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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "When 3 teams or more are tied its the results between those teams only that count, so first it'd be the table points earned in those games, then the points difference in those games only. So for example if Tubber, Tour and lets say Molaise were to all be level, Tubber would be higher than Tour no matter if Molaise beat Tubber by 20 points."
Yes I know but let's say for arguments sake that Shamrock Gaels, Coolera Strandhill and Eastern Harps were all to beat one another. In that case, I think it would be harps that would lose by more than a point, hence why I put them in third. However, if they were to beat each other by a point respectively and all finished on six points. Then it goes to overall score difference, correct?

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 179 - 14/08/2025 21:57:40    2631958

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Replying To johncreilly:  "Yes I know but let's say for arguments sake that Shamrock Gaels, Coolera Strandhill and Eastern Harps were all to beat one another. In that case, I think it would be harps that would lose by more than a point, hence why I put them in third. However, if they were to beat each other by a point respectively and all finished on six points. Then it goes to overall score difference, correct?"
So if all 3 end up on 6pts after 4 rounds, and among the 3 each won 1 and lost 1, they'd still be equal and then it'd be the score difference in only those 3 games involving themselves. If still tied it's the total scores for in those 3 games. If by some chance there are still 2 tied on the scores For after all that, then the head to head in that game decides rank.

It's all laid out in the GAA Codes book.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 581 - 15/08/2025 09:50:28    2631979

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Getting the predictions in early for this coming weekend for round 3 where it most of the movement will take place as teams find whether its relegation semi finals or knock out they'll be aiming for.

Senior
E Harps v Easkey....Harps will win this with little fuss by maybe 5/6 points.
Shamrock Gaels v Curry....Again expecting Gaels to win this by 5/6 also.
Marys v Tourlestrane....Pressure on Tourlestrane here and Mary's were found out last week. I'll pluck for Mary's by the narrowest.
Tubber v Drumcliffe...I think Drumcliffe should have enough to just shade it.

Intermediate
Enniscrone v St Pats....Enniscrone to win by 5/6
Geevagh v Farnans....Farnans to win by 2/3 confining Geevagh to relegation battle.
Mullinabreen v Bunninadden...Mullinabreen by 4/5
Castleconnor v Ballymote....Ballymote by 3

Junior
St Molaise v Drumcliffe....Molaise
St Johns v St Michaels....Pick of the Junior games....Michaels to shade it.
Harps v Shamrock Gaels.....Gaels
Cloonacool v St Marys.....Cloonacool

A poster asked about details for rounds 4 & 5. In look for the above fixtures I see they are settled, but once again some bizzare venues selected. Owenmore Gaels playing their neighbours Ballymote in Enniscrone being the stand out of them all, but some other strange ones. Castleconnor must be afraid to stray from the seaside this year they've had every game in west sligo and one in Scarden.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 581 - 18/08/2025 09:51:10    2632404

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Going by the Sligo GAA website St Johns have conceded the U15 A final to Curry. Surely that is not the case and is a mistake by the Sligo GAA admin. A club with the population of St Johns surely have enough players to play the game.

Anto (Sligo) - Posts: 391 - 18/08/2025 11:24:25    2632428

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "Getting the predictions in early for this coming weekend for round 3 where it most of the movement will take place as teams find whether its relegation semi finals or knock out they'll be aiming for.

Senior
E Harps v Easkey....Harps will win this with little fuss by maybe 5/6 points.
Shamrock Gaels v Curry....Again expecting Gaels to win this by 5/6 also.
Marys v Tourlestrane....Pressure on Tourlestrane here and Mary's were found out last week. I'll pluck for Mary's by the narrowest.
Tubber v Drumcliffe...I think Drumcliffe should have enough to just shade it.

