The tippy tappy hurling gone for a wee while as NaPairsigh and Ballygunner get horsed into each other.
Quote from: johnnycool on November 02, 2025, 03:56:39 PMThe tippy tappy hurling gone for a wee while as NaPairsigh and Ballygunner get horsed into each other.
It's been a poor enough affair considering what players on view, Casey and Dessie are playing blunders but this is just a tug of war..
Best team winning at the minute.. anything can happen though
Na Piarsaigh let them off the hook early on. A load of missed chances when they could have built up a lead. William O'Donoghue was a big loss for them.
There's always a bottle job ready to break out in Ballygunner!
Quote from: Lamps on November 02, 2025, 09:00:38 PMNa Piarsaigh let them off the hook early on. A load of missed chances when they could have built up a lead. William O'Donoghue was a big loss for them.
There's always a bottle job ready to break out in Ballygunner!
Yeah, they do seem to fail to deliver every once in a while considering the team they have.
Mahony was also missing for Ballygunner, but no doubt Will O'Donoghue is a big loss also to Na Piarsaigh.
Quote from: johnnycool on November 03, 2025, 08:01:43 AMQuote from: Lamps on November 02, 2025, 09:00:38 PMNa Piarsaigh let them off the hook early on. A load of missed chances when they could have built up a lead. William O'Donoghue was a big loss for them.
There's always a bottle job ready to break out in Ballygunner!
Yeah, they do seem to fail to deliver every once in a while considering the team they have.
Mahony was also missing for Ballygunner, but no doubt Will O'Donoghue is a big loss also to Na Piarsaigh.
Their manager said that would have cancelled each other out with the two big names missing
I wouldn't have thought at any point in the game that Gunner were going to lose, but, that old self doubt that they have could have snuk in.
To be fair they have one Club title, yes with the talent they have and reaching a few late stages probably should have some more but the must, the must underachieving club team title goes to that Thurles team that had serious talent in every line!
With the way Ballygunner grab any talent away from nearby clubs, there wouldn't be a lot of tears shed if they had lost yesterday.
Mahony was a loss for them obviously.
NP definitely let that one get away.
BG were more clinical when it counted most. It was a bit of a war of attrition, not helped by the ref thought he was exceptionally sore on NP a few times at crucial times. Hard to call but the blatant throw toward the end that led to the BG point infront of the stand was a big miss.
Quote from: NAG1 on November 03, 2025, 09:54:06 AMNP definitely let that one get away.
BG were more clinical when it counted most. It was a bit of a war of attrition, not helped by the ref thought he was exceptionally sore on NP a few times at crucial times. Hard to call but the blatant throw toward the end that led to the BG point infront of the stand was a big miss.
I think in the context of the game, missing throws is unfortunately going to happen, I think there was no real consistency to the game and the ref looked a bit lost at times.. Kennedy was doing the line and he's had plenty of big games recently, but I didn't feel that his contribution had any bearing on the game.
I said yesterday that it was a poor enough games at times and others looking in would have seen that too, weather was good for this time of year and the surface was as good as it could be been too so no other external reasons other than it became a dogfight
Sarsfields I didn't think have overly improved from last year from watching the Cork final so the next day out should be a goodin
Ballyhale got over Kilcormac in a good battle there, they'll be in the mix later.
A bit of a melee at the end there. ;D
Quote from: johnnycool on November 09, 2025, 03:12:44 PMBallyhale got over Kilcormac in a good battle there, they'll be in the mix later.
A bit of a melee at the end there. ;D
Always makes me laugh someone punching someone with a helmet on. Even stupider punching someone with a helmet on when you don't have one! Lol. Serious note, terrible to see, no need at all.
Na Fianna gone.
Martin's beat them by 1pt.
Quote from: johnnycool on November 09, 2025, 03:12:44 PMBallyhale got over Kilcormac in a good battle there, they'll be in the mix later.
A bit of a melee at the end there. ;D
Ballyhale the better side with that bit
More dog in them. but fortunate not to have a penalty given against them just after half time which would have made it a bit interesting.
I suspect it was the Ballyhale centre half back shouldering players after the final whistle that kicked off the row, the tube who came into the field then trying to start a row in the stand after he'd been fired out.
Quote from: BigGreenField on November 09, 2025, 04:54:29 PMQuote from: johnnycool on November 09, 2025, 03:12:44 PMBallyhale got over Kilcormac in a good battle there, they'll be in the mix later.
A bit of a melee at the end there. ;D
Ballyhale the better side with that bit
More dog in them. but fortunate not to have a penalty given against them just after half time which would have made it a bit interesting.
I suspect it was the Ballyhale centre half back shouldering players after the final whistle that kicked off the row, the tube who came into the field then trying to start a row in the stand after he'd been fired out.
Was it not the KK lad who pulled a dirty stroke on Adrian Mullan? Then the referee blew the final whistle.
Mullan and his brother Paddy weren't happy with it and 'had a few words' with the KK lad.
Then the supporter came on and the argy bargy started full pelt.
The camera panned to the lad 2 or 3 minutes after the scuffle and he still had a temper on him. He still was an angry lad. Looked to want to box with every one, including it looked like, his fellow club members.
Too many simpletons have easy access to the pitch.
I didn't notice any stewards.
Quote from: Dag Dog on November 09, 2025, 06:04:45 PMToo many simpletons have easy access to the pitch.
I didn't notice any stewards.
Sunglasses idiot should be done for physical assault and permanently banned from every GAA pitch.
Quote from: Orior on November 09, 2025, 07:15:26 PMQuote from: Dag Dog on November 09, 2025, 06:04:45 PMToo many simpletons have easy access to the pitch.
I didn't notice any stewards.
Sunglasses idiot should be done for physical assault and permanently banned from every GAA pitch.
He seems to have previous this lad, he'll get his comeuppance some day running on throwing punches willy nilly..
Quote from: johnnycool on November 10, 2025, 07:44:17 AMQuote from: Orior on November 09, 2025, 07:15:26 PMQuote from: Dag Dog on November 09, 2025, 06:04:45 PMToo many simpletons have easy access to the pitch.
I didn't notice any stewards.
Sunglasses idiot should be done for physical assault and permanently banned from every GAA pitch.
He seems to have previous this lad, he'll get his comeuppance some day running on throwing punches willy nilly..
Saw somewhere yesterday he got lifted by the Gardai and rightly so.
But the genesis of the row was a dirty slap by the KK and the BH players were right to be incensed by it. Thought up to the last couple of minutes the ref did a decent job. Can never understand a ref in a game that is clearly gone playing on past the time, only getting themselves into bother.
He's the new Mayo mick... Coming on punching some boy on the helmet - would say there's some sense going on in that head.
Left the club before the end of the game, initially Ballyhale were second best at times but did what they need to do and dig in and get the scores.. I don't think they'll win this year, think they are past their best
I believe this amadán has form.
