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Well done to Cloonacool and Mullinabreena, both of whom would have been favourites for both competitions from the start. Didn't see Cloonacool game but glad for them. Smallest club in the county operating out of the same parish as Tubber. As for intermediate Enniscrone did well in first quarter but the final 15 minutes was just a land it in and see how it works out as you mentioned there was plenty of time to chip away at points. Not a great game and doubt Mullinabreena will go too far in Connacht but I doubt they'll care either. Enniscrone had some support at the game and was a big occasion for them but sometimes you've to lose one to win one and they'll be up there with Curry next year among the favourites to be in knockout stages at least. Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 609 - 19/10/2025 18:35:15 2640665 Link 0 |
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I was glad for Cloonacool. Well done to them but they made harder work of it than expected. I suppose they've been trying to get the duck off their back for so long, it's probably normal to produce nervy performances at this stage. They are an example to St. Michaels, St. Johns and maybe one or two others as to what hard work and sticking together can do. Eastern Harps have shown the depth they have in their club and I expect they will be regular contenders for Owen B over the next decade as their growth continues. Coolaney likewise needed to get it done this year or you'd wonder would the hunger have been there to try to push again. I agree with you Eoinog on enjoying seeing home management teams being successful. I know it's not always possible but the experience levels in C/M I'm sure was a factor in that. Coolaney are the kind of side who could bounce and get a couple of results next year if that group sticks together. Enniscrone deserve praise for their works over the past two seasons but as I watched I couldn't help but feel they are still missing something to be a senior side. They lacked quality in the second half when the game was seemingly there for them. The big task for them now is to avoid what happened to Owenmore Gaels. I don't think for a minute that they would be relegated but that they have to come again in 2026. They have reached ground long not seen in that area and with the facilties and numbers they have, should be hungry to stay at that level and eventually better it. The final highlighted how little is actually between the sides in Intermediate at the moment when you consider that nobody went unbeaten. Champions Coolaney Mullinabreena beat the relegated Owenmore Gaels by 3 points in the group. It's open for anyone to have a go. johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 189 - 22/10/2025 11:39:52 2641071 Link 0 |
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I think Coolera will get the job done on Sunday. They just have that experience and I think Gaels will just be that little bit short. Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 218 - 22/10/2025 13:24:48 2641091 Link 0 |
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Agree. The heart says Shamrock Gaels but I think they may have had their chance and you'll see a big performance from Coolera Strandhill on Sunday to retain Owen B.
johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 189 - 22/10/2025 15:32:49 2641112 Link 0 |
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I expect SG to get the job done sunday, Coolera struggling at the back without Taylor as final sunday week ago proved.SG will take their goal chances this time & win by 4/5 points. Eddie_irvine (Sligo) - Posts: 9 - 22/10/2025 21:23:13 2641173 Link 0 |
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I think you only get one shot in most cases at the favourites. I know in bookies Shamrock Gaels still are but I think Coolera will see this one out. It was a lapse in concentration at the end with the breach to force a replay and I think Coolera will be all the sharper this time and try and lock up that defence so to deny as many goal scoring opportunities as the first day out. Looks like a good chance of rain on Sunday which shouldn't affect game too much so long as gusts don't pick up. May well affect attendance though as not too many can pack into two smaller stands. Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 609 - 23/10/2025 08:00:08 2641191 Link 0 |
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20 to 25kmh wind blowing diagonally from the enniscrone end, not near a gale but still very significant, much stronger wind than the last day, a game of two halves I think.
sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1021 - 23/10/2025 12:12:55 2641234 Link 0 |
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2 point shoot out between Quinn & Murphy!! Again i think replay should have been played elsewhere i.e Tubber. Eddie_irvine (Sligo) - Posts: 9 - 23/10/2025 13:13:08 2641252 Link 0 |
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When Gaels got 2 very fortunate goals against Marys in the semi final, I was wondering was Lady luck smiling on them this year. That was followed in the Co final by a penalty in injury time. I watched the game a few days ago again and it never was a penalty. I'm not having a pop at the referee here, because he only has a split second to make his mind up. On the day, and I was at the game it did look like a penalty. Getting it retaken was another bonus because I have never seen a penalty retaken because a keeper was off his line. eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2257 - 23/10/2025 13:15:52 2641254 Link 0 |
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I was at game & rewatched it. SG got alot of decisions in their favour.maybe it is their year. Should be a good edgy replay, lets hope the weather / ref dosen't affect the outcome...... Eddie_irvine (Sligo) - Posts: 9 - 23/10/2025 14:01:47 2641267 Link 0 |