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Going to back Coolera again this weekend to win the replay by 2 points.

In Junior I feel Cloonacool had their chance last week and I'm sure Ballymote will have a plan for Marren. Ballymote to win by 3.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 430 - 01/11/2024 20:58:47    2577876

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "Going to back Coolera again this weekend to win the replay by 2 points.

In Junior I feel Cloonacool had their chance last week and I'm sure Ballymote will have a plan for Marren. Ballymote to win by 3."
Ballymote should have won easily but finished up lucky to get a draw. They might have a plan for Marren but Clifford should be available and he's a good player. I still think Ballymote should win. I'm also going for Coolera because Molaise had their chance and didn't take it and I just don't mean the last free.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1974 - 01/11/2024 21:55:52    2577885

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Replying To Sligonian:  "Taypot, I'm not part of any whatsapp groups linked to SligoGAA or my club and never mentioned once on here that I was. I have always been well informed with club and county matters despite living thousands of miles away. It looks to me you are probably part of few CB whatsapp groups yourself. They probably tell you to come on here when I post something they don't like lol;)

John/BB123, people did reach out to me to say the clock on the stream was 30 seconds off. Is it not mad stuff that the streamers had that wrong for all the online viewers. Never seen that before. Hopefully doesn't happen again as a lot of people are relying on that. I think I will set my own timer on Sunday lol.

As I said I am looking forward to Sunday. At least the weather is looking better too which should add to the occasion.

All the best to Molaise players and management."
The upper echelons of Sligo Gaa hang on to every word you utter. They make their decisions based totally on your advice. A haven of information and your record with teams will never be matched.They curse the day immigration took you from our shore's.
Having said that Molaise will lose by 4
Ballymote to win by 3

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 66 - 02/11/2024 10:09:32    2577926

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Molaise by 3 cnditions will suit Molaise better this week. They need to keep marking tight on Murphy and take more of their chances this week.

Ballymote by 4

Anto (Sligo) - Posts: 357 - 02/11/2024 12:17:23    2577939

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Congrats to Coolera, we made it tough for them but back to back is a huge achievement.

Gutted for our lads and Mark and Jimmy, huge effort but we have to go again. This one will sting for a while.

Hopefully Coolera can represent Sligo well in Connacht.

Congrats to Harps for last week and Balymote as well. I wish them the best in Connacht.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1728 - 03/11/2024 15:09:10    2578121

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8pt to 7pt on a perfect day ,must have been some rubbish

Timmy86 (Sligo) - Posts: 307 - 03/11/2024 18:15:58    2578179

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It actually wasn't a perfect day, There was intermittent rain and the sod was wet leaving the ball very slippery but as the score suggests it was poor fare. Molaise were really disappointing. I expected that they would have a right cut at Coolera but they never looked like winning even when they went a point up. Coolera were a lot the better team and a one point victory isn't a reflection on the dominance they had. Molaise were totally reliant on Eoin MC Loughlin and in fairness he was excellent. It was ironic that for the last free plus the late 45 all Molaise including the keeper were camped inside the Coolera 20 metre line and for the previous 60 mins they point blankly refused to kick the ball in. Congrats to Coolera. Also congrats to Ballymote on winning the junior and entering the top 20 senior football clubs. Is this the start of something in Ballymote or a flash in the pan. Time will tell.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1974 - 03/11/2024 18:54:27    2578188

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Semi-Final 1 Sat/Sun 16/17 Nov Coolera-Strandhill (Sligo) v Winners of Ballina/North London Shamrocks

Quarter-Final Sat/Sun 9/10 Nov Eastern Harps (Sligo) v Melvin Gaels (Leitrim) - winners play Elphin (Roscommon)

Quarter-Final Sat/Sun 9/10 Nov Ballymote (Sligo) v Bornacoola (Leitrim) - winners play St Barrys (Roscommon)

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1728 - 03/11/2024 20:02:24    2578207

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So that's it all wrapped up for the 2024 within the county. Firstly on the Junior final I decided to take the trek out to Tourlestrane for a very well attended replay. Ballymote were by far the better team and if they could have taken their chances could have been out of sight at half time. Would need to be more clinical however in a Connacht campaign. Didn't think there were any massive stand out performances however on either side.

