Superb piece of prose there POTH. What an excellent way to setup the weekend.
Good luck to Coolderry. The whole county is behind you.
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- Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:31 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Coolderry's long and winding road to Croke Park
- Replies: 23
- Views: 20304
- Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:24 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Players Of The Year
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12065
Re: Players Of The Year
..... This is not the place however to come on and knock a lad who has given his best and acquitted himself very well during the year to big another lad up. It smells of sour grapes and doesnt reflect well on any individual. ..... and anyone that thinks otherwise has alterior motives and should kee...
- Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:15 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Corrigan calls for Parish Teams
- Replies: 40
- Views: 28908
Re: Corrigan calls for Parish Teams
Has the concept of "Divisional teams" ever been seriously considered in Offaly, as opposed to Parish teams? I dont know all the nuts and bolts of the likes of the Kerry Championship, but I am aware that their Divisional teams are made up of players who can also play for their individual cl...
- Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:43 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: McManus ends Offaly career
- Replies: 18
- Views: 15236
Re: McManus ends Offaly career
I remember sitting behind him at some match in Croker back in the 90's when he must have been injured (or possibly suspended). He was in the front row of the Cusack Stand, but it seemed like he "kicked" every ball anyway. Even when he was off the field of play, his enthusiasm, support and ...
- Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:08 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: new football manager
- Replies: 122
- Views: 83051
Re: new football manager
A new name in the frame - Gerry Cooney http://www.herald.ie/sport/gaa/cooney-primed-for-offaly-job-as-last-man-standing-2909987.html Herald.ie ... By Frank Roche and Catherine Murphy ... Wednesday October 19 2011 GERRY COONEY has emerged as the latest front-runner for the long-vacant post of managin...
- Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:53 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: new football manager
- Replies: 122
- Views: 83051
Re: new football manager
Maybe they're waiting to see who wins "Celebrity Bainisteoir" and be first in with an offer? Tony Cascarino anyone?
- Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:20 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Offaly V Limerick SFCQ 09/07/2011
- Replies: 53
- Views: 35026
Re: Offaly V Limerick SFCQ 09/07/2011
... and the two Hurling Qualifiers were fixed for Neutral venues, so it looks like Limerick's Hurling game was never going to be in the Gaelic Grounds anyway. :roll: At this stage, I'm assuming it will be possible to buy tickets at the ground on the day. It's a fairly big stadium, so it's unlikely t...
- Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:51 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Offaly Senior Hurling Management 2012
- Replies: 215
- Views: 127488
Re: Offaly Senior Hurling Management 2012
Now that Joe has stepped down, it's ime to start eulogising him again.
Great player ...... sound man ...... fierce unlucky with player injuries ........ well liked ........ couldn't catch a break ........ remember him for all he gave to the county .........
Great player ...... sound man ...... fierce unlucky with player injuries ........ well liked ........ couldn't catch a break ........ remember him for all he gave to the county .........
- Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:20 am
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: General Election time
- Replies: 103
- Views: 63008
Re: General Election time
Since I dont live or vote in Laois-Offaly any more, feel free to disregard my opinion (as I reckon many normally do, even on Sporting matters). Anyway, having visited around Daingean a few times during the campaign, I know for a fact that the Fire-Stations Closure issue cost Liam Quinn a huge amount...
- Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:16 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: General Election time
- Replies: 103
- Views: 63008
Re: General Election time
Foley running as an independent. Can't see him getting in. If he couldn't get in as a FF candidate last time out with no plausible rival for the North Offaly vote, then he has no chance now going up against Eddie Fitzpatrick and Liam Quinn, you'd have to presume. I feel almost like an imposter join...
- Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:00 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Oakley and Mullins retire
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5400
Re: Oakley and Mullins retire
Two stalwarts who have worn the Tricolour jersey with immense pride and passion. Ger Oakley may be one of the last of a fading breed of Hurler, the tough-as-teak farmer who just played the game simply, ... gimme the ball then get outta my way. Brilliant to watch. Breeder also leaves plenty of good m...
- Fri Oct 29, 2010 5:25 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: International rules
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6563
Re: International rules
I'm a little disappointed that I wont be seeing Niall play when I go along to Croker tomorrow night. He didn't really get much of a chance last weekend to show what he is capable of. But I think Emmet Bolton got a more raw deal; I dont remember him coming on at all last week. The Irish lads must be ...
- Thu Sep 16, 2010 11:41 am
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: McManus to soldier on
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3995
Re: McManus to soldier on
Great to hear this from Ciaran. Despite too many times when our Senior Football team may have under-performed, it was rarely/never down to this man. The committment he showed when his work had him based abroad should now be returned in his favour when he is available. There can be little doubt but t...
- Tue Sep 14, 2010 4:51 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Latter Stages of Junior A
- Replies: 70
- Views: 44210
Lament for d'Parish
When I read about things like this, I just shake my head and wonder about what might have been for all the years since the Daingean Parish senior team broke up. I'm too far removed from there now to understand any recent events or sentiment. However since so many around this DB expected more from th...
- Mon Sep 06, 2010 1:34 pm
- Forum: Offaly GAA
- Topic: Croke Park Presentation
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14684
Re: Croke Park Presentation
John Kenny cant have enjoyed being man-handled like that. There can be little doubt but the clear pitch is a much better option for the players, both winning and losing. This opens up plenty of new opportunities for good new traditions, like proper celebratory Team photos (as in pic B), laps of hono...