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If Molaise don't want their second team to be promoted for a second consecutive year they should be relegated to the very bottom division in fairness. Promote an extra team from division 4 A to replace them.

What's the point of a league when a team doesn't want to play by the rules. I don't blame Owenmore Gaels really who wouldn't pass up the chance to stay in a better division.

But the County Board didn't relegate Michaels to Junior B, didn't relegate Johns to division 4 and allowed Molaise to stay in division 3, all in the last 12 months so it seems they do whatever they feel like.

xwave8000 (Sligo) - Posts: 18 - 03/08/2024 21:18:03    2563727

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Replying To xwave8000:  "If Molaise don't want their second team to be promoted for a second consecutive year they should be relegated to the very bottom division in fairness. Promote an extra team from division 4 A to replace them.

What's the point of a league when a team doesn't want to play by the rules. I don't blame Owenmore Gaels really who wouldn't pass up the chance to stay in a better division.

But the County Board didn't relegate Michaels to Junior B, didn't relegate Johns to division 4 and allowed Molaise to stay in division 3, all in the last 12 months so it seems they do whatever they feel like."
There was a lot of senior games across all divisions conceded over the weekend. What's the fine now for conceding a match. A lot of the teams probably played out a challenge game somewhere. Roscommon Championship is up and running

Taypot (Sligo) - Posts: 39 - 04/08/2024 09:13:33    2563743

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Replying To Taypot:  "There was a lot of senior games across all divisions conceded over the weekend. What's the fine now for conceding a match. A lot of the teams probably played out a challenge game somewhere. Roscommon Championship is up and running"
Going to have some difficult choices on their hands again the County Board. Molaise topped Div 3 after beating Cloonacool and Johns finish in bottom 2 again so should theoretically go down I think.

But Castleconnor have a legit argument to stay in Div 2 given the precedent the County Board set last year.

You're right though far too many concessions this week I know the games were dead ringers but should be played nonetheless

xwave8000 (Sligo) - Posts: 18 - 04/08/2024 16:24:27    2563788

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Replying To xwave8000:  "If Molaise don't want their second team to be promoted for a second consecutive year they should be relegated to the very bottom division in fairness. Promote an extra team from division 4 A to replace them.

What's the point of a league when a team doesn't want to play by the rules. I don't blame Owenmore Gaels really who wouldn't pass up the chance to stay in a better division.

But the County Board didn't relegate Michaels to Junior B, didn't relegate Johns to division 4 and allowed Molaise to stay in division 3, all in the last 12 months so it seems they do whatever they feel like."
Is it 2 teams relegated from d3?

Timmy86 (Sligo) - Posts: 290 - 04/08/2024 16:26:44    2563790

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Replying To Timmy86:  "Is it 2 teams relegated from d3?"
Pretty sure Johns finished bottom last year. Not sure about this year tbh.

xwave8000 (Sligo) - Posts: 18 - 04/08/2024 16:44:54    2563792

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Replying To xwave8000:  "Going to have some difficult choices on their hands again the County Board. Molaise topped Div 3 after beating Cloonacool and Johns finish in bottom 2 again so should theoretically go down I think.

But Castleconnor have a legit argument to stay in Div 2 given the precedent the County Board set last year.

You're right though far too many concessions this week I know the games were dead ringers but should be played nonetheless"
Ah sure they might put the whole of Division 3 and 2 together and call it the "everyone's great" league. Teams have to accept that if they're ranked 7th/8th in a league ya go down and tough tit. If you're good enough you'll come up the following year. It reminds me a bit of the time we used to have was it 16 teams in senior championship. Sounded great that you were a senior club when you'd meet someone outside the county. There are senior championship clubs in some counties playing in Division 3 and they don't make a big fuss about it, after all it is the secondary competition.

St John's and St Michael's however are in serious trouble at adult level given the results in recent years. I know Johns have some promise coming up in underage but Michael's are struggling for numbers underage and any talent Ballygawley side seems to go to Shamrock Gaels. There's some great GAA people trying their best there but results must be demoralising. Could you see a merger of the Carraroe and Ballintogher outfit with the town side of things being left to Calry and Marys to pick through?

