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Replying To MarysMan123:  "Anyone find it a bit ridiculous that Ballinamore will have home advantage in the county final this year? I think it is completely unfair on other teams that have trained all year for this occasion to have this disadvantage going into the biggest games of their lives!

Home advantage was the only reason they got over the line against St Mary's yesterday. Mary's would've bet them off the park in any other venue."
I presume this a joke. Ballinamore is the second pitch in the county so while pairc Sean is out the biggest games should be played there. Or do you suggest that semi finals and finals that involve Mary's should be played outside Carrick. As Mary's play all their big games in their home town. Pairc Sean has always been a de facto home ground for ye.

Backheel (Leitrim) - Posts: 173 - 23/09/2024 16:11:43    2571481

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Replying To DowraMart123:  "You complaining about pitch conditions again? Shocker! Only croke park would be good enough for you"
No just a pitch without dog faeces, being reasonably level and without potholes. Most other pitches in the county are reasonably good and safe. I see ye are somehow hosting the relegation final on Saturday.

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 23/09/2024 16:21:10    2571484

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Replying To DowraMart123:  "You complaining about pitch conditions again? Shocker! Only croke park would be good enough for you"
See there's a game on his clubs new pitch next weekend. You'll have to go and see if up to the standard

Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 351 - 23/09/2024 16:27:17    2571485

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I see Drumreilly relegated to junior, they are seriously struggling to field a team, with a number of Aughawillan reportedly heading travelling next year, could we see the an amalgamation at senior level between drumreilly and aughawillan next year.

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 132 - 24/09/2024 09:03:27    2571551

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Replying To Backheel:  "I presume this a joke. Ballinamore is the second pitch in the county so while pairc Sean is out the biggest games should be played there. Or do you suggest that semi finals and finals that involve Mary's should be played outside Carrick. As Mary's play all their big games in their home town. Pairc Sean has always been a de facto home ground for ye."
agree 100%

TJH (Sligo) - Posts: 60 - 24/09/2024 09:25:32    2571553

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Replying To Leitrimforliam:  "No just a pitch without dog faeces, being reasonably level and without potholes. Most other pitches in the county are reasonably good and safe. I see ye are somehow hosting the relegation final on Saturday."
Massive Relegation final between two good teams, brought to Ballinaglera and Mulhearn reffing.

Aughnasheelin suffering back to back relegations after winning the IFC in 2022, shocking seeing them down to Junior A. Losing 10,11,12 players to emigration, it's not their fault.

Leitrim01 (Leitrim) - Posts: 17 - 24/09/2024 10:18:35    2571566

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "I see Drumreilly relegated to junior, they are seriously struggling to field a team, with a number of Aughawillan reportedly heading travelling next year, could we see the an amalgamation at senior level between drumreilly and aughawillan next year."
It's only be a matter of time before these underage sides are joined at senior too. If a club is playing junior and struggling for numbers what is the delay? Share trainings and games between the different pitches so that facilities are not neglected and clubs do not feel like they are losing their identity and if clubs want to have their own academies to enter their own underage sides in the hope of going back on their own later, let them. As stated already young people have other options in life now than playing football and if they're not playing a decent standard with a chance of getting somewhere they've less reason to stick at it. Drumreilly don't have the resources to win junior and I fear for them if something isn't done

gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 579 - 24/09/2024 10:55:44    2571574

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "I see Drumreilly relegated to junior, they are seriously struggling to field a team, with a number of Aughawillan reportedly heading travelling next year, could we see the an amalgamation at senior level between drumreilly and aughawillan next year."
Curious how it would work.. would they be brought straight into senior level? Not a normal scenario so just wondering.

leitrimlad15 (Leitrim) - Posts: 108 - 24/09/2024 12:32:45    2571601

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Replying To Backheel:  "I presume this a joke. Ballinamore is the second pitch in the county so while pairc Sean is out the biggest games should be played there. Or do you suggest that semi finals and finals that involve Mary's should be played outside Carrick. As Mary's play all their big games in their home town. Pairc Sean has always been a de facto home ground for ye."
I presume this is someone from Mohill trying to stir something before the final.

Dan_Toal (Leitrim) - Posts: 244 - 24/09/2024 13:33:55    2571614

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Replying To Dan_Toal:  "I presume this is someone from Mohill trying to stir something before the final."
Was Cloone pitch not redone recently? The 06 final was held there many moons ago.

leitrimlad15 (Leitrim) - Posts: 108 - 24/09/2024 14:14:50    2571622

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Replying To leitrimlad15:  "Curious how it would work.. would they be brought straight into senior level? Not a normal scenario so just wondering."
i don't know how it'd work, but i'd imagine drumreilly definitely and maybe the willies will actually struggle to field next year on their own.

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 132 - 24/09/2024 15:21:06    2571632

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Replying To leitrimlad15:  "Was Cloone pitch not redone recently? The 06 final was held there many moons ago."
It was the pitch is looking fierce well. Parking could also be a problem there. Probably more in the immediate vicinity than Ballinamore.

