Starts in two days. last ever competition with the old rules.
Tuesday 7 January
Sigerson Cup round 1
TUS Midlands v Maynooth - TUS Midlands, 7pm
ATU Sligo v Ulster University - ATU Sligo, 7pm
TUD v University Galway - Grangegorman, 7pm - Live on Youtube
UCC v UCD - The Mardyke, 5.30pm
Wednesday 8 January
ATU Donegal v MTU Cork - Abbotstown, 7pm
ATU Galway v UL - Liam Mellowes, 7pm
DCU v MTU Kerry, - DCU 5pm
St Mary's v Queens, - Davitts, 2pm
The Panels https://www.gaa.ie/api/images/image/upload/t_q-best/prd/dydtpdyavwwjd1zwtfoa.pdf
Odds to win the Sigerson cup
Ulster University 9/4
UCD 3/1
University of Galway 11/2
UCC 13/2
UL 15/2
DCU 9/1
TU Dublin 11/1
Maynooth University 12/1
Queens 25/1
St Mary's 33/1
MTU Cork 50/1
ATU Donegal 80/1
ATU Galway 250/1
MTU Kerry 250/1
TUS Midlands 250/1
ATU Sligo 250/1
Why is it using the old rules?
Quote from: SaffronSports on January 06, 2025, 12:31:55 AMWhy is it using the old rules?
Somewhat explained here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2rrJlWuG34
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 06, 2025, 12:57:18 AMQuote from: SaffronSports on January 06, 2025, 12:31:55 AMWhy is it using the old rules?
Somewhat explained here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2rrJlWuG34
Thanks. Probably fair enough. Their league season fell under old rules so may as well finish the campaign with old rules in championship.
Must be a lot of slow learners in Colleges these days ::)
Due to the weather just the one game live tonight and can be watched on here at 7pm
Teams
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All too easy for Ulster University.
And still a few Errigal Ciaran players to come in I take it?
Quote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2025, 08:43:43 PMAnd still a few Errigal Ciaran players to come in I take it?
One or be it one of their best forwards in Ruairi Canavan.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 05, 2025, 11:43:23 PMStarts in two days. last ever competition with the old rules.
There's no guarantee that these trial rules will remain after the trial period - some might, some will almost certainly not.
I see someone said an intercounty manager has told his players they're not to play in this. Any idea if that's true?
Quote from: onefineday on January 08, 2025, 12:13:05 AMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 05, 2025, 11:43:23 PMStarts in two days. last ever competition with the old rules.
There's no guarantee that these trial rules will remain after the trial period - some might, some will almost certainly not.
I don't foresee much change after the amount of time and effort HQ have done to bring in the new rules.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 07, 2025, 08:54:53 PMQuote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2025, 08:43:43 PMAnd still a few Errigal Ciaran players to come in I take it?
One or be it one of their best forwards in Ruairi Canavan.
Odhran Murdock and Gary Mohan to come back in also. A strong UU panel.
The game started out quite poorly but I thought in the end there was some quality on show. McGeehin, in goals, dealt with some very tricky situations.
Cush looks to be a classy footballer.
Strong enough UU side alright.
Quote from: toby47 on January 08, 2025, 09:08:03 AMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 07, 2025, 08:54:53 PMQuote from: bennydorano on January 07, 2025, 08:43:43 PMAnd still a few Errigal Ciaran players to come in I take it?
One or be it one of their best forwards in Ruairi Canavan.
Odhran Murdock and Gary Mohan to come back in also. A strong UU panel.
Ryan Magill from Down & Ronan McCaffrey from Fermanagh as well plus Ruairi Canavan from Tyrone
Friday fixtures for the rescheduled games.
St Mary's v Queen's University- 4pm in Mayobridge.
UCC v UCD- Enniscorthy at 4pm
ATU Galway v University of Limerick- 5.30pm, Liam Mellows, Galway
DCU DÉ v MTU Kerry- 5pm, DCU DÉ
TU Dublin v University of Galway- 6.15pm, Grangegorman
ATU Donegal v MTU Cork- Abbottstown 7pm
TUS Midlands v Maynooth University- 7.15pm, TUS Midlands
St Mary's v QUB now in Mayobridge tomorrow at 4pm, subject to a pitch inspection in the morning
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 09, 2025, 07:37:18 PMSt Mary's v QUB now in Mayobridge tomorrow at 4pm, subject to a pitch inspection in the morning
Would there not have been an available pitch closer to Belfast?
Quote from: statto on January 09, 2025, 08:36:07 PMQuote from: Saffrongael on January 09, 2025, 07:37:18 PMSt Mary's v QUB now in Mayobridge tomorrow at 4pm, subject to a pitch inspection in the morning
Would there not have been an available pitch closer to Belfast?
I just can't imagine any pitches are playable with this weeks weather
Any of those games on YouTube?
Looks like St Mary's v QUB is now back at Davitts tomorrow
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 10, 2025, 10:33:11 AMLooks like St Mary's v QUB is now back at Davitts tomorrow
Sunday at 2pm now and will be on YouTube.
Any games on you tube the nite?
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 10, 2025, 06:36:11 PMAny games on you tube the nite?
None streamed tonight
Results
MTU Cork 1-10 ATU Donegal 0-6
UL 3-17 ATU Galway 1-10
TU Dublin 0-8 Univestiy of Galway 0-5
UCD 0-12 UCC 0-7
DCU 2-22 MTU Kerry 0-11
Saturday result.
TUS Midlands 2-18 Maynooth U 0-21 AET.
Controversial enough goal that
Queens 1-6 St Mary's 0-7 at half time.
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Somebody would need to tell the commentators that their mics are still on.
Strong 2nd half display from St Mary's sealed with a goal with the last play of the game. Full time Queens 1-9 St Mary's 1-16
St Mary's won 1-16 to 1-9. Ranch goal with the last kick of the game.
Very poor second half from Queens. Ranch dominated.
Strong looking side St Mary's, but are Queens just poor? No Oisin Conaty for Mary's, will he be wheeled out for the do or die games?
Don't think they'd count against UU though. Not many would by the look of things.
Always thought Queen's had strong teams and panels etc. but they seemed to have drifted a good bit recently at Sigerson level.
Are more lads going to UU? UU maybe bigger campus and offers more courses?i know St. Mary's always have a smaller panel due to intake but good 'inter-county players' get places easy in St. Mary's.
Quote from: marty34 on January 12, 2025, 03:37:05 PMAlways thought Queen's had strong teams and panels etc. but they seemed to have drifted a good bit recently at Sigerson level.
Are more lads going to UU? UU maybe bigger campus and offers more courses?i know St. Mary's always have a smaller panel due to intake but good 'inter-county players' get places easy in St. Mary's.
Is there not something about QUB not being able to offer the same level of scholarship/bursary anymore
Quote from: David McKeown on January 12, 2025, 03:45:28 PMMight have been but he no more looked 13m from that free
True. It's a bugbear of mine. I'd say a good percentage of short frees these days are not 13m. Refs don't seem to blow it much anymore.