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 415 - 04/08/2024 18:51:48    2563809

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Replying To xwave8000:  "Pretty sure Johns finished bottom last year. Not sure about this year tbh."
They finished 2nd bottom this time ,but I presume all divisions it's 2 up ,2 down

Timmy86 (Sligo) - Posts: 290 - 04/08/2024 19:02:50    2563812

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Bumblebee123 (Sligo) - Posts: 47 - 05/08/2024 21:58:18    2563939

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As per earlier posts, I agree that league football position is kind of irrelevant in lots of ways. It is and will always be about preparing for Championship. You are where you are for a variety of reasons. Teams like St. Farnans and Castleconnor can find themselves in division 3 or Tubbercurry in division 2. There is little between the top 7 or 8 in Divsion 1 and between the bottom 9 in Division 2. If they do the right things, they won't be there long and it has never seemed to transfer any kind of form or have any bearing on Championship performance. Division 3 is different as there should be levels between these sides. With regards to Molaise Gaels second team, I'd be understanding as to why they don't want to come up. They seem to use it for their young players and it's not as if they are running away with it. If one teams only gets relegated from Division 2, so be it. What difference does it really make? If St. Farnans want to be in the division and Molaise don't, then why force it? The real surprise is the drop off from St. Michaels and especially St. Johns who looked to be past this sticking point last year. It's worrying to see and one can't help but feel, they won't be the last club in this situation. I imagine in 10 years that second teams in big clubs will overtake lots of teams.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 95 - 06/08/2024 14:22:38    2564030

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Replying To johncreilly:  "As per earlier posts, I agree that league football position is kind of irrelevant in lots of ways. It is and will always be about preparing for Championship. You are where you are for a variety of reasons. Teams like St. Farnans and Castleconnor can find themselves in division 3 or Tubbercurry in division 2. There is little between the top 7 or 8 in Divsion 1 and between the bottom 9 in Division 2. If they do the right things, they won't be there long and it has never seemed to transfer any kind of form or have any bearing on Championship performance. Division 3 is different as there should be levels between these sides. With regards to Molaise Gaels second team, I'd be understanding as to why they don't want to come up. They seem to use it for their young players and it's not as if they are running away with it. If one teams only gets relegated from Division 2, so be it. What difference does it really make? If St. Farnans want to be in the division and Molaise don't, then why force it? The real surprise is the drop off from St. Michaels and especially St. Johns who looked to be past this sticking point last year. It's worrying to see and one can't help but feel, they won't be the last club in this situation. I imagine in 10 years that second teams in big clubs will overtake lots of teams."
I agree with you that they are secondary competitions but they are competitions none the less and clubs should follow the rules set out at the beginning of them and not look to change them after they're concluded. Leagues offer a chance for some clubs to pick up silverware that they might not necessarily get a chance of at championship level, especially as you are missing county players for part of it meaning that stronger championship sides may not reach a final. Which ever of teams in Division 2 final for example will be delighted to win a league title given they haven't had any major success at senior level as I would imagine Cloonacool in Division 3 would be. While Tourlestrane have more medals to throw around the place they will no doubt be hoping to prove that 2023 was a blip and by winning the league they are back on track, equally Molaise will want to give themselves belief by coming into championship as league champions.

Fiddling with the rules and who goes up or down after its been agreed is not a professional way of doing things. Perhaps we need to go down a different road of having second teams all in a reserve league to prevent this happening in future. If I were a Farnan's or Castleconnor player I'd be annoyed at being relegated but in 2025 I'd sooner nothing better than playing against one another in a league final to claim local bragging rights as well as a medal and head into championship more confident than having to avoid relegation in 2025 again potentially. Also I think that it's a discussion we could have on our club championships too. Are 10 teams too many in Senior and Intermediate in a county of what is it 23 clubs?

