Muineachán V Ard Mhaca USFC

[illdecide]

I'll be gettin off at Balmoral i hope.

Correct...Kings hall and a 15 min dander

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

If driving, the other journey no one has pointed out is to stay in the overtaking lane of the M1, go on past the Stockman's Lane roundabout where the tailbacks will be, and either come off at Broadway and park on the Falls or right on into the city centre and get a black taxi to the ground. Free parking on the streets on a Sunday or the multi-story in Castle St is only a few £s.

V. Down that year where there was big problems, all lanes where blocked/at a snails pace, it was only when you got close to the junction that you could actually drive the car, damage was done at that stage. Even the hard shoulder was useless with cars overheating and breaking down/colling off on them.

The Roadworks are going to be the big problem though, otherwise what Ulick says would be sensible enough.

[illdecide]

I've already checked and the train will be stopping at Balmoral (Kings Hall). A few hands of cards on the train and maybe a can or two of the finest brew

[Ulick]

V. Down that year where there was big problems, all lanes where blocked/at a snails pace, it was only when you got close to the junction that you could actually drive the car, damage was done at that stage. Even the hard shoulder was useless with cars overheating and breaking down/colling off on them.

A new slip road has been added since then bingo - all traffic heading that way will be filtered off a mile before the junction, leaving two clear city bound lanes on the M1. The overtaking lane at the very least will be fine.

Also, if I remember right, most of the traffic chaos last time was caused by numpties parking on the hard shoulder of the motorway.

[Ulick]

I've already checked and the train will be stopping at Balmoral (Kings Hall). A few hands of cards on the train and maybe a can or two of the finest brew

Aye a handy one for north Armagh. Let's see how those culchies from Monaghan and south Armagh like being couped up in a sweat box of a bus or car for three hours before a game. Sure you would need a bottle of wine to cope with that.

Personally, I'll have a nice leisurely breakfast whilst reading the Tribune, before taking in 11am Mass at a private chapel on the Andytown Rd, dander down to Fusco's for an orange sorbet, wave goodbye to the wife and child and then go and meet the lads from the train for a few pints. Couldn't beat it!

[mackers]

I've already checked and the train will be stopping at Balmoral (Kings Hall). A few hands of cards on the train and maybe a can or two of the finest brew

Aye a handy one for north Armagh. Let's see how those culchies from Monaghan and south Armagh like being couped up in a sweat box of a bus or car for three hours before a game. Sure you would need a bottle of wine to cope with that.

Personally, I'll have a nice leisurely breakfast whilst reading the Tribune, before taking in 11am Mass at a private chapel on the Andytown Rd, dander down to Fusco's for an orange sorbet, wave goodbye to the wife and child and then go and meet the lads from the train for a few pints. Couldn't beat it!

The culchies from South Armagh could get the train in Newry and leave the North Armagh boys standing in the train, the ould card games wouldn't be so handy then.
Wouldn't be as familiar with the pubs in and around Casement, is it just the pubs opposite the main entrance to Casement or are there any other pubs nearby?  Probably will be walking up from Balmoral Avenue. If this weather keeps up a few pints before the match will go down well.

[Ulick]

The bowling club is my preference in the good weather (in Fruithill Park behind the Wihitefort Inn). Pleasant surroundings and handy to the bar. Within walking distance, the other options are the PD club (bedlam), the Whitefort (Paragon equivalent), the Felons on Kennedy Way (dark) and Biddy Duffy's (jammers). 

[bingobus]

Ulster Council issuing traffic info

Information for Patrons travelling to Monaghan v Armagh game in Casement Park, Belfast on Sunday – Received from Stephen McGeehan, Ulster Council.


Due to major maintenance work on Sprucefield Bridge on the M1 (junction 7) a series of contra flow arrangements, will be in place for this Sunday's fixture in Casement Park.
Supporters travelling via the A1 will be able to re-join the motorway at Blaris Roundabout.  Please note that while there are contra flows in operation that there are two lanes maintained thereafter to enable vehicles to continue their journeys to and from the city. 


