GAA Bumper Weekend

future_plans

-- Saturday July 19th --

GAA Football All Ireland Senior Championship Qualifier Round 1
Gaelic Grounds 7.00pm Luimneach v An Mhí

Pearse Park 7.00pm Longfort v Laois

Newbridge 7.00pm Cill Dara v An Cabhán

Tullamore 7.00pm Uíbh Fhailí v An Dún

Drogheda 7.00pm An Lú v Tír Eoghain

Ardfinnan 3.00pm Tiobraid Árann v Iar Mhí

Ballybofey 5.00pm Dún na nGall v Ros Comáin

Clones 3.00pm Muineachán v Doire Live TV3


Tommy Murphy Cup Round 1
Ruislip TBC Londain v Sligeach

Casement Park 3.30pm Aontroim v Ceatharlach

Ennis 7.00pm An Clár v Liatroim

Aughrim 7.00pm Cill Mhantáin v Port Láirge


GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Qualifier Round 4
Thurles 5.00pm Uíbh Fhailí v Port Láirge Live RTE

Thurles 7.00pm Corcaigh v Gaillimh Live RTE


GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Qualifier
Relegation Play-Off
Páirc Tailteann 2.30pm Aontroim v Laois


Christy Ring Cup Quarter Finals
Aughrim 5.00pm Cill Mhantáin v Maigh Eo

Newry 3.00pm An Dún v Doire

Tralee 3.00pm Ciarraí v Ceatharlach

Newbridge 5.00pm Cill Dara v Iar-Mhí


Nicky Rackard Cup Quarter Final
Parnell PK 3.00pm Fingal v Liatroim

Newry 1.00pm Non Ards v An Lú

Clones 1.00pm Muineachán v An Cabhán

Markievicz Park 3.00pm Sligeach v Tír Eoghain


-- Sunday July 20th --

Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final
Clones 2.00pm Fear Manach v Ard Mhacha Live TV3


Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Final
Páirc an Chrócaigh 4.00pm Baile Átha Cliath v Loch Garman Live RTE

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Maybe an upset or two on the cards. Limerick in with a shout v Meath?
Monaghan to beat Derry?

Noticed another upset in the results from this weekend. Wicklow beat Westmeath in the Christy Ring. That's a great result for them.

Keano

I'd be going with Leitrim to beat Clare in the football and I am Clare man :eek:

blackbelt

Longford v Laois

With Longford having last played in the championship 9 weeks ago come the 19th July,it is not known what shape they are in.Longford have home advantage and this should be another obstacle for Laois to overcome.The last time these two teams played,Longford kicked an amazing 19 wides and had a goal disallowed while Laois kicked 9 wides.

Laois have had problems with Clancy and Quigley while Ross Munnelly and Colm Parkinson are not playing as well as previous years and the whole team looked deflated against Wexford.Longford were unlucky and nearly caught Westmeath on the hop towards the end of their encounter and broke the blanket defence towards the end.

With the Barden brothers and Brian Kavanagh,Longford should utilise home advantage and make the next round of the qualifiers.

Verdict: Longford

Offaly v Down

Offaly had a successful league campaign albeit in Division 4 and put up a good challenge against Westmeath in a very dire match.Down have the accolade of taking Tyrone to a replay and then knocking them out in extra time.This match is in Tullamore which is a bonus to Offaly but Ronan Sexton and Benny Coulter are key men for Down while the McNamees are the target for Offaly.However,Downs strength in depth should pull them through.

Verdict: Down

Limerick v Meath

Limerick gave a good account of themselves against Cork in a match they should have won.Meanwhile Meaths last outing proved to be a total collapse against a resilient Wexford team that came from 10 points down with 20 minutes left to beat Meath by a point.The Gaelic Grounds are a very tough venue for any team to travel to and win.Cooke is an amazing player for Limerick while Geraghty,Faye and Sheridan are veterans.

Meath will be anxious to get back on track after a disasterous League and Leinster campaign and this match should be the stepping stone to recovery but only just.

Verdict: Meath

Louth v Tyrone

Louth didn't have the best league campaign and were eventually throttled by Dublin in the space of the second half in Croke Park.Tyrone survived relegation from Division 1 even with their injury list.Tyrones outings against Down will have them match fit.

