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Replying To Fionn:  "
Replying To WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1989 - 18/06/2025 20:48:47    2619098

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Replying To kiloughter:  "
Replying To Fionn:  "[quote=WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it."]GAA and Mardi Gras - definitely not two things I would have ever imagined in the same sentence.... ;o)

But it was.... lol

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 19/06/2025 10:28:34    2619159

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Replying To Fionn:  "
Replying To kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it."]GAA and Mardi Gras - definitely not two things I would have ever imagined in the same sentence.... ;o)

But it was.... lol"]Well aren't we supposed to be a city of culture so when ye visited we couldn't let ye down.

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1989 - 19/06/2025 10:34:08    2619162

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Replying To kiloughter:  "
Replying To Fionn:  "[quote=kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it."]GAA and Mardi Gras - definitely not two things I would have ever imagined in the same sentence.... ;o)

But it was.... lol"]Well aren't we supposed to be a city of culture so when ye visited we couldn't let ye down."]Galway is a fab city.
Never lets anyone down. ;o)

Getting back to GAA - how far do you think your Footballers and Hurlers will go this year.?

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 19/06/2025 12:21:28    2619198

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Replying To Fionn:  "
Replying To kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it."]GAA and Mardi Gras - definitely not two things I would have ever imagined in the same sentence.... ;o)

But it was.... lol"]Well aren't we supposed to be a city of culture so when ye visited we couldn't let ye down."]Galway is a fab city.
Never lets anyone down. ;o)

Getting back to GAA - how far do you think your Footballers and Hurlers will go this year.?"]For our hurlers honestly I think Tipp will win by 3 to 5 pts. They are better than us currently. In transition tbf so mgt will need a number of years to shape their own squad. On our footballers I cannot fault them one bit but last July haunts us. I pray this squad get that elusive celtic cross as a player like Shane Walsh while he can be inconsistent has a skillset which makes me love this game. I hope the chance has not passed and Sunday will be a huge test. On ye what is your genuine take for both your hurlers and footballers?

kiloughter (Galway) - Posts: 1989 - 19/06/2025 14:07:27    2619243

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Replying To kiloughter:  "
Replying To Fionn:  "[quote=kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it."]GAA and Mardi Gras - definitely not two things I would have ever imagined in the same sentence.... ;o)

But it was.... lol"]Well aren't we supposed to be a city of culture so when ye visited we couldn't let ye down."]Galway is a fab city.
Never lets anyone down. ;o)

Getting back to GAA - how far do you think your Footballers and Hurlers will go this year.?"]For our hurlers honestly I think Tipp will win by 3 to 5 pts. They are better than us currently. In transition tbf so mgt will need a number of years to shape their own squad. On our footballers I cannot fault them one bit but last July haunts us. I pray this squad get that elusive celtic cross as a player like Shane Walsh while he can be inconsistent has a skillset which makes me love this game. I hope the chance has not passed and Sunday will be a huge test. On ye what is your genuine take for both your hurlers and footballers?"]Firstly our hurlers - realistically we are miles behind Limerick. We are improving but I am expecting a gap of at least 10pts tbh. I think Galway have the easier draw....

On our Footballers - we should be beating Cork, and get to a 1/4 Final. If we do, I will be glad to avoid both Armagh and Kerry. If I was to choose an opponent there, I would opt for Monaghan. There is a sting in the tail of Tyrone yet...!

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 19/06/2025 17:24:08    2619311

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Dubs team named for our prelim 1/4 clash v Cork in Croker:-
Clucko
Theo - Sean McMahon - Davy Byrne
Howard - J.Small - Lee
POCB - CK
Killian McGinnis - Bugler - Scully
P.Small - CON - Cossie

subs:-
Evan
Luke,
Nathan,
Alex,
Tom,
Greg,
Ross,
Murch,
Cian Murph,
Lorcan
EOD.

Collie out injured.

I would be starting Tom tbh, but he is sure to come on, as will Murch, Murph, and hopefully Luke & Lorcan.

Strong Team in fairness, well as strong as we could hope for in 2025...!

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 19/06/2025 23:00:22    2619360

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Dubs Hurling team named for the clash with the mighty Limerick men, in the All Ireland Hurling 1/4 Final:-
Sean Brennan
John Bellew - Paddy Smyth - Conor McHugh
Paddy Doyle - Chris Crummey - Andrew Dunphy
Conor Burke - Brian Hayes
Rian McBride - Fergal Whitely - Cian O'Sullivan
Sean Currie - Ronan Hayes - Diarmaid O'Dulang

subs:
Eddie Gibbons
Donal Burke
Colin Currie
Paddy Dunleavy
Daire Gray
John Hetherton
AJ Murphy
David Lucey
James Madden
Paul O'Dea
Darragh Power

Danny still out injured it appears..... ;o(

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 19/06/2025 23:16:42    2619364

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Donal Burke on subs for tomorrow. No sign of Danny.

Curious about Conor Donohoe. I thought he had been given a one match ban same as Galway goalkeeper?

He's big loss as has been of our best players all year and would not be standing back admiring the Limerick lads.

BarneyGrant (Dublin) - Posts: 3646 - 20/06/2025 08:27:42    2619382

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Replying To BarneyGrant:  "Donal Burke on subs for tomorrow. No sign of Danny.

Curious about Conor Donohoe. I thought he had been given a one match ban same as Galway goalkeeper?

He's big loss as has been of our best players all year and would not be standing back admiring the Limerick lads."
I thought it was a 1 game suspension also
???

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 20/06/2025 09:52:11    2619399

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Is Colm Basquel injured or just out of favour, he would surely make the 26?