You are however correct in saying that some second teams will overtake some first in the coming years which is a worry. St Molaise Gaels, Eastern Harps, St. Marys, Shamrock Gaels all have the potential to do so and some already have if you consider Shamrock Gaels were relegated from Intermediate last year and Molaise were in the Junior final two years ago.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 415 - 06/08/2024 15:35:36    2564043

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "
Replying To johncreilly:  "As per earlier posts, I agree that league football position is kind of irrelevant in lots of ways. It is and will always be about preparing for Championship. You are where you are for a variety of reasons. Teams like St. Farnans and Castleconnor can find themselves in division 3 or Tubbercurry in division 2. There is little between the top 7 or 8 in Divsion 1 and between the bottom 9 in Division 2. If they do the right things, they won't be there long and it has never seemed to transfer any kind of form or have any bearing on Championship performance. Division 3 is different as there should be levels between these sides. With regards to Molaise Gaels second team, I'd be understanding as to why they don't want to come up. They seem to use it for their young players and it's not as if they are running away with it. If one teams only gets relegated from Division 2, so be it. What difference does it really make? If St. Farnans want to be in the division and Molaise don't, then why force it? The real surprise is the drop off from St. Michaels and especially St. Johns who looked to be past this sticking point last year. It's worrying to see and one can't help but feel, they won't be the last club in this situation. I imagine in 10 years that second teams in big clubs will overtake lots of teams."
I agree with you that they are secondary competitions but they are competitions none the less and clubs should follow the rules set out at the beginning of them and not look to change them after they're concluded. Leagues offer a chance for some clubs to pick up silverware that they might not necessarily get a chance of at championship level, especially as you are missing county players for part of it meaning that stronger championship sides may not reach a final. Which ever of teams in Division 2 final for example will be delighted to win a league title given they haven't had any major success at senior level as I would imagine Cloonacool in Division 3 would be. While Tourlestrane have more medals to throw around the place they will no doubt be hoping to prove that 2023 was a blip and by winning the league they are back on track, equally Molaise will want to give themselves belief by coming into championship as league champions.

Fiddling with the rules and who goes up or down after its been agreed is not a professional way of doing things. Perhaps we need to go down a different road of having second teams all in a reserve league to prevent this happening in future. If I were a Farnan's or Castleconnor player I'd be annoyed at being relegated but in 2025 I'd sooner nothing better than playing against one another in a league final to claim local bragging rights as well as a medal and head into championship more confident than having to avoid relegation in 2025 again potentially. Also I think that it's a discussion we could have on our club championships too. Are 10 teams too many in Senior and Intermediate in a county of what is it 23 clubs?

You are however correct in saying that some second teams will overtake some first in the coming years which is a worry. St Molaise Gaels, Eastern Harps, St. Marys, Shamrock Gaels all have the potential to do so and some already have if you consider Shamrock Gaels were relegated from Intermediate last year and Molaise were in the Junior final two years ago."
I understand and largely agree but in this format, if teams don't wish to play in a division up, I personally don't see the harm.

With regards to championship, it probably is time it Senior Championship changes to 8 teams but one might say the Intermediate is competitive enough the way it is. Rightly or wrongly, it was once 16 in senior and it's hard to see that it isn't getting more and more diluted. It's a worry.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 95 - 06/08/2024 16:00:16    2564049

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St Molaise Gaels is the real outlier here, obviously doing serious work underage, have the best pitch in the county but they've a huge pick…they have 32 players in underage development squads according to the club Sligo promotion. So with a team that already has been to a senior final, league final this weekend they could well in 5 to 8 years time could have a second team that could win intermediate. It seems ridiculous to think but with those numbers it could be a possibility . They are fielding two teams at every age grade. Fair play to them (slightly jealous) but how do we help the clubs outside Sligo town compete.

BreakingBall123 (Sligo) - Posts: 47 - 06/08/2024 22:57:05    2564107

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Div 1 - League Winners - Tourlestrane

Senior Championship Group Predictions -
Group 1:
1. Coolera/Strandhill
2. Shamrock Gaels
3. Tubbercurry
4. Calry/St. Joseph's
5. Easkey

Group 2:
1. St. Mary's
2. St. Molaise
3. Tourlestrane
4. Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
5. Curry

Group 1 very easy to call the top two. The bottom 3 is a flip of a coin.
Group 2 is very tight. Teams will take points off each other in the group and it could come down to scoring difference to separate a few teams. I think every team will pick up a win and a few surprise results may make it interesting.

