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Ultimate All-Ireland Landmark Tournament

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    #1862
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    This is a disgrace . I demand we start again.


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    #1863
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    :D


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    #1864
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,358 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Citizenpain wrote: »
    This is a disgrace . I demand we start again

    Im down with that

    #justiceforslieveleague


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    #1865
    Purgative
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Purgative


    Can we still change our votes?


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    #1866
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    Here we go with the tie-breaker.
    Necro wrote: »
    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack

    My favourite of the tourney, even makes me vote Mayo over the home county. Just love everything about it.

    1 point awarded for a tough vote against hiome county. 1-0 Dun Briste
    PTH2009 wrote: »
    Match 1- Gleniff Horseshoe Valley

    No reason. 1-0 Dun Briste
    JP Liz V1 wrote: »
    Horseshoe Valley looks just lovely

    Half a point is all I can give here. 1 - 0.5 Dun Briste
    Purgative wrote: »
    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack

    No reason. 1 - 0.5 Dun Briste
    Adeline Rancid Judo wrote: »
    Sea stack

    No reason. 1 - 0.5 Dun Briste
    Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »
    Gleniff Horseshoe - if you haven’t already guessed, I’m in love with the place.

    I can give a full point for love. 1.5 - 1.0 Gleniff
    Kolido wrote: »
    The sea stack, oozes awesomeness out there all on its own

    Yep, full point for the reference to the isolation. 2.0 - 1.5 to Dun Briste
    HeidiHeidi wrote: »
    Match 1 - Sea stack. Because it's magnificent, and it's by/in the sea

    Full point, great description. 3.0 - 1.5 to Dun Briste
    Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »
    Gleniff Horseshoe Valley ; I feel like there's more to it than the sea stack, and I find it more scenic

    Great reason. Another full point. 3.0 - 2.5 to Dun Briste
    Omackeral wrote: »
    Hello 2 D Person Below reached out me earlier and I have accepted their votes via PM.

    No reasons given via PM. 3.0 - 2.5 to Dun Briste
    Sawduck wrote: »
    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack, looks so awesome and is one of my favourite places in Ireland

    Can award a full point as Sawduck states it's among their favourites in the country. 4.0 - 2.5 to Dun Briste
    Cosmo Kramer wrote: »
    Match 1: Dún Briste sea stack - a good run from the horseshoe and it might have been a different vote had Ben Bulben made it through for Sligo.

    No real reason. Pining for Ben Bulben more :p. Remains 4.0 - 2.5 to Dun Briste
    ChannelNo5 wrote: »
    1. Gleniff Horseshoe Valley

    No reason. 4.0 - 2.5 to Dun Briste
    KathleenGrant wrote: »
    Dún briste

    No reason. 4.0 - 2.5 to Dun Briste
    bubblypop wrote: »
    Match 1- Gleniff Horseshoe Valley
    The whole area is beautiful, and there is so much more including a cave and the views!

    Perfect. Full point. 4.0 - 3.5 to Dun Briste
    Green&Red wrote: »
    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack, big fan, its the number one place I bring visitors to in Mayo. I always think its a shame there isn't a busier town close by, I think between it and the Ceide Fields Ballycastle is one of the most impressive villages in Ireland. If anybody ever wants a romantic weekend away you could do much worse than to check out Stella Maris, just take a look at pics on the home page and you'll be convinced

    Would give extra for this if I could (well, I could but I wont!).
    5.0 - 3.5 to Dun Briste
    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    Sligo
    Gleniff Horseshoe Valley
    Just looks stunning, and so much more to it. I've seen the sea attack, and I like it, but don't share the love others do

    Spot on. Full point. 5.0 - 4.5 to Dun Briste
    Citizenpain wrote: »
    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack
    Need Mayo in the final :)

    Tenuous! A very skepical half point here for county loyalty. 5.5 - 4.5 to Dun Briste
    breezy1985 wrote: »
    The Valley. The valley wins because there is nothing special about a rock sticking out of the sea the coast is full of them

    This doesn't say much for the Valley. Half for me. 5.5 - 5.0 to Dun Briste
    pimpmyhat wrote: »
    Horseshoe valley.

    No reason. 5.5 - 5.0 to Dun Bris
    Man Vs ManUre wrote: »
    I vote for Sligo and Waterford. They are both so crap at Gaelic football they deserve to make it to this final.

    Nothing of merit. 5.5 - 5.0 to Dun Briste
    JohnGreenFan wrote: »
    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack

    It's just pure class - every time I see it on this thread I'm more excited for my next journey up that side of the country to go see it!!

    Point awarded. 6.5 - 5.0 to Dun Briste
    mehico wrote: »
    Gleniff horseshoe valley

    No reason. 6.5 - 5.0 to Dun Briste
    Trigger wrote: »
    The Valley - I love a valley and that road leading into it is absolutely magnificent

    Perfect reason. Point awarded. 6.5 - 6.0 to Dun Briste

    Dun Briste aka Downpatrick Head Sea Stack advances to the final.


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    #1867
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    Citizenpain wrote: »
    This is a disgrace . I demand we start again.