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 952 - 20/06/2025 11:11:35    2619422

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Replying To sligo joe:  "Is Colm Basquel injured or just out of favour, he would surely make the 26?"
He is still out with the hamstring injury picked up in 1st half v Armagh. He hadn't been in any sort of form prior to that but if we can get him back fit then he certainly has a role to play off the bench. He can be infuriating at times with his shooting but also has the potential to be very direct and do something special out of nowhere. Hopefully not too far away from a return anyway to boost the bench options.

TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 279 - 20/06/2025 11:20:51    2619427

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Replying To sligo joe:  "Is Colm Basquel injured or just out of favour, he would surely make the 26?"
Collie is still injured.
Should hopefully be back if we make it further.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 20/06/2025 11:24:48    2619431

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Replying To TrueBlue35:  "He is still out with the hamstring injury picked up in 1st half v Armagh. He hadn't been in any sort of form prior to that but if we can get him back fit then he certainly has a role to play off the bench. He can be infuriating at times with his shooting but also has the potential to be very direct and do something special out of nowhere. Hopefully not too far away from a return anyway to boost the bench options."
He has soooo much potential - just needs to be more consistent.

Fionn (Dublin) - Posts: 4340 - 20/06/2025 11:25:44    2619432

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Replying To Fionn:  "He has soooo much potential - just needs to be more consistent."
100% Fionn. I think he is the sort of player that needs to play with a totally clear head and play on instinct. When he throws caution to the wind like we saw in 2023 he was almost unplayable. Now this year he seems to be snatching at chances and confidence isn't high. If he can get back fit and in form he would be a serious weapon.

TrueBlue35 (Dublin) - Posts: 279 - 20/06/2025 12:13:42    2619443

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Replying To Fionn:  "
Replying To kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=kiloughter:  "[quote=Fionn:  "[quote=WanPintWin:  "[quote=Fionn:  "I was actually referring to the URC final and the low crowd at that particular game.

I dont think GAA attendances are extremely healthy at all tbh.
Except Munster Hurling.

There should be 40,000 plus at a double header in Croke Park - it isnt just a preliminary football 1/4 final.
There is an All Ireland Hurling 1/4 final also taking place.
IF we cant get 40k at these, then I think that is pretty poor tbh.

As for a whole province..... some counties woudnt even know what a rugby ball looked like... ;o)"
It's a hurling quarter final which we almost certainly already know the outcome of. If Limerick were playing Kilkenny, Cork or Tipp in the quarter-final you'd have a much bigger crowd.
Compare attendances now to those in the 80s and bear in mind we have far more championship games now, and they are still far healthier. Back then it might have been the only opportunity to see your county play in championship.
Competitiveness and excitement is what drives interest, and that's definitely on the increase in football."
Dont get me wrong, I would love nothing more than sold out venues.

I also think the cost of the tickets and so many games in such a short space of time is having an effect of attendances."]Of course the other piece is using smaller provincial venues not full still can create a decent atmosphere. Breffini Park last Saturday probably 60% full had a good atmosphere. Newry this Sunday likely to be rocking. The Hyde for Donegal Mayo appeared to have good atmosphere (only saw this one on tv). Problem is Croker needs 40 to 50k to have a good atmosphere. Similarly the gaelic grounds in Limerick on Saturday for the hurling will be doing well to get 15k so atmosphere won't be great. In general though the football championship crowds are up and am sure Newry for your match had a decent atmosphere. When ye visited Salthill earlier in the campaign there was a mardi gras feel to it."]GAA and Mardi Gras - definitely not two things I would have ever imagined in the same sentence.... ;o)

But it was.... lol"]Well aren't we supposed to be a city of culture so when ye visited we couldn't let ye down."]Galway is a fab city.
Never lets anyone down. ;o)

Getting back to GAA - how far do you think your Footballers and Hurlers will go this year.?"]For our hurlers honestly I think Tipp will win by 3 to 5 pts. They are better than us currently. In transition tbf so mgt will need a number of years to shape their own squad. On our footballers I cannot fault them one bit but last July haunts us. I pray this squad get that elusive celtic cross as a player like Shane Walsh while he can be inconsistent has a skillset which makes me love this game. I hope the chance has not passed and Sunday will be a huge test. On ye what is your genuine take for both your hurlers and footballers?"]Firstly our hurlers - realistically we are miles behind Limerick. We are improving but I am expecting a gap of at least 10pts tbh. I think Galway have the easier draw....

On our Footballers - we should be beating Cork, and get to a 1/4 Final. If we do, I will be glad to avoid both Armagh and Kerry. If I was to choose an opponent there, I would opt for Monaghan. There is a sting in the tail of Tyrone yet...!"]Brilliant stuff by the hurlers. Even if we lose by 20+ now, we at least gave them a game! Ahead by 5 at one point!

Final_spruce (Dublin) - Posts: 4 - 21/06/2025 16:45:10    2619641

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Wow. What a performance. Well done.

Was nearly as nervous at the end there as I would be watching Wexford.

Can't beat the right attitude on the pitch. Amazing.

Yellowhelmet (Australia) - Posts: 153 - 21/06/2025 17:42:20    2619661

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Superb!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8790 - 21/06/2025 18:05:57    2619673

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Will this be Cluxton last game for the Dubs?

kerry4sam25 (Kerry) - Posts: 51 - 21/06/2025 19:11:20    2619684

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A win for the ages for the Dubs. Delighted for them. Where are all these experts now who were prepared to give Limerick the McCarthy and save everyone else the bother.

Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 1693 - 21/06/2025 19:26:24    2619687

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