Quote from: David McKeown on January 12, 2025, 03:47:08 PMQuote from: marty34 on January 12, 2025, 03:37:05 PMAlways thought Queen's had strong teams and panels etc. but they seemed to have drifted a good bit recently at Sigerson level.
Are more lads going to UU? UU maybe bigger campus and offers more courses?i know St. Mary's always have a smaller panel due to intake but good 'inter-county players' get places easy in St. Mary's.
Is there not something about QUB not being able to offer the same level of scholarship/bursary anymore
UU definitely more proactive in promoting GAA teams in college.( so much so Gregory Campbell complained They run future stars scheme and deliver bursaries. They have/ had Development Officers attached to each campus.
They deliver a wide range of courses re industry/ vocational courses.
So all attractive to young people.
St.Marys Teaching Primary & Secondary Courses require AAB generally to get a place due to Dept of Economy restrictions on enrolment numbers.
Their Liberal Arts degree requires CCC usually, Some of these students progess to PGCE post graduate courses in NI & UK !
Quote from: OakLeaf on January 12, 2025, 03:55:24 PMQuote from: David McKeown on January 12, 2025, 03:45:28 PMMight have been but he no more looked 13m from that free
True. It's a bugbear of mine. I'd say a good percentage of short frees these days are not 13m. Refs don't seem to blow it much anymore.
I think a lot of the time unless the player collects it within 13m referees arent sure where they were when the kick was taken
Milltown required here....I think you have to be 13m away when kick taken but you can collect the ball from nearer than 13?
Quote from: Rossfan on January 12, 2025, 11:23:15 PMMilltown required here....I think you have to be 13m away when kick taken but you can collect the ball from nearer than 13?
My understanding is it's an offence to be within 13m when the ball is kicked and there's no minimum distance specified that the ball must travel. I just think like with the Queens goal it's difficult to enforce because there tends to be a focus on the distance before the ball is touched.
Matches this week
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Link to the live match tomorrow.
It is not knockout??
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 14, 2025, 07:32:39 PMIt is not knockout??
Half the games are.
MTU Kerry 2-15 UCC 2-8 (tonights result)
ATU Sligo v ATU Galway
Maynooth v ATU Donegal
Uni of Galway v Queens
UCC are out, beaten by MTU Kerry. Big shock?
Quote from: ck on January 14, 2025, 08:47:57 PMUCC are out, beaten by MTU Kerry. Big shock?
Bit of a shock but Tralee lads were vastly superior tonight. Keith Evans, Eddie Healy, Seán O'Brien, Eddie Horan, Armin Heinrich, Evan Boyle all showed up big time tonight. Good few of them might feature in league for Kerry.
UCC are a bit of a shambles and not as strong as previous years. Their management needs changing at this stage. Billy Morgan was a legend in his day but at 80 odd, it's time to move on.
Quote from: Ciarrai_thuaidh on January 14, 2025, 09:31:02 PMQuote from: ck on January 14, 2025, 08:47:57 PMUCC are out, beaten by MTU Kerry. Big shock?
Bit of a shock but Tralee lads were vastly superior tonight. Keith Evans, Eddie Healy, Seán O'Brien, Eddie Horan, Armin Heinrich, Evan Boyle all showed up big time tonight. Good few of them might feature in league for Kerry.
UCC are a bit of a shambles and not as strong as previous years. Their management needs changing at this stage. Billy Morgan was a legend in his day but at 80 odd, it's time to move on.
Was he involded tonight? UCC won the league final a month ago and Billy Morgan wasn't on the sideline, they did mention he was at home watching.
Queens out of the Sigerson after getting hammered by University of Galway 4-15 to 0-4
Ulster University 1-10 to 1-9 winners against Limerick University.
St Mary's lost by three points v TU Dublin.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 15, 2025, 08:25:37 PMQueens out of the Sigerson after getting hammered by University of Galway 4-15 to 0-4
Ulster University 1-10 to 1-9 winners against Limerick University.
Is Aidan O'Rourke still in charge of GAA things at Queens?
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 15, 2025, 08:25:37 PMQueens out of the Sigerson after getting hammered by University of Galway 4-15 to 0-4
Ulster University 1-10 to 1-9 winners against Limerick University.
Tight game for UU, what decent players would be playing for Limerick?
Quote from: marty34 on January 15, 2025, 08:27:12 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on January 15, 2025, 08:25:37 PMQueens out of the Sigerson after getting hammered by University of Galway 4-15 to 0-4
Ulster University 1-10 to 1-9 winners against Limerick University.
Is Aidan O'Rourke still in charge of GAA things at Queens?
No Gavan Duffy from Rossa in Belfast
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on January 15, 2025, 08:40:42 PMTight game for UU, what decent players would be playing for Limerick?
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Enjoyable live match. DCU led 0-6 0-3 at half time. UCD ended up winning 1-11 to 1-10.
As things stand.
Out UCC, ATU Galway, ATU Donegal, Queens
Into the Quarter finals UCD,, UU, TUS Midlands, TU Dublin.
Round 3 with matches next week draw tomorrow.
University of Galway, Limerick University, ATU Sligo, MTU Cork, St Mary's, Maynooth, MTU Kerry and DCU
I know of a couple of top underage players from down south that are interested in going to UU. Is there anyone in the know about who they should approach? I believe the University has gone away from interviews and the personal statement isn't as important. If anyone can help then I'd greatly appreciate it.
Quote from: saffronandblue on January 15, 2025, 11:27:27 PMI know of a couple of top underage players from down south that are interested in going to UU. Is there anyone in the know about who they should approach? I believe the University has gone away from interviews and the personal statement isn't as important. If anyone can help then I'd greatly appreciate it.
Contact their Gaelic Games officer by email
secretary.ulsteruniversity@gaa.ie
Would they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024
Quote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024
;D
"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Getting that and having the experience of playing for a top team is good also
They do have some set up to be fair, they have a serious pick though, so any players coming up would need to be pretty decent
If going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?
Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?
Quote from: marty34 on January 16, 2025, 09:40:16 AMIf going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?
Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?
For UU any enquiries should be sent to Anthony McGrath
a.mcgrath@ulster.ac.uk
They also have a Talented Athlete Entry Scheme. It closes on the 29th January
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AMQuote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024
;D
"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AMQuote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024
;D
"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AMQuote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024
;D
"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AMQuote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024
;D
"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
🎉We won: Ulster University is the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2024!�
The judges said Ulster took the top prize "in recognition of its role as an anchor institution in a region that has undergone rapid change in the quarter-century since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement," and that its achievements "demonstrated the University's growing influence and status in the island of Ireland, and as a force for good in fostering peace, prosperity and cohesion."�
These awards, also known as the Oscars of Higher Education, �honour outstanding performance and achievement, and this award is testament to the passion, dedication, and hard work of every single one of our students and staff.�
Round 3 draw. All knock out matches and to see who joins UCD, UU, TU Dublin and TUS Midlands in the last 8.
Tuesday 21st January
MTU Cork v MTU Kerry
UL v University of Galway
Wednesday 22nd January
Maynooth v St Mary's
DCU v ATU Sligo
Thanks a million Stronghold, I shall get in touch with Anthony straight away. He has a couple of right ones coming his way.