Intermediate
Enniscrone v St Pats....Enniscrone to win by 5/6
Geevagh v Farnans....Farnans to win by 2/3 confining Geevagh to relegation battle.
Mullinabreen v Bunninadden...Mullinabreen by 4/5
Castleconnor v Ballymote....Ballymote by 3

Junior
St Molaise v Drumcliffe....Molaise
St Johns v St Michaels....Pick of the Junior games....Michaels to shade it.
Harps v Shamrock Gaels.....Gaels
Cloonacool v St Marys.....Cloonacool

A poster asked about details for rounds 4 & 5. In look for the above fixtures I see they are settled, but once again some bizzare venues selected. Owenmore Gaels playing their neighbours Ballymote in Enniscrone being the stand out of them all, but some other strange ones. Castleconnor must be afraid to stray from the seaside this year they've had every game in west sligo and one in Scarden."
First time chancing predictions

Senior
E Harps v Easkey....Easkey struggling big time should be no worries for harps here
Shamrock Gaels v Curry....Same as above Curry struggling Shams should win this in a canter
Marys v Tourlestrane.... Huge game the experience in the old dogs of Tour to get them over the line here.
Tubber v Drumcliffe... Drumcliffe to have enough to grind it out.

Intermediate
Enniscrone v St Pats....Enniscrone should win but pats have been a banana skin for them in recent years. Enniscrone by 4
Geevagh v Farnans....Farnans getting bodies back and confidence from beating calry... 5/6 point win
Mullinabreen v Bunninadden...This to be very tight and Coolaney to shade it by 2 points
Castleconnor v Ballymote....2 young sides similar in profile, the win over bunnies should give castelconnor a boost. I'll go for the men from the west by 1 point.

Junior
St Molaise v Drumcliffe....Molaise
St Johns v St Michaels....Michaels
Harps v Shamrock Gaels.....Harps
Cloonacool v St Marys.....Cloonacool

As for venues yes some strange calls, castleconnor lucky enough in that they haven't had to travel far however Scarden is not an acceptable venue for any champ game and both teams should be aggrieved by that call.

westvoice (Sligo) - Posts: 87 - 18/08/2025 11:29:53    2632431

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Was it a mistake to have no game at all on this weekend with dry pitches, good weather and people mad to be out and about. Should Junior A games have gone ahead and give them a free weekend next week or even stagger the intermediate . Anyway down to the fixtures for next weekend.
Gaels will canter past Curry.
Harp's will win but I don't think they will win by much because of the lunacy of venues they are playing Easkey in their back garden.
Mary's have to beat Tourlestrane to stay in the race for a top 2 spot. That motivation should be enough to see them win against a gutsy, but limited Tourlestrane team.
Tubber have a bit of momentum after beating Tourlestrane and winning the Div 2 title while Drumcliffe after a poor league campaign had a great win against Marys.
Im going to go against the grain here and go for a surprise Tubber victory.
In the intermediate Farnans will beat Geevagh who are hammered by injuries this year.
Enniscrone should take Pats but it will be tight.
Coolaney should beat the Bunnies and I think that Ballymote will take Castleconnor.
Fuel must be very dear in West Sligo as none of the West teams are asked to travel to far to their games. Farnans going to Cloonacool is the furthest any west club is asked to travel.

In the junior wins for
Drumcliffe
Michaels
Cloonacool
Harps

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2213 - 18/08/2025 14:15:15    2632479

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Replying To eoinog:  "Was it a mistake to have no game at all on this weekend with dry pitches, good weather and people mad to be out and about. Should Junior A games have gone ahead and give them a free weekend next week or even stagger the intermediate . Anyway down to the fixtures for next weekend.
Gaels will canter past Curry.
Harp's will win but I don't think they will win by much because of the lunacy of venues they are playing Easkey in their back garden.
Mary's have to beat Tourlestrane to stay in the race for a top 2 spot. That motivation should be enough to see them win against a gutsy, but limited Tourlestrane team.
Tubber have a bit of momentum after beating Tourlestrane and winning the Div 2 title while Drumcliffe after a poor league campaign had a great win against Marys.
Im going to go against the grain here and go for a surprise Tubber victory.
In the intermediate Farnans will beat Geevagh who are hammered by injuries this year.
Enniscrone should take Pats but it will be tight.
Coolaney should beat the Bunnies and I think that Ballymote will take Castleconnor.
Fuel must be very dear in West Sligo as none of the West teams are asked to travel to far to their games. Farnans going to Cloonacool is the furthest any west club is asked to travel.

