Ulster Club IFC/JFC 2023

[Lucifer]

In Fermanagh we have a split of 8, 8 and 4 for Junior.  For a long time we didn't have a Junior Championship and just had 10 in both Senior and Intermediate (and 12 and 8 at one stage too iirc.)

[LeoMc]

Can we replace the annual Tyrone is the most competitive championship and they is why they never win Ulster" discussion with a "Down is the most honest championship and that is why their most honest team wins it"

[smort]

Can we replace the annual Tyrone is the most competitive championship and they is why they never win Ulster" discussion with a "Down is the most honest championship and that is why their most honest team wins it"

  Bravo Leo

[bennydorano]

The Kerry style championship has a lot to be said for it, surprised its not used in smaller counties like Fermanagh. I'd love to see it trialed in other counties. Run the junior championship early,  get a few divisional (or most practical amalgamation) teams going play them in intermediate  and see how it goes, if successful try it the next year with divisional intermediate teams in the Senior as well.

[marty34]

The Kerry style championship has a lot to be said for it, surprised its not used in smaller counties like Fermanagh. I'd love to see it trialed in other counties. Run the junior championship early,  get a few divisional (or most practical amalgamation) teams going play them in intermediate  and see how it goes, if successful try it the next year with divisional intermediate teams in the Senior as well.

I think some GAA offical was giving out about the divisional teams this week.

[rodney trotter]

It was Sean Kelly, he was behind the concept of Divisional teams with 8 Senior teams but feels it has run its course

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41252611.html

[marty34]

It was Sean Kelly, he was behind the concept of Divisional teams with 8 Senior teams but feels it has run its course

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41252611.html

Thanks.

[LeoMc]

Is that divisional concept something for Counties to consider during the split season?
Feb-June a pre-season competition with clubs or divisional sides.

With the condensed club season Clubs don't need to be flogging their players from Feb so it gives an opportunity for willing players to play at a different level against different opposition.

[Aughafad]

Fintona 1-16 Ballyhegan 1-06
Fairly easy and straight forward for Fintona, Ballyhegan had some nice forwards but not much else out the pitch.

[Armagh18]

Fintona 1-16 Ballyhegan 1-06
Fairly easy and straight forward for Fintona, Ballyhegan had some nice forwards but not much else out the pitch.

Young McCormack for them would be well fit to play on any team in Armagh

[clarshack]

Ballyhegan were the equivalent of a mid to lower half table Tyrone Junior team. Fintona will win similarly against Drumaness but Blackhill will be a completely different proposition for them in the semis.

Think the winner comes from the other side of the draw which looks much stronger. Ballymaguigan v Arva could easily be the final.

[Rudi]

https://www.donegallive.ie/news/gaa/1340380/declan-bonner-brands-officiating-an-absolute-disgracefollowing-ulster-exit.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0NGcAzJBcKwWY3DuqmlvlSgrMSQzIbXc66s2baTVOI9JO_NCr7kVQ7RUk

Sounds like this referee totally lost the run of himself. Declan Bonner would be a well measured person.

[Brendan]

Not the first time he's made headlines this year

[galwayman]

As a matter of interest - is every county different in terms of whether or not there is a link between league and championship?
In Galway we used to have senior league, intermediate league, junior league etc. You played at that same grade for Championship.2 up and 2 down each year.
To get senior you either had to win the intermediate league or win the intermediate championship.
Restructure maybe 10-11 years ago removed the link between c'ship and league.
Your league division has nothing to do with what championship grade you play in at all.
My own club play junior championship but in our league (division 3) all
of the other teams play either intermediate or senior championship.
These provincial club championships are amazing competitions.
Played in a Connacht final a good few years back and was a brilliant experience.

[Armagh18]

Armagh is linked but it wasn't a few years back. Don't think Down is linked.