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Mayo GAA Discussion - Part 4

Hulk Hands

The comparison was silly. Walsh could be argued as the worst of those three and Mayo sacrificed their best player on Saturday to follow him everywhere. If Walsh jumped into the first row of concrete benches around the edge, Keegan would've hopped in beside him. Hardly conductive to getting easy space and ball

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RedDevil55

jr86 wrote: »

Fr O'Neills from Cork it is for Tooreen in semi

Don't know a whole lot about them but the Cork intermediate hurling champions tend to be very strong

Match will be played weekend of 4th January

Is there any chance of doubling up the game with Kilmaine's semi-final? It's more than likely against Na Gaeil of Kerry so Ennis or Limerick would suit. Might entice a few neutrals to go.

jr86

Fr O'Neills from Cork it is for Tooreen in semi

Don't know a whole lot about them but the Cork intermediate hurling champions tend to be very strong

Match will be played weekend of 4th January

RedDevil55

jr86 wrote: »

At the moment mayo and Waterford would draw a big crowd

Lets be honest it's fashionable at the moment to be seen at mayo games. When push comes to shove though the club latter stages still get modest attendances

It's still a few years away from crowds dwindling back to pre 2010s levels, so Ballina etc aren't really feasible yet

I don't think Ballina will ever be feasible again. Attendances at league games have got much bigger across the board in the last 10 years, not just in Mayo. It's a shame because the pitch is far better than the one in MacHale Park.

km79

ProudDUB wrote: »

Yeah, can see how a match against Dublin, Kerry or Galway should be in Castlebar. But how big a crowd would a match against the likes of Cavan, Meath, Cork etc etc draw?

Still 10000 or so

jr86

ProudDUB wrote: »

Yeah, can see how a match against Dublin, Kerry or Galway should be in Castlebar. But how big a crowd would a match against the likes of Cavan, Meath, Cork etc etc draw?

At the moment mayo and Waterford would draw a big crowd

Lets be honest it's fashionable at the moment to be seen at mayo games. When push comes to shove though the club latter stages still get modest attendances

It's still a few years away from crowds dwindling back to pre 2010s levels, so Ballina etc aren't really feasible yet

ProudDUB

Yeah. That's still a decent enough crowd. I suppose it's not just about the size or state of the ground either. Good access for the supporters in the depths of winter is just as important. McHale Park is brilliant, having the industrial estate & all that parking just next door.

Barlett

ProudDUB wrote: »

Yeah, can see how a match against Dublin, Kerry or Galway should be in Castlebar. But how big a crowd would a match against the likes of Cavan, Meath, Cork etc etc draw?

At the moment , a minimum of 7k , but could bring 10k depending on the day

ProudDUB

RedDevil55 wrote: »

Ballina Stephenites' ground. As was said however, it doesn't have capacity for the crowds of the last few years.

Back in the day, there were league games played in Charlestown and Ballinrobe as well.

Yeah, can see how a match against Dublin, Kerry or Galway should be in Castlebar. But how big a crowd would a match against the likes of Cavan, Meath, Cork etc etc draw?

irishgeo

RedDevil55 wrote: »

Ballina Stephenites' ground. As was said however, it doesn't have capacity for the crowds of the last few years.

Back in the day, there were league games played in Charlestown and Ballinrobe as well.

That's not what the were told though before they spent money doing it up.

RedDevil55

ProudDUB wrote: »

National football league games?

Where else were they to be played?

Ballina Stephenites' ground. As was said however, it doesn't have capacity for the crowds of the last few years.

Back in the day, there were league games played in Charlestown and Ballinrobe as well.

ProudDUB

irishgeo wrote: »

noses are well out of joint in one north mayo club over promises made about ground redevelopment and the sudden lack of league games they were promised.

National football league games?

Where else were they to be played?

Bunny Colvin

irishgeo wrote: »

noses are well out of joint in one north mayo club over promises made about ground redevelopment and the sudden lack of league games they were promised.

All league games should be held in Castlebar by rights. Gone are the days when there's just a couple of thousand attending. Not to mention the money that was thrown into the stand, we might as well make some use of it.

irishgeo

noses are well out of joint in one north mayo club over promises made about ground redevelopment and the sudden lack of league games they were promised.

PressRun

MayoAreMagic wrote: »

Possibly. It could also be that the guy telling him the first time just quoted the wrong rule also though... Im not trying to defend them, but quoting two different rules in two different conversations isnt that big a deal either is it? The second rule was applicable after all. It is important to keep a balanced view of the goings on here, in both directions.

I don't really care who ends up in the PRO position, but defending members of that county board is not a hill I'm willing to die on and I wouldn't put anything past them.
There's loads of other stuff simmering beneath the surface of this fiasco that is going on for years now and involves a certain few clubs too (anyone aware of the rivalries might be privy to this). It's going on long before Holmes & Connelly, although that is certainly playing a part in all of it too.

For what it's worth, I think Michael Gallagher is mad to get involved. Not because he couldn't do the job or whatever, but because there's some very murky business going on here.

MayoAreMagic

PressRun wrote: »

On the PRO position, certain county board members haven't covered themselves in glory there. They quoted one rule to Michael Gallagher initially and then went back at a later date and told him that actually they meant he couldn't apply because of a different rule. They don't know themselves what rules they're on about.

The whole thing is a **** show.

Possibly. It could also be that the guy telling him the first time just quoted the wrong rule also though... Im not trying to defend them, but quoting two different rules in two different conversations isnt that big a deal either is it? The second rule was applicable after all. It is important to keep a balanced view of the goings on here, in both directions.

