Kildare 1-23 - 0-15 Mayo
Meath 1-20 - 2-10 Armagh
Derry 1-11 - 1-10 Wicklow
Down 2-17 - 3-16 Kerry

2A 3rd Kerry
2A 4th Derry
2A 5th Wicklow
2A 6th Kildare
2B 1st Meath
2B 3rd Down
2B 4th Mayo
2B 5th Armagh

There wasn't any surprises yesterday with the higher league placed teams beating the teams below them in the league. Not just because it's my county, I have to give special mention to Kerry for their away win. They have gotten very few home games in recent years and always seem to be on their travels as they were yesterday.

Meath are the only division 2B team to be in round 2A! Wicklow are the only 2A team to be in round 2B!

The 2A and 2B rounds should be interesting enough regardless of the draw. All teams in round 2A I'm sure will want to make the semi-finals as soon as possible, with the direct route of skipping round 3 being preferrable.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9798 - 05/05/2013 20:26:37    1379241

where is the coverage gaa big nobs?

kerryluck (Kerry) - Posts: 2517 - 05/05/2013 20:37:47    1379245

I won't lose sleep over it. As long as the local paper gives it coverage, which the Kerryman does in Kerry, I'm happy enough. I think this year's Christy Ring winner should be given the option of joining the provincial qualifying group next year. Tbere's going to be 5 counties in the group which means one county won't be playing each weekend. This year's Ring winner if they wished to join could easily be accommodated.

The GAA's eventual plan is for the qualifying group to reduce to 3. I don't see why that should not be 4. If there's 3 teams in a group with 2 to go through. The 2 teams on the last day could fix a result to see both through. Secondly again one team won't be playing each weekend.

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9798 - 05/05/2013 20:51:50    1379254

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I won't lose sleep over it. As long as the local paper gives it coverage, which the Kerryman does in Kerry, I'm happy enough. I think this year's Christy Ring winner should be given the option of joining the provincial qualifying group next year. Tbere's going to be 5 counties in the group which means one county won't be playing each weekend. This year's Ring winner if they wished to join could easily be accommodated.

The GAA's eventual plan is for the qualifying group to reduce to 3. I don't see why that should not be 4. If there's 3 teams in a group with 2 to go through. The 2 teams on the last day could fix a result to see both through. Secondly again one team won't be playing each weekend.

because the gaa heads are a bunch of headless chickens

kerryluck (Kerry) - Posts: 2517 - 05/05/2013 21:05:56    1379266

Interesting games, would have to say the Christy Ring championship is extremely competitive. No team would fear another! It's a pity the GAA couldn't care less about it. Predictions for next round? And what are they.... No sign of them ok hogan stand

givehimaboot (Kildare) - Posts: 19 - 06/05/2013 09:17:02    1379307

The Christy Ring Cup started in 2005 to help the so called weaker counties. Looking at it from an ulster view the two counties who should have benefited Down & Derry have gone backwards. In saying that the standard among the top counties is poor as well Offaly, Wexford, Antrim, Limerick etc have no chance in the race for Liam. Its pretty clear Kilkenny, Tipp and Galway are the only contenders.

Byanthon (Tyrone) - Posts: 1800 - 06/05/2013 09:50:49    1379312

players won't put in the same effort if the games are being ignored by the Croke Park officials

valley84 (Westmeath) - Posts: 1931 - 06/05/2013 10:21:22    1379335

In the Christy Ring Cup Round 2A, Kildare will play Meath and Derry have to make the long trip to Kerry. In Round 2B, there is an Ulster derby between Armagh and Down, while Wicklow have home advantage against Mayo.

Round 2A
Kildare v Meath
Kerry v Derry

Round 2B
Armagh v Down
Wicklow v Mayo

Predictions:
Kerry win
Kildare win
Down win
Wicklow win

legendzxix (Kerry) - Posts: 9798 - 06/05/2013 10:52:11    1379346

Any thoughts on this weekend's fixtures. I predict wins for Kerry, Down, Kildare and Wicklow. Thoughs?

doubletree (Dublin) - Posts: 164 - 10/05/2013 21:24:46    1381924

Any of these could be tight! Mayo won't have Higgins so I'll say Wicklow at home. Down, Kildare & Kerry.

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4105 - 10/05/2013 22:00:26    1381941

Derry might upset Kerry. Wouldn't be surprised if Down lose to Armagh either. Meath/Kildare a toss up and I think Wicklow will brush aside Mayo.

downhurlingman (Down) - Posts: 50 - 11/05/2013 13:06:07    1382000

Kerry beat Derry in the 1pm game in Tralee 14 - 8. Any other scores?

doubletree (Dublin) - Posts: 164 - 11/05/2013 16:10:17    1382087

Down beat Armagh 1-20 1-11 in Crossmaglen.

portavogielad (Down) - Posts: 446 - 11/05/2013 16:48:11    1382111

go on the kingdom

kerryluck (Kerry) - Posts: 2517 - 11/05/2013 16:57:46    1382120

Kerry beat Derry in the 1pm game in Tralee 14 - 8.
A full time in an inter-county hurling match?? Must have beeen great stuff...

beal (Mayo) - Posts: 1388 - 11/05/2013 17:08:58    1382126

Wicklow beat Mayo 4-19 / 3-10 so no surprises in Arklow. Armagh and Mayo are both eliminated. Any news from Newbridge?

doubletree (Dublin) - Posts: 164 - 11/05/2013 17:12:06    1382127

Kildare are up by 4 with about ten minutes to go

beir_bua (Kildare) - Posts: 746 - 11/05/2013 17:23:15    1382135

Only 1 in it now

beir_bua (Kildare) - Posts: 746 - 11/05/2013 17:27:42    1382138

Extra time

beir_bua (Kildare) - Posts: 746 - 11/05/2013 17:44:17    1382151

Chill Beir, chill

beal (Mayo) - Posts: 1388 - 11/05/2013 17:54:42    1382163