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Post by mickmack on Mar 23, 2007 10:29:56 GMT
Any chance of getting us a few tickets for fortress Parnell Park for the Kerry match Rashers? We would be very nice to you for at least a month if you do.....
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Post by mrtierneyesq on Mar 23, 2007 19:18:12 GMT
Any chance of getting us a few tickets for fortress Parnell Park for the Kerry match Rashers? We would be very nice to you for at least a month if you do..... Is that a promise or a threat? I'll work on it Mick. Come to think of it, you've got as much chance getting them local, so keep me in mind too!
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Post by mickmack on Mar 25, 2007 19:39:38 GMT
Will the dublin county board resist the temptation of 60k gate at dublin v kerry?
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Post by mrtierneyesq on Mar 25, 2007 20:25:24 GMT
Will the dublin county board resist the temptation of 60k gate at dublin v kerry? Lets see what happens. If it turns out to be a decider for who qualifies, it must be tempting. Personally though to me it's all about qualifying for the play-offs, and we dont need the big hype that comes with Dubs-Kerry in Croker to distract from that focus. A win over a Kerry team that dont really need the League in Croker would be over-hyped and somewhat hollow Anyway, it's all academic if we dont beat Mayo, or if Kerry dont beat Tyrone!
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Post by mickmack on Mar 25, 2007 21:06:28 GMT
if dublin could put the dublin hurlers on for one of their league games as a curtain raiser you could have a sell out........... even though its easter sunday
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Post by mrtierneyesq on Mar 26, 2007 13:28:27 GMT
if dublin could put the dublin hurlers on for one of their league games as a curtain raiser you could have a sell out........... even though its easter sunday It's looking a distinct possibility that the two games could be on the same day, assuming Dublin beat Antrim on wednesday in Belfast, and dont beat Tipp in Nenagh next weekend. Would be hard to see that not being a double-header, unless the footballers have nothing to play for - that would be ironic, dont you think? On the other hand, the other hurling team in that possible quarter final might object to Dublin having 50,000 supporters that they wouldnt otherwise get for a stand-alone hurling match. I'd say aDub-Cork or Waterford quarter would get 25,000 max in Thurles, or maybe 40,000 for a double hurling header, but with a completely mixed crowd. To avoid a clash I wonder would they put the hurlin on saturday, seeing as the football has to be Sunday (assuming one or both of Dublin & Kerry have something to play for) Simple really!
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Post by mickmack on Mar 26, 2007 20:34:54 GMT
Dublins win over Limerick in Limerick proves that they are here to stay. I have to admit that I will be joining this bandwagon as hurling needs it badly.
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Post by mickmack on Mar 27, 2007 20:30:05 GMT
Dubs chairman denies ’dual player’ rumours 27 March 2007
Dublin chairman Gerry Harrington has dismissed reports that former dual players Conal Keaney, Shane Ryan and David Henry will return to the county hurling fold in the near future.
The talented trio have concentrated solely on football in recent times, but Dublin’s impressive form in the NHL has given rise to speculation that they will make their services available to the hurlers again. Harrington has ruled out such a possibility, however, saying: “I don’t think that’s really on.
“Players will select whatever code they go after and try to fulfil that ambition. We put management teams in place for both codes and they pick their panels. The county board as such has no input into that.”
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Post by mickmack on Mar 27, 2007 20:31:48 GMT
Rashers....... you are obviously heading up to Casement Park tomorrow night to support the dublin hurlers v Antrim.............. lookin forward to a report on the experience
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Post by mrtierneyesq on Mar 27, 2007 21:29:46 GMT
Rashers....... you are obviously heading up to Casement Park tomorrow night to support the dublin hurlers v Antrim.............. lookin forward to a report on the experience Fair enough buddy, I'll keep you abreast of the sitcheeashun.......but are you not interested in a report on the hurling as well?
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Post by mrtierneyesq on Mar 27, 2007 21:34:12 GMT
The Gentleman Tierney shall be marketing his wares for the madding throng in the vicinity of Roger Casement Grounds. Roll up, roll up, all ye fine Northern gents & ladies, to sample the delights of traditional Irish hand-crafted pins & button-holes! Free ribbons for the chislers! Rollup! ;D
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Post by mickmack on Mar 28, 2007 9:22:42 GMT
Maynard writes "Universaly Speaking
Dublin 2.07 - Galway 1.08
We live in confusing times. Increasingly, this country is becoming a land where bank-balances are more full than peoples lives. Most of those who do not slip and fall through the gaps in our regimented framework: they toil and scratch together whatever little happiness they can muster. And they hold onto it, tightly.