Louth will flourish in a smaller venue and at home in Drogheda.Tyrone will want to call on the experience of Dooher (if fit) and Mulligan.

Verdict: Tyrone

Tipperary v Westmeath

Tipperary gained promotion from Division 4 and are an improving side.Westmeath won division 2 and can count themselves unlucky not to take Dublin to a replay.The difference in standards is very noticeable to any person who has a passing interest in GAA.David Duffy,Glennon and Dessie Dolan should have it more easy in this fixture while Tipperary are not expected to cope with the talent thats in the Westmeath team.

The only questions that will be asked before this fixture is how many points Westmeath will win by and if they will stick to their blanket defense gameplan.

Verdict: Westmeath

Donegal v Roscommon

Donegal came off a bruising encounter with Derry and some say they were very unlucky not to win.Meanwhile Roscommon have been in turmoil since John Maughan left.Recent hammerings by Galway in the championship and demolition derbys at the hands of Dublin and Armagh have shown that Roscommon should be picked off easily and the venue Ballybofey further compounds to their woes.

Verdict: Donegal

Monaghan v Derry

Derry travel to Clones with revenge on their minds from last year.However,last years clash was an Ulster semi-final.This time both teams find themselves in the qualifiers after being dumped out by Fermanagh.Monaghan started the year very brightly amidst speculation that their run last year was by luck while Derry won Division 1 with good wins over Galway,Mayo,Donegal and Kerry.

Tommy Freeman is the key man for Monaghan while Paddy and Eoin Bradley along with Enda Muldoon are the main threats from Derry.Joe Diver and Dick Clerkin is an interesting head to head but Derry should rule midfield and the Derry forwards should expose Monaghans defense.

Verdict: Derry

Pride Fighter

blackbelt wrote: »

Longford v Laois

With Longford having last played in the championship 9 weeks ago come the 19th July,it is not known what shape they are in.Longford have home advantage and this should be another obstacle for Laois to overcome.The last time these two teams played,Longford kicked an amazing 19 wides and had a goal disallowed while Laois kicked 9 wides.

Laois have had problems with Clancy and Quigley while Ross Munnelly and Colm Parkinson are not playing as well as previous years and the whole team looked deflated against Wexford.Longford were unlucky and nearly caught Westmeath on the hop towards the end of their encounter and broke the blanket defence towards the end.

With the Barden brothers and Brian Kavanagh,Longford should utilise home advantage and make the next round of the qualifiers.

Verdict: Longford

Offaly v Down

Offaly had a successful league campaign albeit in Division 4 and put up a good challenge against Westmeath in a very dire match.Down have the accolade of taking Tyrone to a replay and then knocking them out in extra time.This match is in Tullamore which is a bonus to Offaly but Ronan Sexton and Benny Coulter are key men for Down while the McNamees are the target for Offaly.However,Downs strength in depth should pull them through.

Verdict: Down

Limerick v Meath

Limerick gave a good account of themselves against Cork in a match they should have won.Meanwhile Meaths last outing proved to be a total collapse against a resilient Wexford team that came from 10 points down with 20 minutes left to beat Meath by a point.The Gaelic Grounds are a very tough venue for any team to travel to and win.Cooke is an amazing player for Limerick while Geraghty,Faye and Sheridan are veterans.

Meath will be anxious to get back on track after a disasterous League and Leinster campaign and this match should be the stepping stone to recovery but only just.

Verdict: Meath

Louth v Tyrone

Louth didn't have the best league campaign and were eventually throttled by Dublin in the space of the second half in Croke Park.Tyrone survived relegation from Division 1 even with their injury list.Tyrones outings against Down will have them match fit.

Louth will flourish in a smaller venue and at home in Drogheda.Tyrone will want to call on the experience of Dooher (if fit) and Mulligan.

Verdict: Tyrone

Tipperary v Westmeath

Tipperary gained promotion from Division 4 and are an improving side.Westmeath won division 2 and can count themselves unlucky not to take Dublin to a replay.The difference in standards is very noticeable to any person who has a passing interest in GAA.David Duffy,Glennon and Dessie Dolan should have it more easy in this fixture while Tipperary are not expected to cope with the talent thats in the Westmeath team.

The only questions that will be asked before this fixture is how many points Westmeath will win by and if they will stick to their blanket defense gameplan.