Quote from: marty34 on January 16, 2025, 09:40:16 AMIf going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?
Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?
I'm pretty sure since Brexit it's more expensive to go from the north to the south. I remember hearing that 3rd level fees for students from the north were going to rise in the 26 after Brexit similar to the way the UK were out of Eurasmus due to Brexit.
I remember seeing some figure on the number going south to study at 3rd level a few years back and it was an absolutely tiny number. Presume it's the same going the other way. I would have say it's likely to be far cheaper to stay in one's own area.
Quote from: twohands!!! on January 16, 2025, 07:56:08 PMQuote from: marty34 on January 16, 2025, 09:40:16 AMIf going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?
Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?
I'm pretty sure since Brexit it's more expensive to go from the north to the south. I remember hearing that 3rd level fees for students from the north were going to rise in the 26 after Brexit similar to the way the UK were out of Eurasmus due to Brexit.
I remember seeing some figure on the number going south to study at 3rd level a few years back and it was an absolutely tiny number. Presume it's the same going the other way. I would have say it's likely to be far cheaper to stay in one's own area.
I think that you have not been paying attention, so have failed to the entry exam. The fees in the 26 counties are €2000, but many people are put off by the cost of accommodation. However, many in the 6 counties only look at Dublin and not at courses in Limerick or Waterford etc where rents are less or going on the bus to Letterkenny or Dundalk.
There are three criteria for qualification.
All must be met in full prior to commencing a degree programme.
A. Students must belong to one or more of the categories below:-
are EU, EEA, UK nationals or nationals of the Swiss Confederation
have been naturalised as an EU, EEA, UK national or a national of the Swiss Confederation during the course of their course (and meet the residency criterion)
MTU Cork v MTU Kerry the live match tonight at 7pm
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2025, 05:54:23 PMMTU Cork v MTU Kerry the live match tonight at 7pm
MTU Kerry 2-6
MTU Cork 0-6
Kerry looking the better outfit, was close enough throughout but Kerry got the 2 goals shortly before half-time to put themselves in the box seat. Cork were down a man to a black card when Kerry got both goals.
Quote from: twohands!!! on January 21, 2025, 07:40:18 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2025, 05:54:23 PMMTU Cork v MTU Kerry the live match tonight at 7pm
MTU Kerry 2-6
MTU Cork 0-6
Kerry looking the better outfit, was close enough throughout but Kerry got the 2 goals shortly before half-time to put themselves in the box seat. Cork were down a man to a black card when Kerry got both goals.
Another enjoyable live streamed game 4-11 to 2-10 to Kerry it finished.
Elsewhere UL 3-8 Uni Of Galway 0-14 and DCU 3-14 ATU Sligo 0-10 two results.
MTU Kerry 4-11
MTU Cork 2-10
Decent game - Cork battled well for most of the second half. Kerry got a 3rd goal and were looking comfortable but then Cork got 2 goals in about a minute to get the gap down to 3. Kerry's 4th ended the gap as a contest.
St Mary's knocked out of the Sigerson tonight by Maynooth 2-9 to 1-7.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 22, 2025, 08:45:38 PMSt Mary's knocked out of the Sigerson tonight by Maynooth 2-9 to 1-7.
A belt of the crozier?
Quarter final draw.
This Tuesday
UCD v MTU Kerry
TU Dublin v UL
Wednesday
DCU v TUS Midlands
UU v Maynooth
Live match tonight
And Tommorrow's live stream match
Impressive stuff from last year's finalists UCD in beating MTU Kerry 5-18 to 1-4.
TUD 0-9 UL 1-5 at HT
Decent game - TUD the slightly better side overall - UL got a cheap enough goal that they really needed.
Be surprised if TUD don't win this.
TUD 2-15 UL 2-11
TUD just that bit bettter over all.
Ulster University 0-12 Maynooth 0-10. UU with the last two points of the game to progress to the last 4.
Where and when is sigerson weekend?
Quote from: statto on January 29, 2025, 05:45:24 PMWhere and when is sigerson weekend?
Semi finals next week and the final the following week to held in the Connacht GAA centre was to be played in the air dome but the storm ended that.
Teams for tonight's final Quarter final tie.
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Good half of football with the underdogs in front. TUS Midlands 1-7 DCU 0-9.
Result DCU 4-14 TUS Midlands 3-13
Quote from: statto on January 29, 2025, 05:45:24 PMWhere and when is sigerson weekend?
No such thing as Sigerson weekend anymore. Final on a Wed night.
Sigerson seems to have died a death a long time ago which is very unfortunate.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 29, 2025, 06:14:53 PMQuote from: statto on January 29, 2025, 05:45:24 PMWhere and when is sigerson weekend?
Semi finals next week and the final the following week to held in the Connacht GAA centre was to be played in the air dome but the storm ended that.
Teams for tonight's final Quarter final tie.
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Good half of football with the underdogs in front. TUS Midlands 1-7 DCU 0-9.
Result DCU 4-14 TUS Midlands 3-13
Some scoring!
Quote from: ck on January 29, 2025, 08:45:54 PMQuote from: statto on January 29, 2025, 05:45:24 PMWhere and when is sigerson weekend?
No such thing as Sigerson weekend anymore. Final on a Wed night.
Sigerson seems to have died a death a long time ago which is very unfortunate.
Far from it when watching enjoyable games like tonight.
Semi final draw.
Wednesday and Thursday, February 6, 7th
UCD v TU Dublin, NGDC Abbotstown, 6.30pm
Ulster University v DCU, Kingspan Breffni Park, 8pm
UU vs DCU may aswell be the final i doubt
Quote from: Magpie22 on January 30, 2025, 12:42:18 PMUU vs DCU may aswell be the final i doubt
UCD better than DCU by all accounts though they are easily confused. They seem to have more county men across the field. Ulster still strong but they don't seem to have the star power they normally do this year
He's dead right I mixed them up. Easily done especially given my age. UCD very strong with Sam callinan, Donnacha Gilmore and daire cregg, real senior inter county players. Mind yoy ulster could bring out ruairi for the final if he's ready
The stream links to the two semi finals.
Tomorrow
And Thursday
Looking like a UCD v UU Final?
Has been some very good recent streamed games but tonight the opposite with two very wasteful teams. TU Dublin v UCD gone to extra time after finishing 0-5 each.
1-5 to 0-8 full time. 1-7 to 0-10 after extra time. UCD win on penalties.
A good advert for the "Enhanced Rules" to say the least.
Quote from: Rossfan on February 05, 2025, 10:12:43 PMA good advert for the "Enhanced Rules" to say the least.
Would any enhancement have improved the poor shot execution, mishandling and misplaced passes on the night?
Lines up for tonight's game at 8pm
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Half time UU 0-6 DCU 0-5.
Uni fball played with deadly slow built ups
UU were way stronger last year.
Who is N14 for UU?
McElholm of Tyrone.
0-8 each. Extra time coming up.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 06, 2025, 09:09:37 PMMcElholm of Tyrone.
I thought i heard Gallagher a few times in 1st half & was wondering
Another advert for the new rules. Lads at that age should be expressing themselves not sitting with 14/15 behind the ball. That game was pure muck.
