Ballycran set to dominate

[Hurling addict]

Ballycran set for a golden period of dominance
Atlast it is coming true the golden period of Ballycran is beginning.They outplayed Dunloy, will beat them in the replay and give the all-ireland a real go.
There is nothing surprising about this they are a bunch of committed skilful players who just live and breath for hurling.They have the material in Ballycran , a very well organised youth policy from Paddy Dorrian at the early stages right up to Dermot O'Prey and the rest.Hurling is everything to these people .
The players taking a few examples are just hurling mad Sean O Aonghuis ,Conor Woods (possibly the best hurler in Ulster and son of the great Dermot), James Coyle ( what a pedigree) ,Colm Mc MANUS , Gary Savage( need we tell anyone of him)Paddy Hughes( from the great hurling family) , his cousin Gregory , Brendan Mc Gourty and all of them i could list.It is no surprise to anyone in the Ards that these players took Casement by storm.They live for it and that is why we could be looking at a very long period of dominance.
So don't be surprised anymore the secret is out Ballycran are back better than they ever were.
So get to Casement and watch these guys they are going to put the pride back in Ulster hurling.Everyone of them are a credit to their families and their club.So go watch them and you'll see what i mean - these are warriors (manly disciplined men) who never give up and work , work, hook , block, run, and more...
BAILE CRANN ABU!!

[whiskeysteve]

boy youre setting yourself up for a fall

[Silky]

 
What an idiot!

I'd say Ballyhale Shamrocks and Erin's Own are just shitting themselves so. Ah, sure us Munster boys would be as well burning the sticks cause we won't get a look in for years now that Ballygran have arrived. 

[Craigyhill Terror]

It is no surprise to anyone in the Ards that these players took Casement by storm.

It's just a shame they didn't win

[johnneycool]

Some young Cran has crossed over from the Hoganstand methinks.

Full of the exuberance of youth but lacking in knowledge his own clubs very recent history where a lot of good young hurlers have been hit by the lure of St Johns, the village inn and the mermaid. Here's hoping that trend has stopped.

[Hurling addict]

Jonathan the  mask has slipped typical of jealous inward looking people who upon the success of neighbouring parishes revert to their own begrudging ways , they may subtly  try to act the wise man and talk about issues.
Any of the issues this begrudger has named are nothing new to Gaa clubs defections to other clubs ( ps not on any grand scale by the way )  and drinking in named local bars ( quite insulting to Ballycran folk ) , these  hurlers are a credit to themselves , their families and their clubs and for you to insuinate that is downright nasty ( possibly your lack of worldiness and youth may account for this ,a little too inward looking - get out and away a little more).
Jonathan get a grip of yourself and support  your county champions but then old habits die hard but try to wish them well.
These players are on the cusp of greatness through sheer committment and drive . so get to Casement on Sunday and see for yourselves.

Baile Crann Abu

[whiskeysteve]

greatness?? they won the Down hurling championship and have done nothing in Ulster yet. All Gaa players who give it 100% for their club are a credit to their people. Youre just embarrassing them with posts like that

[NAG]

Hurling Addict?

Saw this posted on the Hoganstand Down page.

Are you seriously thinking that you will give the All Ireland a good go?

My friend I think you need to take a closer look at Dunloy before you start booking hotels in febuary. Firstly my point is that you played very well in the first game and Dunloy were dreadful. Secondly Dunloy will have learned your team and your tactics from the first game and will adjust their team and tactics accordingly.

IMO you were a suprise package to not only Down hurling but to the whole of Ulster uncluding Dunloy. I would say if you asked most of the Dunloy team to name five of your players before sunday they would have struggled were most of your lads could have picked the Dunloy team.

Im not saying that you wont beat them on sunday, but if I was you I wouldnt be mouthing off like that just yet. If you back someone into a corner for long enough the only way they are going to come out is fighting and that is what I expect from Dunloy this sunday, so I hope you are prepared.

