GAA football 2019

MayoMark wrote: Tickets already sold out for Castlebar. Should be a great occasion

Shedite wrote: Het-field wrote: Ewan MacKenna after the Dubs again. How does he get so much publicity? Am I right in thinking he's a journalist? How do his comments get so much airtime?

reddladd wrote: There was a double header in the Leinster Championship in Portlaoise with both Meath and Dublin playing and it wasn't a full house.

Baldrick wrote: reddladd wrote: Logistically, Croke Park was the best venue for Donegal v Kerry and Tyrone v Cork if they're using travel distance as a factor. The other two could probably have been moved elsewhere but with Mayo's big support finding a suitable venue would be an issue. I agree.  Its easy to say neutral veenues should be used that are not croke park but when you look into the detail its not as simple.

The first Kerry - Dublin game in Semple in 2001 was unforgettable.

Het-field wrote: The first Kerry - Dublin game in Semple in 2001 was unforgettable. I’d have no problem with Dublin playing on the road at all time.

That was a great day! i Remember loads of people getting lost on the way and then the Dublin team bus coming up through the square in Thurles.Vinny Murphy coming onto the field in his usual way then scoring a great goal, Tommy Carr on the field aswell, Dessie Farrell hitting the crossbar while standing on the goal line.Dublin had two late frees to win the first day and there'd have been no mention of the Maurice Fitz point but it wasn't to be but still a brilliant time.

Edited by Trigboy 10 - 22 Jul 2019 at 3:58pm

Het-field wrote: Trigboy 10 wrote: Het-field wrote: The first Kerry - Dublin game in Semple in 2001 was unforgettable. I’d have no problem with Dublin playing on the road at all time. That was a great day! i Remember loads of people getting lost on the way and then the Dublin team bus coming up through the square in Thurles.Vinny Murphy coming onto the field in his usual way then scoring a great goal, Tommy Carr on the field aswell, Dessie Farrell hitting the crossbar while standing on the goal line.Dublin had two late frees to win the first day and there'd have been no mention of the Maurice Fitz point but it wasn't to be but still a brilliant time. Wayne McCarthy. Charlie’s protege. Did he ever play for Dublin in the future? My Dad is well versed in getting down there for Munster Hurling finals, so with sandwiches, snack bars and flasks of tea we select Dublin at 8:30am. Got lunch in the town and walked down to the stadium. IIRC the curtain raiser was hurling. I will admit, I enjoyed the second week too, but the first week will never be forgotten!

We were the same well use to going to Thurles for Hurling games so we were on the road early to get through all those towns that would be bad before the motorway obviously came. Not really sure what happened to Wayne McCarthy i know the following year Ray Cosgrove was on the frees. Stephen Cluxton was on the bench that day for Dublin just shows how long he's around now

Edited by Trigboy 10 - 22 Jul 2019 at 4:19pm

bogball88 wrote: Trigboy 10 wrote: Het-field wrote: Trigboy 10 wrote: Het-field wrote: The first Kerry - Dublin game in Semple in 2001 was unforgettable. I’d have no problem with Dublin playing on the road at all time. That was a great day! i Remember loads of people getting lost on the way and then the Dublin team bus coming up through the square in Thurles.Vinny Murphy coming onto the field in his usual way then scoring a great goal, Tommy Carr on the field aswell, Dessie Farrell hitting the crossbar while standing on the goal line.Dublin had two late frees to win the first day and there'd have been no mention of the Maurice Fitz point but it wasn't to be but still a brilliant time. Wayne McCarthy. Charlie’s protege. Did he ever play for Dublin in the future? My Dad is well versed in getting down there for Munster Hurling finals, so with sandwiches, snack bars and flasks of tea we select Dublin at 8:30am. Got lunch in the town and walked down to the stadium. IIRC the curtain raiser was hurling. I will admit, I enjoyed the second week too, but the first week will never be forgotten! We were the same well use to going to Thurles for Hurling games so we were on the road early to get through all those towns that would be bad before the motorway obviously came. Not really sure what happened to Wayne McCarthy i know the following year Ray Cosgrove was on the frees. Stephen Cluxton was on the bench that day for Dublin just shows how long he's around now Played for Dublin over 40s against Tyrone few weeks ago. Still handy

Great player alright very unlucky with that late free against Armagh in 2002

Edited by Trigboy 10 - 22 Jul 2019 at 4:25pm