Went for the ref in Pearse Park in Longford a few years ago when Offaly played Cavan in the qualifiers.
The Offaly strike on the hand of the Ballyhale back in the last second deserved a red and prob would have got one only for the mill.
Quote from: Shamrock Shore on November 10, 2025, 01:56:34 PMI believe this amadán has form.
Went for the ref in Pearse Park in Longford a few years ago when Offaly played Cavan in the qualifiers.
The Offaly strike on the hand of the Ballyhale back in the last second deserved a red and prob would have got one only for the mill.
Broken thumb it seems, so that's Mullen out for the next few months
Not that I watched it but he gets a broken thumb and a dig on the head?? (albeit helmet)
Gunner are something else when on form
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2025, 02:14:00 PMGunner are something else when on form
That first 25 minutes they were unreal, great to watch.
Portaferry started well, worked the ball through the lines and big pogba got three points then they started to lump it long with mixed results.
SN crowding the area of the Portaferry puck out and winning the breaks.
Portaferry need to revert to working it out every once in a while.
Ports also need at least one sub on now in their defence. We got joy off the lad and so will SN.
It's there for them if they are brave enough to go for it
It's been pretty hectic and some shots from S'neil wide on the wings are belters!
You'd be giving off to your player for attempting them but they manage to have the accuracy
Other game into extra time but couldn't see the best of these two teams beating gunner
S'neil manage to get two points on a row all the time
Ports weaknesses in two key areas exposed by SN, they don't catch/win clean ball in their half forwards in particular and their full back line when faced with pace.
They've played CT in full back for the knockout games in the Down championship and that helped but reverted to Murray for this game probably because they wanted CT to exert more influence on the game. High risk which didn't pay off today.
Eoghan Sands hasn't been fit for most of the year and didn't really feature today like they needed him to do.
SN the better all round team and will take some stopping
Johnnies will go in as underdogs, that's fine, they've been underdogs in their last two games before this weekend.
Be interesting the line ups.. Rogers needs to be curtailed, Chrissy played well but still bit rusty, the sweeper needs to have his influence reduced also..
Could be a tactical masterpiece or egg in the face..
Looking forward to final, venue? I'd Assume Armagh again?
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2025, 06:42:36 PMJohnnies will go in as underdogs, that's fine, they've been underdogs in their last two games before this weekend.
Be interesting the line ups.. Rogers needs to be curtailed, Chrissy played well but still bit rusty, the sweeper needs to have his influence reduced also..
Could be a tactical masterpiece or egg in the face..
Looking forward to final, venue? I'd Assume Armagh again?
I'd imagine armagh, no real neutral place in between the 2. It's down for the Saturday evening, wonder will rte have it again, considering last year's cracker.
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on November 16, 2025, 07:03:33 PMQuote from: Milltown Row2 on November 16, 2025, 06:42:36 PMJohnnies will go in as underdogs, that's fine, they've been underdogs in their last two games before this weekend.
Be interesting the line ups.. Rogers needs to be curtailed, Chrissy played well but still bit rusty, the sweeper needs to have his influence reduced also..
Could be a tactical masterpiece or egg in the face..
Looking forward to final, venue? I'd Assume Armagh again?
I'd imagine armagh, no real neutral place in between the 2. It's down for the Saturday evening, wonder will rte have it again, considering last year's cracker.
Yes it's live on RTE
I doubt too many here will be following it closely, but best of luck to Amsterdam tomorrow in the final of the Leinster Special Junior Hurling Championship against Longford Slashers.
Connacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Think the Galway teams were just about favourites?
Amsterdam beat the Slashers by a point.
Quote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 03:01:31 PMConnacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Do they need to win an All Ireland to go up a grade? I think if you win a provincial title in Ulster, if you win your county title during the next 3 years you play at the higher provincial grade.
Quote from: ardtole on November 22, 2025, 04:37:28 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 03:01:31 PMConnacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Do they need to win an All Ireland to go up a grade? I think if you win a provincial title in Ulster, if you win your county title during the next 3 years you play at the higher provincial grade.
That's a good system.
Quote from: ardtole on November 22, 2025, 04:37:28 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 03:01:31 PMConnacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Do they need to win an All Ireland to go up a grade? I think if you win a provincial title in Ulster, if you win your county title during the next 3 years you play at the higher provincial grade.
Used to be 5 years
Quote from: ardtole on November 22, 2025, 04:37:28 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 03:01:31 PMConnacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Do they need to win an All Ireland to go up a grade? I think if you win a provincial title in Ulster, if you win your county title during the next 3 years you play at the higher provincial grade.
Connacht winner has to win the All-Ireland. I think Connacht should be like Ulster.
Quote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 07:56:05 PMQuote from: ardtole on November 22, 2025, 04:37:28 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 03:01:31 PMConnacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Do they need to win an All Ireland to go up a grade? I think if you win a provincial title in Ulster, if you win your county title during the next 3 years you play at the higher provincial grade.
Connacht winner has to win the All-Ireland. I think Connacht should be like Ulster.
Toureen have came close to winning one though haven't they?
Do the Galway winners still be awarded a connacht medal even though it hasn't been played in a good few years or is it totally redundant now?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on November 22, 2025, 08:12:48 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 07:56:05 PMQuote from: ardtole on November 22, 2025, 04:37:28 PMQuote from: Blowitupref on November 22, 2025, 03:01:31 PMConnacht Intermediate final result
Tooreen (Mayo) 3-21 Meelick Eyrecourt (Galway) 2-12
Tooreen have now won 6 of the last 8 Connacht titles
Connacht Junior final result
Easkey (Sligo) 2-17 Ballinasloe (Galway)2-15
Four in a row Connacht titles for Easkey.
Do they need to win an All Ireland to go up a grade? I think if you win a provincial title in Ulster, if you win your county title during the next 3 years you play at the higher provincial grade.
Connacht winner has to win the All-Ireland. I think Connacht should be like Ulster.
Toureen have came close to winning one though haven't they?
Do the Galway winners still be awarded a connacht medal even though it hasn't been played in a good few years or is it totally redundant now?
Yes a few years ago, Tooreen led the All Ireland final all the way until the 54th minute before Monaleen reeled them in to win 1-17 to 1-15
Don't know about Galway winners getting medals.
I could see the argument for Easkey and Toreen to play at the higher provincial level if they win their shc next year.
The runner up in the Derry shc compete in the Ulster IHC (i think), it's not perfect but in counties and provinces with a small number of hurling clubs, it's not easy to find a solution.
Quote from: ardtole on November 23, 2025, 09:25:02 AMI could see the argument for Easkey and Toreen to play at the higher provincial level if they win their shc next year.
The runner up in the Derry shc compete in the Ulster IHC (i think), it's not perfect but in counties and provinces with a small number of hurling clubs, it's not easy to find a solution.
