2018 Joe McDonagh/Christy Ring/Nicky Rackard/Lory Meagher Cups

An Ciarraioch · 29-04-2018 9:26pm #1

Joe McDonagh Cup:

Antrim
Carlow
Kerry
Laois
Meath
Westmeath

It hasn't been a vintage year for the Kerry hurlers, and on paper, only Meath look weaker than them in this group. As for the title, Carlow have been most consistent over the last two years, so start favourites.

Christy Ring Cup:

Group 1:

Kildare
Mayo
Roscommon
Wicklow

Group 2:

Armagh
Derry
Down
London

Hard to make a judgement here, but Kildare were competitive in 2A.

Nicky Rackard Cup:

Group 1:

Longford
Louth
Monaghan
Warwickshire

Group 2:

Donegal
Leitrim
Tyrone

Warwickshire have had notable successes at the lower levels, and may edge out Louth to add to their silverware.

Lory Meagher Cup:

Cavan
Fermanagh
Lancashire
Sligo

Lancs had a 100% record in a similar 3A this spring, so could make it a double.

Hurling Rankings · 30-04-2018 2:25pm

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An Ciarraioch · 05-05-2018 5:45pm

An early shock in the Joe McDonagh, as Westmeath claim the points in Portlaoise on a 2-21 to 1-21 scoreline. Antrim, predictably, hammer Meath 5-25 to 2-18.

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-05-2018 5:49pm

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BonnieSituation · 05-05-2018 6:00pm

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

An early shock in the Joe McDonagh, as Westmeath claim the points in Portlaoise on a 2-21 to 1-21 scoreline. Antrim, predictably, hammer Meath 5-25 to 2-18.

Doesn't bode well that my pools are already a crock.

toxicity234 · 05-05-2018 9:39pm

Well Done to Westmeath. a fine result for them.

An Ciarraioch · 06-05-2018 3:45pm

Kerry were more competitive than even most in the county expected, but Carlow ultimately won by three, 0-21 to 0-18.

PTH2009 · 06-05-2018 5:06pm

Looks like it's between Meath and Kerry for relagation

Westmeath with a shock win over Laois and Carlow and Antrim winning too. Laois could be under pressure if they lose another game

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-05-2018 5:13pm

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An Ciarraioch · 12-05-2018 7:12pm

Full round-up:

Joe McDonagh Cup:

Antrim 2-16 0-19 Carlow

Christy Ring Cup:

Group 1:

Wicklow 1-20 2-11 Mayo
Kildare 4-26 1-10 Roscommon

Group 2:

Derry 1-18 1-20 London
Down 6-21 0-11 Armagh

Nicky Rackard Cup:

Group 1:

Louth 1-16 3-19 Warwickshire
Monaghan 4-19 2-9 Longford

Group 2:

Tyrone 1-12 1-26 Donegal

Antrim v Carlow sounded "lively" - one home player dismissed, and the Barrowsiders reduced to 12!

wirelessdude01 · 12-05-2018 7:50pm

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No Keith Higgins(footballers), no Sean Regan(injured) and Cathal Freeman only fit enough for the bench. Losing Zippy was bad enough but Mayo have a very small pick.

GAA Beo · 12-05-2018 9:56pm

BBC have highlights up from Antrim. Nigel Elliott in super form and Carlow with 3 sent off. Antrim going well, chance of winning it?

https://www.bbc.com/sport/gaelic-games/44096702

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-05-2018 10:03pm

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GAA Beo · 12-05-2018 10:30pm

My uninformed Hurling outrights:

Lory Meagher: Lancashire
Nicky Rackard: Warwickshire
Christy Ring: Kildare
Joe McDonagh: Antrim

kala85 · 12-05-2018 11:26pm

Patww79 wrote: »

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10156996196333797&id=354216523796

Point of the day :pac:

Some score. If Henry or joe did that we would never hear the end of it

flatty · 12-05-2018 11:29pm

Lancashire recruit from all over. They should win the lory comfortably.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-05-2018 11:32pm

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GAA Beo · 12-05-2018 11:49pm

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I think there is some limit now but I imagine the English teams get around that. I seen the Monaghan manager complaining about it this week in the paper.

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-05-2018 11:56pm

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GAA Beo · 13-05-2018 12:10am

flatty wrote: »

Lancashire recruit from all over. They should win the lory comfortably.

