Laois SHC 2024

[Laois345]

Correct, I'm sorry, but it's clearly a confidence issue with Abbeyleix, They had just beaten the potential champions by 4 points, ans were absolutely giving a lesson to B/K, after 40 minutes (11 points up). All I'm saying is if that was Camross or R/E, even though we had beaten them, they would NEVER HAVE LET B/K BACK INTO THE GAME, Aaron Dunphy or not. Abbeyleix have as good a half forward line as in the County, But our Manager does not rate Fionan Mahoney Cormac and Colin Byrne or Ned Fitzpatrick. Abbeyleix lost a quarter final that night on the line. Now we have finished 8th, in front of Portlaoise and Castletown team

Cormac Byrne was sitting his leaving cert last year. There's an argument to be made he shouldn't have even been in with the county.

He is going to be a top player but he was 17/18 last year, and he did get chances. There's loads of time for him.

[Laois man]

I heard Mahoney was asked in but refused it.

[Home Boys Home]

I heard Mahoney was asked in but refused it.

I'm from Abbeyleix and that is definitely not true, he wasn't asked .  Not sure he would be starting or anything but miles better than some who were in there . Physically would be able for it and makes good decisions on the ball.
Abbeyleix might have been slightly unlucky but so would Ballinakill have been if we had squeezed in before them. At the end of the day you make your own luck !

[Voice of tReason]

Firmly believe if The Harps had went out this year and hurled their natural game that they'd be in a senior quarter-final tomorrow. Cut out all the needless off the ball crap.
Far too slick for Castletown this evening.
They will have to start the relegation final as favourites for the drop. Though they might have a kick in them.

[Spiritof1915]

I agree. To lose to portlaoise and ballinakill was criminal.  The tactics they used especially against portlaoise was unbelievable in addition to playing the best centre back in the county in the forwards.

In saying that castletown were very poor. Their supporters might nt like to acknowledge it, but they could maybe benefit for a year at PI and let the steady flow of promising young hurlers develop.

[Laois345]

I agree. To lose to portlaoise and ballinakill was criminal.  The tactics they used especially against portlaoise was unbelievable in addition to playing the best centre back in the county in the forwards.

In saying that castletown were very poor. Their supporters might nt like to acknowledge it, but they could maybe benefit for a year at PI and let the steady flow of promising young hurlers develop.

The Harps losing to Ballinakill was criminal? Sorry but come on now. Ballinakill should have beaten Borris-Kilcotton and deservedly beat both the Harps themselves & Castletown.

The Harps also lost to Portlaoise in the group stage (who are now in a relegation final). What is it that the harps have actually achieved at this level over the past maybe 10 years? When is the last time they were in a semi-final even? Ballinakill were probably in one or maybe even two since the harps were last in one. Stand to be corrected on that.

Think the expectations for them need to be adjusted. I don't understand what people see.

[Spiritof1915]

I agree. To lose to portlaoise and ballinakill was criminal.  The tactics they used especially against portlaoise was unbelievable in addition to playing the best centre back in the county in the forwards.

In saying that castletown were very poor. Their supporters might nt like to acknowledge it, but they could maybe benefit for a year at PI and let the steady flow of promising young hurlers develop.

The Harps losing to Ballinakill was criminal? Sorry but come on now. Ballinakill should have beaten Borris-Kilcotton and deservedly beat both the Harps themselves & Castletown.

The Harps also lost to Portlaoise in the group stage (who are now in a relegation final). What is it that the harps have actually achieved at this level over the past maybe 10 years? When is the last time they were in a semi-final even? Ballinakill were probably in one or maybe even two since the harps were last in one. Stand to be corrected on that.

Think the expectations for them need to be adjusted. I don't understand what people see.

I appreciate that Harps have been in the doldrums for many a year and both Ballinakill and Portlaoise deserved their
victories over them. The criminal comment was based on the crazy tactics used by the Harps management in both games.
Once Cha Dwyer went centre forward in that game he blew the Harps out of the water, whilst in my opinion the best centre back in the county (Podge Delaney) was like a fish out of water, wing Forward.

I havent a clue what they were at in the Portlaoise game tactically but it didnt look good. It was a golden opportunity for them to make a quarter final and establish themselves as serious contenders, but maybe theres a bigger problem than raw talent out there,

[Laois man]

Castletown very poor last night Harps were sharper and hit alot of good scores. Dogfight now to see who will Stáy up Ctown can't be as bad again if they are there gone down.

[Laois345]

Camross and Ballinakkll march on. Narrow win for Camross, Mossy and Zayne getting them through.

Another fine display from Ballinakill. To top up my earlier comment, this must be their third semi final since the Harps were last in one. They'll have a good crack at Ballacolla in two weeks.

[Lovely laois]

Rosenallis were very poor today,.I think the demands of been senior in both cods finally caught up with them..ballinakill will give CB a good rattle

[Laois Rising]

The great Rosenallis excuse for any bad performance- the number of games caught up with them. They simply are a team who are consistent in being inconsistent. Can play above themselves in games and capable of beating any top team. Realistically do not have the depth of talent to be more consistent and be really challenging for honours.

[Laois man]

How did we go to Croke park this year for a Joe mcdonagh final without the best hurler in the county this year so far Cha. And the man behind some of it is now gone to kkenny for more dollars.

[Mad Mentor]

The two games yesterday were very different. There wasn't an inch of space in the Camross/BKK match while the second match looked very open. It's hard to see Ballinakill overcoming C/B but fair play to them for getting there. Cha is some powerhouse to behold but they are very reliant on him. I don't think he'll get as much freedom the next day.

[From the Terrace]

The great Rosenallis excuse for any bad performance- the number of games caught up with them. They simply are a team who are consistent in being inconsistent. Can play above themselves in games and capable of beating any top team. Realistically do not have the depth of talent to be more consistent and be really challenging for honours.

I think Rosenallis will be content enough with their year - young team, 23 & 24 were poor from them. Ahead of the hurling only clubs this year - The Harps, Abbeyleix, Castletown.

[Verbal]

I think so too!

Ballinakill, unfortunately, won't have a sufficient number of plugs for all the gaps that need to be filled the next day.
Still, a very good year for them.