In the junior wins for
Drumcliffe
Michaels
Cloonacool
Harps"
All the fuel burnt up from travelling to the "centre" of excellence %()

Timmy86 (Sligo) - Posts: 341 - 18/08/2025 16:18:01    2632509

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Usually there is a good reason for venue choices and it is usually not as straightforward as people think but St Molaise v Tubbercurry in Enniscrone and bringing both Drumcliffe and Molaise to Tourlestrane does seem bizarre. Maybe its time to start using Grange as a neutral championship venue and start bring the teams up North. Are Kent park or Collooney not available? Obviously Markievicz Park not being available does amplify the issue.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1900 - 18/08/2025 18:53:55    2632530

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My father used to say that South Sligo is the home of Sligo GAA. These venues confirms it.

NewSligofan (Sligo) - Posts: 267 - 18/08/2025 22:38:48    2632557

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Replying To westvoice:  "First time chancing predictions

Senior
E Harps v Easkey....Easkey struggling big time should be no worries for harps here
Shamrock Gaels v Curry....Same as above Curry struggling Shams should win this in a canter
Marys v Tourlestrane.... Huge game the experience in the old dogs of Tour to get them over the line here.
Tubber v Drumcliffe... Drumcliffe to have enough to grind it out.

Intermediate
Enniscrone v St Pats....Enniscrone should win but pats have been a banana skin for them in recent years. Enniscrone by 4
Geevagh v Farnans....Farnans getting bodies back and confidence from beating calry... 5/6 point win
Mullinabreen v Bunninadden...This to be very tight and Coolaney to shade it by 2 points
Castleconnor v Ballymote....2 young sides similar in profile, the win over bunnies should give castelconnor a boost. I'll go for the men from the west by 1 point.

Junior
St Molaise v Drumcliffe....Molaise
St Johns v St Michaels....Michaels
Harps v Shamrock Gaels.....Harps
Cloonacool v St Marys.....Cloonacool

As for venues yes some strange calls, castleconnor lucky enough in that they haven't had to travel far however Scarden is not an acceptable venue for any champ game and both teams should be aggrieved by that call."
Senior
E Harps v Easkey....Harps by 7
Shamrock Gaels v Curry...Shams by 4
Marys v Tourlestrane....Draw
Tubber v Drumcliffe...DRP by 2

Intermediate
Enniscrone v St Pats....Enniscrone by 2
Geevagh v Farnans....Geevagh by 1
Mullinabreen v Bunninadden...Mullinabreena by 3
Castleconnor v Ballymote....Castleconnor by 1

Junior
St Molaise v Drumcliffe....Molaise
St Johns v St Michaels....Michaels
Harps v Shamrock Gaels.....Harps
Cloonacool v St Marys.....Cloonacool

Bumblebee123 (Sligo) - Posts: 105 - 18/08/2025 23:06:55    2632563

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Replying To Sligonian:  "Usually there is a good reason for venue choices and it is usually not as straightforward as people think but St Molaise v Tubbercurry in Enniscrone and bringing both Drumcliffe and Molaise to Tourlestrane does seem bizarre. Maybe its time to start using Grange as a neutral championship venue and start bring the teams up North. Are Kent park or Collooney not available? Obviously Markievicz Park not being available does amplify the issue."
Collooney not available for the rest of the championship due to pitch maintainence work

shorona (Sligo) - Posts: 128 - 19/08/2025 08:09:14    2632577

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I know the fixtures is a very difficult job and the CCC are trying their best but some of the fixtures for the coming weeks are mind boggling. Firstly, I don't agree with Friday night championship games, expecting lads to spend 3 hours in a car and then to go out and perform to their maximum is ludicrous and player welfare should come into question but then trekking two east Sligo teams out to west Sligo begs belief. Especially when there are grounds in East Sligo with floodlights and would actually be on the way home for the lads coming back from Dublin. I thought that couldn't be topped but then I saw they are bringing two second teams out to Castleconor for a junior A really takes the biscuit. We should be doing all we can to promote junior football and get as many players out playing as possible.

