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Replying To Fionn:  "December 14/15 ALL-IRELAND Club SHC SEMI-FINALS (neutral venues)
Slaughtneil v Sarsfields
Loughrea v Na Fianna


Sunday January 19th, Croke Park
ALL-IRELAND Club SHC FINAL"
Great to have quality hurling games to go and watch at this time of year isn't it!

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14008 - 01/12/2024 20:18:13    2581932

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There's no doubt that Na Fianna and Sarsfields deserved their wins but the losers can feel aggrieved over two goals they conceded. Currie seemed to take 7 or 8 steps before scoring his goal last night, and O'Regan surpassed that by taking about 10 steps for his first goal today. The fact that both referees pulled players for "steps" at other stages of the game just makes it more frustrating. As I said, the better team won in both games but we have seen other instances where games were decided by vital scores taken by players who have blatantly overcarried.

midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 588 - 01/12/2024 20:20:32    2581934

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Replying To Viking66:  "In fairness to Portaferry they got the gameplay right, worked really hard to limit Slaughtneils running game, and got fast ball in and put up a decent score. Think Slaughtneil were fitter and stronger and just outlasted Ferry tbh. The 2 goals lads got away from their markers who were maybe too tired to track back. 2 mighty games in the Ulster Championship all the same."
Slaughtneils fitness really showed in the two games in Ulster. Probably first time Slaughtneil won't be playing a real heavyweight all Ireland favorite like Cuala, Ballyhale, Ballygunner and Na Piarsiagh the last times they've came out of Ulster. Genuinely very difficult to call an all Ireland winner. All 4 be feeling very confident.

Throughthemidfieldhewasstormin (Wexford) - Posts: 285 - 01/12/2024 20:20:50    2581935

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Replying To BigBàsMan:  "Less polished ?
They've hurled the best in Galway this year... By far."
Only busting Katser's chops.

He probably thinks Loughrea are not wristy enough.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3188 - 01/12/2024 20:30:52    2581936

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "The natural hurling ability and class of Na Fianna against the honest hard working and less polished Loughrea.

How will it go?"
I enjoyed this

Doylerwex (Wexford) - Posts: 3179 - 01/12/2024 20:46:39    2581940

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Replying To midlands:  "There's no doubt that Na Fianna and Sarsfields deserved their wins but the losers can feel aggrieved over two goals they conceded. Currie seemed to take 7 or 8 steps before scoring his goal last night, and O'Regan surpassed that by taking about 10 steps for his first goal today. The fact that both referees pulled players for "steps" at other stages of the game just makes it more frustrating. As I said, the better team won in both games but we have seen other instances where games were decided by vital scores taken by players who have blatantly overcarried."
Kilcormac on other day might have shipped 3 nailed on red cards. Steps!

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3188 - 01/12/2024 21:48:32    2581954

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The standard of club hurling is really improving in some counties.

It has been a cracking provincial hurling club championship in the three provinces.

Great to see it.

Past hurler (None) - Posts: 825 - 01/12/2024 22:45:44    2581958

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "Kilcormac on other day might have shipped 3 nailed on red cards. Steps!"
Barney, my post was about overcarrying, and how the rule is not being implemented. Red cards or "nailed on red cards" is a different topic entirely.

midlands (Westmeath) - Posts: 588 - 01/12/2024 23:34:56    2581964

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "Kilcormac on other day might have shipped 3 nailed on red cards. Steps!"
Nice counter punching.

Overthebar53 (Carlow) - Posts: 291 - 02/12/2024 00:40:21    2581967

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Replying To Ryanteam:  "SARS were hammered by ballygunner last year, beaten in Cork county final by divisional team Imokilly, but dug deep and scrapped for every ball. Great win!"
A great win indeed. Cork club's flying - Junior, Intermediate and now senior Munster champions!

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 353 - 02/12/2024 16:08:19    2582068

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Replying To Past hurler:  "The standard of club hurling is really improving in some counties.

It has been a cracking provincial hurling club championship in the three provinces.

Great to see it."
Ulster club championship has improved ever since the emergence of Slaughtneil, its great to see… even if my club suffered this year. Instead of it being loughgeil, Dunloy or Cushendall being ulster champions nearly every year, the odd victory by the County Down champions was usually because of complacency. I do honestly think there isn't much between the provinces in club level, even though Ulster County teams have a long way to go. It would be a great shot in the arm if Slaughtneil were to get to the final and maybe even win, that would give Derry, Down and Antrim hurling a massive boost.

exref (Antrim) - Posts: 69 - 02/12/2024 16:43:05    2582080

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Replying To exref:  "Ulster club championship has improved ever since the emergence of Slaughtneil, its great to see… even if my club suffered this year. Instead of it being loughgeil, Dunloy or Cushendall being ulster champions nearly every year, the odd victory by the County Down champions was usually because of complacency. I do honestly think there isn't much between the provinces in club level, even though Ulster County teams have a long way to go. It would be a great shot in the arm if Slaughtneil were to get to the final and maybe even win, that would give Derry, Down and Antrim hurling a massive boost."
It would for sure. Best of luck to them.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14008 - 02/12/2024 16:51:26    2582081

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The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.

