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Replying To wicklowsupport: "Should be some entertaining matches this week as the football championship reaches its conclusion.
I'm not familiar with Junior A teams so I'll leave that one to the local experts.
Dunlavin vs Laragh
I'd give a hesitant vote of confidence to Dunlavin. Based upon my poor record with predictions, I may get it wrong. I think Dunlavin's forward scoring power might be the difference. Dunlavin's defence is porous and they've conceded a lot of goals in the championship which is something Laragh might exploit. Laragh overcame Barndarrig who I thought, along with Dunlavin would be the two teams likely to compete for Intermediate honours. After beating Barndarrig, Laragh will fancy their chances and will push Dunlavin all the way.
An Tóchar vs Blessington
This should be a game of football between two talented teams.
I think Blessington are favourites, purely on the basis that they've won two senior championships in 2021 and 2023 and have a wealth of experience at this stage in the competition. They've gradually improved as the championship has progress which is a sign they may be peaking at the right time. An Tóchar have been talked about as an up-and-coming team with lots of talent who have failed to produce results on the big occasions. They have as much talent, if not more than Blessington but the club haven't won since '95 and haven't contested a final for the last twenty-five years. I'm picking Blessington to win narrowly due to their experience. As a neutral, with no connection with either of the clubs, I'd like to see An Tóchar win as they play attractive football and it is so long since they won the Miley cup." I cannot see Dunlavin losing this. They have played in a senior semifinal back in 2024. The team is there for a few years now. If they go back to senior they will be there for a few years.
The senior final I think Blessington have the experience to manage the game on their terms. An tochar aren't running at defences often enough and when they do they are good. It would be great to see a new winner. As long as it's a good match I will be happy.
Best of luck to all the teams this weekend
kodak13 (Wicklow) - Posts: 146 - 09/10/2026 22:48:54
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Replying To FearThoir: "At least they have a ref, Valleymount/ Newtown intermediate relegation decider was called off at 3 hours notice as there was seemingly no ref. Only one other Wicklow ref referring anywhere in the county on the same day! An absolute shambles for what is probably the 6th most important football game in the Wicklow club year. Very unfair on both teams." AND?
heavyheart19 (Wicklow) - Posts: 192 - 10/10/2026 22:23:21
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