Losers of semi finals play in intermediate final
Quote from: Derry Man on November 23, 2025, 12:38:43 PMQuote from: ardtole on November 23, 2025, 09:25:02 AMI could see the argument for Easkey and Toreen to play at the higher provincial level if they win their shc next year.
The runner up in the Derry shc compete in the Ulster IHC (i think), it's not perfect but in counties and provinces with a small number of hurling clubs, it's not easy to find a solution.
Losers of semi finals play in intermediate final
How many teams compete in championship hurling in Derry?
7 or 8?
8 clubs, 2 groups of 4. Top 2 in each group play a senior / intermediate qualifier. Winners to senior losers go into intermediate final. Bottom 2 in each group play a junior semi final.
Quote from: GTP on November 24, 2025, 03:12:21 PM8 clubs, 2 groups of 4. Top 2 in each group play a senior / intermediate qualifier. Winners to senior losers go into intermediate final. Bottom 2 in each group play a junior semi final.
With so few teams then probably as good a way of coming up with your intermediate and Junior representatives as any.
Poor fare so far.
St John's have parked the bus and are still in it due to poor shooting from Slaughtneil.
St John's will need come out and try to win the feckin thing
As bad a game of hurling... St Johns year a success anyway and Slaughtneil more likely to give All Ireland a rattle. Glad to be on the sofa though...
St John's leaving a bit of dirt in on the tackling now....
You can stay close with defensive set ups, you can hope the other team play poorly and give you an opportunity
But when they don't, what's plan B?
S'neil were rightly favourites and played like it, eventually found their accuracy and pulled away..
Loughrea will play their own game which will benefit S'neil I feel..
McManus for the Johnnies played very well, he showed for the ball and took nearly all his chances
The fitness levels were up there with most teams going into the semifinals
Bit would need to have more in two weeks
Eire Og doing the defensive thing today also..
But when in trouble their out all of defence is going to a gunner player or a 50/50 attempt high n the air, as a defender that's meat and gravy
Scoring 4 points is abysmal
The passing range from gunner is to be admired, they make so much space to take shots
Ballygunner had it handy enough on Sunday. The standard in Clare mustn't have been high this year, as Eire Og didn't look up to much. Maybe they have too many light players for the wet ground.
Aside from that, BG have a big reputation to shake off of not closing the deal. 5 Munster titles and still only one All Ireland.
Quote from: Gallybander on December 02, 2025, 12:30:28 PMBallygunner had it handy enough on Sunday. The standard in Clare mustn't have been high this year, as Eire Og didn't look up to much. Maybe they have too many light players for the wet ground.
Aside from that, BG have a big reputation to shake off of not closing the deal. 5 Munster titles and still only one All Ireland.
Eire Og beat Loughmore, so must have been handy enough but maybe better suited to a dryer sod as some did look very young and light.
BG will face either St Martins (who I fancy) or Ballyhale, so for me that's the banana skin they need to get over.
Stop Dessie and teams will have a chance, but, there are plenty of cracking hurlers on that team to get space to keep the scoreboard ticking over, in the bad weather conditions of their previous games they have managed to do that, take the points build the lead and stay on it.. I haven't seen St Martin's recently so hard to judge but Ballyhale are not their vintage best, but still came through and won Kilkenny and their last game handy enough
Are them O'Connors sons of George?
BH won't be easy beat but definitely aren't as good as they were. The Leinster final should be interesting.
BG are a great team but as someone said they have only won one and tbh they were lucky enough that day. If they'd have got the goal any other time I think BH would have come back but the time they got it was just as good as you can get.
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 02, 2025, 01:53:32 PMAre them O'Connors sons of George?
BH won't be easy beat but definitely aren't as good as they were. The Leinster final should be interesting.
BG are a great team but as someone said they have only won one and tbh they were lucky enough that day. If they'd have got the goal any other time I think BH would have come back but the time they got it was just as good as you can get.
Barry is Georges son and Rory is John's son, both the Da's played when Wexford won the AI in 96.
Any word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 03:44:13 PMAny word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
They might have to ensure they put the 65m lines on the pitch there...
Quote from: johnnycool on December 02, 2025, 04:01:23 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 03:44:13 PMAny word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
They might have to ensure they put the 65m lines on the pitch there...
Would be good to play it in a non hurling stronghold though.
Its closer to Loughrea than Sluaghtneil so no Ulster bias there.
Quote from: johnnycool on December 02, 2025, 03:35:17 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on December 02, 2025, 01:53:32 PMAre them O'Connors sons of George?
BH won't be easy beat but definitely aren't as good as they were. The Leinster final should be interesting.
BG are a great team but as someone said they have only won one and tbh they were lucky enough that day. If they'd have got the goal any other time I think BH would have come back but the time they got it was just as good as you can get.
Barry is Georges son and Rory is John's son, both the Da's played when Wexford won the AI in 96.
I mind George but I don't mind John that well. There's a Jack too who is his son.
(Ah on googling no one ever remembers the corner backs ;D )
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 03:44:13 PMAny word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
Terrible venue for a club game, same as thurles absolutely no atmosphere
Quote from: Derry Man on December 02, 2025, 04:39:35 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 03:44:13 PMAny word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
Terrible venue for a club game, same as thurles absolutely no atmosphere
Iniskeen then?
Probaly put it in newbridge or somewhere
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 02, 2025, 04:09:42 PMQuote from: johnnycool on December 02, 2025, 03:35:17 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on December 02, 2025, 01:53:32 PMAre them O'Connors sons of George?
BH won't be easy beat but definitely aren't as good as they were. The Leinster final should be interesting.
BG are a great team but as someone said they have only won one and tbh they were lucky enough that day. If they'd have got the goal any other time I think BH would have come back but the time they got it was just as good as you can get.
Barry is Georges son and Rory is John's son, both the Da's played when Wexford won the AI in 96.
I mind George but I don't mind John that well. There's a Jack too who is his son.
(Ah on googling no one ever remembers the corner backs ;D )
I got that a lot ;D
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 05:14:04 PMQuote from: Derry Man on December 02, 2025, 04:39:35 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 03:44:13 PMAny word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
Terrible venue for a club game, same as thurles absolutely no atmosphere
Iniskeen then?
Probaly put it in newbridge or somewhere
If memory serves Cushendall played St Thomas' in Parnell Park so I'd say you're looking at there
Martin's settled in now after a dodgy enough start.
They have the legs to pull away in the second half if they can curtail the Cody brothers in particular.
Hate seeing a forward come way back into their own defence to take a free a hit it to where they should be...
Quote from: Derry Man on December 02, 2025, 06:42:16 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 05:14:04 PMQuote from: Derry Man on December 02, 2025, 04:39:35 PMQuote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 02, 2025, 03:44:13 PMAny word where Loughrea v Slughtneil will be?
Kingspan Breffni in Cavan probably the most Central?
Terrible venue for a club game, same as thurles absolutely no atmosphere
Iniskeen then?
