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Replying To Taypot:  "Who is in their 30ies apart from Mulligan ?"
At a guess I'd say Coen, Cawley, Brehony and Mulligan, maybe Lynch.

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 119 - 18/09/2025 16:23:58    2636698

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Replying To MrUnderhill:  "At a guess I'd say Coen, Cawley, Brehony and Mulligan, maybe Lynch."
Your not great at guessing

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 223 - 19/09/2025 12:05:49    2636766

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Replying To sillymoocow:  "S Gaels will beats Mary's by 5 to 6 points.
Mary's on paper look good but have few lads in their 30's, I expect S Gaels to come with high intensity and especially 2nd half to just overpower them. They have to much pace in the half back line and forward line to hold over 60 mins.

Coolera will beat Drumcliff by 3points in a much tighter game.
Coolera overall physical power and mental toughness will grind out the win."
Very strange comment, I think Mary's only have Mulligan who's in his 30s and probably on average have the youngest team left. And have lots of pace and power themselves especially in their half forward line. I think SG will suffer from no close game recently, they also conceded big scores to poor opposition in Curry & Easky, if the same happens this week Mary's have the firepower to punish them. I think Paul Higgins' retirement will affect SG this week, he always seemed to marshall & provide calmness to their back line especially in tight games, without him their back line looks a little inexperienced and lacks leadership, Evan Lyon's aside. I suspect young Brady will go man to man in Quinn like he did Spillane if he doesn't give him time and space on the ball this could greatly hamper SG. Should be a great game and if both forwards are on top could be a really high scoring game, I'm going to go with Mary's to shade it, they seem to have just a bit more strength in depth.

The Coolera DRP is another cracking game, I heard that during the week that Paul O'Brien went off injuryed for Naomh Eoin last Sunday, if he's out he'll be a massive loss as mentioned previously Coolera are strong around the middle, if drp can get enough ball into Lally he'll do damaged with Taylor a king term injury I don't think that Coolera have the right match for him, another intriguing battle but I am going for Coolera's experience and ability to play the conditions just to get them over the line but wouldn't be surprised to see a draw here.

laochragael (Sligo) - Posts: 16 - 19/09/2025 12:22:50    2636770

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Replying To Taypot:  "Your not great at guessing"
Really...many of these were key players when Mary's last won championship a decade ago???

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 119 - 19/09/2025 21:43:19    2636809

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Replying To MrUnderhill:  "Really...many of these were key players when Mary's last won championship a decade ago???"
Only one of the first 15 are over 30.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 223 - 19/09/2025 22:01:46    2636811

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Nothing sets the atmosphere at a match like Amhran na bhfiann sang as gaeilge. It was a very enjoyable game yesterday evening in a beautiful setting. A very vocal and packed stand right up to the sideline. A game like this would be lost in Markievicz Park. Hopefully semi finals every year are played in the likes of Keash, Tubber, Tourlestrane. When you see good open football you just thank God for the new rules. Jim Gavin may have picked up a few presidential votes after yesterday evenings game. IGaels were the best team. They were lucky with their goals but every corner forward is told from the time they play football to always expect a ball off the post/crossbar dropped by keeper etc etc. Corner backs are told the same thing but they weren't to be seen as Deignan and Foley claimed the goals. At one stage Mary's were 12 points down and they threw everything at Gaels but the clock beat them.
On to Kent Park later today and hopefully we will be treated to more of the same.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2268 - 21/09/2025 09:23:08    2636897

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Replying To eoinog:  "Nothing sets the atmosphere at a match like Amhran na bhfiann sang as gaeilge. It was a very enjoyable game yesterday evening in a beautiful setting. A very vocal and packed stand right up to the sideline. A game like this would be lost in Markievicz Park. Hopefully semi finals every year are played in the likes of Keash, Tubber, Tourlestrane. When you see good open football you just thank God for the new rules. Jim Gavin may have picked up a few presidential votes after yesterday evenings game. IGaels were the best team. They were lucky with their goals but every corner forward is told from the time they play football to always expect a ball off the post/crossbar dropped by keeper etc etc. Corner backs are told the same thing but they weren't to be seen as Deignan and Foley claimed the goals. At one stage Mary's were 12 points down and they threw everything at Gaels but the clock beat them.
On to Kent Park later today and hopefully we will be treated to more of the same."
Haven't heard it sung in English at any GAA ground and don't desire to but I get what you're saying, full compliments to Eastern Harps on their hosting skills it was a great venue but its years of hard work and fundraising that brought about the facilities they have.

