Armagh Club football & hurling

[ranch]

Didn't get a clear view of the penalty incident but have to agree the better team won.

Was it not a "cast iron" penalty according to your previous post? 

Some unsavoury scenes afterwards involving the ref, never nice to see.

[T Fearon]

Agree with that.Too many blaming referee,when TNN allowed themselves to be smothered by Madden's second half tactics and had no leaders when the chips were down.

[Harold Disgracey]

It was an absolute stonewall penalty, in fact there were two offences for which a penalty should have been given, the foul on the no 14 and the pull across another player while attempting to pick the ball up. Gerard Devlin should be ashamed of his performance as should the county board be for appointing someone as incompetent to such an important match. I believe he also gave an inept performance in the Cross/Maghery game on Friday night.

Saying that, congratulations to Madden, they deserved it. Tír na nÓg should not have given the ref the chance to influence the result but injuries to a number of key players and the effects of 3 tough games in 3 weeks took hold in the second half.

Agreed, the scenes after the game, although understandable, were inexcusable.

It's a pity what was a fantastic season for the club had to end in such disappointing fashion.

The best of luck to Madden in the Ulster championship against Forglen of Derry.

[nrico2006]

It was an absolute stonewall penalty, in fact there were two offences for which a penalty should have been given, the foul on the no 14 and the pull across another player while attempting to pick the ball up. Gerard Devlin should be ashamed of his performance as should the county board be for appointing someone as incompetent to such an important match. I believe he also gave an inept performance in the Cross/Maghery game on Friday night.

Saying that, congratulations to Madden, they deserved it. Tír na nÓg should not have given the ref the chance to influence the result but injuries to a number of key players and the effects of 3 tough games in 3 weeks took hold in the second half.

Agreed, the scenes after the game, although understandable, were inexcusable.

It's a pity what was a fantastic season for the club had to end in such disappointing fashion.

The best of luck to Madden in the Ulster championship against Forglen of Derry.

Is that the same Devlin who referees the hurling too?  If so, never seen anyone worse in the 7 or 8 games I have ever been involve din that he has been over. 

[Harold Disgracey]

Yes, the very man.

[tonto1888]

What were the unsavoury scenes? Ronan McAlinden is a very good friend of mine, I texted him last night but he is apparently still too pissed off to reply

[Harold Disgracey]

There was a bit of jostling the ref after the game and some plastic coke bottles were thrown in his direction.

Tooter has every right to be pissed off, considering the effort he and the players put in all year, after going through the league unbeaten to lose the championship final in such circumstances must be absolutely galling.

[T Fearon]

Ulster Gazette report today points out that Madden were superior in three of the four quarters of the game and suggests that the referee may have brandished a red card early to cut out the nonsense, as the field resembled Aintree on Grand National Day on occasions, as there were so many bodies on the floor. It did emphasise that Madden overall deserved the win. Hard to argue with any of these points.

Just a game too far for Tir Na Nog in a long hard season. Best now to move on, celebrate an outstanding season and get ready for next year, where the priority must be to consolidate the senior league position.

[T Fearon]

lol! I doubt it!

[tonto1888]

There was a bit of jostling the ref after the game and some plastic coke bottles were thrown in his direction.

Tooter has every right to be pissed off, considering the effort he and the players put in all year, after going through the league unbeaten to lose the championship final in such circumstances must be absolutely galling.

was tooter involved? He told me on Sunday morning that it was going to be a 50/50 game. I live in Manchester so couldnt get watching

[T Fearon]

Haven't you heard of Armagh TV? All major games streamed live, including last Sunday's

[Harold Disgracey]

There was a bit of jostling the ref after the game and some plastic coke bottles were thrown in his direction.

Tooter has every right to be pissed off, considering the effort he and the players put in all year, after going through the league unbeaten to lose the championship final in such circumstances must be absolutely galling.

was tooter involved? He told me on Sunday morning that it was going to be a 50/50 game. I live in Manchester so couldnt get watching

I don't believe so, I'd say he probably had some words to say to him as he was escorted off the field.  I cannot emphasise how incompetent the ref was and whether by accident or design he unduly influenced the result. Who knows had the game been refereed competently, the result may well have been different.