Probaly put it in newbridge or somewhere
If memory serves Cushendall played St Thomas' in Parnell Park so I'd say you're looking at there
Cushendall played Sarsfields in Navan in 2016, but it's closed for renovation work at present.
Martin's overdoing the passing in heavy traffic. .
Martins are playing well. 1 point in it.
Quote from: seafoid on December 06, 2025, 07:39:53 PMMartins are playing well. 1 point in it.
Martins win by a point some win for them.
Quote from: seafoid on December 06, 2025, 07:39:53 PMMartins are playing well. 1 point in it.
St Martins win it. Huge win.
Probably better team, some bad wides. Marty would give you a migraine
Great game and best team won.
Waterford selects to lose?
Quote from: Derry Man on December 06, 2025, 08:02:26 PMWaterford selects to lose?
Favourites by a country mile.
Quote from: gallsman on December 06, 2025, 08:59:22 PMQuote from: Derry Man on December 06, 2025, 08:02:26 PMWaterford selects to lose?
Favourites by a country mile.
Favourites alright but Martins will have got great confidence from that win tonight.
Well, that's the implication. Still have to go and win the thing, and they've a really historically poor return at AI level.
Quote from: gallsman on December 06, 2025, 09:57:27 PMWell, that's the implication. Still have to go and win the thing, and they've a really historically poor return at AI level.
They have one all Ireland from 5 attempts.
Ballyhale missed Adrian Mullan badly yesterday. Bad stroke V KK ruled him out. He would have been that extra bit of quality they would have needed yesterday.
Saying that, Martin's deserved their win. Hung in the game when it was slipping and hd Jack O'C in top form. What a great winner by Stafford with his first touch. Took it very well. He was doing well off the bench in the Leinster campaign so big credit to manager to leave him off as a starter, then on at the death - impact sub alright.
Game was nip and tuck in second half. It was a fantastic game of hurling I thought. Some great high fielding, heavy hits and some outstanding scores. Really top level stuff and very enjoyable. Could have went either way at the end.
BG will, no doubt, be favourites but that game will hve gave Martin's confidence. But it's hard to repeat it but they did it in the final after a big semi-final win.
Quote from: seafoid on December 07, 2025, 12:42:01 PMQuote from: gallsman on December 06, 2025, 09:57:27 PMWell, that's the implication. Still have to go and win the thing, and they've a really historically poor return at AI level.
They have one all Ireland from 5 attempts.
That's still hanging over them. Teams on a roll like that need to win at least 2 to cement themselves in
greatness.
Will it be a burden or spur them on?Time will tell.
You could hear the players after the Ennis game - it was clear they were hurting after last year and they spoke about how hungry they were.
They're clearly referencing 2024 as a wasted year.
Winning one is still precious,winning multiple Munster clubs is still an achievement with this squad, I'm sure they feel like they should have more.
But so many great teams never win, that great Thurles team under achieved so many times..
I'd say they should win but no certainties until you lift that cup
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 07, 2025, 04:00:41 PMWinning one is still precious,winning multiple Munster clubs is still an achievement with this squad, I'm sure they feel like they should have more.
But so many great teams never win, that great Thurles team under achieved so many times..
I'd say they should win but no certainties until you lift that cup
There are some great clubs on one.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Ireland_Senior_Club_Hurling_Championship#Roll_of_honour
Loughgiel have 2. Legends.
SN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
Really impressed with St Martins, however so many of them had a elite level game be hard to get back to those heights again next day out, hoping the can do as it should be a cracker match up.
Credit to BH for hanging in there with them when they were pretty much outplayed for most of the game and they were still in with a shout of winning it in injury time, serious outfit.
Quote from: NAG1 on December 09, 2025, 01:32:21 PMSN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
Really impressed with St Martins, however so many of them had a elite level game be hard to get back to those heights again next day out, hoping the can do as it should be a cracker match up.
Credit to BH for hanging in there with them when they were pretty much outplayed for most of the game and they were still in with a shout of winning it in injury time, serious outfit.
https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/ulster-champions-discover-venues-for-all-ireland-hurling-semi-final-clashes/a1931829174.html
Slaughtneil's All-Ireland Hurling Club Semi-Final against Galway club Loughrea has been set for Parnell Park in Dublin on Sunday December 21, with a 1:30pm throw-in time.
It is a familiar location for the Ulster champions, who are aiming to reach a first All-Ireland Final having been to the last-four five times before, with two of those being held at Parnell Park.
Expected All-Ireland finals after these matches?
Saturday 20th December
All-Ireland Junior semi-finals
Kilbrittain (Cork) v Davidstown Courtnacuddy (Wexford) in Clonmel Commercials at 1pm
Burt (Donegal) v Easkey (Sligo), in Ballyshannon at 1pm
Sunday 21 December
All-Ireland senior semi-finals
Loughrea (Galway) v Slaughtneil (Derry) in Parnell Park at 1.30pm
Ballygunner (Waterford) v St Martin's (Wexford) in Semple Stadium at 3.30pm
All-Ireland Intermediate semi-finals
Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór (Tyrone) v Tooreen (Mayo), in Breffni Park at 2pm
Upperchurch-Drombane (Tipperary) v Danesfort (Kilkenny) in O'Moore Park at 2pm
Both Burt and Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór would feel they have a better draw for the semi finals, certainly Burt will feel they have a chance, Tooreen will also feel they have a very good chance. My Logic is if Glenariffe (the Antrim champions) had have got to this stage I'd have had them favourites but Carrickmore did a number on them..
Tooreen no mugs and have won a hatful of Mayo championships hard to call. Burt are better than Junior but Easkey will be at a decent level also
Are Easkey sligo senior champions?
Oh. Though I guess Burt aren't that far away from the best in donegal too. Could be a tight enough game that.
Quote from: imtommygunn on December 11, 2025, 10:52:57 AMOh. Though I guess Burt aren't that far away from the best in donegal too. Could be a tight enough game that.
Burt was Senior champions last year after a bit of famine for them and their 16 in row winning team from 1991 to 2006 was recently honoured.
What's the shouts for this weekends Intermediate Hurling Semis?
Quote from: Hughie McMahon on December 18, 2025, 10:51:53 AMWhat's the shouts for this weekends Intermediate Hurling Semis?
Carrickmore have a chance! I hope they get their shot in a final. Its the best draw, but they have got to start strong and stay the course..
Been 15 years since I had that moment in Parnell. What a feeling..
The favs are in the other draw, not much between them but Kilkenny lads are fav in that game, they'd been the most winners I think..
Good luck
You'd think Burt have a decent chance in the junior v Easkey from Sligo.
Carrickmore are indeed in the weaker side of the draw but Toreen have been unlucky at this level a few years back and will probably go in as favourites.
The other side is where the big guns from Tipp and Kilkenny meet, so most likely the winners will come out of that game.
Quote from: NAG1 on December 09, 2025, 01:32:21 PMSN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
One of the worst grounds in the country you could pick for a hurling match.