Relegated: Easkey
Champions: St. Molaise

Div 2 - League winners: Drumcliffe/Rosses Point

Intermediate Predictions:
Group 1:
1. Owenmore Gaels
2. Geevagh
3. Bunninaden
4. Castleconnor
5. St John's

Group 2:
1. Coolaney/Mullinabreena
2. Enniscrone
3. Eastern Harps
4. St Pats
5. St. Farnans

Yet again group 1 is the weak group. Group 2 will give out the 2 finalists although if Owenmore gales top the group and Ennicrone finish second OMG will have every chance of making a final. Enniscrone have a new lease of life this year and with momentum under their belt I think they will get a few wins in the group. I think Coolaney/Mullinabreena will have learned a lot from last year and think harps may struggle to get out of the group if they lose in the first round against Coolaney.

Relegated: Castleconnor
Champions: Coolaney/Mullinabreena

Sligobuck21 (Sligo) - Posts: 115 - 07/08/2024 10:29:27    2564128

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Replying To Sligobuck21:  "Div 1 - League Winners - Tourlestrane

Senior Championship Group Predictions -
Group 1:
1. Coolera/Strandhill
2. Shamrock Gaels
3. Tubbercurry
4. Calry/St. Joseph's
5. Easkey

Group 2:
1. St. Mary's
2. St. Molaise
3. Tourlestrane
4. Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
5. Curry

Group 1 very easy to call the top two. The bottom 3 is a flip of a coin.
Group 2 is very tight. Teams will take points off each other in the group and it could come down to scoring difference to separate a few teams. I think every team will pick up a win and a few surprise results may make it interesting.

Relegated: Easkey
Champions: St. Molaise

Div 2 - League winners: Drumcliffe/Rosses Point

Intermediate Predictions:
Group 1:
1. Owenmore Gaels
2. Geevagh
3. Bunninaden
4. Castleconnor
5. St John's

Group 2:
1. Coolaney/Mullinabreena
2. Enniscrone
3. Eastern Harps
4. St Pats
5. St. Farnans

Yet again group 1 is the weak group. Group 2 will give out the 2 finalists although if Owenmore gales top the group and Ennicrone finish second OMG will have every chance of making a final. Enniscrone have a new lease of life this year and with momentum under their belt I think they will get a few wins in the group. I think Coolaney/Mullinabreena will have learned a lot from last year and think harps may struggle to get out of the group if they lose in the first round against Coolaney.

Relegated: Castleconnor
Champions: Coolaney/Mullinabreena"
Fair play Sligobuck for getting the ball rolling early. I expect St Molaise Gaels x2 and Drumcliffe to win the league titles this weekend.

As for the championship I don't think I'd be able to call the exact positions as you have but I expect Coolera/Strandhill, Shamrock Gaels, St Molaise Gaels and Tourlestrane to reach the semi finals. I expect Easkey to go back down.

In Intermediate I think Owenmore Gaels and Bunninadden will progress from group 1 and Harps and Mullinabreena from 2 with St Johns to get the chop.

As regards Junior Championship expecting St Michaels, St Molaise Gaels, Ballymote and Cloonacool to reach semi finals with Ballymote winning it out. Don't think there is relegation from Junior this year....no more than last year.

Sligoman1234 (Sligo) - Posts: 415 - 07/08/2024 12:04:43    2564140

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Replying To Sligoman1234:  "Fair play Sligobuck for getting the ball rolling early. I expect St Molaise Gaels x2 and Drumcliffe to win the league titles this weekend.

As for the championship I don't think I'd be able to call the exact positions as you have but I expect Coolera/Strandhill, Shamrock Gaels, St Molaise Gaels and Tourlestrane to reach the semi finals. I expect Easkey to go back down.

In Intermediate I think Owenmore Gaels and Bunninadden will progress from group 1 and Harps and Mullinabreena from 2 with St Johns to get the chop.