I kind of feel sorry for Madden as all anyone is talking about is the performance of the referee.

Thankfully my broadband connection is so slow I cannot watch Armagh TV!

[tonto1888]

Haven't you heard of Armagh TV? All major games streamed live, including last Sunday's

yeah, tooter told me about that Sunday morning but I wasnt able to get to the internet.
I think I will give him a call tonight see what the craic is

[county derry post]

Ten of Ulster's foremost GAA personalities will be on hand this Saturday as the 'Superstars Challenge' is officially launched at Bellaghy GAA (11am).



Based on the International Superstars idea, the event is an all-around sports competition that pits elite athletes from different sports against one another in a series of athletic events resembling a decathlon.

With the Challenge due to take place on 28th December, all proceeds raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care – an organisation playing a vital role in supporting cancer sufferers and their families.

The organisers believe the event – a first for the GAA – will capture the imagination of the general public building up to the unique December show-down.

Former Derry footballer and member of the organising committee, Ronan Rocks, explained what the next few months will involve:

"We will have our launch this weekend but that's only the start.

"The key fundraising campaign centres around ten star GAA players from throughout Ulster participating in a series of events throughout the day. We feel this event will appeal to the wider community. To have ten high profile sporting stars competing against each other in a unique event will obtain the much needed funds as well as generate a vast awareness of the event and associated sponsors throughout."

Already ahead of the game, organisers have set up Twitter (@SuperSCh) and Facebook pages to keep people informed and up to date with latest developments.

Ten local companies have already agreed sponsorship of the participants and it is hoped that the wider public will contribute further to what will be a unique event this December.

The 2013 event will also seek to raise awareness for another worthy cause, as Rocks explains:

"We have also decided that through this campaign we want to continue to raise awareness for the "Opt for Life" campaign and we are delighted to have Joe Brolly, who is a strong campaigner for this worthy cause, within our fundraising committee." explained Rocks.

Further event information and background

Athletes can compete in up to eight of the ten events, with no-one generally allowed to take part in their own sport, although some handicapping rules do apply.

Competitors participate in a range of different sporting events, including a 100m sprint, 800 metres (0.50 mi) run, obstacle course or Steeplechase, weightlifting, football, rowing, tennis, basketball, bicycle racing, shooting and swimming. The sports used have varied over time and between the various international competitions.

Points are awarded for the position in which the competitor places in each event. The competitor with the most points at the end of all the events is declared the champion.

How would you like to see Ulster GAA's Finest compete in such an event???

Could Ryan Bell beat Marty McGrath in a full length of the field sprint???

Could Aaron Kernan do more press ups than Michael McCann???

Could Owen Mulligan bench press more than Kieran Hughes???

Just some of the examples that only a Superstars challenge could bring!

Competitors:

(1) Ryan Bell (Derry) Nicholl Oils
(2) Owen Mulligan (Tyrone) O'Neills
(3) Michael McCann (Antrim) Creagh Concrete
(4) Eamon McGee (Donegal) H & A Mechanical
(5) Darren Hughes (Monaghan) Bannvale Credit Union
(6) Kevin McKernan (Down) Mac Trailers
(7) Marty McGrath (Fermanagh) DPD
( Marty Dunne (Cavan) Kingspan
(9) Aaron Kernan (Armagh) SDC
(10) Fergal Doherty (Bellaghy) Specialist Joinery Fittings

[S.Poacher2012]

Great response so far folks,

GAA Football Coaching Clinic

Saturday 9th November 2013

"Tackling for Success" (10 different Tackling games/drills)

Coaching Forum – Implications of the "Black Card"   
when Coaching the tackle, guests include;

2013 Down Senior Football Captain Mark Poland &
2013 Armagh Senior Football Captain Ciaran Mc Keever


St Columban's College Kilkeel

£10 (Includes Tea/Coffee and information book
** Proceeds for the development of GAA in St Columban's**


Contact Steven Poacher to confirm place via text to 07779780919
or email to stevepoacher@hotmail.com **Payment on the day**