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Replying To minor77: "Gerry mac did it for a few years with the hurlers never played in the league as he was in the US came home for the championship didn't here anyone complaining" Shane O'Donnell also skipped the league this year. It definitely didn't do him or Clare any harm. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2187 - 30/09/2024 23:14:38 2572636 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "It's heading that way alright just with the demographics in rural areas. Someone recently told me that when Killererin were in their pomp in the late 90s, Coaregalway and St James' were junior. Another crazy stat is that there is one adult football club catering for Clarenbridge, Ardrahan, Ballindereen, Gort, Beagh, Kinvara, St Thomas', Kilbeacanty but we won't go there." Its the same for a lot of North Galway when it comes to hurling. Traditionally a football area, and not many hurling clubs. hopballref (Galway) - Posts: 417 - 01/10/2024 08:42:18 2572643 Link
Replying To galwayfball: "Agreed very similar. I don't think it should be allowed. One rule for some is not the way to go. Health and the health of family is the only exception in my opinion" Totally disagree all players are different. You don't put Damien comer on the same training plan as Jonny McGrath. I think that if Paul conroy says will be back next year but taking the league off id say grand see you in March. If tomo was to do likewise I would tell him no guarantee he'd come back in. I think players on the panel understand this and no issue with such scenario Different strokes for different folks jm25 (Galway) - Posts: 1289 - 01/10/2024 10:04:16 2572659 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "Shane O'Donnell also skipped the league this year. It definitely didn't do him or Clare any harm." Did Jonny Glynn not do something similar in 2017. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 138 - 01/10/2024 10:12:14 2572664 Link
Replying To LimerickForLiam24: "Jonah Culligan having a great season with St James. Will be on Galway team next year." ahh schtop LottoPlus (Kilkenny) - Posts: 85 - 01/10/2024 10:30:22 2572671 Link
Replying To smallfrank: "Athenry, Ballinasloe and Headford should never in a million years be amalgamating with anyone. The no 1 job of coaching officers should be to make sure the bigger towns are in the top divisions regardless of area. Agree that amalgamation the way for smaller populations. I'm from a small club myself and recently visited Naomh Mearnog in Dublin which was an eye opener. Coaching officers and working in the schools seems to be the key and getting the parents involved in any way at all." I believe that half of Headford town in actually in Caherlistrane parish. And Headford pitch is in Caherlistrane parish. May help salthill in their argument to put a pitch into St. Michaels Parish. On that, our pitch in CG is in Turloughmore parish but at least some of them play with CG unless they are really good (like Daithi Burke) then they go to corofin. LottoPlus (Kilkenny) - Posts: 85 - 01/10/2024 10:37:13 2572673 Link
Replying To LottoPlus: "I believe that half of Headford town in actually in Caherlistrane parish. And Headford pitch is in Caherlistrane parish. May help salthill in their argument to put a pitch into St. Michaels Parish. On that, our pitch in CG is in Turloughmore parish but at least some of them play with CG unless they are really good (like Daithi Burke) then they go to corofin." Didn't know that was the case. Caherlestrane look like another team in real trouble, maybe when they get relegated they should consider joining up with Headford if there is already a crossover there ? I've been told there are now a few Amalgamations at Juvenile level, Northern Gaels ( Glenamaddy, Glinsk,Williamstown ), Eastern Harps( Ballinasloe, Menlough, Padraic Pearses), Gael na Gaillimhe ( seems to be Craughwell, Clarinbridge + others ), not sure of any other Amalgamated teams. Wonder are they working out well ? Would they continue as teams for Adult level ? I don't know if there's anything that would help Salthills argument in blatantly moving in on St. Michael's parish. Black+Blue (Galway) - Posts: 134 - 01/10/2024 13:24:11 2572691 Link
Replying To Black+Blue: "Didn't know that was the case. Caherlestrane look like another team in real trouble, maybe when they get relegated they should consider joining up with Headford if there is already a crossover there ? I've been told there are now a few Amalgamations at Juvenile level, Northern Gaels ( Glenamaddy, Glinsk,Williamstown ), Eastern Harps( Ballinasloe, Menlough, Padraic Pearses), Gael na Gaillimhe ( seems to be Craughwell, Clarinbridge + others ), not sure of any other Amalgamated teams. Wonder are they working out well ? Would they continue as teams for Adult level ? I don't know if there's anything that would help Salthills argument in blatantly moving in on St. Michael's parish." Carna-Caiseal and Na Piarsaigh are also amalgamated at underage. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2187 - 01/10/2024 15:31:40 2572710 Link
Replying To Black+Blue: "Didn't know that was the case. Caherlestrane look like another team in real trouble, maybe when they get relegated they should consider joining up with Headford if there is already a crossover there ? I've been told there are now a few Amalgamations at Juvenile level, Northern Gaels ( Glenamaddy, Glinsk,Williamstown ), Eastern Harps( Ballinasloe, Menlough, Padraic Pearses), Gael na Gaillimhe ( seems to be Craughwell, Clarinbridge + others ), not sure of any other Amalgamated teams. Wonder are they working out well ? Would they continue as teams for Adult level ? I don't know if there's anything that would help Salthills argument in blatantly moving in on St. Michael's parish." The salthill comment was only to take the **.............. LottoPlus (Kilkenny)** - Posts: 85 - 01/10/2024 16:00:55 2572714 Link