On a side note I thought politicians weren't allowed canvass inside a GAA ground? You couldn't get to the stand without getting leaflets from a West Sligo man.

Onto the Senior final well I don't think Molaise could have any complaints. It was poor entertainment for a neutral but probably was to be expected. Tactically I thought Coolera were cuter and once they got the two point lead they really committed to seeing out the game. They manage the game well in fairness when they get in control. Game was well managed by the referee too who took no prisoners when it came to challenging his authority.

On to Connacht now and I'd be really hoping that both Eastern Harps and Ballymote would record wins against Leitrim opposition this weekend. It's a great opportunity for them to progress but I'm sure the Leitrim clubs will be delighted to be playing sligo ones too. As for Coolera, not the kindest of draws and I wouldn't be expecting them to beat Ballina but unlike previous county champions Tourlestrane I wouldn't say they have huge ambitions on Connacht progression just yet.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 430 - 04/11/2024 07:51:56    2578258

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "So that's it all wrapped up for the 2024 within the county. Firstly on the Junior final I decided to take the trek out to Tourlestrane for a very well attended replay. Ballymote were by far the better team and if they could have taken their chances could have been out of sight at half time. Would need to be more clinical however in a Connacht campaign. Didn't think there were any massive stand out performances however on either side.

On a side note I thought politicians weren't allowed canvass inside a GAA ground? You couldn't get to the stand without getting leaflets from a West Sligo man.

Onto the Senior final well I don't think Molaise could have any complaints. It was poor entertainment for a neutral but probably was to be expected. Tactically I thought Coolera were cuter and once they got the two point lead they really committed to seeing out the game. They manage the game well in fairness when they get in control. Game was well managed by the referee too who took no prisoners when it came to challenging his authority.

On to Connacht now and I'd be really hoping that both Eastern Harps and Ballymote would record wins against Leitrim opposition this weekend. It's a great opportunity for them to progress but I'm sure the Leitrim clubs will be delighted to be playing sligo ones too. As for Coolera, not the kindest of draws and I wouldn't be expecting them to beat Ballina but unlike previous county champions Tourlestrane I wouldn't say they have huge ambitions on Connacht progression just yet."
Ref was sound. One incident sticks out in the second half. With Molaise having drawn level, one of their players went down as if he was nailed by a sniper. In actual fact it was an accidental collision with minimal contact. The ref allowed play to continue and at the next stoppage he went back to the player who was getting to his feet and fairly gave him his opinion of his antics. He was pulled ashore fairly soon after, and he had recovered sufficiently to be able to hit the hoarding of the dugouts. What was he thinking and the game in the melting pot? Harps travel to Ballinamore and Melvin Gaels have probably as far to travel. We need to start winning games in Connacht. The Co Final was Harp's best display of the championship, they will need to do it again to win on Sat. Likewise Ballymote have a great opportunity to progress especially with a home venue. Hopefully the game isn't too soon after the celebrations. I wouldn't hold out much hope for Coolera. Defence is good and they commit everyone back to defend but attack is very limited

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1974 - 04/11/2024 11:41:04    2578299

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "So that's it all wrapped up for the 2024 within the county. Firstly on the Junior final I decided to take the trek out to Tourlestrane for a very well attended replay. Ballymote were by far the better team and if they could have taken their chances could have been out of sight at half time. Would need to be more clinical however in a Connacht campaign. Didn't think there were any massive stand out performances however on either side.

On a side note I thought politicians weren't allowed canvass inside a GAA ground? You couldn't get to the stand without getting leaflets from a West Sligo man.

Onto the Senior final well I don't think Molaise could have any complaints. It was poor entertainment for a neutral but probably was to be expected. Tactically I thought Coolera were cuter and once they got the two point lead they really committed to seeing out the game. They manage the game well in fairness when they get in control. Game was well managed by the referee too who took no prisoners when it came to challenging his authority.

