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Hi All,
Just wondering what the thoughts are on splitting Galway in 4 to make it a level playing field for other counties? Galway's sheer dominance of both code over the last few months have left the majority of the country annoyed at the glaring disparigy when it comes to Galway V's the rest of Ireland. Many reports suggest that the sunny weather and allure of the Spanish Arch has drawn an population increase to the county.
Should the GAA HQ and Connacht Council look to divide the counties bubbling line of talent to ensure a level playing field for other counties by:
Football (Galway are now Connacht Seniors football champs, won the FBD 2 years in a row, U.21 champs and minor league champs):
- Divide the footballers into 2 and have maybe an over 25s and under 25s play as separate teams in the championship?
- Another alternative would maybe be 'townies' and country lads play as separate teams in the championship?
Hurling (Galway now in the league final after just having a laugh and a bit of craic in 1b for the last few months)
- Divide Galway teams into two maybe based on lads who hurl with even inch hurls (i.e 32, 34's) and lads who hurl with odd numbers (31's, 33.s etc.)
- Of course another suggestion is also that two Galway teams could be made up of lads with farms and lads who work in cusshy office/teaching jobs
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 18/04/2017 08:22:52
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Replying To The_DOC: "Hi All,
Just wondering what the thoughts are on splitting Galway in 4 to make it a level playing field for other counties? Galway's sheer dominance of both code over the last few months have left the majority of the country annoyed at the glaring disparigy when it comes to Galway V's the rest of Ireland. Many reports suggest that the sunny weather and allure of the Spanish Arch has drawn an population increase to the county.
Should the GAA HQ and Connacht Council look to divide the counties bubbling line of talent to ensure a level playing field for other counties by:
Football (Galway are now Connacht Seniors football champs, won the FBD 2 years in a row, U.21 champs and minor league champs):
- Divide the footballers into 2 and have maybe an over 25s and under 25s play as separate teams in the championship?
- Another alternative would maybe be 'townies' and country lads play as separate teams in the championship?
Hurling (Galway now in the league final after just having a laugh and a bit of craic in 1b for the last few months)
- Divide Galway teams into two maybe based on lads who hurl with even inch hurls (i.e 32, 34's) and lads who hurl with odd numbers (31's, 33.s etc.)
- Of course another suggestion is also that two Galway teams could be made up of lads with farms and lads who work in cusshy office/teaching jobs" I like a bit of humour but this is so absurd it's not even funny.
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1785 - 18/04/2017 11:30:35
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Replying To baire: "I like a bit of humour but this is so absurd it's not even funny." You like humour but you don't like humour - I'm confused?
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 18/04/2017 12:23:23
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Replying To The_DOC: "You like humour but you don't like humour - I'm confused?" I agree, you are confused and so is your thread!
baire (Galway) - Posts: 1785 - 18/04/2017 12:42:23
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Not sure they are U21 champs quite yet mate, its defo in the post.
TheUsername (Dublin) - Posts: 4445 - 18/04/2017 13:03:01
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HA :)
Love this thread.
waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 18/04/2017 13:32:45
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Replying To baire: "I agree, you are confused and so is your thread!" Lolz
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 18/04/2017 13:46:44
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Replying To TheUsername: "Not sure they are U21 champs quite yet mate, its defo in the post." Sorry no offence, I meant Connacht champs - lets see how they go Sat week though.....
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 18/04/2017 13:47:15
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poor attempt DOC, must do better.
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This is outrageous of all the posts recently this one takes the biscuit , two maybe three but split into four that's just being cocky, Christ who do you think you are Kerry?
Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 18/04/2017 14:22:30
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A lot of those minors and u21s also get lured to the Spanish Arch and that's when their playing careers slow down and it does not progress to Senior level.
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Replying To ref: "A lot of those minors and u21s also get lured to the Spanish Arch and that's when their playing careers slow down and it does not progress to Senior level." Plenty of the seniors have been lured down over the years as well!
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 19/04/2017 09:21:55
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Galway too strong a county - need to divide it up
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 24/04/2017 19:17:29
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Not a bad suggestion. Using the main roads through the county you could divide it easily, with each quarter named for the principle town therein:
1. East of the N-17 and north of the M-6 you'd have Tuamland. The denizens of that region are known for the illustrious footballing skills as well as renowned suppliers of metal gates, used cars, and dogs.
2. West of the N-17, and north of the Coast road, also known as Tir na Mona. Great footballers when they can be bothered making themselves available, and deadly with a loy.
3. South of the M-6: Henceforth to be called Claringorthenryloughkilteyreumna (because as anyone from that region can tell you, THEIR town is the principle town in the region). Amazing hurlers when they're not too busy knocking seven shades out of each other.
