Cork GAA Discussion Thread

ShamoBuc · 05-07-2017 11:09PM

Thurles nearly a sell out, on Wednesday. I can't wait. Really feeling strangely confident. The sun will shine, the rebels will hurl and hopefully 2 Munster titles on the trip home.

You can't beat the lead up to a double Munster hurling final in Thurles. You can picture the square, filled with glorious red and white, with a sprinkling of another colour, bottles of bulmers by the thousands, the odd chant and then the walk......the bobbing heads all going in one direction, the one car trying in vain to go the other way, picking up a bottle of water( because you know how hoarse you will be) the heat of the thousands around you rising slowly until Cork take to the field and the Eruption takes place....oh I can't wait!!

The_Kew_Tour · 05-07-2017 11:28PM

I dont care what anyone says bar AI final the next best thing is a Munster Hurling final.

05-07-2017 11:57PM

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Thurles nearly a sell out, on Wednesday. I can't wait. Really feeling strangely confident. The sun will shine, the rebels will hurl and hopefully 2 Munster titles on the trip home.

You can't beat the lead up to a double Munster hurling final in Thurles. You can picture the square, filled with glorious red and white, with a sprinkling of another colour, bottles of bulmers by the thousands, the odd chant and then the walk......the bobbing heads all going in one direction, the one car trying in vain to go the other way, picking up a bottle of water( because you know how hoarse you will be) the heat of the thousands around you rising slowly until Cork take to the field and the Eruption takes place....oh I can't wait!!

Would be great to go back to the sell out days more permanently. God be with the days youd see absolutely stuffed grounds. Nothing like looking at a packed stadium full of colour. Fact is though that families are sadly priced out of these events. Not exactly the GAA's fault because they have costs too and insurance is a biggy these times

zetecescort · 06-07-2017 07:37AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Would be great to go back to the sell out days more permanently. God be with the days youd see absolutely stuffed grounds. Nothing like looking at a packed stadium full of colour. Fact is though that families are sadly priced out of these events. Not exactly the GAA's fault because they have costs too and insurance is a biggy these times

The proposed round robin changes will knock a bit off attendances too imo

purpleisafruit · 06-07-2017 07:44AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Would be great to go back to the sell out days more permanently. God be with the days youd see absolutely stuffed grounds. Nothing like looking at a packed stadium full of colour. Fact is though that families are sadly priced out of these events. Not exactly the GAA's fault because they have costs too and insurance is a biggy these times

I think the days of sell outs disappeared with straight knock out. Economic factors will obviously play into it, as will the fact that the majority of games are on TV these days.
People don't really feel a need to go to a first round championship game as they know there will be another day out. No offence to the likes of Laois or Westmeath but they wouldn't draw a crowd either in a qualifier game.

Corcaigh84 · 06-07-2017 08:55AM

Got 4 (admittedly not great) Stand tickets last night. Come on you Rebels!

eigrod · 06-07-2017 08:57AM

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Thurles nearly a sell out, on Wednesday. I can't wait. Really feeling strangely confident. The sun will shine, the rebels will hurl and hopefully 2 Munster titles on the trip home.

You can't beat the lead up to a double Munster hurling final in Thurles. You can picture the square, filled with glorious red and white, with a sprinkling of another colour, bottles of bulmers by the thousands, the odd chant and then the walk......the bobbing heads all going in one direction, the one car trying in vain to go the other way, picking up a bottle of water( because you know how hoarse you will be) the heat of the thousands around you rising slowly until Cork take to the field and the Eruption takes place....oh I can't wait!!

And the smell of fart all round you on the terrace

06-07-2017 10:15AM

purpleisafruit wrote: »

I think the days of sell outs disappeared with straight knock out. Economic factors will obviously play into it, as will the fact that the majority of games are on TV these days.
People don't really feel a need to go to a first round championship game as they know there will be another day out. No offence to the likes of Laois or Westmeath but they wouldn't draw a crowd either in a qualifier game.

Prices inflated quite a bit since the early noughties though. i remember Waterford v Cork used draw huge attendances when that rivalry was in full tilt. Arguably though when it was a Munster final such as 03 and 04. As you said the back door has affected peoples decisions in terms of attending the earlier round games and as zetecescort said, the round robin system will affect it further. Not sure they work with hurling to be honest.

pakie ed · 06-07-2017 03:12PM

Who is the Ref for the Seinor Game, hope he lets game flow .

zetecescort · 06-07-2017 08:27PM

I see the draw was made for the ladies football qualifiers, Cork got the toughest possible one in Monaghan. to be played on the first weekend of August

06-07-2017 09:03PM

zetecescort wrote: »

I see the draw was made for the ladies football qualifiers, Cork got the toughest possible one in Monaghan. to be played on the first weekend of August

If anyone can negotiate a tough draw its the greatest women's side of all time. That said though Rena Buckley is a serious loss.

ShamoBuc · 06-07-2017 10:14PM

That is the draw we didn't want, they will have to put in a full shift to get out of there with a win.

Mahony0509 · 07-07-2017 02:06PM

I'm nearly more excited for the minor final! What a team they are. Stadium should be nearly full at 2pm.

zetecescort · 07-07-2017 07:31PM

Mahony0509 wrote: »

I'm nearly more excited for the minor final! What a team they are. Stadium should be nearly full at 2pm.

Hopefully the two games v Tipp hasnt taken too much out of them and they play to their potential.

07-07-2017 08:00PM

zetecescort wrote: »

Hopefully the two games v Tipp hasnt taken too much out of them and they play to their potential.

