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Murphy ratified?. Any word on backroom team yet.
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Replying To Overthebar53: "Murphy ratified?. Any word on backroom team yet." Heard he was taking a club side outside of county
Smokeless Red (Carlow) - Posts: 35 - 19/08/2025 14:00:06
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Football championship starting in a few weeks, who is everyone's pick to win the senior, inter and Junior?
Senior surely be between the big 3 again. EO might shade it. Inter as always wide open, K/C, Clonmore, Grange maybe? Junior you would imagine the cocks and Leighlin have to be there or there abouts!
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Replying To Smokeless Red: "Heard he was taking a club side outside of county" Will they be traveling for a just a day, or perhaps a weekend?
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 879 - 21/08/2025 14:00:54
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Replying To sportsmadcarlow: "Football championship starting in a few weeks, who is everyone's pick to win the senior, inter and Junior?
Senior surely be between the big 3 again. EO might shade it. Inter as always wide open, K/C, Clonmore, Grange maybe? Junior you would imagine the cocks and Leighlin have to be there or there abouts!" Pal or EO for senior probably just nudge EO I can see that big 3 becoming a big 2 between them in the coming years both dominant underage. Clonmore in inter junior extremely competitive but a very very poor standard so makes it harder to call.. I will go Leighlinbridge surely have to go up sooner than later.
FearCeatharlach (Carlow) - Posts: 27 - 22/08/2025 00:30:07
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Well, the county hurling finals are on this weekend. Senior is a 50-50 game, but I have a slight fancy for Mt Leinster Rangers. Not even sure why. To be fair, Ballinkillen and Naomh Eoin did their best to try to compete this year--but the situation in Bagenalstown is very worrying. And it's very hard to be excited about a senior championship with only five teams, which is dominated by two.
The Intermediate was more interesting. Given four sides had genuine chances. I expect Naomh Brid to narrowly win the final. But whether they will be able to compete at senior next year is another story. I certainly hope they'll feel they can take on the bottom three. However, the gap between MLR and St Mullins and the rest is getting worrying. And what happens if St Mullins drop off? Some of their better players are around the 30 mark now.
As for the football--the senior is very hard to call. There's very little between Eire Og, Rathvilly and Palatine--and Tinryland could be dark horses. I hear things are going well out there. Relegation is likely between Bagenalstown and Fenagh and there are bad reports coming from both camps. Both could struggle.
Would expect Clonmore to win the Intermediate. They competed well in senior last year and have a lot of good young players. Tullow will probably be their biggest challengers, with Kildavin possibly in the mix also.
Leighlinbridge should run way with the Junior A on all known form. Unless, of course, St Mullins decide to show an interest.
Meanwhile, O'Hanrahan's seem to be in some real bother. This is really shocking to someone of my generation. While they have struggled before (in the late 80s, for example), they were always big noises at underage level. But that seems to have also collapsed. Given they were senior just a few years ago--and won a Leinster 25 years ago--something catastrophic must have happened? Can somebody with insight perhaps try to explain it? It's very sad to see.
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 879 - 22/08/2025 10:07:54
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Replying To CARPS: "Well, the county hurling finals are on this weekend. Senior is a 50-50 game, but I have a slight fancy for Mt Leinster Rangers. Not even sure why. To be fair, Ballinkillen and Naomh Eoin did their best to try to compete this year--but the situation in Bagenalstown is very worrying. And it's very hard to be excited about a senior championship with only five teams, which is dominated by two.
The Intermediate was more interesting. Given four sides had genuine chances. I expect Naomh Brid to narrowly win the final. But whether they will be able to compete at senior next year is another story. I certainly hope they'll feel they can take on the bottom three. However, the gap between MLR and St Mullins and the rest is getting worrying. And what happens if St Mullins drop off? Some of their better players are around the 30 mark now.
As for the football--the senior is very hard to call. There's very little between Eire Og, Rathvilly and Palatine--and Tinryland could be dark horses. I hear things are going well out there. Relegation is likely between Bagenalstown and Fenagh and there are bad reports coming from both camps. Both could struggle.