As regards Junior Championship expecting St Michaels, St Molaise Gaels, Ballymote and Cloonacool to reach semi finals with Ballymote winning it out. Don't think there is relegation from Junior this year....no more than last year."
Interesting Calls from ye both. A bit of fun.
For league, I'll go Molaise in a tight game, Drumcliffe comfortably enough, and Cloonacool to scrape it.

Senior Championship

Group 1
1. Shamrock Gaels
2. Coolera Strandhill
3. Tubbercurry
4. Easkey
5. Calry

Group 2
1. Molaise Gaels
2. Tourlestrane
3. Drumcliffe
4. Curry
5. Marys

I'll go with Tourlestrane to beat Molaise in the final. The very last dance for them. It feels like a year where they have sat on the edge with little talk and are quietly building towards Championship. Molaise will show their true level over the next two months. It's a hurdle they won't want to go on too long as in my opinion, they have the best squad in the county. Can't see Coolera doing it again but who knows. I don't see a threat to the top two in Group 1 but Tubbercurry once they have their full deck to play with, might surprise as they have so often before. Group 2 is wide open and feels a bit wrong to put Curry and Marys in relegation. Marys definitely seem to be missing some of that firepower this year and I don't see them getting out of it. I think Easkey have had a tough number of weeks but will galvanise and stay up with a good result or two along the way. Calry might be the likely ones to go IMO as they have taken some hockeyings this year. Confidence has to be low. Though, league form usually doesn't translate so we will see.


Intermediate Championship

Group 1
1. Geevagh
2. Buninadden
3. Owenmore Gaels
4. Castleconnor
5. St. Johns

Group 2
1. Eastern Harps
2. Coolaney Mullinabreena
3. St. Pats
4. Enniscrone
5. St. Farnans

Outside of the opposite top two who I think will eventually contest the final, which I think the loser of the group game will win (as I do with Senior), I've no idea what happens in Intermediate. Anyone can beat anyone in group 1 but I do think Geevagh still have good experience players and will be one of the semi finalists. And though I can't be hypocritical, it would take fair turnaround for Johns not to be in relegation. The other 3 teams, who knows. Bunninadden tend to be up and down year on year, Owenmore Gaels probably the form side of the 3 and Castleconnor without Carrabine probably means they would be the weaker in theory. In group 2, I think harps will lose a game but win it outright. And it maybe a big call based on form, but I think St. Pats will end up above both Farnans and Enniscrone who might find Championship a bit tighter. I'll say St. Johns to go down but got out of it last year in similar circumstances.


Junior Championship

Nobody too obvious here so I might as well make it a Hat Trick. Ballymote to lose to Cloonacool in the group and win the Championship. Molaise B likely being the biggest threat to both with Michaels coming out with them of the group.

johncreilly (Sligo) - Posts: 95 - 07/08/2024 13:27:44    2564159

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Replying To Sligobuck21:  "Div 1 - League Winners - Tourlestrane

Senior Championship Group Predictions -
Group 1:
1. Coolera/Strandhill
2. Shamrock Gaels
3. Tubbercurry
4. Calry/St. Joseph's
5. Easkey

Group 2:
1. St. Mary's
2. St. Molaise
3. Tourlestrane
4. Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
5. Curry

Group 1 very easy to call the top two. The bottom 3 is a flip of a coin.
Group 2 is very tight. Teams will take points off each other in the group and it could come down to scoring difference to separate a few teams. I think every team will pick up a win and a few surprise results may make it interesting.

Relegated: Easkey
Champions: St. Molaise

Div 2 - League winners: Drumcliffe/Rosses Point

Intermediate Predictions:
Group 1:
1. Owenmore Gaels
2. Geevagh
3. Bunninaden
4. Castleconnor
5. St John's

Group 2:
1. Coolaney/Mullinabreena
2. Enniscrone
3. Eastern Harps
4. St Pats
5. St. Farnans

Yet again group 1 is the weak group. Group 2 will give out the 2 finalists although if Owenmore gales top the group and Ennicrone finish second OMG will have every chance of making a final. Enniscrone have a new lease of life this year and with momentum under their belt I think they will get a few wins in the group. I think Coolaney/Mullinabreena will have learned a lot from last year and think harps may struggle to get out of the group if they lose in the first round against Coolaney.

