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Great to see Oisin staying on for another year, this year was great for the county and I agree with other posters that promotion is a must for next year... I'm not sure if there are a large amount of new players putting their hands up in the Championship so far, but it's knockout time now, so it might be just the time for players to show what they are about and put their hands up for the County squad next year! stringfellohawk (Wicklow) - Posts: 183 - 02/09/2026 21:30:04 2692469 Link
Will Frankie Dolan stay on with Oisin Paidi04 (Westmeath) - Posts: 23 - 03/09/2026 04:25:35 2692485 Link
Replying To Paidi04: "Will Frankie Dolan stay on with Oisin" No announcement on that. Will be interesting. Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2345 - 03/09/2026 12:45:52 2692535 Link
Replying To Paidi04: "Will Frankie Dolan stay on with Oisin" No update on Frankie Dolan. Rumours are Longford were interested in him as potential their new senior football manager! wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2276 - 03/09/2026 17:01:50 2692582 Link
It is being reported on Hogan stand that Frankie Dolan is remaining as part of Oisín McConville for 2027. Another plus as we look forward to a big year in 2027. wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2276 - 04/09/2026 13:15:48 2692705 Link
Any news on 17s and 20s management ?if what I've heard regarding the latter is through its disappointing from the Board. Albundy19 (Wicklow) - Posts: 152 - 04/09/2026 15:18:35 2692739 Link
Replying To Albundy19: "Any news on 17s and 20s management ?if what I've heard regarding the latter is through its disappointing from the Board." What I would like to see there and at u17 are managers and coaches who have actually won something, not just people with track records as long as your arm but no winning experience. We have had decades of that and we are worse now than 20 yrs ago. Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2345 - 04/09/2026 15:59:53 2692751 Link
Replying To Freethinker: "What I would like to see there and at u17 are managers and coaches who have actually won something, not just people with track records as long as your arm but no winning experience. We have had decades of that and we are worse now than 20 yrs ago." 100% agree I remember a good buzz around the academy squads when Johnathan Daniels out of Blessington was in charge, he had a lot of good ex players and winners involved in squads. Albundy19 (Wicklow) - Posts: 152 - 05/09/2026 20:53:52 2692849 Link
Replying To Albundy19: "Any news on 17s and 20s management ?if what I've heard regarding the latter is through its disappointing from the Board." Doubt there will be many rushing in to take those jobs You'd have to beg borrow and steal to get anyone to do them greyhound (Wicklow) - Posts: 74 - 07/09/2026 03:14:22 2692952 Link
Thought I had sent this earlier. Interesting draws for the SHC semi's last evening. St Pats v Glenealy due to the high jinks following their meeting in the opening round. Need a strong " man in the middle" here. St Pats will fancy their chances of being in the final. Who would have forecast that at the start of the year. Bray v Carnew should be a cracker. Carnew have been just getting by so far. Are they timing their run ?? Casey will have Bray in ball order. Bray are still my fancy to regain the '26 title Freethinker (Wicklow) - Posts: 2345 - 07/09/2026 13:44:29 2693037 Link
Any thoughts on the weekends championships matches ? A few very interesting games in all divisions. Albundy19 (Wicklow) - Posts: 152 - 10/09/2026 11:29:55 2693378 Link
Replying To Albundy19: "Any thoughts on the weekends championships matches ? A few very interesting games in all divisions." Baltinglass vs Eire Og Greystones I think Baltinglass will overcome Eire Og. Eire Og have played well and deserve to be in the quarter finals. In previous years, Eire Og played well in the league but this form didn't manifest in the senior football championship. Baltinglass won two of their three games in a tough group and are defending champions. I expect they'll be too strong for Eire Og this evening. St. Patricks vs Blessington This is an interesting match. St. Patricks are in good form while Blessington seem to be returning to the form that won them two senior championships in three years. Last year Blessington were in the relegation playoff group which isn't a true reflection of their talent. I think St. Pats will sneak through but this will be a close game. Rathnew vs An Tóchar This is a big test of An Tóchar's creditability and will go a long way towards answering if their football talent matches their mental fortitude. Rathnew have regrouped after last year's damp exit from the championship. I don't believe An Tóchar have the know how to win a tight game so I'm tipping Rathnew to get through. AGB vs Bray Emmets I think this is a good draw for AGB. Like Eire Og, Bray Emmets have performed well to get to this stage. However, I think AGB are a step up from any team they've played before. AGB lost to Kiltegan but they had already qualified for the knockout stage. AGB beat both Baltinglass and Blessington and I think AGB will have too much for Bray Emmets in this game. wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2276 - 12/09/2026 10:38:49 2693591 Link
.Balto .St Pats .Rathnew .Agb Were it goes after the quarters I'd hate to hazard a guess who will win Miley… Pastmybest (Wicklow) - Posts: 1 - 12/09/2026 13:07:12 2693600 Link
Replying To wicklowsupport: "Baltinglass vs Eire Og Greystones I think Baltinglass will overcome Eire Og. Eire Og have played well and deserve to be in the quarter finals. In previous years, Eire Og played well in the league but this form didn't manifest in the senior football championship. Baltinglass won two of their three games in a tough group and are defending champions. I expect they'll be too strong for Eire Og this evening. St. Patricks vs Blessington This is an interesting match. St. Patricks are in good form while Blessington seem to be returning to the form that won them two senior championships in three years. Last year Blessington were in the relegation playoff group which isn't a true reflection of their talent. I think St. Pats will sneak through but this will be a close game. Rathnew vs An Tóchar This is a big test of An Tóchar's creditability and will go a long way towards answering if their football talent matches their mental fortitude. Rathnew have regrouped after last year's damp exit from the championship. I don't believe An Tóchar have the know how to win a tight game so I'm tipping Rathnew to get through. AGB vs Bray Emmets I think this is a good draw for AGB. Like Eire Og, Bray Emmets have performed well to get to this stage. However, I think AGB are a step up from any team they've played before. AGB lost to Kiltegan but they had already qualified for the knockout stage. AGB beat both Baltinglass and Blessington and I think AGB will have too much for Bray Emmets in this game." Good summary and I agree with you on everything but two things. 1) I think Blesso will beat Pats. 2) I'd call Rathnew's exit in 2025 a lot of things, damp isn't one of them! Bowl (Wicklow) - Posts: 32 - 12/09/2026 13:50:37 2693601 Link
Replying To Bowl: "Good summary and I agree with you on everything but two things. 1) I think Blesso will beat Pats. 2) I'd call Rathnew's exit in 2025 a lot of things, damp isn't one of them!" The reason I refer to Rathnew's exit from last year's championship as damp is their hammering at the hands of Carnew which they didn't seem to recover from. wicklowsupport (Wicklow) - Posts: 2276 - 12/09/2026 15:33:38 2693612 Link
Think our Arklow boys will win. Roundwood too. Baltinglass were strong and st Pats were very hard done by heavyheart19 (Wicklow) - Posts: 188 - 12/09/2026 22:21:53 2693643 Link