As for the football, well I expected a Shamrock Gaels win because they have better shooters up front and to me that's what won it for them. Had Mary's anyone like David Quinn they'd have won the game, they scuffed chances with the breeze in the second half and rather than getting into a rhythm of scoring points they seemed to be in a rush to cut it down with wayward 2 point shots or trying for goal. Also the two goals Gaels got will not make for easy watching back by the Mary's management, their full back line really let them down particularly with the second one where Barlow was able to cut in 15/20m like a knife through butter, although it wasn't his shot that raised the flag in the end. Felt Marys were hard done by with the amount of added time not played but they had their chances.

It was an entertaining game to be fair, the breeze impacted how each team could perform in each half but the right team won out in the end and it'll be a big thing for all in Riverstown, Sooey, Castlebaldwin to be back in a senior final after waiting over 30 years.

Don't think we'll be treated to as high scoring or entertaining a game later today in DRP v Coolera.

On the relegation front, Easkey put Tubber to the pin of their collar which does not bode well for Curry. Meanwhile Castleconnor showed their victories over Bunnies and Mullinabreena were no flash in the pan as they easily took care of Pats. Both relegation finals are finely balanced.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 612 - 21/09/2025 12:22:16    2636910

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "Haven't heard it sung in English at any GAA ground and don't desire to but I get what you're saying, full compliments to Eastern Harps on their hosting skills it was a great venue but its years of hard work and fundraising that brought about the facilities they have.

As for the football, well I expected a Shamrock Gaels win because they have better shooters up front and to me that's what won it for them. Had Mary's anyone like David Quinn they'd have won the game, they scuffed chances with the breeze in the second half and rather than getting into a rhythm of scoring points they seemed to be in a rush to cut it down with wayward 2 point shots or trying for goal. Also the two goals Gaels got will not make for easy watching back by the Mary's management, their full back line really let them down particularly with the second one where Barlow was able to cut in 15/20m like a knife through butter, although it wasn't his shot that raised the flag in the end. Felt Marys were hard done by with the amount of added time not played but they had their chances.

It was an entertaining game to be fair, the breeze impacted how each team could perform in each half but the right team won out in the end and it'll be a big thing for all in Riverstown, Sooey, Castlebaldwin to be back in a senior final after waiting over 30 years.

Don't think we'll be treated to as high scoring or entertaining a game later today in DRP v Coolera.

On the relegation front, Easkey put Tubber to the pin of their collar which does not bode well for Curry. Meanwhile Castleconnor showed their victories over Bunnies and Mullinabreena were no flash in the pan as they easily took care of Pats. Both relegation finals are finely balanced."
I think you may have honed in a bit on the "as gaeilge" whereas I was more emphasizing the beautiful live singing of the Anthem. In some grounds (Markievicz Park) when our anthem comes across the tannoy it sounds like an old Phillips tape recorder with a well worn cassette screeching out at you. Otherwise I think we agreed on the game. Drumcliffe v Gaels would be a marvelous final, however Coolera might have something to say about that.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2268 - 21/09/2025 13:59:10    2636919

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "Haven't heard it sung in English at any GAA ground and don't desire to but I get what you're saying, full compliments to Eastern Harps on their hosting skills it was a great venue but its years of hard work and fundraising that brought about the facilities they have.

As for the football, well I expected a Shamrock Gaels win because they have better shooters up front and to me that's what won it for them. Had Mary's anyone like David Quinn they'd have won the game, they scuffed chances with the breeze in the second half and rather than getting into a rhythm of scoring points they seemed to be in a rush to cut it down with wayward 2 point shots or trying for goal. Also the two goals Gaels got will not make for easy watching back by the Mary's management, their full back line really let them down particularly with the second one where Barlow was able to cut in 15/20m like a knife through butter, although it wasn't his shot that raised the flag in the end. Felt Marys were hard done by with the amount of added time not played but they had their chances.