Relegated: Castleconnor
Champions: Coolaney/Mullinabreena"
Senior - Group 1
1. Coolera/Strandhill
2. Shamrock Gaels
3. Calry
4. Tubbercurry
5. Easkey

Senior - Group 2
1. St. Molaise
2. Drumcliffe/Rossespoint
3. Tourlestrane
4. St Mary's
5. Curry

Relegated : Easkey
Winners : Coolera/Strandhill in a repeat of last year's final

Intermediate Predictions:
Group 1:
1. Owenmore Gaels
2. Geevagh
3. Castleconnor
4. Bunninadden
5. St. John's

Group 2:
1. Eastern Harps
2. Coolaney/Mullinabreena
3. St. Farnans
4. Enniscrone
5. St. Pat's

Relegated : St John's
Winners : Eastern Harps

muscles (Sligo) - Posts: 459 - 07/08/2024 14:51:35    2564171

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Replying To BreakingBall123:  "St Molaise Gaels is the real outlier here, obviously doing serious work underage, have the best pitch in the county but they've a huge pick…they have 32 players in underage development squads according to the club Sligo promotion. So with a team that already has been to a senior final, league final this weekend they could well in 5 to 8 years time could have a second team that could win intermediate. It seems ridiculous to think but with those numbers it could be a possibility . They are fielding two teams at every age grade. Fair play to them (slightly jealous) but how do we help the clubs outside Sligo town compete."
I won't agree that they have the best pitch, that's a minor matter but they have made serious progress with the development of GAA in the club. They probably have the largest catchment area in the county which can be problematic when it comes to getting everyone working together for the one cause so they are on top ot their game there. I firmly believe that if they win the right to get promoted then they should have no option only accept it. Getting into promotional positions and declining the offer resulting in saving another team from relegation is wrong. It's a dangerous precedent to set . If they don't want to get promoted,then drop a few points in the league. The only exception I would consider would be if promotion resulted in 2 club teams playing in the same division. That would be unworkable. For the league final Molaise really have to win it. They were the most consistent team all through last year but won nothing. To lose another final will shake their confidence heading into the championship. This is the first real test for Tourlestrane under the new manager. He will know a lot more about his team when the game is over. A win would be nice but it won't be any big deal for Tourlestrane. They want to reclaim the Co Championship. I go for a win for Molaise . Drumcliffe should have enough firepower to see off Enniscrone.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1914 - 08/08/2024 13:31:29    2564264

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Replying To muscles:  "Senior - Group 1
1. Coolera/Strandhill
2. Shamrock Gaels
3. Calry
4. Tubbercurry
5. Easkey

Senior - Group 2
1. St. Molaise
2. Drumcliffe/Rossespoint
3. Tourlestrane
4. St Mary's
5. Curry

Relegated : Easkey
Winners : Coolera/Strandhill in a repeat of last year's final

Intermediate Predictions:
Group 1:
1. Owenmore Gaels
2. Geevagh
3. Castleconnor
4. Bunninadden
5. St. John's

Group 2:
1. Eastern Harps
2. Coolaney/Mullinabreena
3. St. Farnans
4. Enniscrone
5. St. Pat's

Relegated : St John's
Winners : Eastern Harps"
Senior - Group 1
1. Coolera/Strandhill
2. Shamrock Gaels
3. Tubbercurry
4. Easkey
5. Calry

Senior - Group 2
1. St. Molaise
2. St Marys
3. Tourlestrane
4. Drumcliffe/Rosses Point
5. Curry

Relegated : Calry
Winners : St Marys to beat Coolera in the final

Intermediate Predictions:
Group 1:
1. Geevagh
2. Bunninadden
3. Owenmore Gaels
4. Castleconnor
5. St. John's

Group 2:
1. Eastern Harps
2. Coolaney/Mullinabreena
3. St. Pat's
4. Enniscrone
5. St. Farnans

