Cuala are trying to become the first Dublin club to reach the St Patrick's day hurling final , while Slaughtneil are trying to break all kinds of records, including becoming the first Derry club in hurling, and becoming the first club to reach both the hurling and football final on the same year.
I would expect Cuala to win this game but on the day anything can happen, and it must be remembered that the Derrymen knocked out the former All Ireland champions on the way to the Ulster Title.
It will be interesting to see who will be playing on St Patricks Day if Slaughtneill qualify for both finals, as they can hardly be expected to play both finals with so many dual players.

clonjon (Dublin) - Posts: 665 - 24/02/2017 15:49:04    1960256

The Derry men have every chance here. No disrespect to Cuala but the fact that it's not a Kilkenny or Offaly side Slaughtneil are facing is a big factor mentally. Slaughtneil have been here before and they have nothing to lose. They may as well go out with all guns blazing.

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9697 - 24/02/2017 16:16:37    1960266

What makes Cuala such firm favourites? They were my pick from the start of the championship way back last Sept and yes I would like to see Dublin Hurling success. Coming from a neighbouring county I hope Cuala leave their success until 2018. Slaughtneill showed they are a fit team in the SFC AI Semi-final where St Vincent's were highly fancied, so with 15 minutes to go if it is tight there will be only one winner. As for the bookies odds I don't believe you can write off the Slaughtneill hurlers that beat Loughguile (AI Champions) out the gate in the Ulster final this year and have taken Cushendall (last year's AI finalists) to a replay two years ago. Also Armagh is a familiar ground to Slaughneill with the aforementioned matches both being played there. 1/8 will flatter Cuala, but who ever wins I will be shouting them on as both Dublin (club) and Derry (county) hurling need a shot in the arm.
Good luck to both teams tomorrow and a great performance by both teams would be very welcome.
What if a Slaughtneill dual player sees Red tomorrow, hope that they don't miss out on the Football final, that would change the whole attitude of the players tomorrow.

Brian_Coyote (Antrim) - Posts: 346 - 24/02/2017 16:18:20    1960267

Don't forget the women! Slaughtneils Camogs are also in the AI senior decider. Could be a unique treble if the stars line up right.

Offside_Rule (Antrim) - Posts: 4058 - 24/02/2017 16:45:19    1960278

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 24/02/2017 17:19:11    1960288

Easy win for Cuala as expected. They outclassed Slaughtneil from start to finish.

Disappointing end for the Derry side but that shouldn't take away from their unbelievable achievement. Frustration got the better of them at the end which wasn't nice to see but can happen in these games.

MesAmis (Dublin) - Posts: 13704 - 25/02/2017 16:30:16    1960516

Joe Brolly will be devastated.

uibhfhaili1986 (Offaly) - Posts: 1296 - 25/02/2017 16:57:16    1960527

That's a serious Cuala team. Should be a great final against Ballyea.

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 25/02/2017 17:20:40    1960538

Great performance by cuala
Con o Callaghan on fire again
Disappointed with the ref near the end for not sending off the player who first struck con with the hurl and then threw him to the ground by the neck, it's a straight red card and he only hands out a yellow, you cannot let these things go unpunished

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 25/02/2017 17:33:40    1960542

Ulsterman (Antrim) - Posts: 9697 - 25/02/2017 17:44:21    1960547

Well done to Cuala, serious team. Slaughtneil fought hard. Double campaign probably too much. Nothing to be ashamed of and good luck in the football.l

Glensboy (Antrim) - Posts: 286 - 25/02/2017 17:57:56    1960555

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 25/02/2017 18:16:37    1960561

Jackeen (Dublin) - Posts: 4097 - 25/02/2017 19:40:33    1960587

Yes there was no way Cuala would have won that only for the trillions of euro the Dublin county board pumped into them from the never ending pot of cash the dub have.

Everyone knows Dublin folk can't hold a hurl let alone strike the sliothar and only for the money this win like all other Dublin wins just would not have been possible

Brianmac78 (Dublin) - Posts: 1168 - 25/02/2017 20:21:03    1960603

Yes there was no way Cuala would have won that only for the trillions of euro the Dublin county board pumped into them from the never ending pot of cash the dub have.

Everyone knows Dublin folk can't hold a hurl let alone strike the sliothar and only for the money this win like all other Dublin wins just would not have been possible

Brianmac78 (Dublin) - Posts: 1168 - 25/02/2017 20:24:37    1960606

Congratulations to Cuala, fantastic achievement, GAA going from strength to strength in the home of the Jacks.

Con O'Callaghan!!

Superman wears Con pyjamas.

TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 25/02/2017 20:40:56    1960622

Marlon_JD (Tipperary) - Posts: 1823 - 25/02/2017 20:50:09    1960633

clonjon (Dublin) - Posts: 665 - 25/02/2017 21:00:35    1960643

keeper7 (Longford) - Posts: 4088 - 25/02/2017 21:12:16    1960654

Choose Cuala Choose Dalkey

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 25/02/2017 21:32:16    1960672