It was an entertaining game to be fair, the breeze impacted how each team could perform in each half but the right team won out in the end and it'll be a big thing for all in Riverstown, Sooey, Castlebaldwin to be back in a senior final after waiting over 30 years.

Don't think we'll be treated to as high scoring or entertaining a game later today in DRP v Coolera.

On the relegation front, Easkey put Tubber to the pin of their collar which does not bode well for Curry. Meanwhile Castleconnor showed their victories over Bunnies and Mullinabreena were no flash in the pan as they easily took care of Pats. Both relegation finals are finely balanced."
I think you may have honed in a bit on the "as gaeilge" whereas I was more emphasizing the beautiful live singing of the Anthem. In some grounds (Markievicz Park) when our anthem comes across the tannoy it sounds like an old Phillips tape recorder with a well worn cassette screeching out at you. Otherwise I think we agreed on the game. Drumcliffe v Gaels would be a marvelous final, however Coolera might have something to say about that.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2268 - 21/09/2025 15:27:29    2636922

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Owen B won't be crossing Hughes bridge this year either . A very controlled performance from Coolera. They never looked like losing. There was a period after half time when Drumcliffe threw everything at Coolera and Donelon got a great goal. However this just poked the bear and Coolera up the ante and coasted home.
Interesting to note that the Senior final and the relegation final will be played by the 4 teams that were in Group 1.
Marys did a good job hosting the game, ample parking, good crowd . Both junior semi finals were one sided. I expected both teams to win but not by that margin. Cloonacool should win the final. Either way they will be Sligo's representative in the Connacht series. Pat's lost heavily again in their relegation semi final. It will be very difficult to predict who will get relegated. Tubber just about held off Easkey. I think Curry will be too strong for them in their last game.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2268 - 22/09/2025 10:53:42    2637025

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I posted here after the first round that it would not be a surprise to see the same teams in the final and that is what happened. Even at that stage they both looked a cut above the rest and loosing a first round was never going to bother Coolera. Mary's would have been happy approaching HT in their semi but that goal just meant they would have to force the second half and it was just a bridge to far. DRP have been the masters of group stages in recent years but have not been able to deliver in knock out football, then again the played the current masters of knock out football in their semi. Makes for an interesting final, on paper shamrocks have a lot of aces but lack final experience. Coolera as back to back champions and connaght champions will have to be favorites especially with the form in their last 3 games. Is gaels can bring their A game into the final they have every chance of taking their 1st title since early 90s.

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 119 - 22/09/2025 11:49:13    2637036

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Owen B won't be crossing Hughes bridge this year either . A very controlled performance from Coolera. They never looked like losing. There was a period after half time when Drumcliffe threw everything at Coolera and Donelon got a great goal. However this just poked the bear and Coolera up the ante and coasted home.
Interesting to note that the Senior final and the relegation final will be played by the 4 teams that were in Group 1.
Marys did a good job hosting the game, ample parking, good crowd . Both junior semi finals were one sided. I expected both teams to win but not by that margin. Cloonacool should win the final. Either way they will be Sligo's representative in the Connacht series. Pat's lost heavily again in their relegation semi final. It will be very difficult to predict who will get relegated. Tubber just about held off Easkey. I think Curry will be too strong for them in their last game.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 2268 - 22/09/2025 12:14:59    2637042

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Replying To eoinog:  "Owen B won't be crossing Hughes bridge this year either . A very controlled performance from Coolera. They never looked like losing. There was a period after half time when Drumcliffe threw everything at Coolera and Donelon got a great goal. However this just poked the bear and Coolera up the ante and coasted home.
Interesting to note that the Senior final and the relegation final will be played by the 4 teams that were in Group 1.
Marys did a good job hosting the game, ample parking, good crowd . Both junior semi finals were one sided. I expected both teams to win but not by that margin. Cloonacool should win the final. Either way they will be Sligo's representative in the Connacht series. Pat's lost heavily again in their relegation semi final. It will be very difficult to predict who will get relegated. Tubber just about held off Easkey. I think Curry will be too strong for them in their last game."
I think Coolera lost their way in 3rd Quarter, making a lot of unforced errors, before recovering well to finish in style.
Murphy got a yellow card just before his second goal for an off the ball incident, if he got red he would not be appealing it!