On to Connacht now and I'd be really hoping that both Eastern Harps and Ballymote would record wins against Leitrim opposition this weekend. It's a great opportunity for them to progress but I'm sure the Leitrim clubs will be delighted to be playing sligo ones too. As for Coolera, not the kindest of draws and I wouldn't be expecting them to beat Ballina but unlike previous county champions Tourlestrane I wouldn't say they have huge ambitions on Connacht progression just yet."
Poor final yesterday but congrats to Coolera who were the best team. Also to Ballymote the previous evening. On the bit about handing out leaflets, it's not allowed but if you spent time looking out small windows for misbehaving then storming the fortress of Tourlestrane is nothing. Gaa are politically neutral

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 66 - 04/11/2024 12:32:44    2578310

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Replying To Taypot:  "Poor final yesterday but congrats to Coolera who were the best team. Also to Ballymote the previous evening. On the bit about handing out leaflets, it's not allowed but if you spent time looking out small windows for misbehaving then storming the fortress of Tourlestrane is nothing. Gaa are politically neutral"
It was disappointing alright. I brought the young lad with me and to say we were uninspired on the way home would be an understatement. Hard to see that Coolera would beat Ballina but who knows. Congratulations to them. They are the best of the bunch at the minute, no doubt. I must say that Molaise never went at it enough though. I've watched them a few times this year and you just feel they are harnessing some doubts in some of these games. As someone alluded to, it always felt like Coolera were going to win, even without playing near as well as they could.
I wish all our sides well in Connacht.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 117 - 05/11/2024 10:04:45    2578427

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Replying To johncreilly:  "It was disappointing alright. I brought the young lad with me and to say we were uninspired on the way home would be an understatement. Hard to see that Coolera would beat Ballina but who knows. Congratulations to them. They are the best of the bunch at the minute, no doubt. I must say that Molaise never went at it enough though. I've watched them a few times this year and you just feel they are harnessing some doubts in some of these games. As someone alluded to, it always felt like Coolera were going to win, even without playing near as well as they could.
I wish all our sides well in Connacht."
Yes it was a poor final, congratulations to Coolera on back to back. I dont think they will do a Tourlestrane run but not knocking the achievement. Molaise never really got going to be fair, they are a young group and will be back.

Congratulations to Ballymote, by far the better team. The South Sligo men could have stole it the first day , would be great if Ballymote could go on a run in Connacht. Young team in fairness and seem to have plenty of pace.

Best of luck to Eastern Harps v Melvin Gaels. Would be disappointed if both Ballymote and Harps don't get results this weekend.

RealSouthSligo (Sligo) - Posts: 110 - 05/11/2024 10:30:04    2578428

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End of Season scorecard

Coolera...........best of a bad lot
St Molaise Gaels.........continuing their tradition of chokers
St Marys...............beating Tourlestrane doesn't win Owen B
Drumcliffe----------again, beating Tourlestrane doesn't win the championship
Shamrock Gaels..... promise much but fail to deliver every year
Tubbercurry....... exceeded everyones expectations including their own
Tourlestrane......money doesn't buy a good manager
Easkey...........performed admirably in their first year
Curry...... talk a good game in Howleys each year but thats it
Calry.......NG (no grade)

leyny (Sligo) - Posts: 71 - 06/11/2024 12:35:28    2578572

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Replying To leyny:  "End of Season scorecard

Coolera...........best of a bad lot
St Molaise Gaels.........continuing their tradition of chokers
St Marys...............beating Tourlestrane doesn't win Owen B
Drumcliffe----------again, beating Tourlestrane doesn't win the championship
Shamrock Gaels..... promise much but fail to deliver every year
Tubbercurry....... exceeded everyones expectations including their own
Tourlestrane......money doesn't buy a good manager
Easkey...........performed admirably in their first year
Curry...... talk a good game in Howleys each year but thats it
Calry.......NG (no grade)"
Bit harsh in your analysis I think, and that's coming from a person who seems to get people's back up very easily.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1974 - 06/11/2024 13:25:04    2578579

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Replying To leyny:  "End of Season scorecard

Coolera...........best of a bad lot
St Molaise Gaels.........continuing their tradition of chokers
St Marys...............beating Tourlestrane doesn't win Owen B
Drumcliffe----------again, beating Tourlestrane doesn't win the championship
Shamrock Gaels..... promise much but fail to deliver every year
Tubbercurry....... exceeded everyones expectations including their own
Tourlestrane......money doesn't buy a good manager
Easkey...........performed admirably in their first year
Curry...... talk a good game in Howleys each year but thats it
Calry.......NG (no grade)"
Up until last year Coolera were the chokers...can't say that about them now. Molaise won a league, a starting point that coolera built in a few years back.