Tight pitch, very slow sod.
I think Loughrea will win by about 5 or 6 either way.
Quote from: Cyril Farrell fan on December 19, 2025, 10:10:38 AMQuote from: NAG1 on December 09, 2025, 01:32:21 PMSN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
One of the worst grounds in the country you could pick for a hurling match.
Tight pitch, very slow sod.
I think Loughrea will win by about 5 or 6 either way.
I'm always interested in the perception of pitches being "tight" and what they actually are and it turns out Parnell at 141m x 82m is pretty narrow for a pitch used for IC games, length wise, not so bad.
This might help Slaughtneil as they don't rely on pace and space for their scores in general and defend well in a pack.
Loughrea have some really sharp corner forwards, Burns in particular who got a few run outs for Galway over the summer without setting the world alight.
If he gets the right ball and can get running he could be the difference.
I somehow still fancy SN to win. I don't think it could be considered an upset, but against the odds, fair enough.
The other game in Semple "should" go the way of Ballygunner. St Martins have a free lash at this one and will make it tight.
Experience at this level to get them over the line.
Quote from: johnnycool on December 19, 2025, 02:20:49 PMQuote from: Cyril Farrell fan on December 19, 2025, 10:10:38 AMQuote from: NAG1 on December 09, 2025, 01:32:21 PMSN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
One of the worst grounds in the country you could pick for a hurling match.
Tight pitch, very slow sod.
I think Loughrea will win by about 5 or 6 either way.
I'm always interested in the perception of pitches being "tight" and what they actually are and it turns out Parnell at 141m x 82m is pretty narrow for a pitch used for IC games, length wise, not so bad.
This might help Slaughtneil as they don't rely on pace and space for their scores in general and defend well in a pack.
Loughrea have some really sharp corner forwards, Burns in particular who got a few run outs for Galway over the summer without setting the world alight.
If he gets the right ball and can get running he could be the difference.
I somehow still fancy SN to win. I don't think it could be considered an upset, but against the odds, fair enough.
The other game in Semple "should" go the way of Ballygunner. St Martins have a free lash at this one and will make it tight.
Experience at this level to get them over the line.
Loughrea were beaten by a point by na Fianna in last year's semi final. They should give Sleacht Néill a good rattle. May the best team win.
Quote from: johnnycool on December 19, 2025, 02:20:49 PMQuote from: Cyril Farrell fan on December 19, 2025, 10:10:38 AMQuote from: NAG1 on December 09, 2025, 01:32:21 PMSN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
One of the worst grounds in the country you could pick for a hurling match.
Tight pitch, very slow sod.
I think Loughrea will win by about 5 or 6 either way.
I'm always interested in the perception of pitches being "tight" and what they actually are and it turns out Parnell at 141m x 82m is pretty narrow for a pitch used for IC games, length wise, not so bad.
Parnell is about 81 metres wide, but with high sideline walls tight to the pitch, it's claustrophobic.
On the other hand Thurles is only 80 metres wide, yet people have been traditionally convinced that's it's a big pitch.
Quote from: Bord na Mona man on December 19, 2025, 06:15:33 PMQuote from: johnnycool on December 19, 2025, 02:20:49 PMQuote from: Cyril Farrell fan on December 19, 2025, 10:10:38 AMQuote from: NAG1 on December 09, 2025, 01:32:21 PMSN Loughrea fixed for Parnell, horrible venue for any game, will definitely guarantee a physical game.
One of the worst grounds in the country you could pick for a hurling match.
Tight pitch, very slow sod.
I think Loughrea will win by about 5 or 6 either way.
I'm always interested in the perception of pitches being "tight" and what they actually are and it turns out Parnell at 141m x 82m is pretty narrow for a pitch used for IC games, length wise, not so bad.
Parnell is about 81 metres wide, but with high sideline walls tight to the pitch, it's claustrophobic.
On the other hand Thurles is only 80 metres wide, yet people have been traditionally convinced that's it's a big pitch.
There's quite a big run off area on the sidelines in Thurles but I am surprised to hear that it's only 80 metres wide .
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2025/12/20/slaughtneils-heartbreak-will-go-on-as-loughrea-set-to-weather-the-storm/
Slaughtneil's heartbreak will go on as Loughrea set to weather the storm
Gordon Manning
Sat Dec 20 2025 - 06:00•3 MIN READ
SundayAll-Ireland club SHC semi-finalsLoughrea (Galway) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Parnell Park, 1.30pm – Live TG4
Slaughtneil's heartbreak at this stage of the club championship has been well documented but Loughrea spent last winter also stewing over what might have been. The Galway champions led for much of their All-Ireland semi-final against Na Fianna last December – they were 0-10 to 0-6 ahead at the interval and it was only in the closing stages that Na Fianna hit the front. In a tense finish, Na Fianna fired over a match-winning score in injury-time. A few weeks later, they were crowned All-Ireland champions. That's how close Loughrea were to the club game's ultimate silverware.
But this group of Loughrea players have since demonstrated there is no shortage of character within the dressingroom. They retained the Galway SHC this year – a first for the club and only their fourth county triumph ever. In the final they overcame St Thomas' who have been the standard bearers in Galway over the last decade. Darren Shaughnessy scored an important late goal in that final and Loughrea were able to pillage goals throughout the knock-out stages in Galway.
Slaughtneil beat Down's Portaferry and Antrim's St John's on their way to Ulster glory but, as ever, the question looms over the varying standards the teams will have operated at over the course of their respective seasons. Interestingly, this is the first time Slaughtneil – who have lost five previous semi-finals – will be facing Galway champions at this stage of the competition. Loughrea haven't played a competitive game since the start of November – during which time Slaughtneil have played an Ulster semi-final and final.
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Either way, there is a sense none of that matters much to Slaughtneil because they have been the best part of a decade trying to win an All-Ireland semi-final. That's all that matters now. Given the profile of the team, many of their players will soon start running out of chances. That ticking clock makes this a very dangerous game for Loughrea. If the Galway champions can match Slaughtneil's intensity and desire, they have the hurlers to get the job done. But if they arrive to Parnell Park believing their hurling alone will be enough, Loughrea will find themselves caught in a Slaughtneil tempest.
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2025/12/19/final-frontier-is-the-itch-that-remains-to-be-scratched-for-slaughtneil/
Final frontier is the itch that remains to be scratched for Slaughtneil
Derry outfit have lost six All-Ireland semi-finals after winning Ulster titles
Slaughtneil's Brian Cassidy dejected after the game. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
Gordon Manning
Fri Dec 19 2025 - 06:00•4 MIN READ
There remains an itch the Slaughtneil hurlers have been trying to scratch for the best part of a decade now.
Since winning their maiden Ulster club senior hurling title in late 2016, the Derry outfit have captured a total of six provincial small-ball crowns but an All-Ireland final appearance has thus far remained out of reach.