Quote from: oakleaflad on February 06, 2025, 09:24:40 PMAnother advert for the new rules. Lads at that age should be expressing themselves not sitting with 14/15 behind the ball. That game was pure muck.
Tonight more so than last night.
The last ten minutes was passing sideways or backwards and I think only shot came from free kick.
In hindsight even though I realise why they did it, wish the Higher Ed guys had played Sigerson with new rules. The semi finals have both been very very drab.
Quote from: Ciarrai_thuaidh on February 06, 2025, 09:36:59 PMIn hindsight even though I realise why they did it, wish the Higher Ed guys had played Sigerson with new rules. The semi finals have both been very very drab.
Pretty much the only upside is that it's made it pretty clear that overall the new rules are far better than the old rules.
DCU in strong position leading 0-12 to 0-8 at half time in extra time.
10pts in 76mins is awful.Jim McGuinness be loving it,his type of game. lol.
Defending champions out and no repeat of last year's final. FT AET DCU 0-14 UU 0-10
Bad action from McElholm there!
Quote from: screenexile on February 06, 2025, 10:02:39 PMBad action from McElholm there!
he should've had a free before he had a chance to swing the elbow.
The DCU no 7 Caulfield from Meath was excellent throughout.
It was mostly awful wasn't it.
Quote from: jay110 on February 06, 2025, 10:09:11 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 06, 2025, 10:02:39 PMBad action from McElholm there!
he should've had a free before he had a chance to swing the elbow.
He had the free the ref was obviously giving the advantage. The DCU player was hanging out of him of course but it's no excuse.
Quote from: lurganblue on February 06, 2025, 10:30:35 PMIt was mostly awful wasn't it.
Ulster University lacked a spark. Had the opportunity to win it in normal time and blew it.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on February 06, 2025, 10:48:23 PMQuote from: lurganblue on February 06, 2025, 10:30:35 PMIt was mostly awful wasn't it.
Ulster University lacked a spark. Had the opportunity to win it in normal time and blew it.
Yeah i thought they'd at least 2 good opportunities to pull the trigger in injury time and then a scoreable free.
Overall, the best team went through IMO
Quote from: lurganblue on February 07, 2025, 12:45:41 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on February 06, 2025, 10:48:23 PMQuote from: lurganblue on February 06, 2025, 10:30:35 PMIt was mostly awful wasn't it.
Ulster University lacked a spark. Had the opportunity to win it in normal time and blew it.
Yeah i thought they'd at least 2 good opportunities to pull the trigger in injury time and then a scoreable free.
Overall, the best team went through IMO
Yes best team wet through, DCU were more spirited throughout and better set up. UU had all the big name county stars but that doesn't always make a team. Should be a good final. No love lost between DCU and UCD.
Quote from: jay110 on February 06, 2025, 10:09:11 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 06, 2025, 10:02:39 PMBad action from McElholm there!
he should've had a free before he had a chance to swing the elbow.
Not often I say this but the way the game was it was over and mcelholm had tough evening not the worst way get it out of him. The frustration. He's a good lad and jsit in the moment stuff. Prob soundest man from Tyrone compared rest them dogs
Quote from: ck on February 07, 2025, 12:51:42 PMQuote from: lurganblue on February 07, 2025, 12:45:41 PMQuote from: Captain Obvious on February 06, 2025, 10:48:23 PMQuote from: lurganblue on February 06, 2025, 10:30:35 PMIt was mostly awful wasn't it.
Ulster University lacked a spark. Had the opportunity to win it in normal time and blew it.
Yeah i thought they'd at least 2 good opportunities to pull the trigger in injury time and then a scoreable free.
Overall, the best team went through IMO
Yes best team wet through, DCU were more spirited throughout and better set up. UU had all the big name county stars but that doesn't always make a team. Should be a good final. No love lost between DCU and UCD.
Is the not the case every year for the last 20 years?
Quote from: Magpie22 on February 07, 2025, 12:54:40 PMQuote from: jay110 on February 06, 2025, 10:09:11 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 06, 2025, 10:02:39 PMBad action from McElholm there!
he should've had a free before he had a chance to swing the elbow.
Not often I say this but the way the game was it was over and mcelholm had tough evening not the worst way get it out of him. The frustration. He's a good lad and jsit in the moment stuff. Prob soundest man from Tyrone compared rest them dogs
totally agreed there mag. It was a proper spur of the moment swing. Frustration built up all game from both him and his teammates not being able to find the winning score in normal time. Propa sound aswell
Quote from: Magpie22 on February 07, 2025, 12:54:40 PMQuote from: jay110 on February 06, 2025, 10:09:11 PMQuote from: screenexile on February 06, 2025, 10:02:39 PMBad action from McElholm there!
he should've had a free before he had a chance to swing the elbow.
Not often I say this but the way the game was it was over and mcelholm had tough evening not the worst way get it out of him. The frustration. He's a good lad and jsit in the moment stuff. Prob soundest man from Tyrone compared rest them dogs
The irony - a Kilcoo man complaining that Tyrone lads are dogs !!
Trench Cup final starting on this link at 4:30pm
Tonight's Sigerson Cup between UCD and DCU will be live on TG4 TV at 7:30pm
Good goal by Monaghan's Ryan O'Toole
Decent game so far Half time UCD 1-3 DCU 0-6.
A heap of shots dropped short from Roscommon lads Daire Cregg and Ben O'Carroll, going for the Hollywood score every time.
DCU 1-9 UCD 1-5 after 40 minutes.
Much needed goal for UCD to get back into the game 2-5 to 1-10.
DCU have kicked on again 1-15 to 2-5 with six minutes to play.
Congrats DCU 1-16 to 3-6 winners. E Dunne of Dublin named man of the match he was very impressive.
The camera being on the DCU side is showing up what a bunch of morons they are. Jeering every UCD wide or miss. Hope the new 50m rule deals with that nonsense.
Brilliant performance from Ethan Dunne. Excellent second half from DCU.
Sigerson Cup Round One
Tuesday 6th January
St Mary's v Maynooth University in St Mary's at 1.30pm
TUS Midlands v MTU Kerry in TUS Midlands at 7pm
TU Dublin v DKIT in Grangegorman at 7.30pm
Ulster University v DCU Dóchas Eireann in Burren at 7.30pm
Wednesday 7th January
UCD v ATU Galway in Belfield at 7.30pm
Queens University v University of Galway in Abbottstown at 7.30pm
MTU Cork v UL in MTU Cork at 7.30pm
ATU Sligo v UCC in Edenderry at 8pm
**venues and throw-in times subject to change due to the inclement weather conditions. Ulster University v DCU will be live on YouTube.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 05, 2026, 10:08:45 PMSigerson Cup Round One
Tuesday 6th January
St Mary's v Maynooth University in St Mary's at 1.30pm
TUS Midlands v MTU Kerry in TUS Midlands at 7pm
TU Dublin v DKIT in Grangegorman at 7.30pm
Ulster University v DCU Dóchas Eireann in Burren at 7.30pm
Wednesday 7th January
UCD v ATU Galway in Belfield at 7.30pm
Queens University v University of Galway in Abbottstown at 7.30pm
MTU Cork v UL in MTU Cork at 7.30pm
ATU Sligo v UCC in Edenderry at 8pm
**venues and throw-in times subject to change due to the inclement weather conditions. Ulster University v DCU will be live on YouTube.