It is symptomatic of current times, that we have seen sport become “entertainment” first and foremost. People are unhappy. They don’t have sufficient energy left to commit to a cause that could leave them feeling worse. The rugby, and the Dublin Gaelic football team (in summer) provide just a short enough spell for many to feel connected. They may even win something – but then it’s back to the slog. Back to your attempt at garnering happiness. You may be lucky enough to find someone who loves you, you may even bring new love into the world – you may crawl into the bar and hope you can forget about the emptiness out on the streets. Who knows?
But sometimes your malaise can be shaken, and sometimes you can receive joy from the unlikeliest of sources. Sometimes you need a David figure to stand up in the face of adversity and say “Not today.”
The Dublin hurlers are the everymen. They do not have the same expectation that weighs upon the footballers, but they come from the same shit that we all do. And when their work is done they go back to it and start all over again. They owe nothing to anyone except themselves. And this year they have begun like a group of people on a mission to make a difference, for their own sakes. We can choose to be there for them or not.
Even God himself looked like he was trying to f**k with the Dublin hurlers on Sunday. Gales, sleet, driving rain, hailstones…short of a plague of locusts he threw the feckin’ kitchen sink at them. And then they had to play Galway…
They took the whole lot of the bastards on, and won. I don’t know about anybody else who was getting destroyed in Parnell Park, or at home watching the game on the television, but by Jaysus it did my heart some good. To watch the ferocity, the intensity and (whisper it lads) the skill, that Dublin played all 70minutes (plus 5minutes stoppage time) It shook me by the lapels and reminded me that I was alive. That there is some honesty and good out there in this world that we all find ourselves spinning upon.
There are many new faces on this Dublin team, and plenty of talent resides within their bones. But some old warhorses are still there too. Unshaken by all the disappointment, proud to pull on the Dublin shirt. The likes of Liam Ryan and Kevin Flynn still looked like they would charge a sliothar down with their mouths if they had to.
Gary Maguire was breathtaking between the sticks. He struck me as a man who would stand firm, and prepared to bat away, even if you fired a scattergun at him. His excellence made sure that Dublin’s second half was there for the winning.
Defensively Dublin were sound; with the half back trio of Fallon, O’Reilly and Carton rightfully taking most of the plaudits. The amount of balls that landed in their area of the field (and crucially) went no further, was astonishing. Fallon particularly looked like you could have dropped a boulder out of the sky and he would have dealt with it.
The midfield and the forward-line worked like horses who didn’t want to be sent to the glue factory. Fully committed, eager, focussed and unafraid - altogether beautiful. Dublin showed that character when Galway came back at them, scored a goal and two points to lead by two. They showed that it wasn’t just about trying to win, it was about trying to show EVERYONE that there is a fire burning there, and that win, lose or draw, they won’t be found wanting for effort. With that attitude you can go a long way. And for seventy-plus minutes these everymen were fighting for a pride that I haven’t felt in a long time, a pride that sometimes you worry might be dead.
Ireland’s rugby pros did the nation proud on the weekend. Ireland’s cricketers made their own mark on the world. Next Saturday Ireland’s soccer team will take to Croke Park with the jeers of San Marino still ringing in their ears.
This is life. It’s all we have. You stick your hand into the shadows and make as educated a grab at happiness as you can. While you can, you try and make whatever positive differences you can in the world, for you’ll be a long time gone. I for one am glad that those who wore the blue and navy with such strong dignity, are out there sharing this world with me. It is from strength like theirs that others can draw strength themselves.
Consider this a personal thank you.
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Post by mickmack on Mar 28, 2007 9:25:04 GMT
Rashers....... you are obviously heading up to Casement Park tomorrow night to support the dublin hurlers v Antrim.............. lookin forward to a report on the experience Fair enough buddy, I'll keep you abreast of the sitcheeashun.......but are you not interested in a report on the hurling as well? Both
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Post by mickmack on Mar 30, 2007 7:37:49 GMT
Rashers....... i know antrim won but............ give us a report anyway
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Post by ontheditch on Mar 30, 2007 10:40:24 GMT
sorry to spoil the fun but is this not a Kerry GAA Forum?
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