I was Carey man I'd prefer to be playing Middletown. Carrickmore (actually Eire Og) are a very good side and hope they are not underestimated by  they Carey lads. With the management in place I would be surprised if that was the case though

I thought the Shivers one strange as well. Think Tomas and KOBO abojt right though. I'm probably being harsh on Conor, I thought they would have selected him regardless. The hurling all stars were similarly confusing.

Believe it's group of journalist selects the shortlist. Ballymena got to Intermidate final and noting, beat Dunloy handy in a semi and yet they have player in it..


Nothing to  lose sleep over, but nice to see a proper selection of football/hurling people chose them. I'm sure a big deal will be made of it and nice for the winners.

Anyhow, any further mgt developments? My info I was gave few weeks ago seems to be still up in the air! Fun time of the year . We need a machine on Belfast GAA man's heart when he sees the outside managers getting jobs fro expenses, must say though he/she is great craic on this, always honest and sticks to principals- esp being a McCooey!

Ballymena have new men apparently and so do Glenravel. White smoke in Cargin & Portglenone over the next few days.

The two younger coaches going there PJ as I had posted a while ago? Boy from Hannahstown who was at Ballymena before and Moneyglass boy who was with under20s and Johnnies to Glenravel is what I heard last time I was chatting to someone who would have fingers on pulse. Plenty of good men within both club to take them though I would have thought? Great potential in both teams up here in both codes actually I think. Great to see.

whos the man?? mcGettigan?

Not mcgettigan, this boy from Moneyglass and part of johnnies before and the background of un20 apparently. Not too sure on the name chief. Sorry.

What are the chances in the other Ulster Matches.
Carey vs Middletown and Glenravel vs Naoimh Colmicille

Carey should win with a bit to spare, and If Glenravel play the way they did against Glenarm, and not the way the played against Lamhs then they should get over the line

Glenravel like two different teams over both games MR. Glenarm a higher quality side than Hannahstown. Great performance in final though and they should have enough.

I wouldn't underestimate Carrickmore, watched few Carey games this year in league and championship. Can be frustrating on the day but fancy them to win by 5 or 6.

I thought the Shivers one strange as well. Think Tomas and KOBO abojt right though. I'm probably being harsh on Conor, I thought they would have selected him regardless. The hurling all stars were similarly confusing.

Believe it's group of journalist selects the shortlist. Ballymena got to Intermidate final and noting, beat Dunloy handy in a semi and yet they have player in it..


Nothing to lose sleep over, but nice to see a proper selection of football/hurling people chose them. I'm sure a big deal will be made of it and nice for the winners.

Anyhow, any further mgt developments? My info I was gave few weeks ago seems to be still up in the air! Fun time of the year . We need a machine on Belfast GAA man's heart when he sees the outside managers getting jobs fro expenses, must say though he/she is great craic on this, always honest and sticks to principals- esp being a McCooey!

Ballymena have new men apparently and so do Glenravel. White smoke in Cargin & Portglenone over the next few days.

The two younger coaches going there PJ as I had posted a while ago? Boy from Hannahstown who was at Ballymena before and Moneyglass boy who was with under20s and Johnnies to Glenravel is what I heard last time I was chatting to someone who would have fingers on pulse. Plenty of good men within both club to take them though I would have thought? Great potential in both teams up here in both codes actually I think. Great to see.

I thought the Shivers one strange as well. Think Tomas and KOBO abojt right though. I'm probably being harsh on Conor, I thought they would have selected him regardless. The hurling all stars were similarly confusing.

Believe it's group of journalist selects the shortlist. Ballymena got to Intermidate final and noting, beat Dunloy handy in a semi and yet they have player in it..


Nothing to lose sleep over, but nice to see a proper selection of football/hurling people chose them. I'm sure a big deal will be made of it and nice for the winners.

Anyhow, any further mgt developments? My info I was gave few weeks ago seems to be still up in the air! Fun time of the year . We need a machine on Belfast GAA man's heart when he sees the outside managers getting jobs fro expenses, must say though he/she is great craic on this, always honest and sticks to principals- esp being a McCooey!

Congrats to Creggan, well deserved and hope they enjoy celebrations.
Far better team on day and think a very talented  Aghagallon still bit away from winning one (no criticism).

Fancy them to push on in Ulster as way. Have the physicality for it. Scotstown are the team to stop
Glen. Don't think Kilcoo up to it at that level anymore.

Scheduling of un20 a disgrace in both hurling and football especially for dual clubs. Just a tickbox exercise for the county. Haven't a clue and wondering why there was a struggle to get officials and teams to field for them. I thought the hurling in particular would have been really competitive across the board at this level.

Just read the all stars. Give me a severe laugh. I wonder if these people actually watch same games as us. Maybe biased due to geography, but not one player from Ballymena ? but a St Galls player who had couple wins against a poor side and then stuffed in quarter final. Edit- just seen Lynch there as well- Eastwood and Conor McCann look like selections of people picking those they know from county set up rather than actual watching games. Not a big deal at end of day but just always find this stuff baffling.

I'm not a journalist, however I suppose that makes two of us, eh CB

Was referring to CB not you CD...

Bit of fun anyhow and good healthy debate.

Is that now Hannahstown and Cargin and Galls looking new managers?

Heard its in Armagh.

That makes lots of sense doesn't it. Crazy!

I had heard at the Johnnies/Dunloy game that Sneil and Dunloy been watching each other all season, love the confidence.

Think sneil just too much, be great to see Dunloy win. No football to contend with for the Derry boys will be massive help.

Well you were giving advice as to potential management.. such did look like advice.
As for cup crossing the road and if such event occurs after a mere 67 years that will be about time.

Chickens and hatched does come to mind however and will be a rare occurrence....

Classy as always from the most biased "journalist" I have ever come across.

I think Creggan will do it. 6/7 points. Just one step too far for a young Aghgallon team.

Although, after couple defeats in group and near misses against Endas some might say their name is on the trophy!

Will be a good game and looking forward to it. Just think last 10 mins, Creggan will pull away. Physically and power of running just too much in the end .

You're right Duine my fault for even speculating initially.

Awk EOC come on, every part of the county has transfers. In this part, Dunloy got a boy from Ballymena few years back. Larne hurling bas benefitted a lot. Ballymena might even have got a footballer or two. You boys have numerous from Whitehill and couple from Creggan (the boxer/martial arts forward springs to mind, even South Derry going further back. That's not a criticism by the way
Belfast clubs I wouldn't have finger of the transfer pulse as much. Nugent and Pollock only big names I am aware of. But it happens everywhere is my point. This country/city debate is not healthy for anyone in the county.

Why did they leave LD?

Remember hearing many years ago it was linked to fall out over women. Could be something completely different mind you, Duine seems to be in the know. Like St Paul's as my favourite "McCooey" club due to having long standing friends from many moons ago and would love to see them win something next season and dedicate to Anto and his family.