Verdict: Westmeath

Donegal v Roscommon

Donegal came off a bruising encounter with Derry and some say they were very unlucky not to win.Meanwhile Roscommon have been in turmoil since John Maughan left.Recent hammerings by Galway in the championship and demolition derbys at the hands of Dublin and Armagh have shown that Roscommon should be picked off easily and the venue Ballybofey further compounds to their woes.

Verdict: Donegal

Monaghan v Derry

Derry travel to Clones with revenge on their minds from last year.However,last years clash was an Ulster semi-final.This time both teams find themselves in the qualifiers after being dumped out by Fermanagh.Monaghan started the year very brightly amidst speculation that their run last year was by luck while Derry won Division 1 with good wins over Galway,Mayo,Donegal and Kerry.

Tommy Freeman is the key man for Monaghan while Paddy and Eoin Bradley along with Enda Muldoon are the main threats from Derry.Joe Diver and Dick Clerkin is an interesting head to head but Derry should rule midfield and the Derry forwards should expose Monaghans defense.

Verdict: Derry

I agree with most of that except I think Laois will scrape past Longford.

aidan24326

Blackbelt, I also agree with most of your predictions although I don't think Westmeath will hammer Tipp. Westmeath will win alright but it won't be a thrashing. Tipp are decent enough, got promotion from div 4 and only lost to Limerick by 3 points. Added to that Westmeath don't really have the forwards to run up a big score, their main strength is in their defensive solidity.

Badabing

Hoping for a waterford win in the hurling to set up a great game with the yellow bellies.

Misters2

Blackbelt are Kildare and Cavan so bad they dont deserve any preview????

future_plans

Badabing wrote: »

Hoping for a waterford win in the hurling to set up a great game with the yellow bellies.

I think if Waterford win, then they will play Cork or Galway because they already played Clare.

cruiserweight

future_plans wrote: »

I think if Waterford win, then they will play Cork or Galway because they already played Clare.

If Waterford win they will play Wexford because they have already played Clare.

cruiserweight

Here is an explanation of the possible pairings from todays papers

No seeding will apply to keep teams from the same province apart in the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals even if they have already met in the provincial championships.

That means that if results in this weekend's qualifiers and the All-Ireland quarter-finals a week later go a certain way, Kilkenny could meet Offaly in what would be a Leinster semi-final re-match while Tipperary could face Clare or Cork, both of whom they beat in Munster.

There was criticism last year when Kilkenny were paired with Wexford in the semi-final, having earlier beaten them in the Leinster final. It resulted in another one-sided game which Kilkenny won by 10 points.

The alternative was to pair Kilkenny v Limerick and Waterford v Wexford but that was ruled out because of the pre-ordained nature of the draw.

The semi-final draw is again pre-arranged this year. However, in terms of whether there will be any provincial re-matches at that stage, much will depend on results from the remaining two qualifier ties and the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

The quarter-final pairings are arranged to avoid (if possible) games between counties who have already met in the provincial championships.

Of the six teams chasing the semi-final places, Clare v Waterford is the only possible re-match so if Waterford beat Offaly they will play Wexford in the quarter-final.

Thurles is the venue for the last round of the qualifiers this Saturday when Galway face Cork at 7.0, preceded by the meeting of Waterford and Offaly at 5.0.

permutations

All-Ireland quarter-finals (July 27)

l If Galway and Waterford win this Saturday's qualifiers the quarter-final line-up will be: Clare v Galway; Wexford v Waterford.

l If Cork and Waterford win, it will be Clare v Cork and Wexford v Waterford.

l If Galway and Offaly win they will be paired with Clare and Wexford in an open draw.

l If Cork and Offaly win, they will be paired with Clare and Wexford in an open draw.

Semi-finals:

l Kilkenny v Clare or qualifier (Aug 10); Tipperary v Wexford or qualifier (Aug 17).

Meathlass

Does anyone know if I'll be able to buy stand tickets for the Meath Limerick game at the ground? Guessing there'll be about 12,000 there so there should be tickets on sale.

Pigletlover

Meathlass wrote: »

Does anyone know if I'll be able to buy stand tickets for the Meath Limerick game at the ground? Guessing there'll be about 12,000 there so there should be tickets on sale.

They'll either be taking cash at the stiles or tickets will be on sale at the grounds, either way you wont need a ticket in advance.