4. The Islands. They'd probably be great footballers if they weren't all thar lear i mBastun.
festinog (Galway) - Posts: 3097 - 24/04/2017 20:17:00
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Replying To The_DOC: "Hi All,
Just wondering what the thoughts are on splitting Galway in 4 to make it a level playing field for other counties? Galway's sheer dominance of both code over the last few months have left the majority of the country annoyed at the glaring disparigy when it comes to Galway V's the rest of Ireland. Many reports suggest that the sunny weather and allure of the Spanish Arch has drawn an population increase to the county.
Should the GAA HQ and Connacht Council look to divide the counties bubbling line of talent to ensure a level playing field for other counties by:
Football (Galway are now Connacht Seniors football champs, won the FBD 2 years in a row, U.21 champs and minor league champs):
- Divide the footballers into 2 and have maybe an over 25s and under 25s play as separate teams in the championship?
- Another alternative would maybe be 'townies' and country lads play as separate teams in the championship?
Hurling (Galway now in the league final after just having a laugh and a bit of craic in 1b for the last few months)
- Divide Galway teams into two maybe based on lads who hurl with even inch hurls (i.e 32, 34's) and lads who hurl with odd numbers (31's, 33.s etc.)
- Of course another suggestion is also that two Galway teams could be made up of lads with farms and lads who work in cusshy office/teaching jobs" You've too much time on your hands.
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Replying To festinog: "Not a bad suggestion. Using the main roads through the county you could divide it easily, with each quarter named for the principle town therein:
1. East of the N-17 and north of the M-6 you'd have Tuamland. The denizens of that region are known for the illustrious footballing skills as well as renowned suppliers of metal gates, used cars, and dogs.
2. West of the N-17, and north of the Coast road, also known as Tir na Mona. Great footballers when they can be bothered making themselves available, and deadly with a loy.
3. South of the M-6: Henceforth to be called Claringorthenryloughkilteyreumna (because as anyone from that region can tell you, THEIR town is the principle town in the region). Amazing hurlers when they're not too busy knocking seven shades out of each other.
4. The Islands. They'd probably be great footballers if they weren't all thar lear i mBastun." Excellent Idea Fest - these divisions make total sense and to be honest Central council should starting working with Galway GAA immediately to divide up the county along these lines to ensure an even and level playing fields for all counties going into the Championship.
By dividing up the county along the lines you mention imagine how level and competitive the following match-up's would be in the championship:
- Islands Vs New York (as you outlined basically Boston Vs NYC), whith the islands hopefully making it through to face Sligo in the Championship
- Tir na Mona or Coast Road Vs Mayo in the Championship: Too close to call
- South Galway clubs knocking lumps out of each other (provided a ban on club games, cutting of silage - until exit of championship: Vs Kilkenny or Tipp?
- NE Galway Vs Westmeath: A clash of the clans
Great thinking Fesht!
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 25/04/2017 08:39:57
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After last weekend I really think we need to re-visit this idea
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 16/06/2017 10:52:58
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Replying To seanie_boy: "You've too much time on your hands." Just what I was thinking
GameOfTyrones (Tyrone) - Posts: 469 - 16/06/2017 11:39:33
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Replying To The_DOC: "Hi All,
Just wondering what the thoughts are on splitting Galway in 4 to make it a level playing field for other counties? Galway's sheer dominance of both code over the last few months have left the majority of the country annoyed at the glaring disparigy when it comes to Galway V's the rest of Ireland. Many reports suggest that the sunny weather and allure of the Spanish Arch has drawn an population increase to the county.
Should the GAA HQ and Connacht Council look to divide the counties bubbling line of talent to ensure a level playing field for other counties by:
Football (Galway are now Connacht Seniors football champs, won the FBD 2 years in a row, U.21 champs and minor league champs):
- Divide the footballers into 2 and have maybe an over 25s and under 25s play as separate teams in the championship?
- Another alternative would maybe be 'townies' and country lads play as separate teams in the championship?
Hurling (Galway now in the league final after just having a laugh and a bit of craic in 1b for the last few months)
- Divide Galway teams into two maybe based on lads who hurl with even inch hurls (i.e 32, 34's) and lads who hurl with odd numbers (31's, 33.s etc.)
- Of course another suggestion is also that two Galway teams could be made up of lads with farms and lads who work in cusshy office/teaching jobs" Must try harder.
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Replying To GameOfTyrones: "Just what I was thinking" The flow of time is an illusion, the the past, present and future are equally real, and therefore time is tenseless
The_DOC (Galway) - Posts: 705 - 16/06/2017 12:02:13
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