Replying To Black+Blue: "Didn't know that was the case. Caherlestrane look like another team in real trouble, maybe when they get relegated they should consider joining up with Headford if there is already a crossover there ? I've been told there are now a few Amalgamations at Juvenile level, Northern Gaels ( Glenamaddy, Glinsk,Williamstown ), Eastern Harps( Ballinasloe, Menlough, Padraic Pearses), Gael na Gaillimhe ( seems to be Craughwell, Clarinbridge + others ), not sure of any other Amalgamated teams. Wonder are they working out well ? Would they continue as teams for Adult level ? I don't know if there's anything that would help Salthills argument in blatantly moving in on St. Michael's parish." Caherlistrane have 4 adult teams. I don't think they need to amalgamate with anyone. Not.A.Quelly (Galway) - Posts: 95 - 01/10/2024 16:16:01 2572715 Link
I would be very reticent about suggesting solutions for other clubs difficulties, if anybody has problem solving abilities let them put them into action in their own club if it exists?.There isn't any club that is all conquering and blessed with perfect facilities and an unblemished playing and administration record, so there is a job for anyone so inclined without poking into other clubs business. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 138 - 01/10/2024 20:25:35 2572731 Link
Replying To galwayfball: "Agreed very similar. I don't think it should be allowed. One rule for some is not the way to go. Health and the health of family is the only exception in my opinion" amateurs???? Mayfair (Galway) - Posts: 68 - 01/10/2024 23:15:36 2572740 Link
Predictions for the Senior County Sem Finals - Salthill Knocknacarra V Corofin - Corofin by 3 Moycullen V Tuam Stars - Tuam Stars by 1 Possibly AET My prediction is a Corofin V Tuam Stars County Final LetsPlayBall (Galway) - Posts: 64 - 02/10/2024 08:32:29 2572750 Link
Replying To backtooldwall: "I would be very reticent about suggesting solutions for other clubs difficulties, if anybody has problem solving abilities let them put them into action in their own club if it exists?.There isn't any club that is all conquering and blessed with perfect facilities and an unblemished playing and administration record, so there is a job for anyone so inclined without poking into other clubs business." Facilities is the key. I see Oranmore Maree will be the first club in Galway with a full size 4G floodlit pitch. Creggs Rugby Club another great example. BTW, my own club are way behind facilities wise and it does have an impact in getting families and kids down involved. smallfrank (Galway) - Posts: 442 - 02/10/2024 12:13:19 2572778 Link
Replying To jm25: "Totally disagree all players are different. You don't put Damien comer on the same training plan as Jonny McGrath. I think that if Paul conroy says will be back next year but taking the league off id say grand see you in March. If tomo was to do likewise I would tell him no guarantee he'd come back in. I think players on the panel understand this and no issue with such scenario Different strokes for different folks" Spot on. No 2 situations are identical. Manager has to make decisions, and hope he gets the majority correct. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1891 - 02/10/2024 16:30:51 2572810 Link
Replying To jm25: "Totally disagree all players are different. You don't put Damien comer on the same training plan as Jonny McGrath. I think that if Paul conroy says will be back next year but taking the league off id say grand see you in March. If tomo was to do likewise I would tell him no guarantee he'd come back in. I think players on the panel understand this and no issue with such scenario Different strokes for different folks" Spot on. No 2 situations are identical. Manager has to make decisions, and hope he gets the majority correct. Mayonman (Galway) - Posts: 1891 - 02/10/2024 16:31:10 2572811 Link
Great game of football in Milltown this evening between Mountbelle/Moylough and Dunmore in the u19A North Board final. Some really exciting talent on show, for Dunmore, Jack Jordan, Padraig Martyn and obviously Colm Costello impressed. MM's Ciaran Mulhern looks a quality player amongst a few others that can help rebuild the senior side. Future looks very bright for both clubs. WonTon5 (Galway) - Posts: 15 - 02/10/2024 21:53:54 2572843 Link
Is there any valid reason why teams cant do warm up's on pitch in Tuam Stadium, kick about at half time or let kids on to play? hopballref (Galway) - Posts: 417 - 03/10/2024 16:09:29 2572921 Link
Replying To hopballref: "Is there any valid reason why teams cant do warm up's on pitch in Tuam Stadium, kick about at half time or let kids on to play?" Shorts answer is no. It would be great to have kids playing at HT of the big championship games. It's brilliant for the kids. Ciaran359 (Galway) - Posts: 16 - 04/10/2024 12:10:05 2573018 Link
Replying To hopballref: "Is there any valid reason why teams cant do warm up's on pitch in Tuam Stadium, kick about at half time or let kids on to play?" If need to be important, you have to be seen to be important. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 138 - 04/10/2024 14:33:14 2573047 Link