Burren seems to have become a popular venue these days
Gary Mohan swinging the leg there numerous times like it's a Junior friendly game
I assume this isn't straight knockout? A few of UU's better players not playing. McEvoy, Canavan, Daly.
DCU 6.3 up at HT having playedwith wind, should be further ahead. Looked to be on the wrong end of a terrible square ball decision there too.
DCU should be further than 3 points ahead, debatable call to disallow that DCU goal before the break.
Quote from: oakleaflad on January 06, 2026, 08:03:50 PMI assume this isn't straight knockout? A few of UU's better players not playing. McEvoy, Canavan, Daly.
Same format as Derry championship this year
Why was the breach of the 4 back rule by DCU in 1st half only taken to the halfway line?
A good trimming for UU
UU very poor, unable to handle the pace and movement of Lorcan O Dell Dublin and Jack Tumulty Roscommon and toothless themselves in the forward division.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 06, 2026, 08:44:53 PMUU very poor, unable to handle the pace and movement of Lorcan O Dell Dublin and Jack Tumulty Roscommon and toothless themselves in the forward division.
UU were a bunch of individuals with no clear plan whereas DCU looked a proper team
Live game tonight started at 8pm
Round 2 results
St Mary's 0-12 ATU Galway 1-20
MTU Cork 1-11 Ulster University 1-16
Queens 2-14 UCC 1-19
University Galway 1-27 ATU Sligo 4-15
TU Dublin 3-21 MTU Kerry 2-10
UCD 3-16 Maynooth 2-14
DCU 0-12 University Limerick 1-18
TUS Midlands 1-10 DKIT 3-16
All Ulster encounter tonight for a quarter final spot.
Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 21, 2026, 02:58:43 PMAll Ulster encounter tonight for a quarter final spot.
Might put the big coat on and dander down to watch that one, weather is atrocious though
Always abit bite in that one.
Poor conditions, the co commentator is busy with all correcting he has to do with Jerome.
Umpires with no flags is poor for those involved. Half time Queens 0-8 UU 0-5. A correction on the scoreline now.
Joke no flags for umpires budget must be tight,
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2026, 07:51:52 PMPoor conditions, the co commentator is busy with all correcting he has to do with Jerome.
Umpires with no flags is poor for those involved. Half time Queens 0-6 UU 0-5.
Surprised the ref hasn't his own set, but the lines men should have flags at the side
Brave shambles all round so far.
Job done
Deserved win for Queens. 1-14 to 0-12.
Some kick from Tohill for the late 2 pointer.
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2026, 07:51:52 PMPoor conditions, the co commentator is busy with all correcting he has to do with Jerome.
Umpires with no flags is poor for those involved. Half time Queens 0-8 UU 0-5. A correction on the scoreline now.
If Jerome would just stop talking for a second and pay attention to the game it would be a much better product
A wonder kick from Tohill.
UU continue their extraordinary knack for making it look like the 15 men who take the field have never met each other before the throw in.
I honestly neevr heard worse than that commentary tonight
Quote from: Saffrongael on January 21, 2026, 08:55:20 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2026, 07:51:52 PMPoor conditions, the co commentator is busy with all correcting he has to do with Jerome.
Umpires with no flags is poor for those involved. Half time Queens 0-8 UU 0-5. A correction on the scoreline now.
If Jerome would just stop talking for a second and pay attention to the game it would be a much better product
My thoughts exactly
Last 8
UCD
TU Dublin
UCC
University Limerick
University Galway
Maynooth
DCU
Queens
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2026, 08:57:51 PMA wonder kick from Tohill.
UU continue their extraordinary knack for making it look like the 15 men who take the field have never met each other before the throw in.
Having attended UU some of the biggest names on these panels genuinely don't be seen until after Christmas. UUJ are always thrown together with county men everywhere in the hope that this will somehow work. 9 times out of 10 it is extremely disappointing and as you say, the lads barely know each other in some instances
Queens arnt exactly coming down with household names but still managed to look cohesive and played the better football. They missed three goal chances as well which could have put them out of sight.
Jordanstown need a complete reboot. Apart from one good year, the performances across the rest of this last decade has been abysmal.
Is the Sigerson Cup highly valued and is it workable in the current climate of fixture congestion?
What is the story with Conor Cush for jordanstown, named on the bench and never came on. Would be the best forward on the team. Vice captain and captain the past 2 years im nearly sure, very surprised not to see him. Is he injured or whats the story?
I think UUJ need more sponsor events.. Brolly's comments in 2016 still stand true..
"UUJ and their flower arranging courses attract all the county men, with damn all to show for it."
QUB were also missing their captain.
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2026, 08:57:51 PMA wonder kick from Tohill.
UU continue their extraordinary knack for making it look like the 15 men who take the field have never met each other before the throw in.
That's most likely what took place.
I'm assuming Limerick are very strong? They gave DCU a bit of a hiding, same team that destroyed UU
Quote from: thewobbler on January 21, 2026, 08:57:51 PMA wonder kick from Tohill.
UU continue their extraordinary knack for making it look like the 15 men who take the field have never met each other before the throw in.
UU in a nutshell
Quote from: bannside on January 22, 2026, 04:33:44 AMQueens arnt exactly coming down with household names but still managed to look cohesive and played the better football. They missed three goal chances as well which could have put them out of sight.
Jordanstown need a complete reboot. Apart from one good year, the performances across the rest of this last decade has been abysmal.
If you consider the players that have come through their ranks in more than the last 20 years they are significant underachievers. Queens seem to not have the same star base yet seem to overachieve. Dunno what it is.
Quote from: 5times5times on January 22, 2026, 09:41:50 AMI think UUJ need more sponsor events.. Brolly's comments in 2016 still stand true..
"UUJ and their flower arranging courses attract all the county men, with damn all to show for it."
QUB were also missing their captain.
With TJ being the Course Director / Head of Admissions.
Quote from: imtommygunn on January 22, 2026, 10:54:48 AMQuote from: bannside on January 22, 2026, 04:33:44 AMQueens arnt exactly coming down with household names but still managed to look cohesive and played the better football. They missed three goal chances as well which could have put them out of sight.
Jordanstown need a complete reboot. Apart from one good year, the performances across the rest of this last decade has been abysmal.
If you consider the players that have come through their ranks in more than the last 20 years they are significant underachievers. Queens seem to not have the same star base yet seem to overachieve. Dunno what it is.
My Sigerson experience was a group of county players on scholarships would wander in to the dressing room before the game and introduce themselves. They would replace hackers like me for 70 minutes. We went out with better players but a worse team.
There will always be a place for the Sigerson but I cannot see county players buying into it for much longer. Playing without the intercounty stars would mean more to the colleges as last evenings match was played like a friendly game.
