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Have found that the level of drinking has just slowly naturally decreased over the years. Don't drink in the house now ever, as I usually only drink for the social aspect. Only go to the pub every 5-6 weeks if even that. Have found myself going 2-3 months without going out if there's no occasions or events. And happy to continue that way.

Getting to be a sad auld git.

All this crap about the moon and no mention of Avril Lavene yet...

Quantum leap.
Knightrider.
Littlest hobo

*just as an aside does anyone remember the show used to be on in the mornings in late 80's that had Swinging on a star as its theme tune. Starting to think I imagined it!!

Out of this World.

Just googled it. That's the one.

Good times.

Edit - last few years of happy days count? Think it went on to mid 80's.

Quantum leap.
Knightrider.
Littlest hobo

*just as an aside does anyone remember the show used to be on in the mornings in late 80's that had Swinging on a star as its theme tune. Starting to think I imagined it!!

https://x.com/Tony77171568646/status/1813601968239387094

 

The most referee thing ever.
Being a **** for the world to see and not even trying to hide it 

Surely that lad couldn't be a referee?

He would certainly get a few senior championship matches in Armagh.

I believe Johnny is one of the lads that gave poor auld sludden a touch a few years ago. 😅

How wide spread is the self loathing in the US? And I mean that as a genuine question. I'm seeing and hearing a lot of content on social media from American citizens, hating on the country and really giving it both barrels about their politics and gun laws.
Obviously there is also a huge amount of pro USA stuff there as well. Mostly coming from the Republican side and the God loves the US of A.
What is the split like over there at the minute? I know social media gives the nutjobs more air time. So would be interested to hear if everyone is as polarised as it seems or is there still that group in the middle that is drowned out.

Galway need to get ahead early and stay there. Armagh have the hunger and fitness that if they're in the running in the last 10 mins then they'll put serious pressure on Galway. Galway need to build an early lead to try and kill off that belief that Armagh seem to have built from their hard fought wins(and losses).
Either way, t'is great for the neutral.

Fair play to Armagh and KMcG. I had my doubts they had it in them to take a big scalp but that was well won today. Fitness and desire oozing out of the Armagh team in extra time. Kerry looked shelled shocked.

England in the Euro final, Armagh in the AI final and no sign of any sun. This summer ain't looking so hot!!

I think it's time to close the thread,  When you're at Enya, the race is run.

Valerie - Amy Winehouse. Not everyone's cup of tea but she has a fantastic voice.

The mental gymnastics going on to downplay Harte & Devlin's contribution to Louth is fairly mad

Louth, not Meath, Cork or Kildare, were sleeping giant of the GAA, who knew? Well, who didn't know!

Thats it! Can take a team so far but can't compete with the top coaches and managers at the business end of the year ... 2008 to 2020 never beat Dublin, Kerry or Mayo in the championship... with Louth hockeyed by Dublin and following year with new manager gave a very respectable show against the Dubs... as for this year's championship.. jees!

So what top coaches are out there that have experience of beating Dublin and Kerry over the last 10 odd years that would be in the running?

That's for Derry to figure out. Logan and Dooher did it. So did Jimmy and Padraig Joyce

Well they

The mental gymnastics going on to downplay Harte & Devlin's contribution to Louth is fairly mad

Louth, not Meath, Cork or Kildare, were sleeping giant of the GAA, who knew? Well, who didn't know!

Thats it! Can take a team so far but can't compete with the top coaches and managers at the business end of the year ... 2008 to 2020 never beat Dublin, Kerry or Mayo in the championship... with Louth hockeyed by Dublin and following year with new manager gave a very respectable show against the Dubs... as for this year's championship.. jees!

So what top coaches are out there that have experience of beating Dublin and Kerry over the last 10 odd years that would be in the running?

That's for Derry to figure out. Logan and Dooher did it. So did Jimmy and Padraig Joyce

The mental gymnastics going on to downplay Harte & Devlin's contribution to Louth is fairly mad

Louth, not Meath, Cork or Kildare, were sleeping giant of the GAA, who knew? Well, who didn't know!

Thats it! Can take a team so far but can't compete with the top coaches and managers at the business end of the year ... 2008 to 2020 never beat Dublin, Kerry or Mayo in the championship... with Louth hockeyed by Dublin and following year with new manager gave a very respectable show against the Dubs... as for this year's championship.. jees!

So what top coaches are out there that have experience of beating Dublin and Kerry over the last 10 odd years that would be in the running?

That's for Derry to figure out. Logan and Dooher did it. So did Jimmy and Padraig Joyce

The mental gymnastics going on to downplay Harte & Devlin's contribution to Louth is fairly mad

Louth, not Meath, Cork or Kildare, were sleeping giant of the GAA, who knew? Well, who didn't know!

Thats it! Can take a team so far but can't compete with the top coaches and managers at the business end of the year ... 2008 to 2020 never beat Dublin, Kerry or Mayo in the championship... with Louth hockeyed by Dublin and following year with new manager gave a very respectable show against the Dubs... as for this year's championship.. jees!

So what top coaches are out there that have experience of beating Dublin and Kerry over the last 10 odd years that would be in the running?

That's for Derry to figure out. Logan and Dooher did it. So did Jimmy and Padraig Joyce

Given they were unavailable and there's no one else on the list. What was the next best thing to do? Maybe go for a manager who had kept his county involved at the business end of the season for decades?

The only issue was it was Harte and Derry. Not a good mix. It has feck all to do with MH's track record.

The mental gymnastics going on to downplay Harte & Devlin's contribution to Louth is fairly mad

Louth, not Meath, Cork or Kildare, were sleeping giant of the GAA, who knew? Well, who didn't know!

Thats it! Can take a team so far but can't compete with the top coaches and managers at the business end of the year ... 2008 to 2020 never beat Dublin, Kerry or Mayo in the championship... with Louth hockeyed by Dublin and following year with new manager gave a very respectable show against the Dubs... as for this year's championship.. jees!

So what top coaches are out there that have experience of beating Dublin and Kerry over the last 10 odd years that would be in the running?

[fully expect an armagh/donegal final with us winning .]

Jaysus lads, what's all this negativity and managerial change talk about 4 days out from an All Ireland Semi Final.  Let's get the positive juices flowing ... Armagh by 5 pulling up! 

I fully believe Armagh could win this by a few, expecting a grade A performance as they'll need every ounce of it

But I fear Donegals name is on the cup, Armagh could win the semi only to lose an Ulster derby final, which would be excruciating

funny when coming out of the ulster final i said we will play them again but come out on the right side
fully expect an armagh/donegal final with us winning .

I'm not sure what this Donegal prediction is based on. Galway were the best team Armagh have faced this year by some distance. They really should have beaten us in Sligo in the group stages but for a goalkeeping error, while I thought we should have beaten Donegal in the Ulster final.

I'd fancy Galway to beat them on Sunday simply due to the fact that they have better footballers.

Would it not be fair to say people would rate Donegal's chances of progression higher than Armagh's.

But it's not as if the GAA need it to be fully funded. They have god knows how many assets with dept against it. If they build a modest stadium and even if they only owe 50% of the dept is that not still a fair good position to be in?

I can't see it. The level of disinterest in the county is having a serious impact on attendance. I don't think I can remember as low a point in a long time. Just a general apathy to the county team.