They have lost All-Ireland semi-finals to Cuala (Dublin), Na Piarsaigh (Limerick), Ballyhale Shamrocks (Kilkenny), Ballygunner (Waterford) and Sarsfields (Cork).
Three of their conquerors went on to lift the Tommy Moore Cup that same season.
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On Sunday, Slaughtneil will have their sixth opportunity to try navigate a path to an All-Ireland final when they face Galway champions Loughrea at Parnell Park.
The Slaughtneil footballers contested two All-Ireland club finals (losses in 2015 and 2017) while the club's camogie team competed in four deciders, winning three All-Ireland crowns in-a-row between 2017 and 2019.
For the club's hurlers, semi-finals remain an unconquered frontier.
Of the starting 15 against Cuala in 2017, their first All-Ireland semi-final appearance, 11 of that Slaughtneil team also lined out in last month's Ulster final win over St John's. Another, Gerald Bradley, came off the bench during that Ulster decider – meaning 12 of the 2017 All-Ireland semi-final team were involved in the club's most recent provincial triumph.
Slaughtneil have also been bolstered by the return of Chrissy McKaigue this season after the former club and county captain had stepped back from playing with the hurlers last year.
However, they have lost Jack Cassidy from the 2025 side after he moved to America to kick for Western Kentucky University's football team.
Loughrea are 2-5 favourites to win on Sunday. Two of Slaughtneil's five semi-final losses have occurred at Parnell Park. The numbers don't make light reading for Slaughtneil, but there is only one way Paul McCormack's team can change the nearly-men narrative – scratch the itch.
Here's a look at Slaughtneil's history in All-Ireland club hurling semi-finals:
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Cuala's Con O'Callaghan with Paul McNeill of Slaughtneil. Photograph: Matt Mackey/Presseye/Inpho
February 2017: Cuala 3-21 Slaughtneil 2-11 (Athletic Grounds, Armagh)
Con O'Callaghan and David Treacy combined for 1-11 as Cuala marched confidently to a maiden All-Ireland final appearance. The Dublin champions had the game all but wrapped up by half-time when they led 1-13 to 0-5, with O'Callaghan netting an early goal.
Slaughtneil were reduced to 14 midway through the second half when Cormac McKenna was sent off on a second yellow card. The Derry champions were chasing history by trying to become the third of their club's teams to reach an All-Ireland final that year but they couldn't replicate the achievements of their footballers and camogie sides. Eight dual players started in both the football and hurling semi-finals.
February 2018: Na Piarsaigh 3-15 Slaughtneil 3-8 (Parnell Park)
This one still burns. Slaughtneil led 2-6 to 1-6 at half-time and early in the second half Na Piarsaigh were reduced to 13 when Conor Boylan (33rd minute) and Thomas Grimes (35th minute) were sent off. It felt like Slaughtneil's game to lose. And so it proved.
Na Piarsaigh, All-Ireland champions in 2016, delivered a sensational second-half display, outscoring their Ulster opponents 2-9 to 1-2 to run out seven-point victors. Ronan Lynch finished the game with 0-14 for Na Piarsaigh while Shane Dowling had a huge impact in the second half.
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TJ Reid celebrates Ballyhale's victory over Slaughtneil in the All-Ireland semi-final. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho
January 2020: Ballyhale Shamrocks 2-24 Slaughtneil 2-19 (Páirc Esler, Newry)
Ballyhale led 1-11 to 1-10 at the interval but within moments of the restart Slaughtneil were back level. It was clear the reigning All-Ireland champions would have to dig deep to battle their way out of Newry with a victory. TJ Reid was a steadying figure for Ballyhale though and he finished the game with 0-11. Colin Fennelly hit 2-1 and ultimately Ballyhale just had a bit more class. Still, as The Irish Times report of the match stated: "Henry Shefflin's side responded to everything the underdogs threw at them ... but they left Newry certainly feeling rattled."
January 2022: Ballygunner 2-19 Slaughtneil 1-17 (Parnell Park)
Slaughtneil suffered another semi-final loss in Parnell Park against Munster opposition – but this time it was in the form of a Ballygunner side on their way to All-Ireland glory. Ballygunner led 1-8 to 0-9 at the turnaround. Billy O'Keeffe scored a goal in each half for the Waterford champions and finished the game with a personal tally of 2-3. Shane McGuigan scored Slaughtneil's goal late on.
December 2024: Sarsfields 0-18 Slaughtneil 0-17 (St Conleth's Park, Newbridge)
It came down to inches in the end. The sides were level after 60 minutes but Sarsfields registered three injury-time points to Slaughtneil's one. Slaughtneil captain Mark McGuigan had one last-gasp chance to change the outcome but just couldn't keep his shot down, with the sliotar whizzing over the crossbar rather than under it. Heartache again for Slaughtneil
https://www.rte.ie/sport/hurling/2025/1219/1549793-tradition-not-population-arming-gunner-hartley/
History tells us that it gets tougher from here," said Hartley in the aftermath of the Munster final cruise part Éire Óg Ennis.
"We've only gotten to one All-Ireland final. We've been stung here before, so it's up to us to have our house in order as best as we possibly can and prepare as best as we possibly can. If that's good enough, it's good enough. But the fences get higher now, the challenges get more difficult, and the games get bigger.
"We were beaten by St Thomas' a couple of years ago, beaten by Ballyhale twice, so it's so, so hard. But we're looking forward to the challenge."
Easkey in pole position with strong wind behind them in this second half
Level in ballyshannon.. 1-02 pints in final minutes for Burt to level.. extra time
Cork team won other game
Junior semi final results
Kilbrittain (Cork) 2-15 Davidstown Courtnacuddy (Wexford) 1-16
Burt (Donegal) 1-19 Easkey (Sligo) 2-16
Watched the latter game, Burt with 1-2 late on to grab a draw.
FT AET Burt 1-21 Easkey 4-23
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2025/12/20/st-martins-dont-want-winter-to-end-as-they-build-on-decades-of-work-to-fly-wexford-flag/
It looked, not for the first time, like TJ Reid and the boys had hit the front on the perfect stride and would be ridden out to the line with a minimum of fuss. But not this time. Why not?
"Belief," says Hayes, simply. "The lads are very fit. Even in Wexford, they always finish games strong. You have to be at that level if you're going to compete with Ballyhale and them going for their 13th title. The most pleasing part of the day was when we went 1-4 to 0-2 down early.
"We gave up that lead very easily – first day in Croke Park, maybe the occasion getting to them. The lads could have crumbled there and then. But they didn't. They stuck to the way they've been playing all year and they hurled very well on the night.
"It was down to the belief that they have at the minute. When Richie Reid scored that point to put Ballyhale one up, I think there was 60 minutes on the clock. How many times have you seen Kilkenny teams do that? Just get the one score that will close the game out. But the lads kept hurling the way we want them to hurl, they still kept believing. When it got to 60, 61 minutes, they still had that attitude of, 'We can win this'. That's a credit to themselves, more than anything."