Quote from: Truth hurts on January 22, 2026, 11:49:20 AMThere will always be a place for the Sigerson but I cannot see county players buying into it for much longer. Playing without the intercounty stars would mean more to the colleges as last evenings match was played like a friendly game.
Always a tough one. If a county player is on a scholarship the college *should* get their priority this time of year in particular.
Some colleges enforce that better than others.
I remember a dual player when I was there. Hurling and football for college, county, county u21, club and club u21. All wanted him to train and play. Absolutely bonkers workload and I am amazed he didn't break down.
This is where someone with an ounce of sense in the club should sit the player down map the season by games, cherry picking games that mean the most, then see what you can feasibly do training wise on a priority basis, then tell the mangers thats what they're getting. The examples of dual would be rare these days, but across the board managers looking their pound of flesh hugely off-putting and know plenty would would run players into the ground for their own ends, I remember lads doing Sigerson championship training sessions in the morning and club pre season sessions the same evening, as you say, amazed they all didn't break down, but some did and then everyone lost in the long run
Quote from: tiempo on January 22, 2026, 12:30:59 PMThis is where someone with an ounce of sense in the club should sit the player down map the season by games, cherry picking games that mean the most, then see what you can feasibly do training wise on a priority basis, then tell the mangers thats what they're getting. The examples of dual would be rare these days, but across the board managers looking their pound of flesh hugely off-putting and know plenty would would run players into the ground for their own ends, I remember lads doing Sigerson championship training sessions in the morning and club pre season sessions the same evening, as you say, amazed they all didn't break down, but some did and then everyone lost in the long run
Managers don't care for players.
They all want their pound of flesh unfortunately.
Quarter final Draw
TUD v Queen's University, Grangegorman, 7.30pm
UCD v University of Galway, Belfield, 7.45pm
UL v Maynooth University, UL, 8pm
DCU Dóchas Eireann v UCC, DCU Sportsgrounds, 8pm
Latter game will be live on YouTube
Quote from: marty34 on January 22, 2026, 07:25:46 PMQuote from: tiempo on January 22, 2026, 12:30:59 PMThis is where someone with an ounce of sense in the club should sit the player down map the season by games, cherry picking games that mean the most, then see what you can feasibly do training wise on a priority basis, then tell the mangers thats what they're getting. The examples of dual would be rare these days, but across the board managers looking their pound of flesh hugely off-putting and know plenty would would run players into the ground for their own ends, I remember lads doing Sigerson championship training sessions in the morning and club pre season sessions the same evening, as you say, amazed they all didn't break down, but some did and then everyone lost in the long run
Managers don't care for players.
They all want their pound of flesh unfortunately.
Players don't care for players either is what I find. Most players I've met have a genuine struggle accepting that a player who doesn't train directly with the team and as often as him and hard as him, might be considered above him in the pecking order.
Managers might enforce standards, but players demand them.
Quote from: marty34 on January 22, 2026, 07:25:46 PMQuote from: tiempo on January 22, 2026, 12:30:59 PMThis is where someone with an ounce of sense in the club should sit the player down map the season by games, cherry picking games that mean the most, then see what you can feasibly do training wise on a priority basis, then tell the mangers thats what they're getting. The examples of dual would be rare these days, but across the board managers looking their pound of flesh hugely off-putting and know plenty would would run players into the ground for their own ends, I remember lads doing Sigerson championship training sessions in the morning and club pre season sessions the same evening, as you say, amazed they all didn't break down, but some did and then everyone lost in the long run
Managers don't care for players.
They all want their pound of flesh unfortunately.
Mercenary managers certainly don't.. There's still about 3% inhouse managers, and they will care
Quote from: thewobbler on January 22, 2026, 07:37:23 PMQuote from: marty34 on January 22, 2026, 07:25:46 PMQuote from: tiempo on January 22, 2026, 12:30:59 PMThis is where someone with an ounce of sense in the club should sit the player down map the season by games, cherry picking games that mean the most, then see what you can feasibly do training wise on a priority basis, then tell the mangers thats what they're getting. The examples of dual would be rare these days, but across the board managers looking their pound of flesh hugely off-putting and know plenty would would run players into the ground for their own ends, I remember lads doing Sigerson championship training sessions in the morning and club pre season sessions the same evening, as you say, amazed they all didn't break down, but some did and then everyone lost in the long run
Managers don't care for players.
They all want their pound of flesh unfortunately.
Players don't care for players either is what I find. Most players I've met have a genuine struggle accepting that a player who doesn't train directly with the team and as often as him and hard as him, might be considered above him in the pecking order.
Managers might enforce standards, but players demand them.
I would agree with that - other players would demand you trained with them all the time no matter what else was going on. I would've agreements with managers about training around Uni/school/county teams and there was senior players (who never played outside the club) would pressure you to get to train with them on top of everything else.
Queens hitting form at the right time, into the last 4 with a 3-18 to 2-16 win against TU Dublin.
Last year's two Finalists knocked out at the quarter final stage tonight. UCD beaten by University Galway 0-15 to 0-14 and DCU beaten by UCC 3-16 to 1-20
I watched bits of DCU v UCC and UL v Maynooth. Both great games. DCU kicked it away a bit but UCC have a serious squad of talent.
Should be 2 excellent semis. It's a shame these games don't get more coverage with the quality of them.
Is the semi final Queen's v UL as they have already played UCC and NUIG?
Quote from: ClubScene13 on January 29, 2026, 10:29:09 AMIs the semi final Queen's v UL as they have already played UCC and NUIG?
Think there's a draw for them still?
McCartan and Logan doing a great job with QUB not a fantastic side on paper but really maxing out on them. Ryan McQuillan should be having a good year with Antrim if can carry his form into county jersey.
Did Conor Hand come on too? I see a P McErlain in the subs - is that the St Brigids fella? The younger Hynds is in the subs too. Good to see a few antrim ones about that level of football.
Quote from: statto on January 29, 2026, 02:53:19 PMMcCartan and Logan doing a great job with QUB not a fantastic side on paper but really maxing out on them. Ryan McQuillan should be having a good year with Antrim if can carry his form into county jersey.
Conor O'Neill looks a top top player at 6 for them.
One of nicest goals you will ever see from UCC against DCU. 46mins[on youtube] in on Jerome Quinns coverage.
Channel is HE GAA
Really good example of solo and go as well helping keep game going.
Are the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Quote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 09:02:21 AMAre the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Yeah Semi Finals supposed to be Tomorrow & Wednesday, haven't seen any info on it. Was the Semi Final draw made last week?
Quote from: toby47 on February 02, 2026, 09:15:48 AMQuote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 09:02:21 AMAre the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Yeah Semi Finals supposed to be Tomorrow & Wednesday, haven't seen any info on it. Was the Semi Final draw made last week?
The PRO over the Sigerson cup must be gone to sleep.
Galway university are advertising away semi final v UCC on Thursday at 8pm
So Queens v UL and waiting on the venue and day to published on that
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 02, 2026, 12:27:37 PMQuote from: toby47 on February 02, 2026, 09:15:48 AMQuote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 09:02:21 AMAre the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Yeah Semi Finals supposed to be Tomorrow & Wednesday, haven't seen any info on it. Was the Semi Final draw made last week?