Would expect Clonmore to win the Intermediate. They competed well in senior last year and have a lot of good young players. Tullow will probably be their biggest challengers, with Kildavin possibly in the mix also.
Leighlinbridge should run way with the Junior A on all known form. Unless, of course, St Mullins decide to show an interest.
Meanwhile, O'Hanrahan's seem to be in some real bother. This is really shocking to someone of my generation. While they have struggled before (in the late 80s, for example), they were always big noises at underage level. But that seems to have also collapsed. Given they were senior just a few years ago--and won a Leinster 25 years ago--something catastrophic must have happened? Can somebody with insight perhaps try to explain it? It's very sad to see." I agree I think there is very little between the big 3 at senior. If I was to call it now I'd go with eire og. I think relagation will probably be fenagh or bagenalstown.
Clonmore are definitely favorites for intermediate eire og 2 might not be far off there. Ballon are a coming team id expect them to have a good campaign.Myshall for relagation possibly
Leighlin should win junior but I'm also hearing asca are going well so could be dark horses there pal 2 if they don't lose too many to senior will be in with a shout also. Relagation will be probably o hanrahans or rathvilly
Barrowsider (Carlow) - Posts: 1714 - 22/08/2025 11:25:55
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Replying To CARPS: "Well, the county hurling finals are on this weekend. Senior is a 50-50 game, but I have a slight fancy for Mt Leinster Rangers. Not even sure why. To be fair, Ballinkillen and Naomh Eoin did their best to try to compete this year--but the situation in Bagenalstown is very worrying. And it's very hard to be excited about a senior championship with only five teams, which is dominated by two.
The Intermediate was more interesting. Given four sides had genuine chances. I expect Naomh Brid to narrowly win the final. But whether they will be able to compete at senior next year is another story. I certainly hope they'll feel they can take on the bottom three. However, the gap between MLR and St Mullins and the rest is getting worrying. And what happens if St Mullins drop off? Some of their better players are around the 30 mark now.
As for the football--the senior is very hard to call. There's very little between Eire Og, Rathvilly and Palatine--and Tinryland could be dark horses. I hear things are going well out there. Relegation is likely between Bagenalstown and Fenagh and there are bad reports coming from both camps. Both could struggle.
Would expect Clonmore to win the Intermediate. They competed well in senior last year and have a lot of good young players. Tullow will probably be their biggest challengers, with Kildavin possibly in the mix also.
Leighlinbridge should run way with the Junior A on all known form. Unless, of course, St Mullins decide to show an interest.
Meanwhile, O'Hanrahan's seem to be in some real bother. This is really shocking to someone of my generation. While they have struggled before (in the late 80s, for example), they were always big noises at underage level. But that seems to have also collapsed. Given they were senior just a few years ago--and won a Leinster 25 years ago--something catastrophic must have happened? Can somebody with insight perhaps try to explain it? It's very sad to see." I think St Mullins and Naomi Brid Will win this weekend. Think St Mullins lads know that their time is coming to an end and I find it hard to see them beaten.
Senior football champ will depend on one man. Brendan Murphy, reports are he has played no football at all this year. If he's available Rathvilly will be very hard bet. Add in the players they already have they are a seriously good side.
You would Think Clonmore have to be Faves, don't know how you could suggest Tullow will be there biggest challengers, a very underwhelming club performance wise now for many a year, with no really under age teams coming through but GAA in Tullow really makes the mind boggle. No hurling and relatively poor football teams for a town that size.
Leighlin should be very close this year but always seem to find new ways or messing it up or not quite getting over the line. Always the bridesmaid.
sportsmadcarlow (Carlow) - Posts: 21 - 22/08/2025 11:51:48
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Replying To sportsmadcarlow: "I think St Mullins and Naomi Brid Will win this weekend. Think St Mullins lads know that their time is coming to an end and I find it hard to see them beaten.
Senior football champ will depend on one man. Brendan Murphy, reports are he has played no football at all this year. If he's available Rathvilly will be very hard bet. Add in the players they already have they are a seriously good side.