I think even if they dont win Sunday they will go on and win out the All ireland. That said, Clare beat a very very good Limerick team and Kilkenny always have a few good lads too. You never really know with minors but it does look like a very very good Cork crop and that win after a two game battle will do them world of good

zetecescort · 07-07-2017 09:18PM

The Cork Minor Hurling team to play Clare in the Munster Minor Hurling Championship Final next Sunday 9th July in Semple Stadium, Thurles @ 2pm has been announced as follows.

1- Ger Collins - Ballinhassig

2- Conor O' Callaghan - Dromtarriffe

3- Sean O' Leary Hayes - Midleton - (Captain)

4- Eoin Roche - Bride Rovers

5- Aaron Walsh Barry - Carrigtwohill

6- James Keating - Kildorrery - (Vice Captain)

7- Ger Millerick - Fr. O Neill's

8- Daire Connery - Na Piarsaigh

9- Diarmuid Linehan - Ballyhooly

10- Craig Hanifin - Na Piarsaigh

11- Liam O Shea - Lisgoold

12- Brian Roche - Bride Rovers

13- Evan Sheehan - Na Piarsaigh

14- Robert Downey - Glen Rovers

15- Brian Turnbull - Douglas

Subs

16- Ian Butler - Kildorrery

17- Jack O Callaghan - Charleville

18- Ronan Sheehan - Mallow

19- Ross Howell - Douglas

20- Barry Murphy - Castlelyons

21- Brian Buckley - Dromina

22- David Jones - Dromina

23- Declan Hanlon - Blarney

24- Colin O Brien - LiscarrollChurchtown Gaels

Additional Panels Members

25 - Conor Desmond - Ballinhassig

26- Jack Twomey - Kilshannig

27- John Geary - Newtownshandrum

28- Jordan Murray - Ballìncollig

29- Conor Power - Blarney.

30- Eoghan O Leary - Ballymartle

pakie ed · 07-07-2017 09:19PM

Ger Loughnane Ger Sparrow Seanie Mc Mahone all on Clare FM Gaa Show, none give Cork a chance. Clare by 5. Clare forwards to skin Cork backs.!!

ShamoBuc · 07-07-2017 09:29PM

pakie ed wrote: »

Ger Loughnane Ger Sparrow Seanie Mc Mahone all on Clare FM Gaa Show, none give Cork a chance. Clare by 5. Clare forwards to skin Cork backs.!!

Let them talk away!

DuffleBag · 07-07-2017 09:43PM

u21s played intermediates in pairc ui rinn this evening... any word?

zetecescort · 07-07-2017 10:13PM

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Final on Sunday 9th July in Semple Stadium, Thurles @ 4pm has been announced as follows.

1. Anthony Nash - Kanturk

2. Stephen McDonnell - Glen Rovers (Capt)

3. Damien Cahalane - St Finbarr's

4. Colm Spillane - Castlelyons

5. Christopher Joyce - Na Piarsaigh

6. Mark Ellis - Millstreet

7. Mark Coleman - Blarney

8. Bill Cooper - Youghal

9. Darragh Fitzgibbon - Charleville

10. Seamus Harnedy - St Ita's

11. Conor Lehane - Midleton

12. Shane Kingston - Douglas

13. Alan Cadogan - Douglas

14. Patrick Horgan - Glen Rovers

15. Luke Meade - Newcestown

SUBS:

16. Patrick Collins - Ballinhassig

17. Killian Burke - Midleton

18. Chris O Leary - Valley Rovers

19. Lorcan McLoughlin - Kanturk

20. Brian Lawton - Castlemartyr

21. Daniel Kearney - Sarsfields

22. Paul Haughney - Midleton

23. Dean Brosnan - Glen Rovers

24. Luke O Farrell - Midleton

25. Michael Cahalane - Bandon

26. Robert O Flynn - Erins Own

nlrkjos · 08-07-2017 09:53AM

I'd like to see that youngfella O'Leary from Valley get a good run out, saw him play a few times and he's a fine hurler, big and strong with some great skill.

Sponsorgate · 08-07-2017 03:52PM

Quick question all, do I have to print off tickets going into Semple or can I use phone screen( show the PDF on my phone)?

waxmelts2000 · 08-07-2017 04:24PM

I normally print off the tickets

Sponsorgate · 08-07-2017 04:26PM

Valyawl wrote: »

I normally print off the tickets

I do aswell but would like to avoid trying to get to a printer before tomorrow

The White Feather · 08-07-2017 05:45PM

Great picture of Christopher Joyce in todays Echo

The White Feather · 08-07-2017 09:48PM

Any hear Jamesie O'Connor on sky sports after the KK/Waterford game?

He said that because Waterford won, it heaps pressure on the Cork team tomorrow as if we lose we have to play Waterford or Tipp.

I burst out laughing! Not saying I would love to play them again at all just that I don't think Cork would fear either team. No matter what happens they will always be tough and close.

Just thought it was some kind of poor attempt at mind games!

rebel girl 15 · 08-07-2017 10:22PM

The way he put it across was a bit silly, but he does have a point - doesn't change the pressure though.

Having beaten both of them already is motivation enough for either Waterford or Tipp, but if Cork lose, then it is trying to turn around the disappointment to play a team on a winning run. I'd prefer to win tomorrow

Sully v Ogie - interesting!

SeaFields · 09-07-2017 12:03PM

The air smells that bit sweeter on Munster hurling final day. Hon the rebels.

The White Feather · 09-07-2017 02:48PM

Cork dong very well at half time in the minor game

Cork 2-11 Clare 0-7

Clare will have the wind in the second half

Itssoeasy · 09-07-2017 02:53PM

Just looking at the pictures on twitter and the pitch looks in great shape and it looks like most of cork is there.

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