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Replying To WanPintWin: "It sounds fairly clear to me. The hurling championship are applying the new rule from Central Council. The football championship are not. Clubs were made aware of this beforehand. It's not a failure to apply the new rule, as you've said. They're simply not applying it and clubs were informed." THE QUESTION IS. Is it up to the various committees within the Galway Co board to decide which rules they will implement ,or do they have to comply with GAA rules?.It seems to me the rules should be the rules whichever one is the correct one. Another question can a team from a competition that does not apply the rules progress to one that does?ie Connacht Club or All Ireland Club.Different rules for various parts of same overall competition could lead to all sorts of complications, it has the potential to trow up a lot of conflict if not quickly sorted. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 140 - 26/09/2023 12:24:44 2505804 Link
Replying To backtooldwall: "THE QUESTION IS. Is it up to the various committees within the Galway Co board to decide which rules they will implement ,or do they have to comply with GAA rules?.It seems to me the rules should be the rules whichever one is the correct one. Another question can a team from a competition that does not apply the rules progress to one that does?ie Connacht Club or All Ireland Club.Different rules for various parts of same overall competition could lead to all sorts of complications, it has the potential to trow up a lot of conflict if not quickly sorted." The answer to your first question, it's at the discretion of the County Board. They do not have to apply the new Central Council rule. County Boards can apply by-laws to different competitions as they see fit. For example, underage competitions are also using different criteria. The important element is that the rules in operation are stated at the outset of the championship, which they were in this case. On your last question in relation to Connacht or All-Ireland club having different rules. That's not an issue at all and it already happens. E.g. A county board may decide that in the event of a draw, their semi-finals are decided by extra-time and penalties, if needed. But the county final allows for a replay. Connacht can have a semi-final and final going to penalties with no replay. The All-Ireland can then have a semi-final decided by penalties on the first day, but allow for a replay of the final. There's no complication at all as long as the rules are communicated in advance. It's up to the clubs to ensure they have read them. WanPintWin (Galway) - Posts: 2223 - 26/09/2023 13:23:07 2505822 Link
Replying To GalwaysFinest: "I know in theory it can hold it, I guess my question is more so would it be able to hold it because technically it isnt a Galway Gaa pitch, like a club grounds or a county board grounds? Dangan also has a small stand now so it is a perfect place for a club/college game. But obviously the main issue Galway GAA would have would be €€€ because people can come into Dangan from the college side too. Surely on this occasion they'd take some small financial hit and allow the game to the played there rather than have players trapsing all over the county on a Thursday evening." Agree with you for sure. Alwaysencourage (Galway) - Posts: 372 - 26/09/2023 14:26:13 2505848 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "The answer to your first question, it's at the discretion of the County Board. They do not have to apply the new Central Council rule. County Boards can apply by-laws to different competitions as they see fit. For example, underage competitions are also using different criteria. The important element is that the rules in operation are stated at the outset of the championship, which they were in this case. On your last question in relation to Connacht or All-Ireland club having different rules. That's not an issue at all and it already happens. E.g. A county board may decide that in the event of a draw, their semi-finals are decided by extra-time and penalties, if needed. But the county final allows for a replay. Connacht can have a semi-final and final going to penalties with no replay. The All-Ireland can then have a semi-final decided by penalties on the first day, but allow for a replay of the final. There's no complication at all as long as the rules are communicated in advance. It's up to the clubs to ensure they have read them." 100% correct. County board discretion. McMahon and his colleagues will rightly not be entertaining any of the many appeals lodged in relation to this. giveitlong (Galway) - Posts: 1258 - 26/09/2023 15:59:33 2505867 Link
Replying To giveitlong: "100% correct. County board discretion. McMahon and his colleagues will rightly not be entertaining any of the many appeals lodged in relation to this." I wonder.. anotheralias (Galway) - Posts: 960 - 26/09/2023 16:57:04 2505878 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "The answer to your first question, it's at the discretion of the County Board. They do not have to apply the new Central Council rule. County Boards can apply by-laws to different competitions as they see fit. For example, underage competitions are also using different criteria. The important element is that the rules in operation are stated at the outset of the championship, which they were in this case. On your last question in relation to Connacht or All-Ireland club having different rules. That's not an issue at all and it already happens. E.g. A county board may decide that in the event of a draw, their semi-finals are decided by extra-time and penalties, if needed. But the county final allows for a replay. Connacht can have a semi-final and final going to penalties with no replay. The All-Ireland can then have a semi-final decided by penalties on the first day, but allow for a replay of the final. There's no complication at all as long as the rules are communicated in advance. It's up to the clubs to ensure they have read them." Thank you for your clarification, it seems it is misleading to call this process a rule as it looks like it is just a guideline that may be used to separate teams in a league format as regards standing for progress or demoting.I see no reason to quibble with it if as you say clubs are informed beforehand.The process of draw /replay ,draw /extra time replay, draw extra time penalties.operate in this manner with prior notification, but none of these regulations must be adopted by rule.The confusion arrises in calling it a rule, rules must be adhere to, regulations can be made to suit different situations as in this years competitions. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 140 - 26/09/2023 18:35:54 2505893 Link
