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I am repeating myself but the fact Leitrim last played in May and club finals are only being completed in late October/November is bewildering.

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 67 - 05/11/2025 09:59:31    2643102

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Replying To alalalalalum:  "I am repeating myself but the fact Leitrim last played in May and club finals are only being completed in late October/November is bewildering."
It is because of the Connaght championship - LG aren't playing their round until the 16th of November - could easily play it sooner but then you'd have the champions in each grade waiting weeks or months without a game.

straightred (Leitrim) - Posts: 68 - 05/11/2025 11:48:47    2643123

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Replying To straightred:  "It is because of the Connaght championship - LG aren't playing their round until the 16th of November - could easily play it sooner but then you'd have the champions in each grade waiting weeks or months without a game."
Sure they are waiting either way, why not let them enjoy summer football

alalalalalum (USA) - Posts: 67 - 05/11/2025 12:49:26    2643131

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I do think there was a benefit playing the junior A final in ballinamore as it's two small parish's made the atmosphere a lot better as the crowd would've got lost in pairc Sean completely understand taken away the chance of letting young lads play in carrick but in my opinion it was a great call !

Leitrimknowall (Leitrim) - Posts: 20 - 05/11/2025 15:04:12    2643157

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Replying To straightred:  "It is because of the Connaght championship - LG aren't playing their round until the 16th of November - could easily play it sooner but then you'd have the champions in each grade waiting weeks or months without a game."
Could a seperate competition be organised to cover this gap? Maybe have the SFC champions and maybe 2 or 3 regional sides play for say, the Packy McGarty Cup. It could double as county trials and at least give the better Intermediate and Junior players a higher level to play at.

Decent game time for the senior club going into Connacht and it would allow the championship itself to be played a month earlier. You could put the Intermediate winners in it as well as that's becoming a higher standard with it and the SFC becoming smaller.

IronSleeve (Leitrim) - Posts: 55 - 05/11/2025 16:17:36    2643174

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