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The Rise Of Offaly Hurling - 2 Like(s)

Replying To legendzxix:  "Offaly are on the cusp of qualifying for their first ever McDonagh Cup final. They last played in Leinster in 2018. Their minors got to the All-Ireland final last year. Their U20 hurlers are going well this year.
Offaly won Division 2A and have a 100% record after 3 rounds of the McDonagh. Offaly incredibly played for 7 weekends in a row between league R4, R5, semi-final, final, McDonagh R1, R2 and R3. Offaly appear to be on the way back. 3rd in Munster or Leinster will be travelling to Tullamore for a preliminary quarter-final this year."
A Kerry supporter stating how great Offaly hurling is .... you wouldn't guess Kerry are playing Offaly this Weekend!

Firceall (National) - 03/05/2023 17:52:40

New York Hurling - 2 Like(s)

Replying To legendzxix:  "New York can't travel for a full round robin series. My understanding was the onus was on New York to bring forward a format to Congress.
Again, where was any motion for New York to start off in the McDonagh instead?
New York could be playing Laois in a semi final instead."
Congratulations to New York. Not New York's fault but was ompletey unfair on Monaghan and other Teams in tge championship. Has denied them or other team who put effort in to get to a semi final, the opportunity to play in Croke Park. Of course the format was agreed and known in advance, but doesn't mean it is fair.

As NY only get a max of 2 matches, how about the winners of the Rackard and Ring cups are invited over to New York to compete in a three way competition instead. The incentive would help promote hurling in the counties in those competitions and also in NY.

Firceall (National) - 24/05/2025 18:56:29

How Do We Take Hurling On From Here - 2 Like(s)

Replying To Tadhg2020:  "How has that worked out for Laois and Antrim or westmeath? It has worked out ok so far for Offaly and Wexford."
The Leinster Championship went to 6 in 2021. Offaly were un the Christy Ring then, so not sure how you think the change helped Offaly.
If you follow your logic of creating more 'jeopardy', how about bringing relegation in for Munster?

Firceall (National) - 23/03/2026 18:46:47