Gaa takes over Mayo debt

[macdanger2]

Designating one ground as the venue for Connacht finals would give a massive advantage to whichever county it was

And designating three grounds gives a massive advantage to those three counties over the others. Yet no one is arguing that there should be Connacht finals in Carrick, Sligo or Ruislip. That's not an argument to hold Connacht Finals in the Hyde, it's an argument to hold Connacht finals everywhere.

I wasn't advocating having three grounds - if I had my way, I wouldn't let the Rossies develop a roll of film nevermind the Hyde 

As it stands, there are two suitable grounds so it's home/away when it's Mayo v Galway and a neutral ground when it's any other combination so no county has an unfair home advantage. Having only one ground would change that.

Another option would be to hold all Connacht finals in Limerick, sure it isn't that far away anyway

I accept your point though that there isn't need for two (not to mention three) 25k grounds in Connacht but assigning only one will certainly give an advantage to whatever county is chosen. It's probably something that should be look at by the GAA centrally and 4-10 grounds should be chosen across the country for development for provincial and qualifier use. Chances are most of these would be around the midlands for geography reasons

[giveballaghback]

Well lads Padraic Duffy has given the go ahead for the redevelopment of the Hyde according to a statement released by Ros cb this morning,  it says the work will be completed for the 2017 season, we could not be at home if we qualified for this years Connacht final anyway so the most we will miss would be the 2016 if any at all.

[larryin89]

Well lads Padraic Duffy has given the go ahead for the redevelopment of the Hyde according to a statement released by Ros cb this morning,  it says the work will be completed for the 2017 season, we could not be at home if we qualified for this years Connacht final anyway so the most we will miss would be the 2016 if any at all.

Maybe duffy could be a bit more specific in what he is actually indicating in his statement , is the hyde going to be the clones of connacht ?

[muppet]

Well lads Padraic Duffy has given the go ahead for the redevelopment of the Hyde according to a statement released by Ros cb this morning,  it says the work will be completed for the 2017 season, we could not be at home if we qualified for this years Connacht final anyway so the most we will miss would be the 2016 if any at all.

Maybe duffy could be a bit more specific in what he is actually indicating in his statement , is the hyde going to be the clones of connacht ?

Not going to happen.



They should develop Bekan into the Provincial Ground. 

[Syferus]

Lovely man that Duffy.

[Shrewdness]

Was it Padraig Duffy who said that Croke Park are impressed with the way the Hyde Park ownership issue was resolved?. He said that Hyde Park will get it's dues from Croke Park when Hyde Park complete in 2017.

[giveballaghback]

Exactly

[Blowitupref]

Connacht school semi finals was played in Connacht centre of excellence last Saturday a tweet from Connacht tribune journalist where the games was played in atrocious weather conditions.

Centre of excellence me hole! No stand, no dugouts, no shelter. Not even a HT mug of tae. And extra-time.

[Syferus]

Connacht school semi finals was played in Connacht centre of excellence last Saturday a tweet from Connacht tribune journalist where the games was played in atrocious weather conditions.

Centre of excellence me hole! No stand, no dugouts, no shelter. Not even a HT mug of tae. And extra-time.

Plenty of tea and refreshments when the Ted Webb is on during the summer, in fairness to JP and company. Methinks the journo is a little too used to the easy life. No need for stands at the CoE either.

Apart from the one pitch that is completely uneven it's a grand facility and in a good spot to service as much of Connacht as one centre could possibly do.

[giveballaghback]

I agree syf a fine facility in a handy place for all connacht counties, a credit to all concerned.

[Mike Sheehy]

When one thinks of Hyde park one does not think of Connacht.The Hyde is far too midlandish and , dare I say it, left-footerish.

This conundrum requires more stone walls, rebel songs,  and windswept coastal vistas which Roscommon, for all its virtues, will never provide.

[Rossfan]

Etc is "leftfooterish"? Protestant??
Or do you mean unique and distinguished like Ros people?

[Mike Sheehy]

Etc is "leftfooterish"? Protestant??
Or do you mean unique and distinguished like Ros people?

I mean,like,  it is not quite "Connacht" , like I said. Roscommon is the midlands. A mouthy version of Longford so to speak.

[Syferus]

Etc is "leftfooterish"? Protestant??
Or do you mean unique and distinguished like Ros people?

Don't feed the poor lad. He's been hungry ever since the Tyrone lads wised up to his game.

[Mike Sheehy]

Etc is "leftfooterish"? Protestant??
Or do you mean unique and distinguished like Ros people?

Don't feed the poor lad. He's been hungry ever since the Tyrone lads wised up to his game.

I've always had more time for the Longford lads. Decent county. None of the delusional Roscommon airs and graces.

Why is that I wonder ?