L shamrocks are the holders and will take beating. I have been at least a dozen club finals And I reckon they are as good as any. I expect them to beat St Thomas who may not have the experience at this level for them. On a line through Gort, Shamrocks should be 1 to 2 in the forthcoming clash.

downtheroad (Laois) - Posts: 21 - 16/12/2012 11:29:28    1311033

Great article in todays Irish news about the four semifinalists,really worth a look.

turfcutter (Antrim) - Posts: 277 - 18/12/2012 11:39:43    1311639

Thanks, I'll try to get my hands on it today.

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 18/12/2012 12:17:32    1311657

Got it! Have you seen this by the way?

http://www.balls.ie/gaa/watch-a-five-minute-video-on-why-hurling-should-take-over-the-world/#sthash.p2Bn9HLo.zYyQTBPi.dpbs

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 18/12/2012 21:57:33    1311969

Keeper 7,just like to know what you thought of the article in the Irish news.

turfcutter (Antrim) - Posts: 277 - 19/12/2012 15:45:25    1312131

A little repetitive in segments but an interesting read.

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 19/12/2012 19:39:27    1312246

Shamrocks v St Thomas 4pm Parnell pk. Thurles v KK. 2pm portlaoise FEB.9...

turfcutter (Antrim) - Posts: 277 - 20/12/2012 15:59:20    1312515

well guys with the semifinals fast approaching,what does everyone think.I'll predict a loughgiel v kilcormac final to get things started.

turfcutter (Antrim) - Posts: 277 - 26/01/2013 21:24:41    1324051

Ill go for Thurles Sars to beat Loughiel in the final.

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 26/01/2013 21:48:02    1324069

How quickly time passes; the two semi finals are upon us this weekend. Predictions?

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9825 - 06/02/2013 16:25:34    1329619

Loughiel & Thurles Sars

with the almighty Sars to win the final, sure its the home of .................

KELF (Kildare) - Posts: 775 - 06/02/2013 16:44:49    1329628

Loughgiel players are in the shape of their lives with no injury worries, if they are beaten on Sat you will have watched one hell of a game.

thetallgypsy (Antrim) - Posts: 97 - 06/02/2013 20:45:39    1329775

I don't think the posters on here realise how good this loughgiel team is, maybe it's because they come from Antrim.this team is unbeaten in over 2 years of championship hurling,come saturday you'se will see exactly what I mean.

turfcutter (Antrim) - Posts: 277 - 06/02/2013 21:50:54    1329813

kk wont fear thurles at all.if its a wet day and it comes down to a battle there will be only one winner.kk have big strong men all over the team and will relish the tag of underdogs .kk by 2 in a close fought game.

liffo (Offaly) - Posts: 649 - 07/02/2013 10:29:37    1329855

State of the goal mouths is a disgrace in particular the goals Sarsfields are defending.

gotmilk (Fermanagh) - Posts: 4971 - 09/02/2013 14:18:01    1330895

Pitch is very badly ploughed up, especially on the whole are from goal-line to the 21

cuchulainn35 (Armagh) - Posts: 1691 - 09/02/2013 15:00:18    1330907

wheres thurlesblues when you want him!!!

deisebhoy (Waterford) - Posts: 416 - 09/02/2013 15:27:22    1330910

great win for Kilcormac Killoughey. The crucial period for me was between the 40th and 50th minute. Thurles were on top at this time but did not make it count. Can never understand guys going for goals so early when they are only a few points behind. That is what pa Bourke did twice in the 40th and 42nd minute (the latter from a ridiculous angle). It is high risk and ultimately they were never able to get back level. Once the KK backs tightened up they got back on top and never looked back. They were full value for their six point victory. Fair play to them.

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 09/02/2013 15:36:19    1330915

Lads some of them Tipp players are the biggest shapers I've ever seen on a hurling field. Where is your man going with his white boots and chain hanging out?

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 09/02/2013 15:40:39    1330917

Well done Kilcormac-Killoughey!

Not many predicted that they'd win the Leinster Final and again not many predicted they'd beat Thurles today. I'll hold my hands up and admit that I was one of the non-believers!

Fair play to them and best of luck in the final!

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13833 - 09/02/2013 15:47:23    1330920