As a result of these works supporters travelling via the M1 can expect some delays and we are advising GAA supporters to allow up to an additional 30 minutes for their journey to the game.  Those travelling on the M1 are asked to exit at Stockman's
Lane where electronic signage will be in place to direct them to the Car Parking in the Boucher area.


There will be significant additional car parking available at the Boucher Road for GAA supporters on the day as well as the other Car Parks including Woodlands Playing Pitches and at Blackstaff  Road and other public and retail facilities in the City. 


We are maintaining daily contact with Road Service Traffic Control Centre and will keep you updated on any developments as they happen.


Stephen McGeehan
Ulster Council

[mackers]

The bowling club is my preference in the good weather (in Fruithill Park behind the Wihitefort Inn). Pleasant surroundings and handy to the bar. Within walking distance, the other options are the PD club (bedlam), the Whitefort (Paragon equivalent), the Felons on Kennedy Way (dark) and Biddy Duffy's (jammers). 

The bowling club sounds good, is the Whitefort Inn on the Andytown road?

[stew]

'Grimley factor a worry for O'Rourke'

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=129893

It remains to be seen how big an advantage this really is..

The favourites tags gets batted back by POR after Banty biggin up Armagh yesterday...

A rather lame attempt by Paddy,
"Monaghan strong favourites"


What Paddy hasn't copped onto, is to keep it within the realms of believability.

Banty has the clear edge in the pre match rambles, combining respect and belief without resorting to theoretical factors.
"We know how credible Armagh are and how hard they are to beat. Monaghan respect Armagh. We don't fear anybody, whether we're underdogs or not," he added.

Good post, accurate and the Monaghan men dont bother with the bulshit, they told it like it is, Paddy would do well to learn from this.

[Main Street]

Re travel advice
Doesn't matter much which way the intrepid Armagh fan takes to Casement, they are all the one trail of tears.

I was hoping Tony would be around to put on the definitive jinx. Did somebody gag and bound him until the game starts?

[bingobus]

'Grimley factor a worry for O'Rourke'

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=129893

It remains to be seen how big an advantage this really is..

The favourites tags gets batted back by POR after Banty biggin up Armagh yesterday...

A rather lame attempt by Paddy,
"Monaghan strong favourites"


What Paddy hasn't copped onto, is to keep it within the realms of believability.

Banty has the clear edge in the pre match rambles, combining respect and belief without resorting to theoretical factors.
"We know how credible Armagh are and how hard they are to beat. Monaghan respect Armagh. We don't fear anybody, whether we're underdogs or not," he added.

Good post, accurate and the Monaghan men dont bother with the bulshit, they told it like it is, Paddy would do well to learn from this.

Monaghan post as much bullshit as Armagh, only difference is they got it in first. Both sides trying to grab the underdog tab. Schoolboy stuff and should have little merit on the day.

[Main Street]

Banty doesn't claim the underdog tag.
He dismisses it as irrelevant.

[Main Street]

Banty interview on Talk radio whatever the feck its called.  He was asked about Grimley and what has he brought? any change to game plan?
Banty doesn't react too well when 'change' is mentioned,  a bit of a sharp edge in his reply, dismissing the notion of change (being needed) in the Monaghan game, 'we will be doing what we have been doing well over the past 4 years'. 'That Paul has brought some fine tuning our game, he challenges people,  challenges players, challenges the manager and is a very good coach'.

The rest was pretty much a repeat of the quotes in the newspaper.
'Armagh have the pedigree over the last decade in Ulster GAA and are coming to this game on the back of some good victories.'
I am not going to be building up Armagh, Monaghan have been  knocking on the door and at least we are  still here knocking on the door, Monaghan have no fear of Armagh or the game ahead'

Listening between the lines I could almost hear  Banty  - Lust for Glory,
"we will cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks".

[armaghniac]

"we will cut out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks".

Should that not be tractors.