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Look, we got to the final and were beaten by 1 point by a very good team. Antrim drew with Donegal and were beaten by Armagh by a couple of points in the UFC. They then beat Laois well in the semi final of the tier 3. This was always going to be a tough game. Sport is cruel sometimes and we very nearly made it. I say well done to all the panel.

liam500 (Wicklow) - Posts: 245 - 01/06/2026 11:55:39    2676978

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Whats peoples thoughts for this weekend?? Hopefully home advantage and momentum from the limerick game should get us over the line

mickosarmy (Wicklow) - Posts: 13 - 05/06/2026 09:25:06    2678039

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Replying To mickosarmy:  "Whats peoples thoughts for this weekend?? Hopefully home advantage and momentum from the limerick game should get us over the line"
I would expect a win for our lads. I have just seen the team. Carlin is obviously suspended. Other than that, it's along expected lines. In all honesty, it is hard to get too excited about this tournament now, given the calibre of some of the counties left in it. It's hard to see our guys rising to last years semi final stage, given their displays since the start of the league. Best of luck to them tomorrow evening.

Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2272 - 05/06/2026 12:49:10    2678116

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Best of luck to the Wicklow senior footballers against Tipperary tomorrow evening in Aughrim. I think being drawn at home gives the team a great chance to progress to the next round of the Tailteann cup. As we've witnessed last season and this, it is hard to predict what version of this team will show up on any given day so predicting them winning with certainty is foolhardy. I think if the team can maintain their scoring rate and stop allowing their concentration to lapse then I think they can beat Tipperary. It would be great if we could win the Tailteann cup as it would propel the team into next season's All Ireland series. I'm unsure if this squad is capable of actually winning the competition as I don't think we are at that level but the goal should be to win the competition just as promotion out of division four should be our first priority every year.

wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2230 - 05/06/2026 13:32:00    2678134

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Replying To Freethinker:  "I would expect a win for our lads. I have just seen the team. Carlin is obviously suspended. Other than that, it's along expected lines. In all honesty, it is hard to get too excited about this tournament now, given the calibre of some of the counties left in it. It's hard to see our guys rising to last years semi final stage, given their displays since the start of the league. Best of luck to them tomorrow evening."
Sorry. I missed Johnny in the hall forward line. He was one of our best forwards 2 yrs ago.

Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2272 - 05/06/2026 13:41:04    2678139

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Hoping for a win on Saturday, no reason if we play upto our potential we shouldn't win

stringfellohawk (Wicklow) - Posts: 173 - 05/06/2026 14:34:55    2678161

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Getting Tipperary in Aughrim was not a bad draw at all. They're probably saying the same about drawing Wicklow, but I think we have reason to be the happier of the two teams with the draw.

Bowl (Wicklow) - Posts: 10 - 05/06/2026 16:15:48    2678191

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Tricky wind today in Aughrim. Played against wind in first half and to be losing by one point at half-time put team in a good position to go on and win the game which they duly did. Delighted we are through to next round. Still think our players need to convert the chances being created especially our forwards. Plus I'd like to see a free-taking outfield player to backup Jackson. Looking forward to draw on Mondsy morming to see whom we play in next round.

wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2230 - 06/06/2026 20:17:14    2678366

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Good win, the weather didn't help. Lets hope for a good draw in the next round

stringfellohawk (Wicklow) - Posts: 173 - 06/06/2026 22:09:57    2678396

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Fermanagh, Antrim or Offaly away is our fate in the Quarter Finals.

I was at the game today. Very slowly and methodical for the first 45 mins. We took an early 1-1 0-0 lead, then allowed Tipp tale a 0-9 to 1-3 lead after 46 minutes. The player for me who changed the match at first was Eoin Darcy. Then Kevin Quinn. Then the introduction of Mark Kenny. These lads opened up the game. Tipp won a lot of possession around the midfield kickouts, but had very few scores in them. You always had the feeling Wicklow would eventually break them. Got there in the end.

Wicklowman (Wicklow) - Posts: 1161 - 06/06/2026 23:23:37    2678411

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Replying To Wicklowman:  "Fermanagh, Antrim or Offaly away is our fate in the Quarter Finals.

I was at the game today. Very slowly and methodical for the first 45 mins. We took an early 1-1 0-0 lead, then allowed Tipp tale a 0-9 to 1-3 lead after 46 minutes. The player for me who changed the match at first was Eoin Darcy. Then Kevin Quinn. Then the introduction of Mark Kenny. These lads opened up the game. Tipp won a lot of possession around the midfield kickouts, but had very few scores in them. You always had the feeling Wicklow would eventually break them. Got there in the end."
I think Down and Offay are favourites as they both played in division two this season. For this reason I hope we avoid Offaly in the draw as they've already beaten Down at home. I'd prefer Fermanagh if I could choose. You're right, by my reckoning, we scored 1-1 within first 6-7 minutes and only scored 2 points in the next 30 minutes or so. I know the style of play was to counter the wind and it worked. Kevin Quinn's two scores in the second half: one with his right foot and one woth his left foot were decisive and pure class. Next game will be a test as all this team's best results and performances have been at home except against Carlow away. Team needs to play to a high standard away from Aughrim if they are to win this competition.

wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2230 - 07/06/2026 11:03:13    2678443

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