Very disappointing to see the u15 A championship final was not played, I don't know the ins and outs of it but I hope all was done to try and play that game. Especially when it's so early in the year for a championship final, the lads haven't even thought about going back to school. It leaves a sour taste in the mouth for a lot of young lads and very hard to explain to them I'm sure.

laochragael (Sligo) - Posts: 8 - 19/08/2025 09:37:18    2632592

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Replying To NewSligofan:  "My father used to say that South Sligo is the home of Sligo GAA. These venues confirms it."
Your father was a wise man. However calling Enniscrone a south Sligo venue is a little mischievous. It appears that football in the West is so weak at the moment that the CCCC are using the area to host games instead.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2213 - 19/08/2025 10:20:27    2632604

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Replying To laochragael:  "I know the fixtures is a very difficult job and the CCC are trying their best but some of the fixtures for the coming weeks are mind boggling. Firstly, I don't agree with Friday night championship games, expecting lads to spend 3 hours in a car and then to go out and perform to their maximum is ludicrous and player welfare should come into question but then trekking two east Sligo teams out to west Sligo begs belief. Especially when there are grounds in East Sligo with floodlights and would actually be on the way home for the lads coming back from Dublin. I thought that couldn't be topped but then I saw they are bringing two second teams out to Castleconor for a junior A really takes the biscuit. We should be doing all we can to promote junior football and get as many players out playing as possible.

Very disappointing to see the u15 A championship final was not played, I don't know the ins and outs of it but I hope all was done to try and play that game. Especially when it's so early in the year for a championship final, the lads haven't even thought about going back to school. It leaves a sour taste in the mouth for a lot of young lads and very hard to explain to them I'm sure."
Curry were presented with the U.15 A Championship cup yesterday evening at their pitch because John's couldn't field. What value did Sligo Gaa get out of that ?

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 193 - 19/08/2025 10:40:52    2632612

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Replying To Bumblebee123:  "Senior
E Harps v Easkey....Harps by 7
Shamrock Gaels v Curry...Shams by 4
Marys v Tourlestrane....Draw
Tubber v Drumcliffe...DRP by 2

Intermediate
Enniscrone v St Pats....Enniscrone by 2
Geevagh v Farnans....Geevagh by 1
Mullinabreen v Bunninadden...Mullinabreena by 3
Castleconnor v Ballymote....Castleconnor by 1

Junior
St Molaise v Drumcliffe....Molaise
St Johns v St Michaels....Michaels
Harps v Shamrock Gaels.....Harps
Cloonacool v St Marys.....Cloonacool"
Senior
Harps to beat Easkey by 5
Shamrock Gaels to beat Curry by 5
St. Marys to beat Tourlestrane by 1
Drumcliffe to beat Tubbercurry by 3

Intermediate
Enniscrone to beat St. Pats by 4
St. Farnans and Geevagh to Draw
Coolaney to beat Bunninadden by 2
Ballymote to beat Castleconnor by 1

Junior
St Molaise to beat Drumcliffe
St Michaels and St. Johns to draw
Eastern Harps to beat Shamrock Gaels
Cloonacool to beat St. Marys

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 179 - 19/08/2025 11:39:43    2632635

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Replying To laochragael:  "I know the fixtures is a very difficult job and the CCC are trying their best but some of the fixtures for the coming weeks are mind boggling. Firstly, I don't agree with Friday night championship games, expecting lads to spend 3 hours in a car and then to go out and perform to their maximum is ludicrous and player welfare should come into question but then trekking two east Sligo teams out to west Sligo begs belief. Especially when there are grounds in East Sligo with floodlights and would actually be on the way home for the lads coming back from Dublin. I thought that couldn't be topped but then I saw they are bringing two second teams out to Castleconor for a junior A really takes the biscuit. We should be doing all we can to promote junior football and get as many players out playing as possible.