    These are truly beautiful places but you could throw a dart at 50% of the counties in Ireland and find equally stunning landscapes:)


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    #1868
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


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    #1869
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    breezy1985 wrote: »
    If theres 24 votes in semi 1 and 23 in semi 2 who sold out Newgrange by abstaining

    Some blow-in called Mehico who didn't even vote at all in the whole tourniw nor did they give a reason :pac::pac::pac:


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    #1870
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,685 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Omackeral wrote: »
    Some blow-in called Mehico who didn't even vote at all in the whole tourniw nor did they give a reason :pac::pac::pac:
    Null and void their vote in the first!

    Edit: just checked and they voted for the valley anyway :p


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    #1871
    Green&Red
    Registered Users Posts: 11,387 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    Unlucky Strawbs, that was some battle


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    #1872
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    This is so close I think it’s only fair that we have a straight playoff
    4 semi finalists and Skelligs


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    #1873
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,798 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Citizenpain wrote: »
    This is so close I think it’s only fair that we have a straight playoff
    4 semi finalists and Skelligs

    Seconded!


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    #1874
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,358 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Omackeral wrote: »

    Dun Briste aka Downpatrick Head Sea Stack advances to the final.

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    #1875
    Omackeral
    Registered Users Posts: 32,956 ✭✭✭✭Omackeral


    60 Minute Time Limit. Most votes wins!!!



    Waterford

    Coumshingaun Lough

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    VS

    Mayo

    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack

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    #1876
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,770 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Jesus the GAA heartbreakers Waterford vs Mayo

    I'm going with my local Coumshingaun Lough

    Great game really enjoyed it


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    #1877
    r439z5ifwt8soq
    Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭r439z5ifwt8soq


    Has to be Coumshingaun for me.

    It was there long before civilisation, and it'll be there long after.


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    #1878
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,798 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    Sea stack all the way.

    Sea, rock, magnificence, blow holes, cliffs, views, sea.....


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    #1879
    cdeb
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,147 Mod ✭✭✭✭cdeb


    Two lovely bits of scenery make it a great final.

    But I'm going to have to stick with my nomination, Coumshingaun.

    Discovered it by chance online a couple of years ago - couldn't believe it wasn't better known.

    Finally made my way down to it for the first time last month, and it is utterly spectacular. Sitting at the lakeside and watching the tiny stick people move around on the ridge hundreds of feet about you, and listening to the echoes around as well (it's a natural amphitheatre as well) - it's a great experience. Not too busy either - maybe 40 people there, but plenty of room and doesn't feel at all crowded. What more could you ask for?

    So Coumshingaun for me. Looking forward to the next trip there to finally take on the ridge in full.


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    #1880
    Necro
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 51,015 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    I've backed it all the way and I'm sticking with it

    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack

    I think either are a worthy winner but I just think this is amazing. A prime example about how wonderful and yet terrifying the sea is.

    From the Eire message to the blowholes, it's just an incredible landmark in Ireland.

    Someone said we had a lot of rocks out in the sea all around the country, maybe so - but nothing quite as unique as Dun Briste.


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    #1881
    ChannelNo5
    Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭ChannelNo5


    Coumshingaun Lough all day long. It's stunning. If you're in doubt watch the drone video that was posted earlier. It's breath taking.


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    #1882
    Citizenpain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭Citizenpain


    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack
    It broke away 600 years ago apparently.... magestic
    I was certain Skelligs would win this but won’t begrudge mayo a win


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    #1883
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,358 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Sea stack. Just sitting out there minding its own business. I cant recall if Ive heard of it before this contest. It looks awesome.


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    #1884
    Purgative
    Registered Users Posts: 2,509 ✭✭✭Purgative


    Sea Stack - apparently before it separated from the mainland there was a house on top of it.

    This is a relatively new sea stack as it was only separated of the mainland Ireland in 1393 when monster seas severed it from County Mayo in an overnight storm. The summit of the stack is approximately 50 metres long and 15 metres across the centre. This flattopped stack contains the remains of the buildings where people were living on the night of the great storm. In 1980 three scientists landed on the summit by helicopter and spent a couple of hours examining the remains of the buildings and plant life still surviving there. They discovered the remains of a building running across the centre of the headland with enough details left to say that both people and livestock lived together inside it.


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    #1885
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
    Registered Users Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    Coumshingaun Lough ; both are impressive, but the lough holds more of a draw to me, has a certain mysticism that I'm not feeling from the sea stacks


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    #1886
    Neowise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Neowise


    I'll vote for the sea stacks, the magical place where people and livestock live together in peace and harmony.


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    #1887
    [Deleted User]
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    Downpatrick Head Sea Stack
    Fantastic West of Ireland coastline. The wild Atlantic has shaped so much of the coast & this is a beautiful example of that.


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    #1888
    pimpmyhat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭pimpmyhat


    Coumshingaun Lough ( no words required )
    The picture says it all


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    #1889
    bmorrissey
    Registered Users Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭bmorrissey


    Coumshingaun Lough, breathtaking scenery and a really nice walk along the way to the top


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    #1890
    friso59
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭friso59


    Ah balls I went for a run and forgot about this. Was gonna vote for gleniff horseshoe and I see it lost by half a point .. can't believe it.

    I'll give my vote to the seastack. I've been there and not to the lough so I know how impressive it is.


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    #1891
    ScoobyDosent
    Registered Users Posts: 184 ✭✭ScoobyDosent


    Downpatrick sea stack please and thank you.
    When you are "beside " it you realise just how insignificant we really are.
    Hopefully the winner showcasing nature and our spectacular coastline at its finest.
    Thanks O Mack.


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