Sligeach v Maigh Eo. 5ú Meitheamh 2010

[criostlinn]

Is he a first cousin of Alan Freeman ?

[RedandGreenSniper]

No. A brother of Cathal. Alan is no relation at all, even though they're from the same club and very talented footballers.

[criostlinn]

Really is sad news. Was talking to a lad who knew him well this morning. He was just after getting the message and was totally shocked. Nice to see him remembered before the Galway match

[Lar Naparka]

Awful news. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
I had heard about Adrian and his ability as a hurler. People down there were hoping he'd soon return home and take up where he had left off and now that is not to be.
RIP

[AbbeySider]

In relation to team news I would be a little worried about Keith Higgins

Very good point. Hard to see him being right. For those who haven't heard, Mayo hurler Adrian Freeman was killed in a car crash in Australia in the last 24 hours. He'd be roughly the same age as Keith and they would have lived a few miles apart in Ballyhaunis and Tooreen. Awful news about Adrian. He was a real gem of a hurler too. Next to Keith in importance for Mayo.

EDIT: Add Alan Freeman to that. His own clubmate. No relation but similar age, about three or so years apart. Would have hurled and played football together.

I heard this earlier but was afraid to post it in case it was wrong.
Awful news, a young fella from Kerry died too.
RIP

[SLIGONIAN]

Very sad news, RIP

Would it drive Higgins on in a way? Wouldnt wish this on anyone but he might cope in a positive way aswell. Alot of people after devasting news sometimes find the strength to lift themselves to new heights but I wouldnt blame any man if it didnt.

[RedandGreenSniper]

Very sad news, RIP

Would it drive Higgins on in a way? Wouldnt wish this on anyone but he might cope in a positive way aswell. Alot of people after devasting news sometimes find the strength to lift themselves to new heights but I wouldnt blame any man if it didnt.

I'd say a game of football is the last thing Keith is interested in now to be honest. Maybe by Saturday he may be, but with the delays inevitable from bringing the body home, the funeral may not be until midweek.

[SLIGONIAN]

Very sad news, RIP

Would it drive Higgins on in a way? Wouldnt wish this on anyone but he might cope in a positive way aswell. Alot of people after devasting news sometimes find the strength to lift themselves to new heights but I wouldnt blame any man if it didnt.

I'd say a game of football is the last thing Keith is interested in now to be honest. Maybe by Saturday he may be, but with the delays inevitable from bringing the body home, the funeral may not be until midweek.

Either way I hope he finds some peace of mind.

[magpie seanie]

Yeah - terribly tragic news from Australia. Puts all our skirmishes on the field and on the keyboards etc in perspective. As for Keith - to be fair to O'Mahoney I'm sure he'll know how to handle it and will help the lad as best he can. Whatever is right will be done.

[ross4life]

TOM McNICHOLAS, the oldest surviving All-Ireland medal winner in Gaelic football

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/mcnicholas-holds-tight-to-his-golden-memories-2200476.html a good read for the Mayo fans

& RIP to the two young hurlers that died, shocking news

[SLIGONIAN]

You know it makes me laugh when I hear the likes of longfords, westmeaths, donegals go on about if they were in Connacht they have a better chance, when you see the shite of longford/louth donegal/down games, and we might face Galway or Mayo first round every yr, its way harder, any chance of letting Sligo into Ulster? You we might get an easier first rd match... Sligo are going to have to be alot better than any team in championship so far to beat mayo. No chance of easing ourselves in like 07..

[IolarCoisCuain]

TOM McNICHOLAS, the oldest surviving All-Ireland medal winner in Gaelic football

http://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-football/mcnicholas-holds-tight-to-his-golden-memories-2200476.html a good read for the Mayo fans

Thanks for that Ross4life. I enjoyed that interview. Tom wasn't wrong about the League defeat to Cork either.

[Farrandeelin]

I read that interview, it was a pity he didn't get the chance to start that final... I hope that death won't affect Higgins too much. But it does put this match into pale insignificance alright.

[SLIGONIAN]

Donegal V Down went to Extra time today, does the same happen if Sligo v Mayo end level after 70 mins?

[Cosmo Kramer]

Yes.