Pitch in Parnell in a sorry state.
A diagrace to hurling that the game, An All Ireland club semi final on this pitch, its awful condition and looks like its been heavily trained on. Is this game not as important as a Camogie club final played in croke park last week.
Most of the little hurling on show coming from Loughrea. McEldowney has been beaten twice pretty badly by balls into the square. Rodgers off it a bit so far.
That not a red card? Lad knew the ball by him with another player in behind him and he deliberatly hit him high witb the hurl.
Is Parnell not Dublin's second county ground. If so why is it not like a billiard table with the money they have?
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on December 21, 2025, 01:54:09 PMThat not a red card? Lad knew the ball by him with another player in behind him and he deliberatly hit him high witb the hurl.
Give over FFS. He made a balls of an attempt to get to the ball and was beaten to it. He'd need some reflexes on him to both decide to and execute what you incorrectly think he did in the space of about 0.03 seconds.
Loughrea's indiscipline could cost them yet.
Loughrea sailing close to the wind with the physicality and Slaughtneil know it and are gonna play on it.
Ref giving Slaughtneil f**k all! 2/3 fouls in a row there not given!
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on December 21, 2025, 01:46:37 PMA diagrace to hurling that the game, An All Ireland club semi final on this pitch, its awful condition and looks like its been heavily trained on. Is this game not as important as a Camogie club final played in croke park last week.
I suggested Breffni Park few weeks back but was laughed at.
Would be closer for both teams too.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on December 21, 2025, 02:03:40 PMRef giving Slaughtneil f**k all! 2/3 fouls in a row there not given!
What the absolute f**k are you on about. 7 or 8 of their 10 points have been from frees.
Sneil will take that after a poor enough first half
Need to seriously up the ante on the physicality- getting horsed out of
Someone needs to close down Loughrea no11. Frees keeping sneil in it, scores badly needed from rest of forwards. Coen and McKaigue a good battle
Loughrea unlikely to finish with 15
Quote from: gallsman on December 21, 2025, 02:04:48 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on December 21, 2025, 02:03:40 PMRef giving Slaughtneil f**k all! 2/3 fouls in a row there not given!
What the absolute f**k are you on about. 7 or 8 of their 10 points have been from frees.
But all those frees were well earned.
Referee ignored pushes in the back when players bending to pick the sliotar
5 from frees same as Loughrea!
Quote from: theticklemister on December 21, 2025, 02:07:18 PMReferee ignored pushes in the back when players bending to pick the sliotar
He's very inconsistent with contact on the back.
Quote from: OakLeaf on December 21, 2025, 02:09:56 PMQuote from: theticklemister on December 21, 2025, 02:07:18 PMReferee ignored pushes in the back when players bending to pick the sliotar
He's very inconsistent with contact on the back.
Good call
Fair goal there, very tight angle!
Shocking goal to concede. Awful turnover out the field.
Very hard to see SN coming back at all. Haven't got near what they're capable of.
Loughrea Just that bit sharper. Slaughtneil need to up the physical aspect of their play otherwise they'll be overrun.
Long way back for sneil but plenty of time
What about just letting it in- plenty big men in there to cause bother
Quote from: OakLeaf on December 21, 2025, 02:24:32 PMLoughrea Just that bit sharper. Slaughtneil need to up the physical aspect of their play otherwise they'll be overrun.
Yup. Loughrea lads catching it easier and noticeably finding it that bit easier to rise the ball on an awful surface and. SN just a bit laborious. They'll need goals to come back into it and haven't shown a hint that they have any in them. Pucking away some awful ball as well.
Loughrea could be out of sight by now. Still don't see SN hitting 2-6 in the last 10 minutes never mind keeping it tight at the back.
Half time in the Intermediate All Ireland semi-finals
Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór (Tyrone) 0-12 Tooreen (Mayo) 0-10
Upperchurch-Drombane (Tipperary) 1-7 Danesfort (Kilkenny) 0-7
3 minutes injury time
Hard, hard day for SN. Way, way off what we know they can do. Nothing going right by the end of it and suspect it might be harder than ever to come back from.
Serious winter hurling at times from Loughrea. They dealt with the conditions much much better.
Wonder if there's any footage of that red card. Brutal.
Ref saying he swung the hurl. Unpleasant way for it all to finish and a nasty atmosphere by the looks of it.
No doubt the GAA's disciplinary processes will be able to withstand whatever is about to get thrown at it.
Very disappointing from Slaughtneil. Very little of the intensity you'd expect from them. Strange one. Hard to say how good Loughrea are after that. No. 9 getting sent off with one minute of injury time left, defies belief.
Quote from: gallsman on December 21, 2025, 02:51:23 PMRef saying he swung the hurl. Unpleasant way for it all to finish and a nasty atmosphere by the looks of it.
No doubt the GAA's disciplinary processes will be able to withstand whatever is about to get thrown at it.
Must have been bad considering what he was deeming bookings up to that
Quote from: SouthOfThe Bann on December 21, 2025, 02:04:17 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on December 21, 2025, 01:46:37 PMA diagrace to hurling that the game, An All Ireland club semi final on this pitch, its awful condition and looks like its been heavily trained on. Is this game not as important as a Camogie club final played in croke park last week.
I suggested Breffni Park few weeks back but was laughed at.
Would be closer for both teams too.
Based on how it looks for the junior semi, would have been a far better option
Tooreen out of sight now. 3 point game in the other semi and Danesfort just had a penalty saved. Brilliant stop.
Quote from: Blowitupref on December 21, 2025, 02:39:15 PMHalf time in the Intermediate All Ireland semi-finals
Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór (Tyrone) 0-12 Tooreen (Mayo) 0-10
Upperchurch-Drombane (Tipperary) 1-7 Danesfort (Kilkenny) 0-7
Results
Tooreen 1-28 Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór 1-17
Upperchurch-Drombane 1-13 Danesfort 0-14
Loughrea won't be unduly worried watching this second semi.
Quote from: OakLeaf on December 21, 2025, 04:04:54 PMLoughrea won't be unduly worried watching this second semi.
And St Martin's should have had a goal or at least a penalty
Quote from: OakLeaf on December 21, 2025, 04:04:54 PMLoughrea won't be unduly worried watching this second semi.
I see what you're saying, but if ballygunner get to croke Park, I won't be betting against them.
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on December 21, 2025, 04:08:51 PMQuote from: OakLeaf on December 21, 2025, 04:04:54 PMLoughrea won't be unduly worried watching this second semi.
I see what you're saying, but if ballygunner get to croke Park, I won't be betting against them.
True. Should be a close final either way. Hopefully 😀
Ballygunner in front after 41 minutes.
St Martins have had one score in the last 12 minutes.
Ballygunner upping the gears now. Should win it out now.
Quote from: seafoid on December 21, 2025, 04:30:15 PMBallygunner in front after 41 minutes.
St Martins have had one score in the last 12 minutes.
