NHL Division 2
Great result for the hurlers, I wasn't at the game and I didn't get to hear any of the broad cast, come to think of it I'm not sure if there was any, going into the game I said I would be happy with a one point win or even a draw but it was great to get the two league points, even the long trek from home, the conseeding of three goals, I heard one was from a 20mtr free, 7 points down at half time and to come back the way we did and rattled thye net 3 times ourselves, I could go on but I will leave that for next week, -----
I went to the football game in DCP, and why not, from the start Liam Murphy was listed at No.3 but was replaced by Kieran Nolan, at the same time Paul Cassin was replaced at No 5 by Alan Curran who himself was listed to start at No6 John Hayden was to start on the bench but was called into his usual No6 spot. It was mostly the type of game you would expect, however no one left before full time including my self, the full forward line of MC (13) - KD(14) -- and JK (15) worked well enough, Johnny Kavanagh in particular he scored something like 8 or 9 points (not sure) from play and frees he made it all look so easily, he was on his game and looked very relaxed. Mark Davis at No 12 didn't do too bad at all, neither did John Doyle (10) Willie Minchin (8) and John Murphy (9) were impressive
The half back line of AC (5) JH (6) AND TB No (7) I thaught had better days but the Kilkenny half forward line were above average especially their No's 11 , 12 , and 13 in fact JH was substitutied in the second half by Benny Kavanagh, the full back line of PM (2) KN (30 and SM (No) 4 was OK'ish PM was replaced by JDoyle St. Andrews,
Other subs used were Eoin O Toole in for Mark Davis, -- David Dowling in for Sean Gannon (11) Sean Daley in for Kieran Nolan, I dont know why Kieran Nolan but if he hadn't to he would have been my second choice of MOTH and not too far ahead of him would be Johnny Kavanagh.
I fairness to Kilkenny the never dropped their heads and kept it going right to the bitter end and were unlucky not to have raised at least one green flag,they stayed on the field after the game, had their team (huddle) chat and warmed down. I forgot to sayMH was in goals and looked the part, the score at H/T was CW 1-13 -- KK 0-2 F/T CW 2-19 KK 0-8. ------ I think all that's fairly accurate.
supersub15 , 15/03/2010 at 21:30

First Round MFC?
Bagenalstown beat Rathvilly by around 6 points.
hurlingguru , 15/03/2010 at 19:28

NHL Division 2
Lads I'd just like to congratulate yee on behalf of Wexford for your great improvements over the last couple of years. It's absolutely fabulous to see another county making a break through espeically in hurling. And also I'd love to see yee make an impression on the championship this year. So keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing you this summer.
shnappy , 15/03/2010 at 18:22

Improvement in Carlow Football
With players going to college and getting exposed to other coaches and players and they are developing and learning different approaches to the game....we have talented players that have become better players cause of there college experience. Cashin has improved with him been at maynooth and captaining there sigerson team this year and from what i have been told Kieran nolan has been in jordanstown for 3 years and from what i have heard he should have been starting the year....two talented players that have had college exposer and are getting the benefits
oreilly , 15/03/2010 at 18:09

NHL Division 2
Bainisteoir i agree totally with ya,ignore that guy pretending hes from wexford.
THE BOSS , 15/03/2010 at 16:33

NHL Division 2
congrats to Hurlers yesterday - caught the end of it on KCLR - coverage really poor on radio - it seems the whole of the kilkenny/cork game was broadcast - dont they usually split the channel when theres a clash? Its a shame that hurlers and footballers are out same day again next week -will probably choose the footballers but would love to see hurlers against wexford as well!

As for the footballers - predicatable win - typical that it would be us that kilkenny get their biggest score against! I would think our promotion chances are almost nil at this stage. If Longford had won yesterday it would have helped our cause. Looks like a 4 horse race between wicklow/limerick/waterford/clare. We will have JJ Smith back next week. As for Paul Reid - hes not in training - Simon Rea will be out another couple of weeks.