You would Think Clonmore have to be Faves, don't know how you could suggest Tullow will be there biggest challengers, a very underwhelming club performance wise now for many a year, with no really under age teams coming through but GAA in Tullow really makes the mind boggle. No hurling and relatively poor football teams for a town that size.
Leighlin should be very close this year but always seem to find new ways or messing it up or not quite getting over the line. Always the bridesmaid." I was at the Leighlinbridge vs Myshall practice match this evening. It was a good game. Myshall look strong for the Intermediate, and Leighlinbridge played some decent football too especially considering we were still missing Fiach O'Toole and a few others due to use hurling tomorrow.
But I was really taken back by how good Myshall looked moving the ball. They could give the Intermediate a serious go this year. Some serious footballers on that team Scott Tracey was brilliant, and Kyle Foley in goal was outstanding. He saved shots he had absolutely no right to save, and his kick-outs were just as impressive. Not the first time I've seen him play for Wit against carlow earlier in the year and he was just as impressive.
Two senior county hurlers I think they'd be a great help to the senior footballers.
Ceatharlach7000 (Carlow) - Posts: 6 - 22/08/2025 22:24:05
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Replying To CARPS: "Well, the county hurling finals are on this weekend. Senior is a 50-50 game, but I have a slight fancy for Mt Leinster Rangers. Not even sure why. To be fair, Ballinkillen and Naomh Eoin did their best to try to compete this year--but the situation in Bagenalstown is very worrying. And it's very hard to be excited about a senior championship with only five teams, which is dominated by two.
The Intermediate was more interesting. Given four sides had genuine chances. I expect Naomh Brid to narrowly win the final. But whether they will be able to compete at senior next year is another story. I certainly hope they'll feel they can take on the bottom three. However, the gap between MLR and St Mullins and the rest is getting worrying. And what happens if St Mullins drop off? Some of their better players are around the 30 mark now.
As for the football--the senior is very hard to call. There's very little between Eire Og, Rathvilly and Palatine--and Tinryland could be dark horses. I hear things are going well out there. Relegation is likely between Bagenalstown and Fenagh and there are bad reports coming from both camps. Both could struggle.
Would expect Clonmore to win the Intermediate. They competed well in senior last year and have a lot of good young players. Tullow will probably be their biggest challengers, with Kildavin possibly in the mix also.
Leighlinbridge should run way with the Junior A on all known form. Unless, of course, St Mullins decide to show an interest.
Meanwhile, O'Hanrahan's seem to be in some real bother. This is really shocking to someone of my generation. While they have struggled before (in the late 80s, for example), they were always big noises at underage level. But that seems to have also collapsed. Given they were senior just a few years ago--and won a Leinster 25 years ago--something catastrophic must have happened? Can somebody with insight perhaps try to explain it? It's very sad to see." It really is deplorable how O'Hanrahans have let themselves fall to such an extent. Too many left in quick succession, but also the overwhelming dominance of Eire Og didn't help matters as people naturally want to be associated with success from underage to senior. Unfortunately there is little between them and Asca now in terms of what they bring to the table as a club. It would be great to see both Asca and the Blues build back up to Intermediate standard. Wonder if Amalgamation with Carlow Town or Setanta could help in anyway even unofficially that they retain their identities but Carlow Town Hurling Club row in with blues for all age groups and Setanta do the same with Asca or vice versa..
Carlowrising (Carlow) - Posts: 176 - 23/08/2025 14:06:35
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Replying To Ceatharlach7000: "I was at the Leighlinbridge vs Myshall practice match this evening. It was a good game. Myshall look strong for the Intermediate, and Leighlinbridge played some decent football too especially considering we were still missing Fiach O'Toole and a few others due to use hurling tomorrow.
But I was really taken back by how good Myshall looked moving the ball. They could give the Intermediate a serious go this year. Some serious footballers on that team Scott Tracey was brilliant, and Kyle Foley in goal was outstanding. He saved shots he had absolutely no right to save, and his kick-outs were just as impressive. Not the first time I've seen him play for Wit against carlow earlier in the year and he was just as impressive.
