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I see An Tochar won the div 3 league. Last few years of strong minors is paying off and next year they will be playing Div 1 and 2 football (and 4 maybe)...

liam500 (Wicklow) - Posts: 250 - 05/07/2026 21:20:47    2684395

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Replying To Seanfan:  "The TC Final should be a stand alone fixture if at all possible to fit it in, (maybe a double header with the Joe McDonagh)
€60 tickets and savage demand from the Sam semi final Counties..."
I got my tickets last Monday via the link sent by the club.

Wicklowman (Wicklow) - Posts: 1168 - 05/07/2026 22:39:35    2684406

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Replying To liam500:  "I see An Tochar won the div 3 league. Last few years of strong minors is paying off and next year they will be playing Div 1 and 2 football (and 4 maybe)..."
I know An Tochár and Blessington pipped Avoca. A real pity as that's Avoca's 1st team . They are making great strides down there. 9 wins 2 losses in the league. An Tochár got an important win down in Avoca in Round 9. That was key.

Wicklowman (Wicklow) - Posts: 1168 - 05/07/2026 22:42:07    2684407

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Replying To liam500:  "I see An Tochar won the div 3 league. Last few years of strong minors is paying off and next year they will be playing Div 1 and 2 football (and 4 maybe)..."
In the end, I am told Tochair had to rely on beating Eire Og to stay in Div 1. And had to rely on 2 members of the county squad to help do so. . I believe Conor Fee played the full game (scored 4/5 pts) and JP Nolan played the 2nd half and I'm told he turned the game scoring 1-2. Good omens for next weekend.

Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2298 - 05/07/2026 23:33:16    2684413

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Replying To Albundy19:  "Ridiculous message."
Really, what do you suggest. The Wicklow County Board continues to allow Rathnew(or any other club) to behave like this ?

This has been happening to often for it to continue to go unpunished. When are clubs going to take responsibility for their actions.

ulsterrules (Donegal) - Posts: 326 - 06/07/2026 09:46:25    2684440

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Replying To heavyheart19:  "Did you try the Rathnew club?"
Got sorted with 2, with neighbouring club Coolkenno in the end, mind you I can only bring one sprog. Do you have a contact with the Rathnew club? Cheers

Hoggie10 (Wicklow) - Posts: 16 - 06/07/2026 22:46:02    2684605

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Best wishes to Oisin the players and management as they get ready for a historic game . They have made the final for the first time and if they can win they will become the first division 4 team to do so. Supporters must remember that this is a very young team overall with hopefully more achievements to come. They have played exceptionally well especially in their last 2 games and if they can produce a similar performance then they will trouble Down. The forwards have shown that they can be a real threat when they attack . It was a real highlight to see 11scorers against Offaly. On sat every player must be prepared to empty the tank as they attack and defend. We cannot afford to give away 4 goals against Down and that would be a major concern for me as we were too easily opened up down the middle when Offaly attacked at pace. Down transition from defence to attack at lightning pace so we must be prepared for that. This is a massive stage for our team before an all Ireland semifinals so let's get behind them and drive them on to a historic win

Optimisticobserver (Wicklow) - Posts: 151 - 07/07/2026 08:53:45    2684636

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Replying To liam500:  "I see An Tochar won the div 3 league. Last few years of strong minors is paying off and next year they will be playing Div 1 and 2 football (and 4 maybe)..."
Yes and good for them.
I have a lot of respect for them.
They play football and are well disciplined in all age groups.
However this year they choose to play in the minor B group.They had three players on the starting minor County team,another two who would have played County last year at u16 level.With a larger panel than most single clubs,I think they should have been put into the A group whether they wanted to or not.Meanwhile there are teams in the A group who probably should be in the B group.Apparently this year teams can choose which group they would like to be in.
This surely can not improve the state of football at underage in Wicklow.Strong teams playing in lower groups will benefit no one.
Our results at County level certainly prove that.

Rockofsense (Wicklow) - Posts: 10 - 07/07/2026 10:00:17    2684647

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Does anyone else think the league coverage in the Wicklow People has been poor this year? There has been very little reporting on league games most weeks. It's disappointing, and I've stopped buying it because of the lack of coverage. It would be great to see more attention given to club football across the county.

A few observations on the final league standings:

Division 1

* Blessington looked very strong despite missing players and still won the league.
* Carnew's relegation isn't a huge surprise considering the number of players involved with county football and hurling squads.
* Éire Óg were probably the biggest surprise. They're usually very competitive in the league.