Replying To WanPintWin: "The answer to your first question, it's at the discretion of the County Board. They do not have to apply the new Central Council rule. County Boards can apply by-laws to different competitions as they see fit. For example, underage competitions are also using different criteria. The important element is that the rules in operation are stated at the outset of the championship, which they were in this case. On your last question in relation to Connacht or All-Ireland club having different rules. That's not an issue at all and it already happens. E.g. A county board may decide that in the event of a draw, their semi-finals are decided by extra-time and penalties, if needed. But the county final allows for a replay. Connacht can have a semi-final and final going to penalties with no replay. The All-Ireland can then have a semi-final decided by penalties on the first day, but allow for a replay of the final. There's no complication at all as long as the rules are communicated in advance. It's up to the clubs to ensure they have read them." Fully accept that there is no problem as long as the rules were communicated . Maybe you are correct that it was communicated' but my debate is as to how clear this communication was. If you are dabbling with different rules between competitions there is an onus to make sure that these comms are understood. I have spoken with loads of lads heavily involved from different clubs over the last few weeks and most had no idea that a) there was a new rule being rolled out or b) that this rule was being applied in hurling but not football. This should have been made clear to the media as well. I really don't want the championship delayed and I don't care who gets to prelim QF but I really think that the appeal is justified...whether its successful or not is a different story anotheralias (Galway) - Posts: 960 - 26/09/2023 19:06:37 2505896 Link
Galway GAA are delighted to announce that Neil McHugh is recommended for the position of Galway u17 Football Manager on a 2-year term. Neil, a member of the Caherlistrane GAA club, has managed and coached at club and academy level in Galway over the past number of years. Neil will be joined by Gary O'Donnell (Tuam Stars) as Head Coach. John Paul Steede (Kilconly), Johnny Duane (St. James), Martin McNamara (Corofin), Edwin Murray (Killannin) and Mike Tully (Ballinasloe) make up the management team. We wish them all the very best of luck over the next couple of years. MrVelo (Galway) - Posts: 21 - 26/09/2023 21:52:10 2505908 Link
Replying To TanCanRan: "Your man Mannion hasn't a prayer of getting it now. Don't know what he was thinking releasing the management team to the public. Very Mayo like." Called it. TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 239 - 26/09/2023 22:08:31 2505912 Link
PRESS RELEASE - U17 Football Management Galway GAA are delighted to announce that Neil McHugh (Caherlistrane GAA) is recommended for the position of Galway u17 Football Manager on a 2-year term. https://www.galwaygaa.ie/press-release-u17-football-management/?fbclid=IwAR07Tl8PDMGWf-_NZlLxuHswASfMFDe8pKavMxcixiQJKgi0RoVpJUjl9f4 MrVelo (Galway) - Posts: 21 - 27/09/2023 08:38:55 2505928 Link
That's a fairly shrewd new minor management team. galway19 (Galway) - Posts: 806 - 27/09/2023 09:33:06 2505934 Link
Replying To galway19: "That's a fairly shrewd new minor management team." Is it? Very little coaching experience. Mostly names rather than anyone who has achieved anything in a coaching capacity. TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 239 - 27/09/2023 11:10:45 2505966 Link
Replying To TanCanRan: "Is it? Very little coaching experience. Mostly names rather than anyone who has achieved anything in a coaching capacity." Martin Mac has years of coaching behind him so in fairness he alone is a great appointment Galwaymaster9 (Galway) - Posts: 397 - 27/09/2023 11:57:25 2505978 Link
Replying To Galwaymaster9: "Martin Mac has years of coaching behind him so in fairness he alone is a great appointment" That's fair. TanCanRan (Galway) - Posts: 239 - 27/09/2023 14:25:10 2506008 Link
Just wondering if weather stay like this will matches be played 2 morrow evening/ nighr hard see many pitches playable agter last 24 hrs rain if they were not fit last sun Kickitout (Galway) - Posts: 966 - 27/09/2023 16:38:20 2506020 Link
Replying To Kickitout: "Just wondering if weather stay like this will matches be played 2 morrow evening/ nighr hard see many pitches playable agter last 24 hrs rain if they were not fit last sun" No need to be 'wondering' about weather these days. Weather apps and media forecasts are largely accurate and informative. Pope_Benedict (Galway) - Posts: 3911 - 28/09/2023 10:40:30 2506082 Link
Replying To Pope_Benedict: "No need to be 'wondering' about weather these days. Weather apps and media forecasts are largely accurate and informative." Ignorant and off the mark comment. jj99 (None) - Posts: 168 - 28/09/2023 13:59:16 2506118 Link
Replying To jj99: "Ignorant and off the mark comment." Same as all of his other comments. In any event, the "wonder' related to the games going ahead, rather than the weather. PierreBezuhov (UK) - Posts: 231 - 28/09/2023 15:28:01 2506130 Link
Replying To Kickitout: "Just wondering if weather stay like this will matches be played 2 morrow evening/ nighr hard see many pitches playable agter last 24 hrs rain if they were not fit last sun" The issue was just one pitch being unplayable so in the interest of fairness all games in the group rescheduled to start at same time hence the need to postpone on Sunday,I hear the problem venue was changed in the re fixtures. backtooldwall (Galway) - Posts: 140 - 28/09/2023 15:50:28 2506134 Link
Cian O'Neill back with Galway contrary to a lot of posts on here PressureKick (UK) - Posts: 241 - 28/09/2023 18:25:35 2506155 Link