First round played this weekend. Results mostly went mostly as expected.
Bray too strong for Kiltegan. Kiltegan are stuck in the same place for 4/5 years now. Possibly even going backwards now. Carnew beat what is now a poor Intermediate level Avondale. Carnew could blood some new talent. Eire Og beat Aughrim. Well Billy Cuddihy and Peter Keane did. 2 poor teams. Hopefully they both have young players coming through. Glenealy v Pats. Draw. 2 very poor teans. And O my word. I've not often seen as bad as what happened. Shocking scenes from some players and spectators.
Look no further than Carnew or Bray for the Final pairing again.
Replying To Gaa_supporter: "First round played this weekend. Results mostly went mostly as expected.
Bray too strong for Kiltegan. Kiltegan are stuck in the same place for 4/5 years now. Possibly even going backwards now. Carnew beat what is now a poor Intermediate level Avondale. Carnew could blood some new talent. Eire Og beat Aughrim. Well Billy Cuddihy and Peter Keane did. 2 poor teams. Hopefully they both have young players coming through. Glenealy v Pats. Draw. 2 very poor teans. And O my word. I've not often seen as bad as what happened. Shocking scenes from some players and spectators.
Look no further than Carnew or Bray for the Final pairing again.
Any other thoughts?"
Sadly, from a hurling perspective, I would have to fully agree with you. I wasn't at the game in Aughrim on Friday night and haven't seen much footage, but I don't think it was a great spectacle or show case for Wicklow hurling. I think, like you, it's between Carnew and Bray and I think Bray have at least one left in them. Sad to see the Dales struggling.