The PRO over the Sigerson cup must be gone to sleep.
Galway university are advertising away semi final v UCC on Thursday at 8pm
So Queens v UL and waiting on the venue and day to published on that
Absolutely ridiculous - and you wonder why county managers give this competition zero respect
Quote from: ClubScene13 on February 02, 2026, 02:40:21 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 02, 2026, 12:27:37 PMQuote from: toby47 on February 02, 2026, 09:15:48 AMQuote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 09:02:21 AMAre the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Yeah Semi Finals supposed to be Tomorrow & Wednesday, haven't seen any info on it. Was the Semi Final draw made last week?
The PRO over the Sigerson cup must be gone to sleep.
Galway university are advertising away semi final v UCC on Thursday at 8pm
So Queens v UL and waiting on the venue and day to published on that
Absolutely ridiculous - and you wonder why county managers give this competition zero respect
Queens and UL probably be Abbotstown.
Quote from: ClubScene13 on February 02, 2026, 02:40:21 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 02, 2026, 12:27:37 PMQuote from: toby47 on February 02, 2026, 09:15:48 AMQuote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 09:02:21 AMAre the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Yeah Semi Finals supposed to be Tomorrow & Wednesday, haven't seen any info on it. Was the Semi Final draw made last week?
The PRO over the Sigerson cup must be gone to sleep.
Galway university are advertising away semi final v UCC on Thursday at 8pm
So Queens v UL and waiting on the venue and day to published on that
Absolutely ridiculous - and you wonder why county managers give this competition zero respect
Why would the lack of PR influence county managers view of a competition that deprives them of players?
Quote from: BigGreenField on February 02, 2026, 07:21:31 PMQuote from: ClubScene13 on February 02, 2026, 02:40:21 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 02, 2026, 12:27:37 PMQuote from: toby47 on February 02, 2026, 09:15:48 AMQuote from: inroundthesquare on February 02, 2026, 09:02:21 AMAre the semis not supposed to be tomorrow night & Wednesday?
Can't see any fixture details
Yeah Semi Finals supposed to be Tomorrow & Wednesday, haven't seen any info on it. Was the Semi Final draw made last week?
The PRO over the Sigerson cup must be gone to sleep.
Galway university are advertising away semi final v UCC on Thursday at 8pm
So Queens v UL and waiting on the venue and day to published on that
Absolutely ridiculous - and you wonder why county managers give this competition zero respect
Why would the lack of PR influence county managers view of a competition that deprives them of players?
Well I'd imagine releasing your players for a competition with a bit of prestige and honour would be easier swallowed than a competition where people are asking who's playing who here the day before the games are down to be played on GAA website. Going the way of the railway cup when treated like that
It's not going the way of the Railway Cup.
The Sigerson always was and always will be a competition for players rather than supporters.
It's the single highest grade of football available to any footballer aside from senior inter county. For players from 20+ counties it represents the best chance of their lives to win a Grade A championship, the kind of honour that makes other top players regard them as a player of note.
This ultimately is the key to the competition. PR, marketing, venues and playing conditions, attendances, media coverage, weather these things are all fluff. The prestige is inbuilt.
Its a great competition that and the hurling one.. They need to be though over a weekend at one venue, semi's and finals be some buzz about the place, held at a chosen college, they used to do that, players can be freed up if they are county lads and back with the county teams.. Its the dates that need sorting
There are now 16 colleges in sigerson now as opposed to 8 when it was a weekend competition
But surely they could play through the first couple of rounds as they do now, get it down to the last 8 and play it on the first free NFL weekend (this year that would be this weekend)
For 50% of the players, it will only be one game anyway but imagine the football all played at one venue/college/town over the 3 days....personally I think they need to start and reconsider that type weekend again. Then get the PR - social media - profile all properly managed and get the competition the prestige it deserves.
The way the format/calendar is at the moment it is only diluting the competition especially when players are under pressure from all sides....let them play sigerson as first priority.
The format of the draw is actually a very good one - think the All Ireland series this year is the exact same idea.
Can't see that happening, it goes against all sports scientific knowledge, a recipe for injuries playing 2/3 games in 2/3 days. Would be laughed out the gate and would definitely sign the end of the compo.
AI junior county football semi finals Friday, final Sunday, they're not classed as elite yet seem to manage, maybe its because they're not elite that they can manage? Who'd've thunk it
Quote from: shawshank on February 03, 2026, 09:55:12 AMCan't see that happening, it goes against all sports scientific knowledge, a recipe for injuries playing 2/3 games in 2/3 days. Would be laughed out the gate and would definitely sign the end of the compo.
The weekend concept was abandoned, years ago, not out of concern about player welfare, but because the general behaviour had become completely out of hand over the years. Putting several hundred completely drunken students into a hotel on a Sunday night & trying to feed them had become ahem....quite a challenge. I think the GAA stepped in & knocked it all on the head, as the reputational damage mounted lol.
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on February 03, 2026, 10:49:20 AMQuote from: shawshank on February 03, 2026, 09:55:12 AMCan't see that happening, it goes against all sports scientific knowledge, a recipe for injuries playing 2/3 games in 2/3 days. Would be laughed out the gate and would definitely sign the end of the compo.
The weekend concept was abandoned, years ago, not out of concern about player welfare, but because the general behaviour had become completely out of hand over the years. Putting several hundred completely drunken students into a hotel on a Sunday night & trying to feed them had become ahem....quite a challenge. I think the GAA stepped in & knocked it all on the head, as the reputational damage mounted lol.
Students being students! Crazy, but for them the best of memories and craic, yes there is a competition to be won but who doesn't love being involved in a tournament of the weekend away with the lads!!
This is were PC has taken us! Our hurlers were in Dublin the other weekend (I've just recovered) but it was good craic and a game too, the hosts put up food and entertainment! No one died or arrested
Bring back the Weekend Colleges games!!
Thanks to TG4 stream info it's now known Queens v UL will be played Thursday at 6pm in DCU Sports Centre, Dublin
The stream link to watch both semi finals
What time is the Ireland France game? I'll be in the pub!
Queens game is off this evening. Possibly on tomorrow.
Queens Semi-final now tomorrow evening Friday at 6pm Sport Ireland campus Abbottstown.
Half time UCC 1-4 university of Galway 1-4
Result UCC 1-11 University of Galway 1-8
Talk about throwing a game away.
Some goal to force extra time. Queens blew that.
Quote from: Harold Disgracey on February 06, 2026, 07:24:52 PMSome goal to force extra time. Queens blew that.
UL manager hardly along the line?
Where they get all the extra time out off.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on February 06, 2026, 08:30:34 PMWhere they get all the extra time out off.
It was a draw at full time.
Its the extra 4/5mins am on about!
Quote from: Champion The Wonder Horse on February 06, 2026, 07:22:55 PMTalk about throwing a game away.
Lack of street smarts to close the game out on UL. 5 points ahead with 3 minutes of added time played.
Beaten by two points in extra time.
Wednesday 11 February
Sigerson Cup final
University Limierick v UCC, Croke Park, 7.35pm - live on TG4
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The Trench Cup final was entertaining
Line ups for tonights final
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Best of luck to Cillian Campbell.
