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Any truth in the story that Frankie Dolan is leaving the Wicklow role.
Jack L (None) - Posts: 3247 - 23/09/2026 16:26:35
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Replying To Jack L: "Any truth in the story that Frankie Dolan is leaving the Wicklow role." Ros Herald reports him issuing a statement that he's away.
Seanfan (Roscommon) - Posts: 945 - 23/09/2026 19:09:16
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Replying To Jack L: "Any truth in the story that Frankie Dolan is leaving the Wicklow role." It was reported in one of the newspapers a couple of weeks ago that he confirmed he was staying with Wicklow for 2027.
wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2284 - 23/09/2026 19:23:32
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Replying To Hawkeye2: "No disrespect was intended to the Rocks, it would great to see them back up Senior and have hurling thriving again in Arklow. No reason they can't do what the Gers have done in Football over the last 15 years. The template is right on their doorstep. 15 years ago if you'd have told me the Gers would be in a county senior semi final , possibly favorites the win the championship , i'd have said there is more chance of the Gers folding altogether than this happening given how low they were at in a town dominated by soccer and look where they are now.
On the Intermediate Hurling championship , by my memory, a second team from one of Carnew, Glenealy, Bray or Kiltegan have won at least 6 of the last 10 championships.
Carnew & Glenealy would regularly field former county hurlers with a pocketful of senior medals in these teams.
Additionally , everyone in the county knew that Pats being allowed to regrade to intermediate a few years ago was a joke and they were far too strong for that level.
The intermediate grade levelling out is maybe actually a good thing but it would be great to see an Intermediate team step up and become properly competitive in Senior" No disrespect taken bud.
Cheers
sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 3050 - 23/09/2026 19:40:47
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On the subject of the Rocks........its hardly fair that we are playing against 7 teams tho in the final ?????
sponger (Wicklow) - Posts: 3050 - 24/09/2026 13:53:40
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Any thoughts on the championships? It should be a great weekend of football in all grades.
Albundy19 (Wicklow) - Posts: 156 - 24/09/2026 16:36:10
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Surprised by the lack of posts about upcoming semi finals. Maybe I shouldn't be.
Can't see past Baltinglass. An Tochar to shade AGB.
Nothing between Dunlavin and Avondale. Extra time maybe.
Shillelagh Coolboy to make it to another county final.
Kilmac and kilcoole to contest Junior A final.
roseyinthegarden (Wicklow) - Posts: 140 - 25/09/2026 20:02:40
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A great weekend of championship action ahead.
Baltinglass vs Blessington
As I said previously, I think Baltinglass will beat Blessington in a closely contented game. These two teams met in group A which Baltinglass won with a bit to spare. Blessington have improved in subsequent games and they have the players to win this game but Baltinglass do what they've been doing in recent years; they find a way to win these types of games.
AGB vs An Tóchar
I suppose everybody will be waiting to see if An Tóchar can build on their win over Rathnew in the last round. I have my doubts about An Tóchar's ability to win tight games. They redeemed themselves against Rathnew when they came from behind to force extra time and subsequently beat Rathnew which is always an achievement as Rathnew are so tough to beat especially in the championship. On paper, An Tóchar have the most talented squad in terms of football ability. AGB came through a tough group; they topped the group with Baltinglass. AGB have been impressive and I think they are battled hardened and will prevail in a tight game.
In the intermediate championship, I think Dunlavin will build on their victory over Donard-Glen and will have enough to reach the final. Shilleagh vs Laragh will be an interesting game. Laragh caused a shock in the last round when they beat Barndarrig. I think Shilleagh will reach the final but it won't be straightforward.
wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2284 - 26/09/2026 09:34:21
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I have nailed my colours to the mast previously re the senior. I think Baltinglass will have too much winning craft for Blessington. And I, like others think An Tochair may be lacking at winning tight important games, so AGB here. I would love to see Laragh and Avondale contest the final, but don't think it will happen. If Avondale get all their county and former county players firing on the day, they should progress, but Dunlavin will be a tough nut to crack. I'll go for the dales. Laragh and Shillelagh / Coolboy should be a cracker. I'll go for Shillelagh in this one.
Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2353 - 26/09/2026 10:12:10
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