Antrim Hurling

[Tony Baloney]

My god, forgot about that, the AI semi-finals were played at the home venue of one of the clubs back in the day.

Remember watching a very young Birr team beat Cushendall up in Cushendall, great game on a shitty wet day.

I remember them playing someone in Cushendall in 1992, thought that was Birr but it wasn't a bad day, mind you the memory can play tricks.

Good day if you were from Glenariffe

Outrageous accusation.

Rare as it may seem there is photographic evidence of at least one prominent Oisin supporting the Ruairi's.

[saffronog]

cushendall got beat by middleton of cork i think in 80's, reckon john fenton was playing.  tony u seem to be setting someone up for a fall.

[Jesusjones]

We were beat away to Mount Sion in 1982 and by Buffers Alley at home in 1986 as well, Middletown was in 1988. It was a dry day against Birr in 1992 but it had been raining for a week before and left the pitch in a poor state. Home and away all ireland semi's were great occasions and I'd love to see them back.

[saffronog]

We were beat away to Mount Sion in 1982 and by Buffers Alley at home in 1986 as well, Middletown was in 1988. It was a dry day against Birr in 1992 but it had been raining for a week before and left the pitch in a poor state. Home and away all ireland semi's were great occasions and I'd love to see them back.

understand where u are coming from, but a neutral venue is fairest all round.  it would be a bitch if you were in semi and had to go and play in some shity pitch in the south.  plus the neutral supporters and venue needs good viewing.  was at tipp v antrim in the dall and it was a terrible day but difficult to see full pitch if there is a big crowd due to limited vantage points.  maybe if it was to be played in county ground but think current status quo is best.

[Last Man]

Definitely prefer the old home and away, lets the whole club get involved in the event, a great chance to showcase the whole club.

[Seamroga in exile]

I think the way it's played now is the fairest way. Although I think Parnell is a terrible venue to hold anything. 

[saffronog]

I think the way it's played now is the fairest way. Although I think Parnell is a terrible venue to hold anything.

reckon that is because of the poor record of ulster teams there SIE.  for travelling down its as handy as it gets and the pitch has improved.  for the munster teams its certainly the midway.  good thing for the shams is they have all probably played on it before, even before last years semi.  i take it the feet are up this weekend.  are u for casement to support the ladies

[Seamroga in exile]

Its handy but the pitch is still a mire. Well, it was last year. For a county ground, especially Dublin's county ground, I think it's poor enough. I'll be up tomorrow alright.

The Gaelic Life is a good read this week.

[Milltown Row2]

I think the way it's played now is the fairest way. Although I think Parnell is a terrible venue to hold anything.

I think the way it's played now is the fairest way. Although I think Parnell is a terrible venue to hold anything.

reckon that is because of the poor record of ulster teams there SIE.  for travelling down its as handy as it gets and the pitch has improved.  for the munster teams its certainly the midway.  good thing for the shams is they have all probably played on it before, even before last years semi.  i take it the feet are up this weekend.  are u for casement to support the ladies

I think it's a great venue 

[BlackandAmber]

Its handy but the pitch is still a mire. Well, it was last year. For a county ground, especially Dublin's county ground, I think it's poor enough. I'll be up tomorrow alright.

The Gaelic Life is a good read this week.

I see the girls got cream crackered.  Your boys will make a better go of it this weekend.

[Seamroga in exile]

To be fair to the girls, they were totally outplayed by a vastly superior team. That Oulart-the-ballagh camogie team would do well in our junior hurling championship.

The match on Saturday will be closer but Na Piarsaigh will still start as big favourites.

[DearyMe]

Clearly sexest SIE?
Ive watched the antrim junior championship many a time, think your
doing those girls a disservice!!!

[NAG1]

What's the back up plan then SIE for the injuries or is it top secret?

[Seamroga in exile]

Injuries?

[north aontroim gael]

Whilst there were a few players carrying niggling injuries Loughgiel will have a full panel to pick from for Saturday.