Very disappointing to see the u15 A championship final was not played, I don't know the ins and outs of it but I hope all was done to try and play that game. Especially when it's so early in the year for a championship final, the lads haven't even thought about going back to school. It leaves a sour taste in the mouth for a lot of young lads and very hard to explain to them I'm sure."
I've only realised that there are Friday night games scheduled. I wouldn't agree with them for championship either. There's enough time in two days to play the 12 games in Junior A, Intermediate and Senior.
Agreed on the U15 final. As we've pointed out on this forum, St. Johns really need the youth to come through in the coming few years. A final being taken away like this wouldn't be good for any of these lads. I don't know the facts so will keep my comments to a minimum on this but one would hope a real effort was made to facilitate the game going ahead.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 179 - 19/08/2025 11:49:20    2632640

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On venues, nothing short of a disgrace where some of the games have been put, makes absolute zero sense. To answer some questions raised by posters, Owenmore Gaels have pulled their pitch even though the maintenance work is taking place on their training pitch. Yes, this will put extra pressure on their main pitch but surely could be managed or the works could have been completed a few weeks later. From what I understand Molaise have not made their pitch available for the second year in a row, would have been an ideal venue for Marys and Drumcliff in Rd 2. Kent Park is down for games in all remaining rounds per the website so it is open and to be fair having attended the Moliase Tourlestrane game there it probably is the best surface in the county right now with the only downside being the astro goalmouths. I suprised that Drumcliff and Tourlestrane isnt being played there.

There is a real shortage of quality (available) pitches in North Sligo, with Grange and Collooney out of action, Ransboro, Cuilbeg, Oxfield and Hazelwood not suitable venues, these clubs really need to start improving their facilities. In fairness to Drumcliff they are in the process of installing floodlights so probably only lacking a proper pitch permiter fence to start hosting meaningful games.

On the U15 final if what I heard is true and that Johns refused to play because they had two lads away on holidays is nothing short of a disgrace and is an example of why their adult teams are struggling. Whether these lads are their best players doesn't matter, there are other lads sitting on the sideline ready to take their place. I firmly believe final dates should not change once set and agree with the stance taken by coiste na nOg, whatever about allowing group games and semi finals to be changed to suit teams. Look at harps who were down 5 or 6 lads due to being on holiday in the minor final last week. They still turned up and took a good beating on the night.

manfromthewest (Sligo) - Posts: 42 - 19/08/2025 16:54:59    2632714

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Replying To manfromthewest:  "On venues, nothing short of a disgrace where some of the games have been put, makes absolute zero sense. To answer some questions raised by posters, Owenmore Gaels have pulled their pitch even though the maintenance work is taking place on their training pitch. Yes, this will put extra pressure on their main pitch but surely could be managed or the works could have been completed a few weeks later. From what I understand Molaise have not made their pitch available for the second year in a row, would have been an ideal venue for Marys and Drumcliff in Rd 2. Kent Park is down for games in all remaining rounds per the website so it is open and to be fair having attended the Moliase Tourlestrane game there it probably is the best surface in the county right now with the only downside being the astro goalmouths. I suprised that Drumcliff and Tourlestrane isnt being played there.

There is a real shortage of quality (available) pitches in North Sligo, with Grange and Collooney out of action, Ransboro, Cuilbeg, Oxfield and Hazelwood not suitable venues, these clubs really need to start improving their facilities. In fairness to Drumcliff they are in the process of installing floodlights so probably only lacking a proper pitch permiter fence to start hosting meaningful games.

On the U15 final if what I heard is true and that Johns refused to play because they had two lads away on holidays is nothing short of a disgrace and is an example of why their adult teams are struggling. Whether these lads are their best players doesn't matter, there are other lads sitting on the sideline ready to take their place. I firmly believe final dates should not change once set and agree with the stance taken by coiste na nOg, whatever about allowing group games and semi finals to be changed to suit teams. Look at harps who were down 5 or 6 lads due to being on holiday in the minor final last week. They still turned up and took a good beating on the night."
There is very little reward for clubs that offer their facilities for club championship games. In most cases, they're fortunate to receive even €150 to €200 per match. Considering the significant effort required from club members both before and during these games, one has to wonder whether their energy would be better spent focusing on internal club matters.
The county board needs to seriously consider how to better support these clubs by offering more substantial rewards. You mentioned that some pitches are deemed unfit for championship games, yet two of those belong to senior clubs who regularly play on some of the best surfaces in the county. These clubs aren't relying on volunteers to host games, so it's a win-win situation for them with their current setup.
It seems unfair to dictate how clubs should manage their facilities. From what I understand, Owenmore Gaels are undertaking major work on their training pitch, and summer is likely the most suitable time for such improvements due to better growing conditions.
It's also very disappointing to see one of the flagship underage competitions not go ahead. If your post is accurate and the club refused to play because only two players were on holiday, then serious questions need to be asked. Despite having strong underage numbers, their actions suggest that winning is being prioritised over development, which should be the core focus at that level.
I noticed they've posted about the issue on their Facebook page, seemingly shifting blame onto Curry and Coiste Na nÓg for not rescheduling the fixture.