Meathlass

Pigletlover wrote: »

They'll either be taking cash at the stiles or tickets will be on sale at the grounds, either way you wont need a ticket in advance.

Thanks, they're on sale with Ticketmaster but don't want to pay the extra charges to buy off them.

Stevecw

Weekends games:

Long v Laois
Cant see Longford who last weekend hadn't even enough to turn out for a challenge game due to injuries beating Laois. Laois beat Meath is challenge last week, looked good & i feel they will have far too much for Longford

Offaly v Down
Down should get through this, Offaly are not a bad side, but think Down will have enough

Lim v Meath
This could be very interesting, Limerick had the game won v Cork only to fall apart at the end. We've seen since what Cork did to Kerry, so where does this leave Limerick?!
Meath, its hard to know, they hammered a brutal Carlow side, looked great in 1st half v Wex, then fell apart. This will be so close, but maybe just Meath by a pt or 2.

Kildare v Cavan
2 poor enough sides.But with home advantage & ive heard things have picked up in Kildare since loss to Wicklow, id take Kildare to win this in a close game.

Monaghan v Derry
Hard not go for a draw here, but with the game in Clones & so much expectation on Derry, id fancy Monaghan for a shock win here

Tipp v Westmeath
Tipp did well to get outta Div 4 this year & end up here & not be in the TM Cup, but i think this is as far as they will get. Westmeath are a decent side, wont score a whole lot due to being so defensive, but should win this by 4 or 5 pts.

Donegal v Roscommon
Easy win for Donegal, especially with home advantage. Prob be the biggest winning margin of wkend.

Louth v Tyrone
Should be a win for Tyrone. Louth battled hard 1st half v Dubs, then let in a goal & just fell apart. Have a couple of good players, but not enough to trouble Tyrone. Tyrone by 6 or 7.


Tommy Murphy Cup Also on this weekend so worth a comment.

Lond v Sligo
Has to be a sligo win by a few pts. Sligo must be wondering as 2007 connacht champs how they ended up in Ruislip for a nothing game Mid-July!

Antrim v Carlow
Home advantage is key here. Both sides are depleted, Antrim have 8 of their panel from championship gone, while Carlow have gone for youth, a panel based mainly on last years quality minor side & this years U-21s who did better than any Carlow 21s team had for 25 years. Also this is cos, 10 of the championship team have no interest in playing TM football.
But despite youthful enthusiasm, id say Antrim should take this one.

Clare - Leitrim
I liked the look of Leitrim v Galway. Think they are a decent side & prob are unlucky to be in TM Cup & not qualifiers. Clare are a mixed bag, won the McGrath cup with some great wins, then lost in league to likes of Carlow & Waterford. Then came back & beat Offaly! Hard team to call, but id fancy Leitrim have enough to win a close game.

Wicklow v Waterford
Wicklow had a great Leinster championship, beating Kildare & running Laois so close. They deserve more than TM Cup.
Waterford had a good league, had great away wins in Carlow & Antrim. But never carried this form into Munster Champ. Bad loss to Clare in a poor game.
I reckon Wicklow will win this one, and probably easier than expected.

grenache

Meathlass wrote: »

Does anyone know if I'll be able to buy stand tickets for the Meath Limerick game at the ground? Guessing there'll be about 12,000 there so there should be tickets on sale.

Tickets at the stiles on the night. There will defo not be 12,000 in attendance, i would imagine maybe 7,000 tops, especially with many Limerick GAA people so annoyed by the hurlers performance last weekend.

Lex Luthor

Does anyone know seeing as this is a double header, will I need to get tickets in advance or can I buy at the turnstiles?

Ticketmaster are selling them at the moment

Lex Luthor

anyone?

grenache

Lex Luthor wrote: »

anyone?

I don't know for sure, but i would imagine there will be tickets available on the night outside the grounds. Safest thing to do would be to purchase off Ticketmaster. See gaa.ie for details.

cruiserweight

I already posted this in the Wexford v Dublin, but this information should be useful for anybody going to Croke Park later in the summer.

From Sunday 20th July Bus Eireann shall be operating a New Park and Ride Service from Bray Emmet’s GAA,

Fingallians GAA Swords, Naas GAA and Ratoath GAA to all Major All Ireland Games in Croke Park.

