Antrim Hurling

[Seamroga in exile]

Can't believe that Loughgiel were beat tonight in the Ulster semi final, unreal, Ballycran are the worst of the bunch down there, the team Loughgiel had out on Saturday would have been good enough for Ballycran. Beat by 5.

Would it be a case that they didn't wish to see Cushendall too early or are Ballycran the best team in Ireland? I have my suspicions

You said here that Portaferry were the worst team down there. Which one is it MR2, the one that plays LG? 

According to observers they gave Cushendall a good game recently as well, good result tonight for them.

[Milltown Row2]

Can't believe that Loughgiel were beat tonight in the Ulster semi final, unreal, Ballycran are the worst of the bunch down there, the team Loughgiel had out on Saturday would have been good enough for Ballycran. Beat by 5.

Would it be a case that they didn't wish to see Cushendall too early or are Ballycran the best team in Ireland? I have my suspicions

You said here that Portaferry were the worst team down there. Which one is it MR2, the one that plays LG? 

After first result it was ports, after second its Ballycran who seemed to be sitting on zero points with Dunloy, I can't go by any other reasoning, can you? Having watched loughgiel on saturday they looked comfortable.

[Seamroga in exile]

Can't believe that Loughgiel were beat tonight in the Ulster semi final, unreal, Ballycran are the worst of the bunch down there, the team Loughgiel had out on Saturday would have been good enough for Ballycran. Beat by 5.

Would it be a case that they didn't wish to see Cushendall too early or are Ballycran the best team in Ireland? I have my suspicions

You said here that Portaferry were the worst team down there. Which one is it MR2, the one that plays LG? 

After first result it was ports, after second its Ballycran who seemed to be sitting on zero points with Dunloy, I can't go by any other reasoning, can you? Having watched loughgiel on saturday they looked comfortable.

They were only beat by 3 points by the Dall. A lot better than other teams well fair against them this year. I wasn't at the match this evening but to be honest, I think we can do without another match on Saturday. By your reasoning you seem to be saying that Dunloy are the worst Antrim team in division 1. Controversial MR2.

Btw, who said our reserves were the second best team? I certainly didn't. I said some of our reserve hurlers are as good as some of those playing division two/ intermediates/ juniors.  That's a fact I'll stick by.

[Two Hands FFS]

You're talking Shite MR2 & SIE proved it. Sarsfields are obviously a lot better than St Galls then?

[Jesusjones]

I can't believe Loughgiel didn't win against Ballycran. I know they ran us to 3 points but like all the Down teams they are far better at home than they are away. Are Loughgiel running scared of Cushendall? Maybe, just maybe.

[johnneycool]

I can't believe Loughgiel didn't win against Ballycran. I know they ran us to 3 points but like all the Down teams they are far better at home than they are away. Are Loughgiel running scared of Cushendall? Maybe, just maybe.

So that's where the Crans were heading last night! Saw a few lads standing in Kircubbin on the way home from work.

well done them, I suppose they were probably up for it more than loughgeil, but a surprise all the same.

Will the Ulster final be played in a neutral venue?

[Milltown Row2]

You're talking Shite MR2 & SIE proved it. Sarsfields are obviously a lot better than St Galls then?

Yes Sarsfields are better than us, the league never lies, it's the only form we can use. Yes Dunloy are worse than Ballycran according to the league results, nothing controversial about that.

Two hands , would you say Loughgiel are not as good as Ballycran?

Neutral venue meaning Casement? yes

[Minder]

I can't believe Loughgiel didn't win against Ballycran. I know they ran us to 3 points but like all the Down teams they are far better at home than they are away. Are Loughgiel running scared of Cushendall? Maybe, just maybe.

So that's where the Crans were heading last night! Saw a few lads standing in Kircubbin on the way home from work.

well done them, I suppose they were probably up for it more than loughgeil, but a surprise all the same.

Will the Ulster final be played in a neutral venue?

We don't do neutral venues when it comes to Down

[NAG1]

Yeah I would agree congratulations to Ballycran hopefully will give them a lift and bring on the other two teams in the Ards.

Just on that, I dont think any of the teams in Antrim are that special that they can do without even 3-4 top players, not when it comes to championship type hurling anyway.

[btdtgtt]

How do we see tonight going lads?

Randalstwon to beat Gort handy
Galls to beat Carey but close enough up the country
Glenariffe to beat Lamhs with plenty to spare

Table-topping Sarsfields V Rossa is the only match in the city so I will be at it myself will let you'se know (well for those interested) tomorro. Normally I would say an easy win for Rossa but MR2's advice tells me Sarsfields! Tonights result will either be a reality check for the Paddies or a crisis for Rossa depending on who wins.

[johnneycool]

Yeah I would agree congratulations to Ballycran hopefully will give them a lift and bring on the other two teams in the Ards.

Just on that, I dont think any of the teams in Antrim are that special that they can do without even 3-4 top players, not when it comes to championship type hurling anyway.

Ironically enough after our defeat to Ballycastle we'd two lads we decided to make a return to hurling, one will certainly make a big difference when he gets fit, hasn't had much luck with injuries and broke his wrist against Cushendall last year when only getting back from a bad leg break the previous year. The other would be handy enough in the half backs or midfield, sadly no ball winning forwards unless big magic gets too much sun on his big arse in Australia and decides to come home!

Would Glenariffe not be considered neutral for that Ulster league final?

[Minder]

Yeah I would agree congratulations to Ballycran hopefully will give them a lift and bring on the other two teams in the Ards.

Just on that, I dont think any of the teams in Antrim are that special that they can do without even 3-4 top players, not when it comes to championship type hurling anyway.

Ironically enough after our defeat to Ballycastle we'd two lads we decided to make a return to hurling, one will certainly make a big difference when he gets fit, hasn't had much luck with injuries and broke his wrist against Cushendall last year when only getting back from a bad leg break the previous year. The other would be handy enough in the half backs or midfield, sadly no ball winning forwards unless big magic gets too much sun on his big arse in Australia and decides to come home!

Would Glenariffe not be considered neutral for that Ulster league final?

Glenariffe is too close to Cushendall, Cushendun would do though.

[NAG1]

Glenariffe pitch much more suited to pitch and putt anyway 

[Lecale2]

Would Glenariffe not be considered neutral for that Ulster league final?

Jesus Johnny don't be giving them ideas!

[johnneycool]

Would Glenariffe not be considered neutral for that Ulster league final?

Jesus Johnny don't be giving them ideas!

You shouldn't laugh, Portaferry were made play Dunloy in an Ulster final in the central location of Loughgeil one year that Casement park wasn't available.