Hurling 2025

[Ash Smoker]

Cork's reign as 2025 All Ireland champions didn't last long     

[johnnycool]

Cork's reign as 2025 All Ireland champions didn't last long     

As much as always believed there are chinks in their armour mostly defensively they will still be there or there abouts for the Munster title and the AI title.
A big win v Waterford will give them another chance at Limerick to right some of the issues they had today.

[Blowitupref]

Defending All Ireland champions Clare out at the group stage.

[seafoid]

https://www.rte.ie/sport/results/gaa/2025/6418/tables/

[Dag Dog]

Cork, the most overrated hurling team in the country.
Eoin Downey, the most overrated hurler in the country.
Cork fans, the most overrated fan base in the country.

[Captain Scarlet]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

[NAG1]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

Not often I agree with him but on this point he is bang on, it's actually nice from someone not from the North to highlight this for a change. We are refereed in a completely different way to most other teams and now he is seeing it too.

[johnnycool]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

Not often I agree with him but on this point he is bang on, it's actually nice from someone not from the North to highlight this for a change. We are refereed in a completely different way to most other teams and now he is seeing it too.

He is correct and so are you in so much we are refereed differently and have been for years, what Davy has said is that the reason McCloskey got the line is because the referee and particular the linesman Murphy hates him personally.

Ulster teams have been getting a rough ride long before Davy come along, he's only now seeing it for himself, but Davy being Davy made it about him and sadly that's how it will be interpreted.

[NAG1]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

Not often I agree with him but on this point he is bang on, it's actually nice from someone not from the North to highlight this for a change. We are refereed in a completely different way to most other teams and now he is seeing it too.

He is correct and so are you in so much we are refereed differently and have been for years, what Davy has said is that the reason McCloskey got the line is because the referee and particular the linesman Murphy hates him personally.

Ulster teams have been getting a rough ride long before Davy come along, he's only now seeing it for himself, but Davy being Davy made it about him and sadly that's how it will be interpreted.

Yeah JC I was referring more to the general point than Davy making it about himself.

[mouview]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

Not often I agree with him but on this point he is bang on, it's actually nice from someone not from the North to highlight this for a change. We are refereed in a completely different way to most other teams and now he is seeing it too.

He is correct and so are you in so much we are refereed differently and have been for years, what Davy has said is that the reason McCloskey got the line is because the referee and particular the linesman Murphy hates him personally.

Ulster teams have been getting a rough ride long before Davy come along, he's only now seeing it for himself, but Davy being Davy made it about him and sadly that's how it will be interpreted.

Most people in Galway feel that we are always being refereed differently also. McCloskey got the line for jabbing Monaghan in the balls, an action spotted by Johnny Murphy. Can have no complaints there.

[johnnycool]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

Not often I agree with him but on this point he is bang on, it's actually nice from someone not from the North to highlight this for a change. We are refereed in a completely different way to most other teams and now he is seeing it too.

He is correct and so are you in so much we are refereed differently and have been for years, what Davy has said is that the reason McCloskey got the line is because the referee and particular the linesman Murphy hates him personally.

Ulster teams have been getting a rough ride long before Davy come along, he's only now seeing it for himself, but Davy being Davy made it about him and sadly that's how it will be interpreted.

Most people in Galway feel that we are always being refereed differently also. McCloskey got the line for jabbing Monaghan in the balls, an action spotted by Johnny Murphy. Can have no complaints there.

Did Monaghan get away with the punch first?

[Gael-in-exile]

I see Davy Fitz is unhappy...

Not often I agree with him but on this point he is bang on, it's actually nice from someone not from the North to highlight this for a change. We are refereed in a completely different way to most other teams and now he is seeing it too.

He is correct and so are you in so much we are refereed differently and have been for years, what Davy has said is that the reason McCloskey got the line is because the referee and particular the linesman Murphy hates him personally.

Ulster teams have been getting a rough ride long before Davy come along, he's only now seeing it for himself, but Davy being Davy made it about him and sadly that's how it will be interpreted.

Most people in Galway feel that we are always being refereed differently also. McCloskey got the line for jabbing Monaghan in the balls, an action spotted by Johnny Murphy. Can have no complaints there.

From the footage it seemed the referee indicated it was how McCloskey had the stick round the head of the Galway player. And almost seemed to say he had it in both hands at either side to the head like a choke.
But the video also seemed to show the Galway player latching on to the hurl of McCloskey and trying to use that to generate a free. McCloskey seemed to try to free hurl by grabbing at the bás end which resulted in it seeming like he had both at once in a choke style. 

The action of the Galway player in latching on to the opponents hurl and is a thing many are at and it's very dangerous for the game where players are creating a high tackle in the aim of winning a free.

[marty34]

Nice piece on Cian Lynch here.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2025/0522/1514373-lynchs-decade-of-limerick-artistry/

What a talent. Could watch him all day. Just different from the rest. When he retires, he'll has some reel of flicks and tricks on his list. I don't think there's anybody like him.

Going for 3rd POTY award this year and strong favourite. Just love his care free attitude as if he's 12 years old and playing in his back garden.

I remember being at the KK V Limerick All-Ireland semi-final in 2014. Most memorable game I was at I think. The thunderstorm was unreal. The game was epic because of it. Limerick gave their all but came up short...again. I thought will Limerick ever get over the 1973 line. Quaid was in goals, Hannon was playing and Dowling was also playing I think.

Some turnaround since that. Clubs produce the players, into county academy. Add in a bit of S&C and cash backing and look what transpired.

I've watched a lot of Kinnerk's presentations etc. recently. Although they're 6+ years old, you can just see the level of training the Limerick players get. They face all scenarios at training, come match day, they have the answers. All about asking questions. Player led.

Then watch Limerick play, they are all hurlers. Can play anywhere. Comfortable on the ball. Look at Barry Nash - what a hurler. Play him corner back or corner forward, it wouldn't matter. Thy can all slot in anywhere.

But to me, Lynch is the duel in the crown. A superstar. A free spirit but what a hurler. The stickwork and the vision. Great to be able to watch him play.     

[marty34]

Did anybody attend any of the recent Hurling Roadshows in Belfast or Tyrone?

Any good?

[marty34]

8 week ban for Davy Fitz.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c0lnxer8grno