InAroundTheSqaure (UK) - Posts: 17 - 20/08/2025 07:14:55    2632780

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Replying To manfromthewest:  "On venues, nothing short of a disgrace where some of the games have been put, makes absolute zero sense. To answer some questions raised by posters, Owenmore Gaels have pulled their pitch even though the maintenance work is taking place on their training pitch. Yes, this will put extra pressure on their main pitch but surely could be managed or the works could have been completed a few weeks later. From what I understand Molaise have not made their pitch available for the second year in a row, would have been an ideal venue for Marys and Drumcliff in Rd 2. Kent Park is down for games in all remaining rounds per the website so it is open and to be fair having attended the Moliase Tourlestrane game there it probably is the best surface in the county right now with the only downside being the astro goalmouths. I suprised that Drumcliff and Tourlestrane isnt being played there.

There is a real shortage of quality (available) pitches in North Sligo, with Grange and Collooney out of action, Ransboro, Cuilbeg, Oxfield and Hazelwood not suitable venues, these clubs really need to start improving their facilities. In fairness to Drumcliff they are in the process of installing floodlights so probably only lacking a proper pitch permiter fence to start hosting meaningful games.

On the U15 final if what I heard is true and that Johns refused to play because they had two lads away on holidays is nothing short of a disgrace and is an example of why their adult teams are struggling. Whether these lads are their best players doesn't matter, there are other lads sitting on the sideline ready to take their place. I firmly believe final dates should not change once set and agree with the stance taken by coiste na nOg, whatever about allowing group games and semi finals to be changed to suit teams. Look at harps who were down 5 or 6 lads due to being on holiday in the minor final last week. They still turned up and took a good beating on the night."
I'll defend owenmore gaels here, they've invested a lot of money and time into the pitch. Why should they put it at risk because other clubs havent invested in their facilities in years? they have mens, womens and youth training on the 1 pitch if the training pitch is out of commission. And now coming into september with weather getting worse pitches will get cut up.

Kent park needs a stand, should be a basic requirement for all clubs hosting champ and a main reason should be no champ game in scarden. St pats are doing work on their pitch at long last and will in time hopefully come into play as a suitable venue for west clubs and those from the north/town. a simple change for champ to maybe 2 home games and 2 away and if your pitch isnt up to standard you cant host a home game? maybe harsh on some but at intermediate and senior there's no excuse.

westvoice (Sligo) - Posts: 87 - 20/08/2025 09:05:55    2632787

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Replying To westvoice:  "I'll defend owenmore gaels here, they've invested a lot of money and time into the pitch. Why should they put it at risk because other clubs havent invested in their facilities in years? they have mens, womens and youth training on the 1 pitch if the training pitch is out of commission. And now coming into september with weather getting worse pitches will get cut up.

Kent park needs a stand, should be a basic requirement for all clubs hosting champ and a main reason should be no champ game in scarden. St pats are doing work on their pitch at long last and will in time hopefully come into play as a suitable venue for west clubs and those from the north/town. a simple change for champ to maybe 2 home games and 2 away and if your pitch isnt up to standard you cant host a home game? maybe harsh on some but at intermediate and senior there's no excuse."
Agree with you. We can't be critical of clubs who regularly put their pitches up for availability and carry out maintenance when there are others who don't bother. The home and away games is something that would lift clubs to improve their facilities.

Realistically the issues are only in a few Farnans, Coolera, St Michael's 2nd pitch which is now their main one, Geevagh. Aside from that nearly every club could manage a game. All ya really need in my book are decent surface, fence, scoreboard, decent dressing rooms, a plan for parking and after that everything is a bonus. Stand ideally but not a must have in my book for club group games. Might boost attendances too and people don't mind helping out their own club instead of being asked to host a neutral game.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 581 - 20/08/2025 09:52:14    2632798

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