Sunday December 15

Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4

Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4

(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4009 - 02/12/2024 17:58:53    2582093

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Replying To Past hurler:  "The standard of club hurling is really improving in some counties.

It has been a cracking provincial hurling club championship in the three provinces.

Great to see it."
It is great competition. Big enough crowd too o Saturday, guts of 10,000 so well more than club's own people. Be much better atmosphere at semis. I reckon maybe Tullamore or Portlaoise? Double header would get 15,000 and more.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3188 - 02/12/2024 18:33:20    2582101

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Replying To Fionn:  "The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.

Sunday December 15

Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4

Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4

(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)"
A double header in Thurles would have made as much sense surely? Must have to boost Newbridge after the renovation. Hardly handy for either Sars or Slaughtneill.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3188 - 02/12/2024 18:50:40    2582104

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Replying To midlands:  "There's no doubt that Na Fianna and Sarsfields deserved their wins but the losers can feel aggrieved over two goals they conceded. Currie seemed to take 7 or 8 steps before scoring his goal last night, and O'Regan surpassed that by taking about 10 steps for his first goal today. The fact that both referees pulled players for "steps" at other stages of the game just makes it more frustrating. As I said, the better team won in both games but we have seen other instances where games were decided by vital scores taken by players who have blatantly overcarried."
Yes I would agree with you. They ref don't try to beat anyone but just can't get consistency. Ballygunner were well beaten but did not fair too good on decisions in last two games. On the other hand Coughlan should probable have received greater censorship for pulling back a break away. Neither would I be writing the epitaph for Ballygunner with talent at their disposal. Intercounty players who can't get in the team and a string of minors on the way. They will make them fit seamlessly because they mold them all the same. Some of the old guard will make way. Coughlan though a solid full back has lost the legs and now relies on cunning. Expecting Patrick Fitzgerald to have a break out year for Waterford and his names sake Padraig from Kilrossanty has been lights out this year. A year older for both and hopefully stronger. Padraig's twin Seamus is no slouch either.

Canuck (Waterford) - Posts: 2878 - 02/12/2024 21:00:39    2582116

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "
Replying To Fionn:  "The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.

Sunday December 15

Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4

Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4

(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)"
A double header in Thurles would have made as much sense surely? Must have to boost Newbridge after the renovation. Hardly handy for either Sars or Slaughtneill."
Newbridge is around the same travel time for both and mostly motorway or fast A road for Slaughtneil and all motorway for Sars? Thurles would be a terrible journey for Slaughtneil.

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14008 - 02/12/2024 22:53:35    2582132

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Replying To Viking66:  "
Replying To BarneyGrant:  "[quote=Fionn:  "The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.

Sunday December 15

Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4

Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4

(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)"
A double header in Thurles would have made as much sense surely? Must have to boost Newbridge after the renovation. Hardly handy for either Sars or Slaughtneill."
Newbridge is around the same travel time for both and mostly motorway or fast A road for Slaughtneil and all motorway for Sars? Thurles would be a terrible journey for Slaughtneil."]Agree with you Viking. Thurles would have been an awful long journey for Slaughtneill. I think St. Clonleth's is an excellent choice and might even head down myself.

bloodandbandage (Cork) - Posts: 353 - 03/12/2024 08:55:15    2582146

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Replying To bloodandbandage:  "
Replying To Viking66:  "[quote=BarneyGrant:  "[quote=Fionn:  "The GAA has confirmed the fixture details for the AIB All-Ireland Club SHC Semi-Finals.

Sunday December 15

Sarsfields (Cork) v Slaughtneil (Derry), Cedral St Conleth's, 1.30pm - TG4

Loughrea (Galway) v Na Fianna (Dublin), FBD Semple Stadium, 3.30pm - TG4

(Extra Time & Winner on the Day)"
A double header in Thurles would have made as much sense surely? Must have to boost Newbridge after the renovation. Hardly handy for either Sars or Slaughtneill."
Newbridge is around the same travel time for both and mostly motorway or fast A road for Slaughtneil and all motorway for Sars? Thurles would be a terrible journey for Slaughtneil."]Agree with you Viking. Thurles would have been an awful long journey for Slaughtneill. I think St. Clonleth's is an excellent choice and might even head down myself."]Was thinking of heading up there too. See how Santa goes first....

Viking66 (Wexford) - Posts: 14008 - 03/12/2024 10:18:58    2582156

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Some result in the Munster final. I wasn't expecting that. The Ulster final was a good game as well.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 8326 - 03/12/2024 10:35:41    2582160

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