Depart from all Clubs at 12.15 and return One Hour after the game. Drop off and pick up at Mountjoy Square.

2.15pm Meath V Offaly Leinster Minor Final

4.00pm Dublin V Wexford Leinster Senior Final

From

Ratoath GAA Child €12 Return Adult €15 Return
Direction to Ratoath GAA
http://www.ratoathgaa.com/clubmap.asp

Naas GAA Child €12 Return Adult €15 Return
Direction to Naas GAA
http://www.naasgaa.ie/mapp2.html

Fingallians GAA, Swords Child €8 Return Adult €10Return
Directions to Fingallians
http://www.pininthemap.com/3cf143378a9f31122

Bray Emmet’s GAA Child €8 Return Adult €10Return
Directions to Bray Emmet’s
http://www.brayemmets.com/index_files/Directions.htm


All services shall depart from the clubs Two Hours before the Minor Match. Pick up shall be from the drop off location at Mountjoy Square, One Hour after the Senior game. Advance booking is recommended and tickets can be purchased on line at www.buseireann.ie

Nalced_irl

Pride Fighter wrote: »

I agree with most of that except I think Laois will scrape past Longford.

I agree, all but Laois V Longford id have aswell but think Laois will be just too strong. You`d never know tho, Longford are no pushovers.

REBEL CORK

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Does anyone know seeing as this is a double header, will I need to get tickets in advance or can I buy at the turnstiles?

Ticketmaster are selling them at the moment

There be plenty on the day, dont worry. Seats are unreserved so if ya want to get a good seat go early.Terrace you'l u grand up to the last minute. No need to buy in advance.

Lex Luthor

REBEL CORK wrote: »

There be plenty on the day, dont worry. Seats are unreserved so if ya want to get a good seat go early.Terrace you'l u grand up to the last minute. No need to buy in advance.

cheers...but I won't get a chance to get there for the first match so I think I'll just buy now. I'll have my young fella with me and he's be a nightmare if he had to stand in the terrace all evening...

do you know if Thurles have the bar code scanners like at Croker? I doubt at this stage I'll have the tickets posted out so I'll just get the online ones

Nickibaby*

Thurles havn't got the scanners no

Lex Luthor

ticket collection at ticket office on the day

jackbhoy

aidan24326 wrote: »

..... although I don't think Westmeath will hammer Tipp. Westmeath will win alright but it won't be a thrashing.

I think you might be right there, couple of championship newbies at hf/cf for us, plus Flanagan is not starting, add that to lads will probably still be down from losing to dubs etc.
We should win but I'll take a 1 pointer.

Btw, the game being in Ardfinnan is giant pain in the arse,adds 60+ miles to Thurles trip and means 400miles of driving for me tomorrow

K-9

future_plans wrote: »

Luimneach v An Mhí

Longfort v Laois

Cill Dara v An Cabhán

Uíbh Fhailí v An Dún

An Lú v Tír Eoghain

Tiobraid Árann v Iar Mhí

Dún na nGall v Ros Comáin

Muineachán v Doire Live TV3


Tommy Murphy Cup Round 1
Londain v Sligeach

Aontroim v Ceatharlach

An Clár v Liatroim

Cill Mhantáin v Port Láirge


GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Qualifier Round 4
Uíbh Fhailí v Port Láirge Live RTE

Corcaigh v Gaillimh Live RTE


GAA Hurling All Ireland Senior Championship Qualifier
Relegation Play-Off
Aontroim v Laois


Christy Ring Cup Quarter Finals
Cill Mhantáin v Maigh Eo

An Dún v Doire

Ciarraí v Ceatharlach

Cill Dara v Iar-Mhí


Nicky Rackard Cup Quarter Final
Fingalv Liatroim

Non Ards v An Lú

Muineachán v An Cabhán

Sligeach v Tír Eoghain


-- Sunday July 20th --

Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Final
Fear Manach v Ard Mhacha Live TV3


Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Final
Páirc an Chrócaigh 4.00pm Baile Átha Cliath v Loch Garman Live RTE

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Lots of away wins in the football for me!

grenache

Nickibaby* wrote: »

Thurles havn't got the scanners no

thurles have the scanners. The turnstiles in the Old Stand were not manned for the Clare-Limerick match, we had to scan the tickets through ourselves.