Two senior county hurlers I think they'd be a great help to the senior footballers." The county hurlers are Carlow's flagship team... why would second tier players want to drop down to the four tier to play a different code?
Next year, the hurlers will play glamour ties against Clare, Dublin and Wexford... while the footballers will face the usual drudgery of Longford, Waterford and Leitrim.
A player would need his head examined if he'd choose big ball over small ball right now.
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 879 - 24/08/2025 11:10:43
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Replying To CARPS: "The county hurlers are Carlow's flagship team... why would second tier players want to drop down to the four tier to play a different code?
Next year, the hurlers will play glamour ties against Clare, Dublin and Wexford... while the footballers will face the usual drudgery of Longford, Waterford and Leitrim.
A player would need his head examined if he'd choose big ball over small ball right now." As much as I'd admire the hurlers. The football team will always be the flag ship. Maybe not deserved but that's how it is. I'm hearing joe Murphy is definitely back in I'm also hearing they will take or have over sight on the u20s. Not sure how accurate that is but it would make sense if building a team
Barrowsider (Carlow) - Posts: 1714 - 24/08/2025 19:48:43
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Replying To CARPS: "The county hurlers are Carlow's flagship team... why would second tier players want to drop down to the four tier to play a different code?
Next year, the hurlers will play glamour ties against Clare, Dublin and Wexford... while the footballers will face the usual drudgery of Longford, Waterford and Leitrim.
A player would need his head examined if he'd choose big ball over small ball right now." A very valid point. Hurling is a much higher standard than the football in terms of county level at the minute
Ceatharlach7000 (Carlow) - Posts: 6 - 24/08/2025 20:42:29
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Replying To Barrowsider: "As much as I'd admire the hurlers. The football team will always be the flag ship. Maybe not deserved but that's how it is. I'm hearing joe Murphy is definitely back in I'm also hearing they will take or have over sight on the u20s. Not sure how accurate that is but it would make sense if building a team" How could a Division 4 team be the flagship over a Division 1B (de facto second tier) team?
The hurlers play at a higher level.
A lot of Carlow football people are delusional about this.
CARPS (Carlow) - Posts: 879 - 24/08/2025 22:54:33
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Replying To Ceatharlach7000: "A very valid point. Hurling is a much higher standard than the football in terms of county level at the minute" Totally agree.. there's a few footballers that should give the hurling ago while we're competing at such a high level.. if they've any ambition at all.
Well done MLR, sweeper won an all Ireland and now the senior hurling title, common denominator was the MLR manager.
I was amazed at the age profile of MLR players on programme.. they're very young with exception of a few so all bodes well for a big future for them.
Carlowtothecore1 (Carlow) - Posts: 72 - 25/08/2025 06:57:02
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Some performance from MLR yesterday, they showed serious intensity throughout and picked some outstanding scores. St Mullins struggled with the pace of the game and their key men were very quiet. Pretty young Rangers team when u take the 3 or 4 older guys out.
Dualclub1 (Carlow) - Posts: 292 - 25/08/2025 11:38:50
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Good win by MLR yesterday they were the better team & deserved the win. St Mullins seemed off but I suppose they weren't let play.
As regards hurling in the county it was very important that Naomh Brid won the interimediate on Saturday ( no disrespect to MLR) The more senior teams we have the better & we now up to 6. In the next few years if we could get Carlow town & Burren Rangers or Kildavin up senior too would be great. Having said that no point having them up senior if they don't compete as we would have a lot of mis matches. I think the age profile of Naomh Brid is quiet young so hopefully they can build on this & at least become competitive at Senior.
The big two have dominated the Senior since Naomh Brid last won in 2008 & would be great to see a new team win the championship but I think we a long way off that yet. It's up to everyone else to get up to the standard of MLR & St Mullins.
carlo (Carlow) - Posts: 279 - 25/08/2025 15:19:56
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