Said after 15 minutes they Martins wides were going to haunt them at ft
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on December 21, 2025, 04:34:30 PMSaid after 15 minutes they Martins wides were going to haunt them at ft
Aye, they've been poor this second half. Take a miracle from here.
St Martins never got going in the second half. Ballygunner versus Loughrea should be a good match.
https://www.paddypower.com/gaelic-games/club-hurling
Ballygunner 3/10
Loughrea 5/2
Did Slaughtneil underperform yesterday or was there a massive gap in standard? From what I seen, I thought Loughrea were superior in nearly every sector.
Quote from: DownFanatic on December 22, 2025, 08:37:56 AMDid Slaughtneil underperform yesterday or was there a massive gap in standard? From what I seen, I thought Loughrea were superior in nearly every sector.
A bit of both.
Rodgers had a serious off day by his own standards, fumbling, missing lifts, catches, even striking the ball the few times he did manage to get hold of it. He wasn't the only one for Sleacht Néill to have similar days.
If anything Loughrea did to Sleacht Néill what Sleacht Néill have been doing to the rest of Ulster for the last 10 years, they denied their forwards any space to operate, won the dirty ball, were cleaner in their hurling, worked it out to their 65 and then hit the space in front of their 2 man ff line who were well able to hold up the ball for the runners coming through or get the space and time to take their man on and create a score.
What surprised me was how Sleacht Néill allowed that space in front of Burns and the other lad Morgan to happen, it's not something they do in Ulster, but they were losing all the duels up the field as well, especially in the second half and resorted to long, high balls into a crowded area and couldn't get going from there.
It was a very good performance from Loughrea and barring the stupid swipe, I don't even think it was a full blooded pull, from the young fella Killeen they would be happy where they are going into the final v an injury depleted Ballygunner.
Those injuries to Fitzgerald and Kevin Mahony which both looked to be hamstrings could well swing the final in Loughrea's favour if they don't make it.
St Martins give it there all, and played some really good hurling, but they were always going to run out of steam as the effort they put in in the first half was unreal, there was no way they could sustain that for the 60 minutes and they didn't have enough of a lead to hold onto with the Gunners firing over a serious amount of scores in the second half.
It'll be an interesting final, if Fitzgerald especially can make it back then I'd slightly fancy Ballygunner but Loughrea have some really good defenders and it will be interesting how they go about closing down Fitzgerald and Hutchinson.
I don't think Sean Stack had his best day on the whistle yesterday, in particular the goal, not goal incident which ended up being a free out to Ballygunner...
It's easy with the benefit of replays and all, but there was at least one blatant swing on the Martins lad before he hit the ground, so in the very least it should have been a penalty.
When the ball somehow ended up in the net with the Martins lad lying on the ground with the ball in his hand, to a certain extent I can have sympathy with the ref in thinking it had to be a throw ball, he was badly let down there by his umpires who should have seen that the ball was kicked out of his hand by the Ballygunner defender.
Fine margins an all that, would have meant Martins going in at half time 1-6 to 0-4 up, who knows if that would have made any difference come the end, as Martins were blown away in the second half altogether.
For me Loughrea snuffed out S'neils best player, he would normally be setting up the play but was anonymous the whole game..
Better stick work on a shitty pitch and releasing the ball into space before the tackles came in allowed them better opportunities
As said already, some of leaders didn't show up or were not allowed to show up
Pretty decent performance from Loughrea. The lad getting sent off was pure stupidity, if there are no other angles to see it then it is down to the ref's report. Lunacy
Ballygunner found a way, they have had to do that a few times over the years, even in Limerick this year they just had to dig in, when it goes great for them they look the best, and when a team, like St Martins did yesterday physically matched them, they had to grind it out.. injuries aside (4 weeks to final?) I think they should come through but be a lot tighter than I thought it would be..
Quote from: seafoid on December 21, 2025, 05:50:36 PMhttps://www.paddypower.com/gaelic-games/club-hurling
Ballygunner 3/10
Loughrea 5/2
I wouldn't go near BG at those odds. They should be just about favourites but nothing more. they made heavy work of Martins.
Dessie is playing some stuff now, compared to his output earlier in the year.
Quote from: DownFanatic on December 22, 2025, 08:37:56 AMDid Slaughtneil underperform yesterday or was there a massive gap in standard? From what I seen, I thought Loughrea were superior in nearly every sector.
Reality is Ulster has only won 2 All Ireland senior club titles. Same as county, we're just not at that level. Ulster is probably Slaughtneil's ceiling. Loughrea whole other level.. unfortunately.
Saturday January 10th in Croke Park
Junior All-Ireland final
Easkey (Sligo) v Kilbrittain (Cork) 3:15pm
Intermediate All-Ireland final
Tooreen(Mayo) v Upperchurch-Drombane (Tipperary) 5:15pm
Sunday January 18th Croke Park
Senior All-Ireland final
Loughrea (Galway) Ballygunner (Waterford) 1:30pm
All finals live on TG4.
Quote from: Truthsayer on December 22, 2025, 12:01:29 PMQuote from: DownFanatic on December 22, 2025, 08:37:56 AMDid Slaughtneil underperform yesterday or was there a massive gap in standard? From what I seen, I thought Loughrea were superior in nearly every sector.
Reality is Ulster has only won 2 All Ireland senior club titles. Same as county, we're just not at that level. Ulster is probably Slaughtneil's ceiling. Loughrea whole other level.. unfortunately.
That's two more than won at Senior Intercounty level and a heck of a lot more AI final appearances also than at Intercounty level.
It's been a good while since an Ulster Team looked out of their depth at senior club and even though Sleacht Néill were beaten by a good margin in the end they didn't let anyone in Derry or Ulster down by their performance.
Hurling can be cruel on a team when it comes to the scoreboard whereas in football a crap team can park the bus, get beat by 4 or 5 points, but never actually look like ever winning the game.
Quote from: johnnycool on December 23, 2025, 03:15:07 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on December 22, 2025, 12:01:29 PMQuote from: DownFanatic on December 22, 2025, 08:37:56 AMDid Slaughtneil underperform yesterday or was there a massive gap in standard? From what I seen, I thought Loughrea were superior in nearly every sector.
Reality is Ulster has only won 2 All Ireland senior club titles. Same as county, we're just not at that level. Ulster is probably Slaughtneil's ceiling. Loughrea whole other level.. unfortunately.
That's two more than won at Senior Intercounty level and a heck of a lot more AI final appearances also than at Intercounty level.
It's been a good while since an Ulster Team looked out of their depth at senior club and even though Sleacht Néill were beaten by a good margin in the end they didn't let anyone in Derry or Ulster down by their performance.
Hurling can be cruel on a team when it comes to the scoreboard whereas in football a crap team can park the bus, get beat by 4 or 5 points, but never actually look like ever winning the game.
More so under the old rules than the over the top offensive heavy new rules that was put in place this year.
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