PressRun

On the PRO position, certain county board members haven't covered themselves in glory there. They quoted one rule to Michael Gallagher initially and then went back at a later date and told him that actually they meant he couldn't apply because of a different rule. They don't know themselves what rules they're on about.

The whole thing is a **** show.

MayoAreMagic

spakman wrote: »

I think the chairman position is a lot more important than who gets the PRO job.
Michael Gallagher always struck me as a bit wishy washy as a journalist tbh - not sure he'll be a man to implement change, and even if he is, is it possible to do so as PRO?

I think he is kinda milking the current situation a bit, for his own ends. What is there to suggest that he is going to be any better than the current crop that are in there? Going in hard on them now is like shooting fish in a barrel, ahat is he actually going to do? A question Id rather was asked is why wasn't he a member of his club? Surely if he was serious about doing the role, he would have had all this checked from a long way out? It all seems a but opportunistic to me. Even if he actually is this white in shining armour effort, that he portrayed himself as on national radio, what can he actually do while in that role?

If he is suggesting that the rules were bent for the current regime, then surely bending them again will only bring more of the same? My solution would be leave him removed, and then remove anyone else who broke the rules. That would be a proper start to bringing about change.

irishgeo

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Whether you like the rules or not, the rules have to be upheld. Seems to be very clear cut that he wasn't a member when he needed to be.

Personally don't think he has a leg to stand on.

He is saying the rules have been broken before and is hinting that members of the current board might have broken the rules.

seligehgit

wirelessdude01 wrote: »

Whether you like the rules or not, the rules have to be upheld. Seems to be very clear cut that he wasn't a member when he needed to be.

Personally don't think he has a leg to stand on.

Couldn't agree more.

It seems preposterous that a potential candidate for the position of PRO of the county board wasn't even a club member at the necessary time.

Rules are rules.IMO he hasn't a leg to stand on.

spakman

I think the chairman position is a lot more important than who gets the PRO job.
Michael Gallagher always struck me as a bit wishy washy as a journalist tbh - not sure he'll be a man to implement change, and even if he is, is it possible to do so as PRO?

iluvfatfrogs

The Supporter wrote: »

The Ballaghaderreen Chairman said in the Mayo News today, that the damage done to Mayo GAA's Name could potentially harm their fund-raising capacity abroad in the future. I totally agree with him. Unless their is a big change in the Officers of Mayo County Board, we may not be able to get funding from abroad next year. For the Mayo Team to be successful next year they need more funding not less. Money has brought success to Limerick Hurlers last year, Tipperary Hurlers this year and A.I.G. has pumped a lot of money into Dublin's success story. I sincerely hope that Michael Gallagher is elected PRO at the next Mayo GAA Convention.

You must be very tired after only having three hours sleep over the last two nights...

The Supporter

The Ballaghaderreen Chairman said in the Mayo News today, that the damage done to Mayo GAA's Name could potentially harm their fund-raising capacity abroad in the future. I totally agree with him. Unless their is a big change in the Officers of Mayo County Board, we may not be able to get funding from abroad next year. For the Mayo Team to be successful next year they need more funding not less. Money has brought success to Limerick Hurlers last year, Tipperary Hurlers this year and A.I.G. has pumped a lot of money into Dublin's success story. I sincerely hope that Michael Gallagher is elected PRO at the next Mayo GAA Convention.

wirelessdude01

irishgeo wrote: »

Michael Gallagher going to court next w to reinstate him for PRO role. Sounds like the county board don't like change.

Whether you like the rules or not, the rules have to be upheld. Seems to be very clear cut that he wasn't a member when he needed to be.

Personally don't think he has a leg to stand on.

irishgeo

Michael Gallagher going to court next w to reinstate him for PRO role. Sounds like the county board don't like change.

jr86

Been a great few years for Tooreen, and they look to be even improving

Even gave a fine Oranmore side a very good game last year, and in that match almost everything that could go wrong did go wrong for them.

They would be well able to cut it in the Senior B championship in Galway

They were well beaten in the All Ireland semi two years ago, but should be much better equipped this time out. Fr O'Neills from Cork are their likely opponents. I know little about them but there aren't any marquee names there. That said the Cork side are generally very strong at intermediate level.

Would be great for Mayo hurling to get a day out in Croke Park in late January. You'd have to be a real sadist altogether to begrudge Tommy Walsh one last All Ireland medal though

km79

http://twitter.com/RefComeOn/status/1196190351570157576

What is actually wrong with us

charlie14

seligehgit wrote: »

Great win for Tooreen.

Connacht Intermediate Champions.

Fair dues to them. A great result and a great scoreline.

That Kinvara team they beat today are no soft touch.
Hitting 21 points and winning by 5 is some achievement.
From what I hear the two Boland`s were outstanding.

seligehgit

Great win for Tooreen.

Connacht Intermediate Champions.

jr86

Kilmaine absolutely romped to the Junior title!

Neale getting a lesson from Oughterard. Senior will be very, very tough for them next year. They can't handle Matthew Tierney at all, not near enough of a balanced 15

charlie14

blinding wrote: »

Sure Brolly is a Barrister and for some reason the opinion of a Barrister on Football is considered more important than a Barrista .

Maybe not more important, but a lot more expensive for a journalist and his newspaper if they get it wrong.
Regardless of Brolly`s journalism from what I have been told by a number of people he is a sharp cookie when it comes to his legal profession.
It would be either a very brave/foolhardy editor that would print on the back of rumours or hearsay if they didn`t have very solid proof.