Not enough club sides playing in Fermanagh and Cavan, in fact barely any at all. Lancashire no doubt have some handy players over working/living there and were promoted in the league. Hurling really needs to be pushed more in weaker counties though. Not sure what can be done, although youth development seems to be picking up more now at least. Also it's worth mentioning Lancashire GAA isn't just the English county of Lancashire. It takes in all of Manchester and Liverpool so they have much more lads to pick from than it appears.

flatty · 13-05-2018 7:03am

GAA Beo wrote: »

Not enough club sides playing in Fermanagh and Cavan, in fact barely any at all. Lancashire no doubt have some handy players over working/living there and were promoted in the league. Hurling really needs to be pushed more in weaker counties though. Not sure what can be done, although youth development seems to be picking up more now at least. Also it's worth mentioning Lancashire GAA isn't just the English county of Lancashire. It takes in all of Manchester and Liverpool so they have much more lads to pick from than it appears.

Yorkshire, Newcastle and further afield.

nice_guy80 · 13-05-2018 8:31am

GAA Beo wrote: »

Not enough club sides playing in Fermanagh and Cavan, in fact barely any at all. Lancashire no doubt have some handy players over working/living there and were promoted in the league. Hurling really needs to be pushed more in weaker counties though. Not sure what can be done, although youth development seems to be picking up more now at least. Also it's worth mentioning Lancashire GAA isn't just the English county of Lancashire. It takes in all of Manchester and Liverpool so they have much more lads to pick from than it appears.

Full time people needed on the ground
Get the game into schools
Train up volunteers
Organise competitions
Develop new clubs
Run county development squads

An Ciarraioch · 13-05-2018 5:03pm

Surprisingly, Kerry had a 10-point win over Laois today, 3-20 to 0-19. Meath suffer a second hammering, Westmeath winning 4-24 to 2-17.

An Ciarraioch · 13-05-2018 5:08pm

Joe McDonagh table after two rounds:

Antrim +19 4
Westmeath +16 4
Kerry +7 2
Carlow 0 2
Laois -13 0
Meath -29 0

Of course, if H2H applies, put Carlow above Kerry, so some poster might clarify that point.

Bananahands · 13-05-2018 10:05pm

The Antrim red was questionable , no more than a yellow in my opinion. One of the Carlow reds harsh also but Coadys attack on McManus was savagery and deserves the book thrown at him.

flatty · 13-05-2018 11:11pm

Bananahands wrote: »

The Antrim red was questionable , no more than a yellow in my opinion. One of the Carlow reds harsh also but Coadys attack on McManus was savagery and deserves the book thrown at him.

Sounds bad. Was there a lot of niggle?

OldMrBrennan83 · 13-05-2018 11:13pm

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dirkmeister · 13-05-2018 11:16pm

Where are the highlights available?

The Sunday Game showed sweet f all.

flatty · 13-05-2018 11:17pm

I heard he needed stitches in his nether regions alright. Sometimes the injury is worse than the intent, sometimes not,but that sounds pretty bad. It's a shame.

OldMrBrennan83 · 13-05-2018 11:18pm

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Bonniedog · 14-05-2018 1:28pm

An Ciarraioch wrote: »

Surprisingly, Kerry had a 10-point win over Laois today, 3-20 to 0-19. Meath suffer a second hammering, Westmeath winning 4-24 to 2-17.

No offence to Kerry, but what in the name of jebus is going on in Laois?

We thought they'd put us to pin of collar in last league game which was crucial for both teams, but it was over after 10 minutes,

Someone here mentioned my not referring to Laois as potential McDonagh winners.

The prosecution rests my lord!

Kerrydude1981 · 14-05-2018 9:23pm

Mighty win yesterday,last time I saw our lads that fired up was against Laois two years ago in a league game in Tralee,won well that evening as well

Should have won by more yesterday,missed two great goal chances in the first half

Staying at this level is key for us,we have a lot of young players coming through that actually want to hurl for Kerry and are putting in a serious effort

Had to laugh yesterday the Sunday game panel,they were saying it was a pity that RTE didnt show the New York Leitrim game last week,

How about showing some action from the lower tier hurling competitions

An Ciarraioch · 19-05-2018 4:49pm

Joe McDonagh Rd 3:

Laois 1-20 1-19 Antrim
Carlow 0-21 1-14 Meath

Christy Ring Rd 2:

Kildare 2-14 1-15 Mayo
Wicklow 2-16 0-16 Roscommon

Derry 2-30 1-14 Armagh

Nicky Rackard Rd 2:

Longford 0-19 0-12 Louth
Warwickshire 1-21 3-11 Monaghan

Lory Meagher Rd 1:

Sligo 4-14 2-19 Lancashire
Cavan 2-16 1-19 Fermanagh

An Ciarraioch · 19-05-2018 5:00pm

So, Kildare and Wicklow already guarantee their progress to the Christy Ring semis, as do Warwickshire in the Nicky Rackard if H2H applies.

