Ultimate All-Ireland Landmark Tournament

Omackeral · 05-10-2020 4:10pm #1

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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!

JP Liz V1 · 05-10-2020 6:22pm

So I an enter 180 landmarks?

davetherave · 05-10-2020 6:45pm

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

So I an enter 180 landmarks?

I make it 160.

32*5

Kolido · 05-10-2020 6:48pm

davetherave wrote: »

I make it 160.

32*5

I thought I had it bad

Omackeral · 05-10-2020 6:49pm

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.

JP Liz V1 · 05-10-2020 6:56pm

davetherave wrote: »

I make it 160.

32*5

:o:D

Omackeral · 05-10-2020 8:42pm

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

Necro · 05-10-2020 9:35pm

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

Omackeral · 05-10-2020 10:18pm

Over 150 nominations so far folks. Good going!

Electric Nitwit · 05-10-2020 10:49pm

Got five in for Donegal there

Might come back later with a few others round the country

Sawduck · 05-10-2020 11:59pm

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

Omackeral · 06-10-2020 12:36pm

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.

Necro · 06-10-2020 1:12pm

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

Purgative · 06-10-2020 4:02pm

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

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Omackeral · 06-10-2020 4:18pm

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

Omackeral · 06-10-2020 9:02pm

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.

Electric Nitwit · 06-10-2020 9:08pm

Omackeral wrote: »

186 nominees are in so far

Nice neat average of 6 per county (excluding Monaghan

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Omackeral · 06-10-2020 9:15pm

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.

Necro · 06-10-2020 9:27pm

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. Iâ€™m torn but Iâ€™ll plump for Ulster.

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

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 9:08am

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

Electric Nitwit · 07-10-2020 9:09am

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)

07-10-2020 9:11am

Munster

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 9:50am

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.

Irish Aris · 07-10-2020 10:25am

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!!

Kolido · 07-10-2020 11:07am

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

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 12:54pm

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.

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 1:17pm

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

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 1:28pm

Ramore Head

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Harland and Wolff Cranes

The Giant's Causeway

Crown Liquor Salon

Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Glenarm Castle

Madman's Window

Electric Nitwit · 07-10-2020 1:31pm

Ramore Head
To try to eliminate the strongest competition

07-10-2020 1:33pm

Harland and Wolff Cranes.

Brilliant backstory.

Irish Aris · 07-10-2020 1:33pm

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.

Necro · 07-10-2020 1:33pm

Gotta be the Rope Bridge though Giants Causeway and Madman's Window are rather spectacular.

But... GOT fanboy here so Rope Bridge for the win, a majestic landmark.

Electric Nitwit · 07-10-2020 1:35pm

Irish Aris wrote: »

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.

It was made by Finn McCool, not nature

07-10-2020 1:38pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

It was made by Finn McCool, not nature

Mother Nature taking credit for Fionn's hard labour.

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 1:42pm

5 minutes remaining

Sawduck · 07-10-2020 1:42pm

The Giant's Causeway, have to vote for the place I want to visit the most, the rope bridge is great too

Electric Nitwit · 07-10-2020 1:43pm

Electric Nitwit wrote: »

Ramore Head
To try to eliminate the strongest competition

Ah, quiet start. I'll change to the Causeway. I was just being stupid but don't want to actually ruin the competition

gerrybbadd · 07-10-2020 1:44pm

causeway. H&W cranes a close second given the history, but the Causeway is timeless, and iconic

Purgative · 07-10-2020 1:44pm

Wow that's a strong set.

Rope bridge - I'm just fascinated by it and would I have the nutz to go across it.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 07-10-2020 1:46pm

Giant's Causeway ; some stiff competition there, but this is the one I'm most interested in seeing

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 1:48pm

The Giant's Causeway advances and will represent Antrim

Omackeral · 07-10-2020 1:50pm

Navan Fort

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

Armagh Gaol

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 07-10-2020 1:50pm

Navan Fort ; love a good fort

Green&Red · 07-10-2020 1:52pm

Havent seen any but I'd go for the Observatory

Purgative · 07-10-2020 1:52pm

Navan Fort - the one I'd see first

07-10-2020 1:56pm

Armagh O&P

Fantastic place.

Also Starring LeVar Burton · 07-10-2020 1:57pm

Didn't get around to nominating anything for this, but there's a few I had in mind that I hope were thrown in by someone else.

Electric Nitwit · 07-10-2020 1:57pm

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium
Because look at the stars, look how they shine for you, and everything you do

The Floyd p · 07-10-2020 1:59pm

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium for sure. Important function

PTH2009 · 07-10-2020 2:00pm

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium

gerrybbadd · 07-10-2020 2:02pm

Planetarium. World renowned. Very important function

Ultimate All-Ireland Landmark Tournament

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