Kilkenny GAA Thread Part 2 **MOD NOTE POST 1***

dobbs2210 wrote: »

A big of background info.

Firstly county board are a joke for fixing this senior football semi final 1 week before the senior third round games. Why didn't they fix it for after the third round hurling games when there is a 7 week break??

The Village tried very hard to arrange a team but couldn't as their junior team were playing in the junior league final against Ballyhale Shamrocks this weekend.

Real culprits in all this is the Kilkenny board who are a shambles for fixing it in the first place.

It would of made sense to play it after the hurling I agree and if there was a junior match on the county board surely could of postponed it

dobbs2210 wrote: »

A big of background info.

Firstly county board are a joke for fixing this senior football semi final 1 week before the senior third round games. Why didn't they fix it for after the third round hurling games when there is a 7 week break??

The Village tried very hard to arrange a team but couldn't as their junior team were playing in the junior league final against Ballyhale Shamrocks this weekend.

Real culprits in all this is the Kilkenny board who are a shambles for fixing it in the first place.

The game was fixed for 6 weeks ago and was called off and arranged for this weekend at the request of James Stephens. The county board are to blame for a lot of things that are wrong with Kilkenny football but this is all down to the village!! They are the ones who wanted it played this weekend knowing they had round 3 of the hurling next weekend!

brookville wrote: »

How did that go?

Seniors hammered the update u21s out the gate.

dobbs2210 wrote: »

Seniors hammered the update u21s out the gate.

Well I suppose we shouldn't​ be surprised that they beat them but from what I've heard of the U21 they have been winning all their challenge matches against clubs and counties. Whereas last year the U21's couldn't win any of their warm up games.

Village v Shamrocks will be a good game this weekend, Village going well. should win unless Shamrocks have a fullteam

me89 wrote: »

Michael Fennelly played for 20 minutes, I wonder will he feature against Wexford?

It said he could play some part for Ballyhale this weekend if that's the case he could make the panel for 10th.Padraig is in a boot on crutches it's hard to see him back

danganabu wrote: »

Be madness imo, wrap him in cotton wool until an AI semi, he is so key to KK and has never needed much hurling to get back to his very high standards.

No absolute guarantee that we'll get through to the AI semi-finals though. If he is actually match fit, then it's too much of a risk to the team to not play him.

Hope Mick Fennelly gets a run. His last injury unlikely to re-occur, I hope.

unrealtime wrote: »

Hope Mick Fennelly gets a run. His last injury unlikely to re-occur, I hope.

Michael Fennelly is listed to start at centre back for Ballyhale, both Mullens are subs. Kevin Kelly is named at corner forward for Ballyragget. Ger Aylward was due to start for Glenmore in their match today in which they beat Tullaroan.
The Rower and Mullinavat drew this evening. The Rower dominated for 45 minutes leading by 2-13 to 1-5 but Mullinavat completely took over from then to draw on a scoreline of 2-14 to 3-11. No sign of Richie Leahy . I think Pat Lyng is too frail for inter county at the moment

blackcard wrote: »

Michael Fennelly is listed to start at centre back for Ballyhale, both Mullens are subs. Kevin Kelly is named at corner forward for Ballyragget. Ger Aylward was due to start for Glenmore in their match today in which they beat Tullaroan.
The Rower and Mullinavat drew this evening. The Rower dominated for 45 minutes leading by 2-13 to 1-5 but Mullinavat completely took over from then to draw on a scoreline of 2-14 to 3-11. No sign of Richie Leahy . I think Pat Lyng is too frail for inter county at the moment

My apologies, those around me at the match tonight thought that Mullinavat won.
Yeah I think Aylward got 3-1 or something like that

phkk wrote: »

Ger Aylward inspired Glenmore to huge win tonight over Tullaroan, would be seen as big shock. Billy Ryan the standout player in G/Ballycallan's win over Dunnamaggin. Mullinavat beat the Rower in only senior match tonight, I wonder how the county men played?

Rower/Millinavat was a draw, Rower were 12 points up on the 40 minute mark. Exciting game in the end.

Joyce did well, Pat Lyng OK but not brilliant. Talking to a Rower lad and he said they're taking it handy with Leahy, reckons they're being overly cautious and he could be ready but thinks the county want him to take more time than you usually would as it's two in a relatively quick time so that he's 100%.

There more I see of John Walsh the more I'm convinced he's worth a place on the panel, at the very least he's a nuisance.

Can't see anything wrong with Leahy playing when he feels up to it. Don't think he will make senior panel this year anyway.

Dublin 17s bt wexford today,hopefully our 17s can bt offaly 2moro.we would then play dublin at 17 18s and 21s in 3 big games.as for club games great to hear awlyard is back and hopefully mick fen can get some game time before wexford game.

dubcat51 wrote: »

Dublin 17s bt wexford today,hopefully our 17s can bt offaly 2moro.we would then play dublin at 17 18s and 21s in 3 big games.as for club games great to hear awlyard is back and hopefully mick fen can get some game time before wexford game.

Why is ciarian brennan only a sub?kevin kelly and mick fennelly both playing at the moment

Shamrocks get their first win with a well deserved win against the Village. Shamrocks were boosted by the return of Mick Fennelly and two of the Mullen clan. Fennelly looked fit and moving normally. Barring injury he'll be playing against Wexford. The usual suspects were prominent for both teams. Colin Fennelly caused mayhem for the Village on the edge of the square particularly in the first half when the Shamrocks were playing into the breeze and strong (at times) sun. TJ was his usual clever self. Richie Reid was dominant at CB. Joey had a good tussle with Walton at FB with both breaking even. Adrian Mullen lined out in the corner. Grew into the game. Got some nice scores and set up the third goal.
Jackie wasn't as dominant as in the previous games. Larks got some nice scores off breaking ball and was always there in support. Scanlon got a goal and had a good tussle Fennelly in MF. Talk of Shamrocks demise is premature on this afternoons showing.