Relegated : St John's
Winners : Coolaney/Mullinabreena

Junior
Winner St Molaise Gaels

League wins for Tourlestrane ,Drumcliff RP , Cloonacool

RealSouthSligo (Sligo) - Posts: 104 - 09/08/2024 12:47:47    2564381

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Replying To eoinog:  "I won't agree that they have the best pitch, that's a minor matter but they have made serious progress with the development of GAA in the club. They probably have the largest catchment area in the county which can be problematic when it comes to getting everyone working together for the one cause so they are on top ot their game there. I firmly believe that if they win the right to get promoted then they should have no option only accept it. Getting into promotional positions and declining the offer resulting in saving another team from relegation is wrong. It's a dangerous precedent to set . If they don't want to get promoted,then drop a few points in the league. The only exception I would consider would be if promotion resulted in 2 club teams playing in the same division. That would be unworkable. For the league final Molaise really have to win it. They were the most consistent team all through last year but won nothing. To lose another final will shake their confidence heading into the championship. This is the first real test for Tourlestrane under the new manager. He will know a lot more about his team when the game is over. A win would be nice but it won't be any big deal for Tourlestrane. They want to reclaim the Co Championship. I go for a win for Molaise . Drumcliffe should have enough firepower to see off Enniscrone."
If a club has a team in a league then they should accept the consequences of the final placings in that league whether they like them or not, promotion or relegation.
Otherwise the integrity of the league is compromised. The ham-fisted way it was dealt with last year meant that the integrity of both div 2 and 3 were compromised.
The next placed team in div 3 that was willing to go up should have been promoted and at least then div 2 would have been completed according to its rules, 2 promoted and 2 relegated.

sligo joe (Dublin) - Posts: 784 - 09/08/2024 13:24:54    2564391

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Replying To veryworriedsligolgfafan:  "First time poster who likes to keep an eye on the page from time to time. It is always very interesting to read all the different views on here about Sligo GAA. While everyone may not agree with Sligonian and Eoinog opinions at least it is getting discussion amongst the supporters on the forum.
As someone with two daughters (9&12) who are football mad it worries me about their future in the game.
While everyone here have an opinion on whether the mens management stay or go and giving opinions on their work till now, I think one point is being totally missed. Brendan Leonard was chairman when McEntee was appointed. In the mean time Sean Carroll has took over and the culture seems to be a lot better across the board. This is a huge factor in my opinion that the county has began to gain some momentum from being so much more professional.
Here's why I'm concerned about my daughter's. They don't have a future to play for Sligo LGFA at the moment due to a County Board not fit to function. They currently have a talented minor team made up of some special players who are multi talented in many sports. I have no doubt these players will not be picking Gaelic Football for the future due to the lack of ambition and they way they do be treated at the moment.
Making All Ireland finals at underage are papering up the cracks.
Stories have circulated this week that the senior management have been sacked without notification and against players wishes.
This weekend should be one to look forward too with an All- Ireland final taking place but there is no hype or buzz around the county at all. On social media all you see is posts looking for money in such an unprofessional way.
Maybe this comment can get some discussion going because the ladies players in this county deserve go much better. It needs a Sean Carroll type leader as soon as possible."
The ladies Co Board are a mess. They stumble from one year to the next. I'm not fully glued in to the ladies game now because I gave up on them a few years ago . I could genuinely write a book about the things that go on with them. It's basically the same people involved in administration for years but they just shuffle around the deck chairs at each convention. I am told from several sources that the best footballer's in the county are not involved with the senior team. On the other hand ladies are notorious fickle and hard managed at the best of times. The solution is simple, at club level people just have to put their names forward for positions on the ladies exec. Until that happens nothing is going to change. The minor team did very well this year but as you say it will be extremely difficult to keep them together once they leave school and take to the corners of the earth for further education. Girls play senior football at a much younger age than fellas but tend to retire much earlier also. If you need inspiration all you need to do is look at our neighbours Leitrim. All Ireland Intermediate champions. They are obviously doing something very right.

eoinog (Sligo) - Posts: 1914 - 09/08/2024 22:40:01    2564485

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