On another note - how hard can it be for someone from county board to push a start button for the National Anthem. Yesterday again everyone was left waiting while the officials tried to get their act together. This happens on a regular basis in carlow - we have been fined already for messing it up. With the Dubs coming down on wednesday I hope they practise turning it on! Could they not get someone to sing it?
dual supporter , 15/03/2010 at 15:56

First Round MFC?
Tinryland beaten by Slaney Rangers in Tullow by 3 points. They were way behind at half-time but made a great comeback in the last 15 minutes scoring three goals.
ogormanmahon , 15/03/2010 at 12:23

First Round MFC?
blues beat pal by 6 points, eire og beat miseal by 6 also
carlowstar , 15/03/2010 at 12:13

NHL Division 2
Well done to the hurlers yesterday, I heard a bit of the commentary from the end of the match, seems they withheld a bit of a late Down challenge to possibly share the points to take a last minute score for a two point winning margin. By now they have secured their position in Div 2 for next year and in fairness got a bit of recognition last nite from Mick Lyster and this morning from Des Cahill. Wexford will be a useful benchmark although a bit of a step-up from the opposition to date. I'm looking forward to it as the pressure of expectation will be on them more than us.

The footballers did the business against Kilkenny, with Mothers Day duties I didn't make the game, but looking at the team sheet Dempsey gave the panellists a run and spared the u21s. I think Kilkenny put their biggest score of the league so far on the board yesterday - albeit mainly from the placed ball - but with all the changes the team would have lost some cohesion. This weekend Clare away will be a big ask - I think JJ Smith will be back from suspension - what is the news on Rea, is he gone for the rest of the league ? Also is Reid in or what is the situation on adding to the panel (Tak / Hogg) ?

As for some of the muppets clogging up the site spouting rubbish, the best thing is not to take the bait as attention only gives these people what they want.
Bainisteoir , 15/03/2010 at 11:59

NHL Division 2
Still to see a post from you on Wexford site Anton. Seriously doubt you're Wexford an, hurling man or 3rd level educated. Reckon you wouldn find Boston on a map either. Your posts about who beat who by what are irrelevant. We beat Westmeath by more than ye did. What does that tell ya? Very little. The pressure is on Wexford, anything other than a 20 point win will be a failure for "fans" like you. I reckon it will be 8 points.
On the same thread sponger would you not be paying more attention to your own hurlers and their upcoming fixtures with Donegal and Louth in Division 3B which is of course higher that the Division your much lauded footballers are in.
getonwithit , 15/03/2010 at 10:56

First Round MFC?
fenagh 1-16 clonmore 1-7
minor_champs_09 , 15/03/2010 at 09:13

NHL Division 2
Anton if you were in college or you're currently attending a higher level institution you should look for your money back old son. You clearly aren't getting an education. Well done to the hurlers and footballers today.
Bosco , 14/03/2010 at 21:31

NHL Division 2
May put a few quid on Carlow for that match. They will be good odds and they can win as well.
sponger , 14/03/2010 at 21:18

Were Carlow playing Waterford in a challange match?
deja vu
hurlingguru , 14/03/2010 at 21:13

NHL Division 2
ya boss heard ye wer lucky oh and we drew wit clare 2day in ennis in a cracker the same clare team that beat down by 22 points a few weeks ago and we wer missing d stamp and w doran and pj nolan but they will be back for next sunday lads ye are in for a lesson in how to play hurling see ye next week lads
anton1 , 14/03/2010 at 20:50

Were Carlow playing Waterford in a challange match?
old yeller carlow have made masive srides wel so must down as ye wer very lucky to beat them 2day 2 points and i was just talking to a friend of mine who i hurled wit in boston 2 years ago wit from down and he said they should have won and they wer also missing there best player and top scorer who score 5 or 6 points per game oh we drew today it was a cracker in ennis do u still think ye are going to beat us next sunday
anton1 , 14/03/2010 at 20:44

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Anton are ya going to answer yellar, what college are ya in? Wasn Fitzgibbon I reckon...
getonwithit , 14/03/2010 at 20:40

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Well done to the lads a good result today and we must push on now from here on in after the beating laois gave antrim.
THE BOSS , 14/03/2010 at 20:27

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yeah, he was a mad hurling man alright.
old yellar , 14/03/2010 at 20:13

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wel enjoy the win cause next sunday yel be more that 7 points down at half time and u no what ye wont cum back looking foward to giveing ye a serious lession in hurling next sunday we drew today wit they team that beat down by 22 points a few weeks
anton1 , 14/03/2010 at 20:04