The Greatest Point

[ONeill]

What's the best inter-county point you've seen scored in the flesh?

For me, probably Canavan's v Kerry in the 2005 final, followed by Maurice's in 2001.

[ardmhachaabu]

Championship, league or both?

[Yes I Would]

Wee James, Celtic Park 94

[Trevor Hill]

Wee James v Derry in 94.

"if this ball goes over the bar Celtic Park will erupt"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O6iTJfrcCc&feature=related

[Jinxy]

Well, I don't remember the Canavan point you're talking about ONeill so I think that answers your question!
Every person who's ever watched gaelic football will instantly know what you're talking about when you say Maurice Fitz from the sideline versus the Dubs.
The context (Kerry down by 1 with time almost up), on top of the huge skill factor make it easily the greatest point I've ever seen.

[Lar Naparka]

I'd go with Ciaran McDonald's late, late winner against the Dubs in 2006. (But then I would say that, wouldn't I?)

[Gaffer]

Stephen O'Neill's point from a ridiculous angle in the floodlit game v the Dubs in January this year.

[Shamrock Shore]

Longford's Paul Barden v Down in AIQ in, 2002, in Longford.

Got the ball in the Longford square, soloed the length of the pitch, dodged about 12 tackles and scored a marvellous point out on the left.

Even the Down contingent applauded.

I don't think I will ever see a better point (but Dooher's in the AIF last year almost matched it....almost)

[the green man]

Damian O Reilly Cavan v Donegal (1991ish). Also Eamonn Burns v Down 1991. It started a generation sliceing kicks

[ONeill]

The context (Kerry down by 1 with time almost up), on top of the huge skill factor make it easily the greatest point I've ever seen.

Maybe that's an example of revisionism. It was in normal time and Dublin had 2 chances to win the game from placed balls after Maurice's point.

[Minder]

Brian Phelan against Cushendall in All Ireland Club Semi this year in injury time from a sideline about 60 yards out to put it to extra time. It brought a smile to my face.

[Farrandeelin]

I'd go with Ciaran McDonald's late, late winner against the Dubs in 2006. (But then I would say that, wouldn't I?)

You're not the only one.

[north down]

Dooher's first (from under the Cussack) in last years all-ireland final wasn't a bad one.

[5 Sams]

In the flesh it was wee James in Celtic Park ...but its unfair to restirct this thread to "in the flesh"...


Have a look at this...


Take your pick ... this lad is a genius..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gFJVotAoNk&feature=related

[Sandy Hill]

Fitzgerald's point v Dublin in 2001 was incredible; I could hardly believe it when I saw it! Was reminded about it again tonight on TG4's All Ireland Gold.