They might need to be warriors

[Balboa]

It just sounds like some young lad on a piss take if you ask me.......

[Owenbeg]

U havent even mentioned the Lynchs in ur wee rant there sunny jim. U think once you beat Dunloy it is u in an all-ireland series. Fair play to unes for winning down and all, but do you not rememeber bout 2 months ago when unes visited Kevin Lynch park, with a virtually full strength side??

[johnneycool]

Jonathan the  mask has slipped typical of jealous inward looking people who upon the success of neighbouring parishes revert to their own begrudging ways , they may subtly  try to act the wise man and talk about issues.
Any of the issues this begrudger has named are nothing new to Gaa clubs defections to other clubs ( ps not on any grand scale by the way )  and drinking in named local bars ( quite insulting to Ballycran folk ) , these  hurlers are a credit to themselves , their families and their clubs and for you to insuinate that is downright nasty ( possibly your lack of worldiness and youth may account for this ,a little too inward looking - get out and away a little more).
Jonathan get a grip of yourself and support  your county champions but then old habits die hard but try to wish them well.
These players are on the cusp of greatness through sheer committment and drive . so get to Casement on Sunday and see for yourselves.

Baile Crann Abu

No begrudgery or jealousy here young fella, just words of caution as one swallow never made a summer and don't get carried away with yourselves just yet.

[Pull Hard Hes No Relation]

Hurling Addict get back onto the Hogan Stand website where you belong, this is site is for sensible hurling discussion not PR and sh*t stirring. As someone who had the pleasure of coaching some of the Ballycran lads I don't think they will thank you for posting that type of cr*p on any website.

Without doubt Ballycran were full value for their victory in Down and could have grabbed victory last week in Casement but this Sunday IMO is an even bigger test.Even though they shouldn't have given their experience I think that Dunloy under estimated Ballycran and were almost caught on the hop, wee James Coyle had a great game but will he get the same freedom on Sunday I doubt it.

By the way I also agree with Owenbeg, don't rule out the Lynch's mightn't have the skills of the Crans or Dunloy but showed last year against Cushendall they can match the best on their day and will feel this is a great chance for them to grab an Ulster victory.

Best of luck to Ballycran on Sunday but Hurling Addict you are only turning people off your club with the rubbish you posted.

Ps congrats to Liatriom on their victory last week and best of luck to Bredagh but I see Setanta winning that particular game

[Hurling addict]

Jonathan oh the bregrudger you were the one mentioning local bars etc so if you have nothing positive to say about this great team say nothing and go back to what you do best whatever it is!!

Pull hard I don't where you came from maybe you did a lot of courses in coaches but really how many games have you played in your life ?( for the crack from aged 12  onwards what 4 a year or a few on your holidays get a grip), Johnny come lately!You coached the  Ballycran lads (you i am sure are the reason why they hurled so well on Sunday past) and I'm sure you were headhunted for that role!!

Now you sunshine go back to Hoganstand yourself and when someone decides to praise his club and let the wider public now about them don't Johny come lately try to decide what should or should not be written.
But on a positive note pull hard i admire your admiration of the underdog clubs and I'm sure now that you are a "hurling prophet" good luck and keep pulling hard.

But onto the match let all hurling folk get to Casement and watch Ballycran put the pride back in Ulster hurling!

Baile Crann Abu

[theskull1]

"Hormones are also responsible for the emotional changes that take place during puberty. You may feel confused, have emotional outbursts, feel sad, or have strong emotions or mood that change quickly. You might be overly sensitive or easily lose your temper. There are those crazy hormones working on you again. "

Go easy on the young lad...were youse never teenagers yourself ? What with the wet dreams, acne, and body odour it's not easy sure it's not son?

[Guillem2]

Great team? One Down SHC in 12 years  .

He'd be enough to put you off Ballycran if I didn't know some of the great hurling men in that parish.