Division 1A

* AGB and Hollywood going up wasn't a surprise.
* Kiltegan were unlucky to miss out, but only two teams could be promoted.
* Avondale finishing with just one win was probably the biggest shock in the division. Obviously missing players also.

Division 2

* St Pat's were simply too strong for Division 2 and won it comfortably.
* Annacurra also looked a level above the rest. Both clubs will face a much tougher tests, therefore not sure their form.
* Barndarrig's relegation may reflect the absence of several influential players through county commitments.

Division 3

* An Tóchar and Blessington's second teams earning promotion reflects the good underage work both clubs have been doing in recent years.
* It was surprising to see first teams like Avoca, Newtown and Knockananna miss out. Newtown, in particular, are an intermediate club and finishing near the bottom is unexpected. Becoming a large town now so they need to attract into the club.

StrandedinWW (Wicklow) - Posts: 64 - 07/07/2026 10:09:25    2684649

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Replying To StrandedinWW:  "Does anyone else think the league coverage in the Wicklow People has been poor this year? There has been very little reporting on league games most weeks. It's disappointing, and I've stopped buying it because of the lack of coverage. It would be great to see more attention given to club football across the county.

A few observations on the final league standings:

Division 1

* Blessington looked very strong despite missing players and still won the league.
* Carnew's relegation isn't a huge surprise considering the number of players involved with county football and hurling squads.
* Éire Óg were probably the biggest surprise. They're usually very competitive in the league.

Division 1A

* AGB and Hollywood going up wasn't a surprise.
* Kiltegan were unlucky to miss out, but only two teams could be promoted.
* Avondale finishing with just one win was probably the biggest shock in the division. Obviously missing players also.

Division 2

* St Pat's were simply too strong for Division 2 and won it comfortably.
* Annacurra also looked a level above the rest. Both clubs will face a much tougher tests, therefore not sure their form.
* Barndarrig's relegation may reflect the absence of several influential players through county commitments.

Division 3

* An Tóchar and Blessington's second teams earning promotion reflects the good underage work both clubs have been doing in recent years.
* It was surprising to see first teams like Avoca, Newtown and Knockananna miss out. Newtown, in particular, are an intermediate club and finishing near the bottom is unexpected. Becoming a large town now so they need to attract into the club."
Speaking to a few people involved in Avondale recently and they're really struggling badly for numbers. Reliant on 57 year old Seamus McGraynor to make up numbers in div1a all year. On paper they have the quality to go deep in the intermediate championship once again this year but they ain't gonna go anywhere if players won't commit

Dunlavin4Miley (Wicklow) - Posts: 45 - 07/07/2026 11:55:02    2684661

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Replying To StrandedinWW:  "Does anyone else think the league coverage in the Wicklow People has been poor this year? There has been very little reporting on league games most weeks. It's disappointing, and I've stopped buying it because of the lack of coverage. It would be great to see more attention given to club football across the county.

A few observations on the final league standings:

Division 1

* Blessington looked very strong despite missing players and still won the league.
* Carnew's relegation isn't a huge surprise considering the number of players involved with county football and hurling squads.
* Éire Óg were probably the biggest surprise. They're usually very competitive in the league.

Division 1A

* AGB and Hollywood going up wasn't a surprise.
* Kiltegan were unlucky to miss out, but only two teams could be promoted.
* Avondale finishing with just one win was probably the biggest shock in the division. Obviously missing players also.

Division 2

* St Pat's were simply too strong for Division 2 and won it comfortably.
* Annacurra also looked a level above the rest. Both clubs will face a much tougher tests, therefore not sure their form.
* Barndarrig's relegation may reflect the absence of several influential players through county commitments.

Division 3

* An Tóchar and Blessington's second teams earning promotion reflects the good underage work both clubs have been doing in recent years.
* It was surprising to see first teams like Avoca, Newtown and Knockananna miss out. Newtown, in particular, are an intermediate club and finishing near the bottom is unexpected. Becoming a large town now so they need to attract into the club."
Coverage of GAA affairs has been less than poor, if there is such a thing . They pick out one random game from across the divisions, and that's it. Nothing on minor leagues. The girls possibly get more coverage- and fair play to them, I've no issue with that. Is it a problem with reporters to cover the games ? Many articles now are no longer by WP reporters, it seems to be a syndicated news reporting system at work these days. I've bought the WP for yonks, mostly to keep abreast of the different gaa games, how the clubs are performing, who is still playing for their clubs etc, but, if this keeps up, 26 will be my last year buying it.

Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2298 - 07/07/2026 11:56:15    2684662

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