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Post by Perardua on Jul 21, 2024 14:56:03 GMT 1
If anyones interested or fancies watching something different the All Ireland hurling final is live on BBC 2 throw in at 3:30 between Cork and Clare I know there are a fair few Irish town fans and also second generation living in Hudds and I know Westie has watched hurling before, these players dont get paid and they all come from the county they represent, they really do do it for the pride of the jersey. Its not town related so feel free to move to off topic
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Post by joeyjoneslocker on Jul 21, 2024 15:13:24 GMT 1
My grandad was captain of Kilkenny.
I say this at any opportunity I get, as I am proud to say it 😀
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Post by Walton-on-the-Hill Terrier on Jul 21, 2024 15:30:41 GMT 1
Maybe 15 years or so ago I saw Offaly v Galway and Clare v Down in the All-Ireland Hurling semifinals in Dublin whilst staying with friends of my wife in Tullamore, County Offaly.
Loved the whole experience, GAA is massively important in all the communities. Loved the atmosphere, the camaraderie, the passion and the craic about the whole day.
Also went to a Junior Gaelic Football game in Tullamore the evening before, Offaly v Laois.
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 21, 2024 15:34:41 GMT 1
Bad start here for Clare!
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Post by htfcterry on Jul 21, 2024 15:52:58 GMT 1
Not a clue what's going on but it's quite exciting
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Post by Christ in Shades (art) on Jul 21, 2024 15:57:30 GMT 1
I wish the football season would start.
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 21, 2024 16:11:59 GMT 1
Great half. I thought Cork were going to run away with it a couple of times, so brilliant to be level.
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Post by menstonterrier on Jul 21, 2024 16:20:16 GMT 1
We went to the semi finals (Cork v Waterford) some years ago at Croke Park. It was pissing down and there was little else to do (for a family) in Dublin. Great afternoon, really enjoyed it.
Bought a programme. Didn't realise it would all be in Gaelic.
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Post by Scott Chegg on Jul 21, 2024 17:02:04 GMT 1
I think I'm still the reigning hurling world champion since my 2003 effort outside ethos having drank 12 pints and 10 red aftershocks (anyone remember that filth?)
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 21, 2024 17:09:54 GMT 1
Some game. Another 20 minutes now! 👏🏻
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Post by saintlyterrier on Jul 21, 2024 17:33:15 GMT 1
Come on Clare
33-33.
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Post by saintlyterrier on Jul 21, 2024 17:54:42 GMT 1
Well done Clare. Won 38-37.
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Post by saintlyterrier on Jul 21, 2024 17:58:15 GMT 1
Well done Clare.
38-3
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Post by saintlyterrier on Jul 21, 2024 17:58:36 GMT 1
38-37...
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Post by irverino on Jul 21, 2024 18:00:41 GMT 1
Replay in a fortnight prevented, plus it would have been another expensive day out for both sets of fans.....Footy final next week between Galway & Armagh at Croke Park.
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Post by workshyfop on Jul 21, 2024 18:09:33 GMT 1
Replay in a fortnight prevented, plus it would have been another expensive day out for both sets of fans.....Footy final next week between Galway & Armagh at Croke Park. Disappointed Kerry lost to Armagh in the semifinals, but should be another good occasion. |
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Post by westislandterrier on Jul 21, 2024 18:49:21 GMT 1
If anyones interested or fancies watching something different the All Ireland hurling final is live on BBC 2 throw in at 3:30 between Cork and Clare I know there are a fair few Irish town fans and also second generation living in Hudds and I know Westie has watched hurling before, these players dont get paid and they all come from the county they represent, they really do do it for the pride of the jersey. Its not town related so feel free to move to off topic Great sport this and my goodness one would need to be fit to play it for sure ! A good old way to shake of a Sunday afternoon hangover and ta for the heads up perardua... Great Final and congratulations to Clare on their success today ! 🏆 |
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Post by Automatic(EPBS) on Jul 21, 2024 22:32:11 GMT 1
Watched this today in Beckets Irish bar in Budapest with a load of Irish lads.
Don’t know anything about the game, but it was pretty entertaining!
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Post by 28901 on Jul 21, 2024 22:48:19 GMT 1
My grandad was captain of Kilkenny. I say this at any opportunity I get, as I am proud to say it 😀 My mum played camogie for Kildare back in the 50s |
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Post by 28901 on Jul 21, 2024 22:48:47 GMT 1
If anyones interested or fancies watching something different the All Ireland hurling final is live on BBC 2 throw in at 3:30 between Cork and Clare I know there are a fair few Irish town fans and also second generation living in Hudds and I know Westie has watched hurling before, these players dont get paid and they all come from the county they represent, they really do do it for the pride of the jersey. Its not town related so feel free to move to off topic Great sport this and my goodness one would need to be fit to play it for sure ! A good old way to shake of a Sunday afternoon hangover and ta for the heads up perardua... Great Final and congratulations to Clare on their success today ! 🏆 Hard as nails those fellas |
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Post by town1971 on Jul 21, 2024 22:50:07 GMT 1
Fantastic game.Alas my late dad's team lost .Well done both teams and congratulations Clare.
