All Ireland series

JoeH said:

Not really

Hurling is a very fast game, always has been always will be.
They dont apply a lot of the rules and the fact you can strike a ball 70-90mtrs with relative ease

Football is a much slower game and won't change.
It's always going to be more tactical
It's a much better game now than it was 10,20,30 years ago thankfully
Those who harp on about the games of days gone by are just delusional.

Is the game there for entertainment (for which there are no additional points given) or for winning?

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Armaghniac said:

Fortunately, the weather forecast has already changed, and it is only going to rain in the evening.

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Armaghniac said:

Fortunately, the weather forecast has already changed, and it is only going to rain in the evening.

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JoeH said:

Not really

Hurling is a very fast game, always has been always will be.
They dont apply a lot of the rules and the fact you can strike a ball 70-90mtrs with relative ease

Football is a much slower game and won't change.
It's always going to be more tactical
It's a much better game now than it was 10,20,30 years ago thankfully
Those who harp on about the games of days gone by are just delusional.

Is the game there for entertainment (for which there are no additional points given) or for winning?

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Ard Mhacha 13 said:

No it isn't, my Dad attends the matches with me & will be turning 84 later this year as a Season ticket holder since 2015 I don't think he should have to sit out in the rain. Oh & the word is "surely", not "surly".

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Ná habair é said:

If I remember right from the qualifier match we played there, I think the ground has a covered stand, prob seats a few thousand. If you are able to get there early enough hopefully your dad could get a seat in the covered area. There is also a carpark at the entrance, if you are unable to park there they may permit you to drop your dad off, which would save walking any distance. Great result last visit to Leitrim, let's hope we get 8 goals this time as well!

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PatMustard said:

Wee tip for you.

Went to one of the International Rules games years ago. Long story short, we were absolutely soaked, even before the match started. So, you can imagine sitting soaked to the skin for 2 hours, then drive 2 hours home still soaked. Needless to say, days were missed at school that week.

If we’re heading down the country now for a match, I throw a change of clothes in the boot. Not so bad if the match is near home, but if you’re having to drive home two or three hours and you’re soaked, a fresh change of clothes is a godsend. Even shorts and a t-shirt would do, and won’t take up much space.

You’ll thank me later.

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MrMaguire2002 said:

Disagree massively.

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pablo said:

I'm guessing that was Breffni Park. Land of the eternal rain.
Miserable, miserable place. I've never gone there and not returned fecking soaked to the skin
Only two possible weather forecasts for that area: 'Fecking Dreary' or 'Even More Fecking Dreary than Usual'
Carrick on Shannon is supposed to be nice spot though. Suspect it may be far enough removed from the permnacloud that has been parked over Cavan for the last zillion years

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PatMustard said:

Wee tip for you.

Went to one of the International Rules games years ago. Long story short, we were absolutely soaked, even before the match started. So, you can imagine sitting soaked to the skin for 2 hours, then drive 2 hours home still soaked. Needless to say, days were missed at school that week.

If we’re heading down the country now for a match, I throw a change of clothes in the boot. Not so bad if the match is near home, but if you’re having to drive home two or three hours and you’re soaked, a fresh change of clothes is a godsend. Even shorts and a t-shirt would do, and won’t take up much space.

You’ll thank

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PatMustard said:

Wee tip for you.

Went to one of the International Rules games years ago. Long story short, we were absolutely soaked, even before the match started. So, you can imagine sitting soaked to the skin for 2 hours, then drive 2 hours home still soaked. Needless to say, days were missed at school that week.

If we’re heading down the country now for a match, I throw a change of clothes in the boot. Not so bad if the match is near home, but if you’re having to drive home two or three hours and you’re soaked, a fresh change of clothes is a godsend. Even shorts and a t-shirt would do, and won’t take up much space.

You’ll thank me later.

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PatMustard said:

Wee tip for you.

Went to one of the International Rules games years ago. Long story short, we were absolutely soaked, even before the match started. So, you can imagine sitting soaked to the skin for 2 hours, then drive 2 hours home still soaked. Needless to say, days were missed at school that week.

If we’re heading down the country now for a match, I throw a change of clothes in the boot. Not so bad if the match is near home, but if you’re having to drive home two or three hours and you’re soaked, a fresh change of clothes is a godsend. Even shorts and a t-shirt would do, and won’t take up much space.

You’ll thank me later.

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PatMustard said:

Wee tip for you.

Went to one of the International Rules games years ago. Long story short, we were absolutely soaked, even before the match started. So, you can imagine sitting soaked to the skin for 2 hours, then drive 2 hours home still soaked. Needless to say, days were missed at school that week.

If we’re heading down the country now for a match, I throw a change of clothes in the boot. Not so bad if the match is near home, but if you’re having to drive home two or three hours and you’re soaked, a fresh change of clothes is a godsend. Even shorts and a t-shirt would do, and won’t take up much space.

You’ll thank me later.

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Ard Mhacha 13 said:

Ok so now I'm concerned that my Dad has been posting as @PatMustard all along on here & never told me as the spare set of clothes thing, this is exactly what he does & has got mercilessly ribbed for it on many an occasion

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PatMustard said:

Wee tip for you.

Went to one of the International Rules games years ago. Long story short, we were absolutely soaked, even before the match started. So, you can imagine sitting soaked to the skin for 2 hours, then drive 2 hours home still soaked. Needless to say, days were missed at school that week.

If we’re heading down the country now for a match, I throw a change of clothes in the boot. Not so bad if the match is near home, but if you’re having to drive home two or three hours and you’re soaked, a fresh change of clothes is a godsend. Even shorts and a t-shirt would do, and won’t take up much space.

You’ll thank me later.

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Ard Mhacha 13 said:

Thank you for your post We will be leaving early on Sunday & definitely hoping to get a seat in the covered stand as yes your recollection is spot on as we sat there for the match against Leitrim.
However I still think it's shameful that the GAA are holding this match at this county ground. I do think some may vote with their feet on this occasion & not attend whereas if it had been held elsewhere they could have expected another very large Armagh turnout.

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GAAMAD said:

Hi Ard Mhacha
Do the GAA do special reserved seats of those less able? Is this a thing?? Have you tried getting ion contact with anyone in the Leitrim county board in relation to this? Just a suggestion but could be worth a shot

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Gael1 said:

I’ve never drove to Carrick, any ideas where will be best to park?

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