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 24/09/2024 15:49:27    2571641

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Replying To leitrimlad15:  "Was Cloone pitch not redone recently? The 06 final was held there many moons ago."
Not sure what shape it in but it was always a far nicer pitch to play on that carrick or ballnamore

Thejampot (Leitrim) - Posts: 351 - 24/09/2024 17:21:22    2571650

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Replying To meathbasedfan:  "i don't know how it'd work, but i'd imagine drumreilly definitely and maybe the willies will actually struggle to field next year on their own."
I see both clubs have got money in the recent sports capital grants announcement so I'd say they'll be safe enough for another year.

Square_B (Leitrim) - Posts: 1055 - 25/09/2024 13:35:15    2571787

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Replying To Thejampot:  "Not sure what shape it in but it was always a far nicer pitch to play on that carrick or ballnamore"
Cloone was always my favourite pitch to play on. Ballinamore second. Hated Paric Sean, terrible surface. The new pitch is long long over due.

3rdmidfielder (Australia) - Posts: 351 - 25/09/2024 13:52:24    2571794

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One for everyone in the audience

Annaduff GAA - Annaduff GAA Redevelopment of Main Playing Field €129,432
Aughawillan GAA Club - Training Pitch Upgrade €17,457
Bornacoola GAA - Playing Surfaces and Drainage Improvement Works. €157,801
Carrigallen GFC - Carrigallen GAA Park Development €190,157
Drumreilly GAA Club - Drumreilly GAA Pitch Flood Lighting €93,872
Eslin GAA - security fencing, lighting clubhouse refurbishment €162,928
Fenagh St Caillins GAA - Refurbished Dressing Rooms & New Facilities. €174,411
Glencar-Manorhamilton GAA Club - Gym Equipment storage shed misc. €88,182
Gortletteragh GAA Club - Flood Lighting to 1No Pitch of 2 No Dug Outs. €127,932
Kiltubrid GAA - 2023- Replace existing floodlight bulbs with LED €131,452
Mohill GAA - Pitch Refurbishment and Outdoor Exercise Area €195,175
Sean O'Heslins GAA - Development of a synthetic surface training area. €170,259
St Mary's GAA Club Kiltoghert - St. Mary's Kiltoghert Clubhouse Development €166,106
Coiste Chontae Liatroma C.L.G - Sean Mac Diarmada pitch surface upgrade
project €156,877

eslinchickenmaryland (Leitrim) - Posts: 274 - 25/09/2024 13:56:53    2571796

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Replying To Square_B:  "I see both clubs have got money in the recent sports capital grants announcement so I'd say they'll be safe enough for another year."
can they buy players

meathbasedfan (Leitrim) - Posts: 132 - 25/09/2024 14:07:46    2571803

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If there was a transfer market between clubs in Leitrim, who would be the most sought after players?
Wrong answers only

gaelsboy (Leitrim) - Posts: 579 - 25/09/2024 14:42:47    2571809

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Replying To 3rdmidfielder:  "Cloone was always my favourite pitch to play on. Ballinamore second. Hated Paric Sean, terrible surface. The new pitch is long long over due."
In recent years Cloone's pitch had gone a bit down hill. Fairplay to them for realising this and quickly remediate the situation by resurfacing the pitch. I played on it recently and it's a fabulous surface. It's a wonder how it took the county board so long

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 25/09/2024 14:50:37    2571811

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Replying To eslinchickenmaryland:  "One for everyone in the audience

Annaduff GAA - Annaduff GAA Redevelopment of Main Playing Field €129,432
Aughawillan GAA Club - Training Pitch Upgrade €17,457
Bornacoola GAA - Playing Surfaces and Drainage Improvement Works. €157,801
Carrigallen GFC - Carrigallen GAA Park Development €190,157
Drumreilly GAA Club - Drumreilly GAA Pitch Flood Lighting €93,872
Eslin GAA - security fencing, lighting clubhouse refurbishment €162,928
Fenagh St Caillins GAA - Refurbished Dressing Rooms & New Facilities. €174,411
Glencar-Manorhamilton GAA Club - Gym Equipment storage shed misc. €88,182
Gortletteragh GAA Club - Flood Lighting to 1No Pitch of 2 No Dug Outs. €127,932
Kiltubrid GAA - 2023- Replace existing floodlight bulbs with LED €131,452
Mohill GAA - Pitch Refurbishment and Outdoor Exercise Area €195,175
Sean O'Heslins GAA - Development of a synthetic surface training area. €170,259
St Mary's GAA Club Kiltoghert - St. Mary's Kiltoghert Clubhouse Development €166,106
Coiste Chontae Liatroma C.L.G - Sean Mac Diarmada pitch surface upgrade
project €156,877"
So did the county board resurface the pitch with no fundraising? Bit of a kick in teeth asking the clubs for all that JP McManus money earlier in the year before it had even hit their account when they were going to get this grant. Fair play to those clubs that refused to pay.

Leitrimforliam (Leitrim) - Posts: 326 - 25/09/2024 14:55:55    2571814

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