The North American / Canada GAA and Hurling thread

[Gabriel_Hurl]

I think there's a big problem coming up soon in Toronto - the Canadian core of clubs is getting older and there's not much new Canadian lads coming in.

Durham have been outstanding this year - their 7 sanctions are all top-notch players - I was very surprised to hear Mikes had drawn with them.

I heard you guys had lost a few players Quinnie - like ourselves

[Niall Quinn]

I think there's a big problem coming up soon in Toronto - the Canadian core of clubs is getting older and there's not much new Canadian lads coming in.

I agree 100%, but hopefully the energy directed to youth development recently will reap some reward in the near future...
Gabe, we've not really lost any of our 7 yet, rather last Saturday was just one of those days for Durham; Mikes sensed their chance and really went for it, and we were pretty forutnate to come away with a draw. Hopefully we can play a little more to our potential on the weekend.

Screen, I remember watching that final all right - I think the Gaels beat us (then Ottawa) in the semi or quarter and really looked the part that year. You did well to beat them in the final for sure.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

I think there's a big problem coming up soon in Toronto - the Canadian core of clubs is getting older and there's not much new Canadian lads coming in.

I agree 100%, but hopefully the energy directed to youth development recently will reap some reward in the near future...
Gabe, we've not really lost any of our 7 yet, rather last Saturday was just one of those days for Durham; Mikes sensed their chance and really went for it, and we were pretty forutnate to come away with a draw. Hopefully we can play a little more to our potential on the weekend.

It'll be a while before those kids are playing Senior Football though - sanction number increase in the meantime maybe?

[AbbeySider]

Hey guys,
Im heading over to Vancouver for a short break from the 1st until the 11th of September

Any games on ?
Wouldnt mind going on the beer either!

Its quite possible that il be moving to Vancouver next year for 6 months to a year so id be up for playing football out there too.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Hey guys,
Im heading over to Vancouver for a short break from the 1st until the 11th of September

Any games on ?
Wouldnt mind going on the beer either!

Its quite possible that il be moving to Vancouver next year for 6 months to a year so id be up for playing football out there too.

I'd doubt it very much Abbey - here's the website of the team in Vancouver though

http://www.isscvancouver.com/

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Excellent game tonight in the replay between Mikes and Durham tonight - Mikes winning by 4 points advancing to the semi-final tomorrow afternoon to play Toronto Gaels

In the other semi-final, it's St Vincents vs Ottawa Gaels

2 ladies semi-finals tomorrow as well with Michael Cusacks vs Durham and Ottawa Gaels vs Montreal Shamrocks

[Niall Quinn]

I thought there was just that dubious (square ball!) goal in it at the death - 3-12 to 2-12.
Fair play to Mikes though - they just seemed to want it a bit more than we did.
Best of luck tomorrow Gabe.

[stiffler]

Will there be any games on in Boston next weekend? il be there for a few days and wouldnt mind catching a game.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

I couldn't really see it from the sideline Quinn

[Niall Quinn]

St Vincents 2-15 ottawa 4-6.
St mikes 1-11 Toronto gaels 0-0 (ht)

[Niall Quinn]

Men's Semi (Final Score):
St Mikes 4-14; Toronto Gaels 0-1
Ladies Semi Final - Cusacks beat Durham by 2 goals; Ottawa WO Montreal DNF

setting up for next week:

Men's Championship Final
Mikes v Vincents
Ladies Championship Final
Ottawa v Cusacks

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Lucky enough for us yesterday - the goals Ottawa got nearly killed us

[Niall Quinn]

Yeah, you guys dominated possession, but the goals kept Ottawa in the reckoning right to the whistle.
Hopefully you can put in a good display against Mikes next week - I'm sure you guys don't need anything by way of motivation for that one!!

[boston]

Will there be any games on in Boston next weekend? il be there for a few days and wouldnt mind catching a game.

The Boston finals are  next weekend in Canton heres the schedule

Schedule for Finals

Saturday August 25, 2007
Field A
2:30 Jr B Final - Kerry v Celtics
4:00 JH Final - Wexford v Tipperary
5:30 Int Final - Kerry v St. Christopher's

Field B
4:00 LJF Final - Tir na Nog v Roscommon

Sunday August 26, 2007
Field A
12:00 Jr A Final - Aidan McAnespies v Wolfetones
1:30 LSF Final - Boston Shamrocks v Roscommon
3:00 SH - Tipperary v Wexford
4:30 SF - McAnespies v Armagh Notre Dame

The teams are fairly evenly matched this year so it should be  some food football/hurling

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Games in Toronto this weekend

Sunday August 26th, 2007

12:3O- Championship opener- Toronto Ladies Select vs Braeffy Ladies

2pm Ladies Final - Ottawa Gaels vs Michael Cusacks

3:30 Mens Final - St. Vincents vs St. Mikes