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 1028 - 22/09/2025 14:36:52    2637071

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As expected the S Gaels and Coolera made final.

Where was the No.6 for Mary's throughout match and did management not see what a threat Quinn was? Quinn looks like a man to lead Sligo in forward line this year after some of these displays. Only man who I've seen who can consistently score 2 pointers when other pressure and in big games.

Coolera look okay but I feel if you run at them and attack them with pace they struggle and Gaels are good at this.

I fancy S Gaels to win and end Coolera dominance.

sillymoocow (Sligo) - Posts: 14 - 22/09/2025 15:08:34    2637078

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The biggest result of the weekend was that Boyle lost. O Hara is now free to give the Sligo job his total focus.

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 223 - 22/09/2025 15:27:05    2637081

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Replying To Taypot:  "The biggest result of the weekend was that Boyle lost. O Hara is now free to give the Sligo job his total focus."
The manner of the loss wasn't a good look, at least he'll have Dessie alongside them to help out with Sligo.

Drax_the_destroyer (UK) - Posts: 592 - 22/09/2025 15:49:46    2637089

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Marys left it too late but a throughly enjoyable game. Shamrock Gaels have turned into a really good side but it will take some performance to beat Coolera who just found the gears when they really needed to. Murphy is the difference though. A phenomenally consistent player in knockout games in recent year.
Easkey seemed to give it all against Tubbercurry. I'm not sure they'll be able to do it again to have a chance of beating Curry.
In Intermediate, I've really no idea who will win this weekend. Two tight games I'd imagine. Castleconnor's result against St. Pats was interesting. Their best results were in the games that one would think they'd struggle. I expect Owenmore Gaels to survive now.
Great result for Cloonacool and I'd think that they will finish the job now.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 189 - 22/09/2025 16:28:33    2637096

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Replying To Drax_the_destroyer:  "The manner of the loss wasn't a good look, at least he'll have Dessie alongside them to help out with Sligo."
Why does a manager always get the blame when a team loses a match?. Why don't players take responsibility?. Are Boyle a bunch of chokers?
When did they win the championship last ?
How many managers have they gone through since?

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 223 - 22/09/2025 23:51:20    2637139

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Firstly, I think both the Eastern Harps and St Marys Club should be commended for their efforts in hosting the semi finals at the weekend, both clubs put on a great show, left no stone unturned with plenty of car parking. Given the teams that are now involved it seems crazy bringing them out Quigabar when Keash and Kent Park showed they are more than capable of hosting the final whether they are a secondary ground or not.

Onto the football, on Saturday night we were treated to an excellent intense game of football although it was essentially a game of 2 halves given the strong wind blowing down the pitch. Quinn was the difference on the night, stuggle to see how they left Brady on him. If Kyle Cawleys goal chance went in, it was game on and think Marys might have pipped it. Not sure where the Gilmartin got 4 mins from, Dylan McDermotts injury took over 3 mins alone together with subs and other stoppages thought there should have been 8-9 mins added but it probably wouldn't have been enough for Marys to close the gap.

On Sunday, we had another good game but probably lacked the intensity we seen on Saturday night. Drumcliff left themselves too much to do at half time they needed to be 5-6 point up at half time considering they were playing with a strongish wind in the 1st half. Murphy was outstanding and could just turn it on when he wanted, not sure about an off the ball incident, it was a late tackle on Regan that he got the yellow for. No more then Brady for Marys, it was a big ask to be asking O'Callaghan/Chambers to mark Murphy, sometimes you need experience to try and stem the influence of a quality player. Has to be said very impressive from Coolera to be back in the final considering they lost the services of Aaron O'Boyle and Adam Higgins earlier in the year and then Taylors injury in Rd 1.

manfromthewest (Sligo) - Posts: 45 - 23/09/2025 09:49:57    2637156

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Replying To Taypot:  "Why does a manager always get the blame when a team loses a match?. Why don't players take responsibility?. Are Boyle a bunch of chokers?
When did they win the championship last ?
How many managers have they gone through since?"
Boyle lost 2 finals, the last one was in their hands to win..not sure a manager is their answer. EOH will have detractors just because of personality, hopefully results will mute those comments.

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 119 - 23/09/2025 12:11:24    2637177

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