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Ultimate All-Ireland Landmark Tournament

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  • 05-10-2020 4:10pm
    #1
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭


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    We are back for more folks. This time we keep it home, which is apt I guess, as we turn our attention to the Emerald Isle. As you may know, 32 counties should translate to 32 entries which is a perfect number for these... and ultimately it will be. Before we get there though, we have to decide which landmark or scenery will represent each county.

    To do this, I'm gonna need your nominations. Two rules for this process;

    - All nominations must be via PM.

    - You may nominate up to 5 entries per county.

    - Each county will have its own qualifier, with the winner advancing to the tournament proper.


    Nominations are being accepted starting now. Get submitting!


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    JP Liz V1
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    So I an enter 180 landmarks?
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    davetherave
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    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    So I an enter 180 landmarks?

    I make it 160.

    32*5


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    Kolido
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    davetherave wrote: »
    I make it 160.

    32*5

    I thought I had it bad :)


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    Omackeral
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    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    So I an enter 180 landmarks?

    You can enter as many as 5 per county if you like, so 160! Some qualifiers are going to be insanely stacked such as Dublin. Others might uncover some gems we've never heard of. Then we might get a few that straddle county boundaries which could make it even more interesting.

    Looking forward to getting these noms in.


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    JP Liz V1
    Registered Users Posts: 85,317 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    davetherave wrote: »
    I make it 160.

    32*5

    :p:o:D
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    #7
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Some great shouts coming in already folks. Don't be shy about sending yours along to me!


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    Necro
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    Done. God that was fun. Looking forward to the contest now.


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    #9
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Over 150 nominations so far folks. Good going!


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    Electric Nitwit
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    Got five in for Donegal there :)

    Might come back later with a few others round the country


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    Sawduck
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    Great idea for a tournament, can't wait to see some great places from all around our beautiful country


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    #12
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    We might start this tomorrow evening friends. If you are debating whether or not to send in nominations... I say do it! Every piece of the island will be represented, even Monaghan. Don’t miss your chance to get yours included.


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    Necro
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    Poor old Monaghan, one of the only counties I couldn't remember or find anything landmarky from :pac:


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    Purgative
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Purgative


    My feeble 10 just posted - I feel a bit like I felt when I hadn't done my homework :o.


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    #15
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Received those Purgative and they’ve been added to the nominations list


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    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    186 nominees are in so far.

    As metioned, there will be county qualifiers for any county which recieved more than one landmark nomination. Some counties with higher numbers of nominations will have preliminary stage bouts and then a play-off to decide the county representative.

    After that, it will be the 32 counties of Ireland going at it in single one-on-one knockout matches which will be randomly drawn.


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    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,729 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Omackeral wrote: »
    186 nominees are in so far
    Nice neat average of 6 per county (excluding Monaghan ;) )


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    #18
    Omackeral
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    Ha ha ha spot on, poor Muineachan getting the least love... along with one other county. I’ll reveal no more at the moment.

    Just for fun and as a side bet with no spoilers, why dont we all state what Province we think the ultimate winner will come from. I’m torn but I’ll plump for Ulster.


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    #19
    Necro
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    Omackeral wrote:
    Just for fun and as a side bet with no spoilers, why dont we all state what Province we think the ultimate winner will come from. I’m torn but I’ll plump for Ulster.

    I think Ulster too. Though Munster with an outside chance maybe.


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    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Looking forward to kicking this off this evening.

    Had a PM from someone saying they have a Leinster winner in mind. So prediction-wise (provinces only!) that’s;

    2 x Ulster
    1 X Leinster


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    #21
    Electric Nitwit
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    Omackeral wrote: »
    Looking forward to kicking this off this evening.

    Had a PM from someone saying they have a Leinster winner in mind. So prediction-wise (provinces only!) that’s;

    2 x Ulster
    1 X Leinster
    I'll predict Munster to be different (but Ulster is rightly the bookies favourite, has to be Monaghan)


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    [Deleted User]
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    Munster


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    #23
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Provincial Predictions so far

    2 x Ulster
    2 x Munster
    1 X Leinster


    PS For purposes of preliminaries, nominations for Co. Kerry are now closed.


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    #24
    Irish Aris
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    I will sit out on the nominations as I haven't been around Ireland a lot.
    But really looking forward to discover some beautiful places to visit in the future!! :)


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    #25
    Kolido
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    Leinster by way of numbers must be the favourites, I will pick them


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    #26
    Omackeral
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    Right lads and lassies, before we get a start on the action let's lay some rules down. There are 200+ landmarks and scenic viewpoints here for us all to take in and this is how it's gonna happen.

    A landmark must come through a qualifier before it gets the honour of representing its county. Any county which received 8 or more landmark nominations will be divided into two mini groups. These two groups form two preliminary matches, with the winners from both going into a County Play-off decider. From there, the 32 counties of Ireland will be represented and will duke it out in a single elimination knockout tournament.

    - Preliminary bouts will have a time limit of 15 minutes.

    - Qualifying matches/county play-offs will have a 20 minute time limit.

    - We will be going through the list alphabetically.

    - You are required to select one winner from each match. Any reasons given will be taken into account in the event of a draw.


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    #27
    Omackeral
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    We're starting in just a couple of minutes here!


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    #28
    Omackeral
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    Ramore Head

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    Harland and Wolff Cranes

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    The Giant's Causeway

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    Crown Liquor Salon

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    Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

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    Glenarm Castle

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    Madman's Window

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    #29
    Electric Nitwit
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    Ramore Head
    To try to eliminate the strongest competition :p


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    [Deleted User]
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    Harland and Wolff Cranes.

    Brilliant backstory.


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    #31
    Irish Aris
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    Great start, some really beautiful landmarks.
    Both the rope bridge and the castle look lovely.

    But I will vote for the obvious, The Giant's Causeway. I'm always impressed by places that are a result of nature, with no interference from humans.


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