MrUnderhill (Sligo) - Posts: 66 - 06/11/2024 13:53:28    2578584

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Replying To leyny:  "End of Season scorecard

Coolera...........best of a bad lot
St Molaise Gaels.........continuing their tradition of chokers
St Marys...............beating Tourlestrane doesn't win Owen B
Drumcliffe----------again, beating Tourlestrane doesn't win the championship
Shamrock Gaels..... promise much but fail to deliver every year
Tubbercurry....... exceeded everyones expectations including their own
Tourlestrane......money doesn't buy a good manager
Easkey...........performed admirably in their first year
Curry...... talk a good game in Howleys each year but thats it
Calry.......NG (no grade)"
Coolera Great achievement to win back to back
Molaise. You just have to go at it again and again
Mary's. Good year as nothing was expected
S.Gaels. Just not good enough
Tubber. Definitely shoots of optimism
Tourle. Glory days are over. Great while it lasted
Easkey. If you had Kilcullen from the beginning
Drumcliffe Need to change the style. Good players
Curry. Hanging on. Mind those Marren boys
Calry. A horror show. Regroup and rebuild

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 66 - 06/11/2024 14:04:09    2578587

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Replying To Taypot:  "Coolera Great achievement to win back to back
Molaise. You just have to go at it again and again
Mary's. Good year as nothing was expected
S.Gaels. Just not good enough
Tubber. Definitely shoots of optimism
Tourle. Glory days are over. Great while it lasted
Easkey. If you had Kilcullen from the beginning
Drumcliffe Need to change the style. Good players
Curry. Hanging on. Mind those Marren boys
Calry. A horror show. Regroup and rebuild"
I'd agree. Mary's could add one or two and go close next year. And did Easkey not have Kilcullen for championship? Is he good enough to go in with the footballers?

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 117 - 06/11/2024 15:31:02    2578610

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Replying To johncreilly:  "I'd agree. Mary's could add one or two and go close next year. And did Easkey not have Kilcullen for championship? Is he good enough to go in with the footballers?"
Kilcullen was there. Wasn't fit enough after returning from Australia. Definitely good enough for Sligo football. Unfortunately he will play hurling

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 66 - 06/11/2024 16:02:55    2578617

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Replying To leyny:  "End of Season scorecard

Coolera...........best of a bad lot
St Molaise Gaels.........continuing their tradition of chokers
St Marys...............beating Tourlestrane doesn't win Owen B
Drumcliffe----------again, beating Tourlestrane doesn't win the championship
Shamrock Gaels..... promise much but fail to deliver every year
Tubbercurry....... exceeded everyones expectations including their own
Tourlestrane......money doesn't buy a good manager
Easkey...........performed admirably in their first year
Curry...... talk a good game in Howleys each year but thats it
Calry.......NG (no grade)"
Leyny, this is an incredibly negative review. All those teams put in a huge effort the whole year, training in atrocious weather all with the intent to win for their club. I feel they all deserve more respect. I personally enjoyed watching all the games and seen plenty of indicators that the standard is getting better.

We are far from chokers, that is insulting and a cheap shot, we are young and developing team and Coolera are just a bit ahead of us in that regard. We pushed them all the way and performed under pressure especially after losing to Tourlestrane. To come back after losing 2 intermediate finals and winning the third takes some doing and it looks like we will have to do the same at senior. That takes a lot of persistance, grit, determination, fortitude and resilience to get to 5 finals in a row and deserves more respect. As Taypot says "you go again" because we have no other choice and we will.

Sligonian (Sligo) - Posts: 1728 - 06/11/2024 19:12:10    2578664

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