BonnieSituation · 19-05-2018 6:33pm

Draw here in Brewster.

Was a very enjoyable end to the game.
Fermanagh should've had it won though.

Bit of a hoodoo now with the senior hurlers and Cavan.

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-05-2018 6:33pm

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An Ciarraioch · 19-05-2018 7:21pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Draw here in Brewster.

Was a very enjoyable end to the game.
Fermanagh should've had it won though.

But of a hoodoo now with the senior hurlers and Cavan.

Cheers - was watching United slog to defeat in the meantime!

feargale · 19-05-2018 10:46pm

Christy Ring Rd 2:

London v. Down postponed to 2.30p.m. tomorrow, Sunday.

Nicky Rackard Rd 2:

Donegal 2-28 Leitrim 2-8.

That completes today's programme.

Kerrydude1981 · 20-05-2018 1:08pm

Hopefully we get the win over Westmeath today,would put us in a good position going into the Meath game

Westmeath will be tough though

patmac · 20-05-2018 1:53pm

So the Clare lad that scored 4-12 out of 4-19 for Louth last year against Longford didn’t show so hence Longford’s win yesterday.

OldMrBrennan83 · 20-05-2018 1:56pm

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An Ciarraioch · 20-05-2018 4:11pm

Down 2-20 1-21 London

So Down are virtually in the Christy Ring semis, but not quite mathematically.

An Ciarraioch · 20-05-2018 4:50pm

Westmeath 2-12 0-15 Kerry

Which leaves the table after Rd 3

Westmeath 6
Antrim 4
Carlow 4
Kerry 2
Laois 2
Meath 0

dastardly00 · 21-05-2018 11:49am

It's looking good for Westmeath now to make the McDonagh Cup final and the All-Ireland preliminary quarter finals, although in saying that they still have to play their nearest rivals Antrim and Carlow. Should be an exciting last two rounds.

feargale · 27-05-2018 11:04pm

1. What's the story with Liam Watson (Antrim & Warwickshire)? Has he retired? He's 35.

2. Any developments as regards the Arthur brothers of Clare, barred from playing with Louth?

3. How does John Sheanon of Cuala play with Cavan? Does he reside or work there? What exactly is the rule? I believe a weak county can borrow three players, but what criteria must be fulfilled? Which weak counties qualify?

Thanks.

OldMrBrennan83 · 30-05-2018 6:56pm

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An Ciarraioch · 02-06-2018 4:25pm

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London won their group, and have tweeted they have home venue.

An Ciarraioch · 02-06-2018 4:44pm

In classic BBC/Sports Stadium tradition, here are the full classified results:

The Joe McDonagh Cup:

Westmeath 2-19 1-20 Antrim
Meath 0-16 0-18 Kerry
Laois 2-21 2-25 Carlow

Christy Ring Cup:

Group 1:

Wicklow 3-18 4-19 Kildare
Roscommon 1-17 0-11 Mayo

Group 2:

London 4-27 0-11 Armagh
Derry 1-29 2-19 Down

Nicky Rackard Cup:

Group 1:

Warwickshire 1-13 0-13 Longford
Monaghan 0-18 0-18 Louth

Group 2:

Leitrim 2-14 2-25 Tyrone

An Ciarraioch · 02-06-2018 4:57pm

Tables and semi-final draws:

Joe McDonagh Standings:

1. (Q) Westmeath 8
2. Carlow 6
3. Antrim 4
4. Kerry 4
5. Laois 2
6. Meath 0

The Lake County qualify for the inaugural final, either Antrim or Carlow will join them, Kerry can neither reach the final nor be relegated, while Laois v Meath will determine the relegation and play-off standings.

Christy Ring Groups:

Group 1:

Kildare (Q) 6
Wicklow (Q) 4
Roscommon 2
Mayo (R) 0

Group 2:

London (Q) 4 +29
Derry (Q) 4 +24
Down 4 +23
Armagh (R) 0

Kildare v Derry and London v Wicklow in the semis, Mayo and Armagh both relegated.

Nicky Rackard Groups:

Group 1:

Warwickshire (Q) 6
Monaghan (Q) 3
Longford 2
Louth (P/O) 1

Group 2:

Donegal (Q) 4
Tyrone (Q) 2
Leitrim (P/O) 0

Semis of Warwickshire v Tyrone and Monaghan v Donegal, Louth play Leitrim in the relegation playoff.

OldMrBrennan83 · 02-06-2018 5:00pm

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2018 Joe McDonagh/Christy Ring/Nicky Rackard/Lory Meagher Cups

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