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 7:04:19 GMT 1
My grandad was captain of Kilkenny. I say this at any opportunity I get, as I am proud to say it 😀 Serious hurling territory. My father in law turned out for Cork a few times, lost his front teeth and emigrated to Yorkshire. He became a leading light in schoolboy rugby league, managing the schoolboy tours to France and Australia. He used to say RL was a breeze next to hurling. |
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 7:06:13 GMT 1
Replay in a fortnight prevented, plus it would have been another expensive day out for both sets of fans.....Footy final next week between Galway & Armagh at Croke Park. Disappointed Kerry lost to Armagh in the semifinals, but should be another good occasion. Armagh are just physical beyond belief. Hopefully Galway turn them over next Sunday. I’m in Galway that afternoon with the races the next day, should be a great weekend. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2024 7:21:24 GMT 1
Been to few games at Croke Park and was as this years Kilkenny v Clare semi final.Always a good occasion,never understood why Gaelic football seems to be bit more popular in Ireland than Hurling.
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Post by Floyds on Jul 22, 2024 8:37:02 GMT 1
Been to few games at Croke Park and was as this years Kilkenny v Clare semi final.Always a good occasion,never understood why Gaelic football seems to be bit more popular in Ireland than Hurling. Hurling hasn’t historically been played to any great standard in the north of the country. Still a great sport to watch and everyone was watching/interested yesterday afternoon. I’ve tickets to the final next Sunday but I’m back in England so can’t go. Fermanagh (where I live) haven’t ever won even an Ulster football final so it’s a tough watch (no change from supporting Town I guess). My eldest plays for the local clubs in (Gaelic) football, hurling and soccer though. |
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 8:38:44 GMT 1
Been to few games at Croke Park and was as this years Kilkenny v Clare semi final.Always a good occasion,never understood why Gaelic football seems to be bit more popular in Ireland than Hurling. I think that football is more accessible especially for kids. Furthermore, there are more footballing counties as opposed to hurling counties. Kilkenny for instance is pure hurling and football is a poor relation where in Mayo it’s the other way around. Some counties, like Galway, Limerick, Cork, Tipp play both at the highest level. Ironically enough, there’s a great little GAA museum in county Clare; really informative and the history is fascinating. It’s in the lifeblood of the Republic. It’s in the middle of nowhere in the Burren, just in from a tiny village called Carron, where there is one of the greatest pubs in Ireland. |
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 8:42:38 GMT 1
Been to few games at Croke Park and was as this years Kilkenny v Clare semi final.Always a good occasion,never understood why Gaelic football seems to be bit more popular in Ireland than Hurling. Hurling hasn’t historically been played to any great standard in the north of the country. Still a great sport to watch and everyone was watching/interested yesterday afternoon. I’ve tickets to the final next Sunday but I’m back in England so can’t go. Fermanagh (where I live) haven’t ever won even an Ulster football final so it’s a tough watch (no change from supporting Town I guess). My eldest plays for the local clubs in (Gaelic) football, hurling and soccer though. My sons were trying to get tickets but obvs they are like rocking horse shit. They’ve decided to join me and others on the lash in Galway to watch the game. We are watching Samuel Beckett’s bleak play Endgame at the Town Hall as part of the Festival and they’ve brought the performance forward so folk can watch the game. I’m deffo mixing two kinds of Irish culture on Sunday! 😃 |
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Post by Floyds on Jul 22, 2024 8:46:49 GMT 1
Hurling hasn’t historically been played to any great standard in the north of the country. Still a great sport to watch and everyone was watching/interested yesterday afternoon. I’ve tickets to the final next Sunday but I’m back in England so can’t go. Fermanagh (where I live) haven’t ever won even an Ulster football final so it’s a tough watch (no change from supporting Town I guess). My eldest plays for the local clubs in (Gaelic) football, hurling and soccer though. My sons were trying to get tickets but obvs they are like rocking horse shit. They’ve decided to join me and others on the lash in Galway to watch the game. We are watching Samuel Beckett’s bleak play Endgame at the Town Hall as part of the Festival and they’ve brought the performance forward so folk can watch the game. I’m deffo mixing two kinds of Irish culture on Sunday! 😃 My wife’s mum’s side of the family are from Armagh so had no trouble finding a home for them! I would skip the play - you’ve probably been hit Galway is a great place with Irish music in all the pubs although it’ll be rammed for the festival weekend. Have a belter anyway!☘️ |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2024 8:47:42 GMT 1
In a pub in Kilkenny a few years ago,an American tourist was asking why so many kids were walking round with sticks,they found it a bit intimidating.
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Post by ldr on Jul 22, 2024 9:11:00 GMT 1
My sons were trying to get tickets but obvs they are like rocking horse shit. They’ve decided to join me and others on the lash in Galway to watch the game. We are watching Samuel Beckett’s bleak play Endgame at the Town Hall as part of the Festival and they’ve brought the performance forward so folk can watch the game. I’m deffo mixing two kinds of Irish culture on Sunday! 😃 My wife’s mum’s side of the family are from Armagh so had no trouble finding a home for them! I would skip the play - you’ve probably been hit Galway is a great place with Irish music in all the pubs although it’ll be rammed for the festival weekend. Have a belter anyway!☘️ Cheers pal. Yeah I’m a regular down there as we’ve got a family home in Athenry. |
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