Antrim Hurling

[north aontroim gael]

The order of preference for Antrim hurling fixtures, as per my understanding is:

1. Casement
2. Loughgiel
3. Ballycastle

Whilst (almost) everyone acknowledges that Ballycaste is far from ideal due to the weather concerns ruining the game I'd say the loser of the Loughgiel v Ballycastle semi final game (barring upsets) will host the final.

I would imagine that since it is outside of Casement both clubs would have to be consulted on the choice of county final venue?

You would imagine the views of both clubs being taken board as the logical approach in this scenario.  We are however dealing with the Antrim County Board.

[Sleeping giant]

Takeyourpoint - if your argument is that Loughgiel's pitch is as prevalent to strong winds as Ballycastles then I think you're wrong by quite a distance. 

No one is having a dig at your club, we are merely stating facts that games have a tendency to be severely influenced by the elements at your pitch.

Are there stormy days in Loughgiel, Dunloy, Casement?  Yes, but those pitches are not as exposed.

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[Mcquillans supporter]

Well I know 1 thing is that if Dunloy get into the final they would kick up a fuss if it was in Ballycastle because they have never win a semi final up here never mind a final, even at that if we get the other semi final Dunloy will prob want it changed , but we all know what county r like so god knows were any of the matches will be.

[btdtgtt]

You would imagine the county would consult clubs - but this is Antrim!
I suppose we can wait until the finalist are decided and it'll all become clear.

I'm off up to Rossa park tonite - they play portaferry.
Last chance for some points or pack the bags HS!

[johnneycool]

You would imagine the county would consult clubs - but this is Antrim!
I suppose we can wait until the finalist are decided and it'll all become clear.

I'm off up to Rossa park tonite - they play portaferry.
Last chance for some points or pack the bags HS!

We've the johnnies down tonight, only the one team, but they may just sneak a win as although we've a few lads back from Sunday, we may still be short in options up the field when scores are required..

[Sleeping giant]

So the two semi finals  are on the same night by all accounts.  Not like the county board at all.  Surely one sat evening and one Sunday would of got good crowds at both,  for once they haven't thought of the gate.  And as usual there not thinking of clubs

[btdtgtt]

That's goodnight for Rossa hardstation!
Great game tho!

A draw a fair result in the end - great game to watch.

I don't think there was ever more than a couple of points in it to either team. Final score was 22 or 23 points a piece. Says it all!

On the whole I felt Rossa seemed to battle hard for their scores whilst the ports seemed to pick of easier points - read into that what you will.

Puck outs were a big point - portaferry had the upper hand here. They had strong forwards winning possession while Rossa were a bit lighter.

For Rossa - bell & Hamill are the only players who seem to force the game. Whilst Michael Armstrong was best up front. Shannon also had a good game.
For the ports - branniff is a great player and was their go to man - not sure the other number11 johnnycool - a big fella was also winning ball.

All in all in was a smashing game of hurling - a result that suits the ards men more than Rossa I think!

[CitySlicker11]

O`Donovan Rossa GAC 0-22   0-22   St.Patricks, Portaferry       
Cuchullains-Dunloy 1-14   1-17   Ruairí Óg   Cuchullians-Dunloy
Ballygalget 3-10 1-17 St John's GAC   Ballygalget       
Loughgiel Shamrocks 0-17 2-11 Mac Uilin CLG   

[Minder]

That's goodnight for Rossa hardstation!
Great game tho!

A draw a fair result in the end - great game to watch.

I don't think there was ever more than a couple of points in it to either team. Final score was 22 or 23 points a piece. Says it all!

On the whole I felt Rossa seemed to battle hard for their scores whilst the ports seemed to pick of easier points - read into that what you will.

Puck outs were a big point - portaferry had the upper hand here. They had strong forwards winning possession while Rossa were a bit lighter.

For Rossa - bell & Hamill are the only players who seem to force the game. Whilst Michael Armstrong was best up front. Shannon also had a good game.
For the ports - branniff is a great player and was their go to man - not sure the other number11 johnnycool - a big fella was also winning ball.

All in all in was a smashing game of hurling - a result that suits the ards men more than Rossa I think!

They only need to win one game to go above Glenariffe

[CitySlicker11]

Has it not been confirmed if it is 2 down or not?

If not then it could be a very valuable point for Rossa, who i thought were unlucky tonight not to get the win.

[Jesusjones]

Big result for us tonight beating Dunloy. On a nice roll at the moment.

[pullhard]

O`Donovan Rossa GAC 0-22   0-22   St.Patricks, Portaferry       
Cuchullains-Dunloy 1-14   1-17   Ruairí Óg   Cuchullians-Dunloy
Ballygalget 3-10 1-17 St John's GAC   Ballygalget       
Loughgiel Shamrocks 0-17 2-11 Mac Uilin CLG

Both interesting results? any game reports ?

[Jesusjones]

Cushendall dominated the first half, Alex Delargy was excellent with 3 points from play. Dunloy came well into it in the second half and closed the gap to 2 on one occasion but could never get closer than that. Ryan Mc Cambridge went onto Shorty after about ten minutes and did well on him. Dunloy forwards wern't great, Shorty from frees did the most of their scoring. I think he got about 1-8 or 1-9 from frees. Referee allowed Dunloy away with a savage amount of over carrying.

[CastleCamog]

O`Donovan Rossa GAC 0-22   0-22   St.Patricks, Portaferry       
Cuchullains-Dunloy 1-14   1-17   Ruairí Óg   Cuchullians-Dunloy
Ballygalget 3-10 1-17 St John's GAC   Ballygalget       
Loughgiel Shamrocks 0-17 2-11 Mac Uilin CLG

Both interesting results? any game reports ?

Interesting indeed!  But according to all critics we're not even on the radar!  Beat them once, drew with them once and beat by them by only couple of points.  Our lads had unbelievably ropey first half and to come away with a draw is more than heartening.  They fought for all they were worth in the second half and deserved the draw at the very least.  At the end of normal time the Town were two points clear.  Jackie Carson played for the draw without a shadow of a doubt.  But hey.......we'll settle for the draw and see what Championship brings!!

[Milltown Row2]

O`Donovan Rossa GAC 0-22   0-22   St.Patricks, Portaferry       
Cuchullains-Dunloy 1-14   1-17   Ruairí Óg   Cuchullians-Dunloy
Ballygalget 3-10 1-17 St John's GAC   Ballygalget       
Loughgiel Shamrocks 0-17 2-11 Mac Uilin CLG

Both interesting results? any game reports ?

Interesting indeed!  But according to all critics we're not even on the radar!  Beat them once, drew with them once and beat by them by only couple of points.  Our lads had unbelievably ropey first half and to come away with a draw is more than heartening.  They fought for all they were worth in the second half and deserved the draw at the very least.  At the end of normal time the Town were two points clear. Jackie Carson played for the draw without a shadow of a doubt.  But hey.......we'll settle for the draw and see what Championship brings!!

What a load of balls, played for a draw? Hmmm how do you do that? as a referee?