Seems like an unusually high number of Mayo lads on the UL squad. Anyone any idea why?
Quote from: twohands!!! on February 11, 2026, 07:05:16 PMSeems like an unusually high number of Mayo lads on the UL squad. Anyone any idea why?
Don't know why and I think I counted 9 Mayo lads on the Mary Immaculate College, Limerick team in this afternoon's Trench Cup final
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 11, 2026, 07:52:48 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 11, 2026, 07:05:16 PMSeems like an unusually high number of Mayo lads on the UL squad. Anyone any idea why?
Don't know why and I think I counted 9 Mayo lads on the Mary Immaculate College, Limerick team in this afternoon's Trench Cup final
No harm for Mayo to see lads being involved like this.
UL will be disgusted to be going in level - had far more of the general play for most of the game - mainly due to being on top at midfield. If their shooting was more accurate they easily could have had an 8 point gap.
Very fortunate goal for UCC - my first impression was square ball but clearly wasn't - overall just an awful goal for a defence to concede.
Fair few decent footballers on both sides - all to play for.
Congrats to Connor Leonard playing for Trinity who we had over in Barcelona in 2024 and was a huge part of our team. Super footballer.
Congrats to UL deserved winners. FT UCC 1-11 UL 0-17
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 11, 2026, 08:54:21 PMCongrats to UL deserved winners. FT UCC 1-11 UL 0-17
Yeah better team but struggled to show it on the scoreboard.
A minor miracle for UCC that it was only 3 points, especially given how much they were cleaned at midfield.
First Sigerson for UL.
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 11, 2026, 07:52:48 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 11, 2026, 07:05:16 PMSeems like an unusually high number of Mayo lads on the UL squad. Anyone any idea why?
Don't know why and I think I counted 9 Mayo lads on the Mary Immaculate College, Limerick team in this afternoon's Trench Cup final
Any teamsheets for Trench Cup?
Quote from: Gael85 on February 11, 2026, 09:11:06 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 11, 2026, 07:52:48 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 11, 2026, 07:05:16 PMSeems like an unusually high number of Mayo lads on the UL squad. Anyone any idea why?
Don't know why and I think I counted 9 Mayo lads on the Mary Immaculate College, Limerick team in this afternoon's Trench Cup final
Any teamsheets for Trench Cup?
Unfortunately no, there were 2 Down lads starting I think one who had played at Queens so presumably post grad; Mary I seem to have a fair Mayo contingent
Quote from: Gael85 on February 11, 2026, 09:11:06 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on February 11, 2026, 07:52:48 PMQuote from: twohands!!! on February 11, 2026, 07:05:16 PMSeems like an unusually high number of Mayo lads on the UL squad. Anyone any idea why?
Don't know why and I think I counted 9 Mayo lads on the Mary Immaculate College, Limerick team in this afternoon's Trench Cup final
Any teamsheets for Trench Cup?
https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41792009.html
Match report has them:
TRINITY COLLEGE (Dublin clubs unless stated): S O'Mullane (Athgarvan, Kildare); Luke Casserly (St. Molaise Gaels, Sligo), T Hughes (Glencar-Manorhamilton, Leitrim), M McGrath (St. Brigid's); P Boyle (Ballymore, Longford), C Leonard (Mullinalaghta, Longford), C Cunningham (Templeogue Synge St.); C Flanagan (Maynooth, Kildare), T McCarroll (Carryduff, Down); J Burke (Na Fianna), R O'Dywer (Ballyboden St. Enda's), R McErlean (Naomh Bríd, Antrim); D Dempsey (Kilmacud Crokes), C Smith (Bective, Meath), C Lennon (Clann na nGael, Roscommon).
Subs: T Neville (Naomh Mearnóg) for McErlean (47), E Rogers (Bredagh, Down) for Smith (54), L Fenton (Ballinteer St. John's) for Neville (59-FT, temp), J McBreen (Lavey, Cavan) for Burke (72).
MARY I (Mayo Clubs unless stated): S O'Connell (Fr. Casey's, Limerick); G McManamon (Breaffy), B Coen (Corofin, Galway), D Slattery (Claremorris); S Cunningham (Castlebar Mitchels), D Kilcommins (Annaghdown, Galway), F O'Reilly (Castlebar Mitchels); C Mulroy (Castlebar Mitchels), E Cahill (Kilmurry-Ibrickane, Clare); A Cunningham (Breaffy), D Keane (Lissycasey, Clare), S Conneely (Clifden, Galway); C McCarthy (Valley Rovers, Cork), D Culligan (Lissycasey, Clare), C Costello (Dunmore MacHales, Galway).
Subs: B Tuohy (Castlebar Mitchels) for Keane (h-t), A Beirne (Claremorris) for Conneely (43), P Deane (Breaffy) for A Cunningham (67), J Lavin (Breaffy) for O'Reilly (70), R Heffernan (Kilbrin, Cork) for Kilcommins (72).
All 3 northeners are undergrads from 3 neighbouring clubs in south Belfast
Don't start the "are Carryduff a Belfast club?" topic again please ;D
Quote from: gallsman on February 12, 2026, 11:45:57 AMDon't start the "are Carryduff a Belfast club?" topic again please ;D
They're obviously not, right?
They'd have plenty of players from Belfast.
Freshers A final TUS Midlands v DCU on at 7:45pm
Not a dig whatsoever as it absolutely goes on at other universities but would JP McManus have any influence on University of Limerick's upturn on the sporting field?
I would expect their hurlers to start winning Fitzgibbon's as the raw materials are there but football is an interesting one. I know they would have been getting west Kerry players for a long time but Mayo lads driving past Galway for university is surely a new phenomenon
Quote from: Blowitupref on February 11, 2026, 08:54:21 PMCongrats to UL deserved winners. FT UCC 1-11 UL 0-17
They'll be favourites for the Fitzgibbon final tomorrow night.
Star studded intercounty panel
3 Rossies vs 1.
Eoghan Carty, Niall Heneghan and Cian Duggan with TUS and John McGuinness with DCU.
Result TUS Midlands 1-16 DCU 1-10
7 Tipp Lads on the UL Panel , Cha King starting and a nice Cameo from wee Dathai Hogan 8) !
Quote from: ClubScene13 on February 12, 2026, 07:45:55 PMNot a dig whatsoever as it absolutely goes on at other universities but would JP McManus have any influence on University of Limerick's upturn on the sporting field?
I would expect their hurlers to start winning Fitzgibbon's as the raw materials are there but football is an interesting one. I know they would have been getting west Kerry players for a long time but Mayo lads driving past Galway for university is surely a new phenomenon
Has JP given much in the way of funds to UL? I haven't heard of any significant donations from him. Altough I have heard stories of him being discreet with some of his other donations. The UL squad didn't exactly strike me as a squad stuffed with recruited players like you used to see back in the day. Overall I think the Sigerson is a lot more honest these days since they tightened up the rules on eligibility. Since I posed the question about the Mayo lads in UL, I was thinking was the Galway Limerick motorway a factor in making UL far more accessable to Mayo lads compared to the roads that were there years back.