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Replying To Square_B:  "I think it's a decent format and if you had have said to me at the start of year that both Mohill & St Mary's would be in trouble, I'd have looked at you as if you'd 2 heads. I think SOH will do Aughawillan a favour at the weekend and beat St Mary's but I wouldn't be surprised if Aughawillan beat Mohill or if SOH were beaten. It's certainly a better format than 2 groups of four where 3 teams progress even if it still ends up with 6 teams progressing."
I have seen St Marys play challenges in Roscommon and they were impressive but almost too structured and too defensive. I would not rule them out. If Marys win against SOH, they could get momentum. On the other hand If SOH beat St Marys, am I correct in saying it doesnt matter what Aughawilan do v Mohill ? Based on how the table looks, SOH would play Aughawillan and Mohill in Qtr Final (3rd V 6th) and Mohill (if they beat Aughawillan) would probably play Glencar Manor.

tommyc (Roscommon) - Posts: 4 - 04/09/2025 19:04:43    2634923

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Replying To tommyc:  "I have seen St Marys play challenges in Roscommon and they were impressive but almost too structured and too defensive. I would not rule them out. If Marys win against SOH, they could get momentum. On the other hand If SOH beat St Marys, am I correct in saying it doesnt matter what Aughawilan do v Mohill ? Based on how the table looks, SOH would play Aughawillan and Mohill in Qtr Final (3rd V 6th) and Mohill (if they beat Aughawillan) would probably play Glencar Manor."
Yes you're right; if SOH beat St. Mary's, the other game doesn't matter bar who finishes 5 & 6 (or possibly 4). Manor have a tough game v Leitrim Gaels and don't have a great point difference so who knows what might happen. This sort of jeopardy makes it a bit more interesting at least... the level of jeopardy is limited enough with 8 teams in fairnessm

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1505 - 04/09/2025 21:17:57    2634933

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Replying To Square_B:  "Yes you're right; if SOH beat St. Mary's, the other game doesn't matter bar who finishes 5 & 6 (or possibly 4). Manor have a tough game v Leitrim Gaels and don't have a great point difference so who knows what might happen. This sort of jeopardy makes it a bit more interesting at least... the level of jeopardy is limited enough with 8 teams in fairnessm"
If manor beat Leitrim and Carrick beat Soh manor are in semi in head to head no team is easily beat up there

Redlad6 (Leitrim) - Posts: 35 - 04/09/2025 22:11:52    2634940

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Replying To Redlad6:  "If manor beat Leitrim and Carrick beat Soh manor are in semi in head to head no team is easily beat up there"
up where please? Thank you.

bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 248 - 05/09/2025 11:23:11    2634973

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Replying To bláthach:  "up where please? Thank you."
Manor

Redlad6 (Leitrim) - Posts: 35 - 05/09/2025 12:26:59    2634985

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Predictions for this weekend

Intermediate
Mary's B v Drumkeerin
Anything other than a big win against a weak Mary's second team would be a big surprise.
Drumkeerin by 10

Dromahair v Gortletteragh
Gortletteragh desperately needs something from this game, but Dromahair will be difficult to beat at home. If Gortletteragh can stop leaking goals, they might nip this.
Gortletteragh by 1

Carrigallen v Bornacoola
Carrigallen had a big win last week and should build on that, especially if Shane Mallon returned to rugby?
Carrigallen by 5

Ballinaglera v Annaduff
Ballinaglera is struggling for form. Even without Darren Cox, Annaduff should be too strong.
Annaduff by 5

Kiltubrid v Allen Gaels
Anything other than a big win for Allen Gaels would be a shock.
Allen Gaels by 9

Junior A
Cloone v Eslin
The bigger pitch might suit Cloone.
Cloone by 3

Manor B v Aughavas
Aughavas by 9

Mohill B v Drumreilly
Mohill could be trying to get some match fitness into their returning players. This could make things difficult for Drumreilly.
Mohill by 2

Melvin Gaels B v Aughnasheelin
Aughnasheelin by 9

Leitrim2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 81 - 05/09/2025 18:26:28    2635033

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A very worrying result for kiltubrid last night. They have shipped 3 big scores so far in this championship. 3 of the 4 relegation spots already occupied … Gortletteragh the biggest surprise of the 3 teams with 0 points. Allen Gaels the team to beat and they've been very impressive throughout the league and now also in championship.

Leitrimforsam2024 (Leitrim) - Posts: 12 - 07/09/2025 12:12:05    2635162

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Replying To Leitrimforsam2024:  "A very worrying result for kiltubrid last night. They have shipped 3 big scores so far in this championship. 3 of the 4 relegation spots already occupied … Gortletteragh the biggest surprise of the 3 teams with 0 points. Allen Gaels the team to beat and they've been very impressive throughout the league and now also in championship."
Annaduff will beat them, watch this space immediately as I know many thing about it Thanks.

bláthach (Leitrim) - Posts: 248 - 07/09/2025 13:04:38    2635167

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Replying To Leitrimforsam2024:  "A very worrying result for kiltubrid last night. They have shipped 3 big scores so far in this championship. 3 of the 4 relegation spots already occupied … Gortletteragh the biggest surprise of the 3 teams with 0 points. Allen Gaels the team to beat and they've been very impressive throughout the league and now also in championship."
Gortletteragh have been in decline for a few years now. No Jack Heslin and a few abroad has left them with a weakened enough squad. They'll do very well to stay up now. I'd imagine Gortletteragh were never below intermediate before, certainly not in my lifetime, they were a strong senior side for many years , they are doing great work with their pitches but things are at a low ebb on the pitch right now. Allen Gaels look like definite winners although if Annaduff got Darren Cox back i wouldn't completely rule them out.

JimmyNail (Leitrim) - Posts: 290 - 07/09/2025 17:38:32    2635191

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I was on the County Board years in the days when Tony Mcgowan RIP was Chairman and some wee small fella called Tommy Moran was Secretary!!, (I hope he's not reading this)

After those days its embarrassing that i have to ask how many team's are relegated from the senior championship.

Melvin Gaels are odds on to finish bottom.

I see reference been made about a relegation final.

3 questions

1 How many teams are relegated.

2 Is the team that finishes bottom of the table automatically relegated.

3. Were do you finish in the table to be involved in the relegation final

Hope some of ye call tell me
Cheer

Shannonview (Leitrim) - Posts: 85 - 07/09/2025 19:05:58    2635211

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